Philippine retail investors reported that the international online trading platform Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is once again accessible without a virtual private network (VPN) across major domestic internet service providers (ISPs). The development follows months of access restrictions implemented by local telecommunications companies under regulatory directives. Users Report Restored Access According to online discussions on the r/phinvest online forum, users on PLDT, Globe Telecom, and Converge ICT Solutions confirmed they can now access the IBKR website and mobile applications directly. Previously, users required a VPN or custom Domain Name System (DNS) configurations to bypass local connectivity blocks. Mobile data networks, including …