Globe Telecom Inc. has expanded its 5G coverage around the world, with its roaming service now available in a total of 67 countries and territories.
Globe’s 5G footprint now includes Austria, (T-Mobile), Malaysia (Digi), Macau (CTM), US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (AT&T), Vatican City (Windtre), Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (EE), Russia (Megafon), and Northern Marianas (Docomo Pacific).
The company has also partnered with more international telecom providers, including Hi3G in Denmark, SFR in France, Windtre in Italy, T-Mobile in the Netherlands, Slovak Telekom in Slovakia, Salt in Switzerland, and MEO in Portugal.
Offering speeds faster than 4G, 5G technology is fastest in mobile connectivity and download speeds.
Globe pioneered 5G technology in the country and the first operator in Southeast Asia to commercially launch 5G AirFiber for home use in 2019.
Travelers and foreign subscribers from Sri Lanka, Romania, Egypt, Isle of Man, and Mexico may also enjoy Globe’s 5G roaming services when they visit the Philippines.
“With a 5G footprint spanning 67 countries and territories, we are thrilled to offer customers fast and reliable connectivity while they travel the world. We also paired their 5G experience with Globe data roaming promos that are now affordable and accessible for our customers via the GlobeOne app.”
Coco Domingo, vice president for postpaid and international business at Globe
“Now, you can skip the hassle of switching to a local SIM or bringing an extra device to stay connected. As customers regain confidence to explore once more, Globe will be there to deliver cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions to make their lives better– wherever they are in the world,” he added.
Globe has deployed 66 new 5G sites in 74 cities and towns across the country, expanding its 5G outdoor coverage to 97.21 percent of the National Capital Region and 90.28 percent in key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao in the first quarter this year.
Globe also logged 4.3 million devices in its 5G network as of March 2023.
