IDC, in its annual Predictions of the information and communications technology (ICT) market for the Philippines, sees 2010 as the "launch pad" for further recovery in the market. IDC estimates the total IT market spending in the Philippines to increase by 7.6% to reach US$3.14 billion by the end of 2010, and would succeed in regaining a 9.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2013. On the telecommunications front, spending is expected to record 7.7% growth in 2010, following the decline of 2.9% in year-end 2009. Telecommunications spending will increase and reach US$3.81 billion.

This IDC study examines the Philippine telecommunication services market, including fixed line and mobile services. This study also presents a five-year market forecast as well as the major trends in 2009. The Philippine telecommunications services market, which include both the fixed and mobile segment, continued on a positive growth track in 2009. During the year, the market grew 4% year over year (YoY), reaching US$3.9 billion.