Digital solutions platform Globe said it dominated the 5G internet speed space in Makati City, the premier business address in the country, in the first three months.
Based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence Q1 2023 data, Globe edged out its closest competitor with a median download speed of 171.814 Mbps from January to March this year.
As of the period, Globe has deployed 66 new 5G sites in 74 cities and towns across the country. This expanded its 5G outdoor coverage to 97.21 percent of the National Capital Region and 90.28 percent of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao. Globe also logged 4.3 million devices in its 5G network as of March 2023.
“With 5G, we are opening doors to endless possibilities and opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and development. We believe that everyone deserves to experience the benefits of 5G, and we are committed to making this a reality for all our customers,” said Globe chief transformation and customer experience officer Rebecca Eclipse.
As a leading provider of 5G connectivity, Globe commits to provide a first-world network for Filipinos in line with its commitment to economic growth and development under the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Its efforts were rewarded with the Ookla recognition as the Most Reliable Mobile Network for four straight quarters – from the second quarter of 2022 to the first quarter of 2023.
Based on Ookla Speedtest Intelligence Q1 2023 data, Globe dominated the industry anew after obtaining the highest all-technology consistency score of 83.39 percent in the first quarter this year, an improvement from 83.13 percent in the fourth quarter last year.
It also topped all-technology availability with a higher score of 93.18 percent in the first quarter from 92.38 percent in the previous quarter.
