Globe Telecom on Tuesday added 41 more 5G cell sites across the Philippines, this time in the Visayas and Mindanao area.
The Ayala-led telco added 27 more sites in Visayas and 14 new ones in Mindanao last year, as part of its broader initiative to boost digital connectivity in the areas of health, education, finance, and entertainment.
The company’s strategic rollout aims to improve digital connectivity for Filipinos and unlock new possibilities in key sectors like health, education, finance, and entertainment.
Globe’s digital infrastructure investment in the region aligns with the national government’s economic targets and the forward-looking Digital Philippines initiative, guaranteeing widespread access to technological benefits for all.
In 2023, Globe attained 92.36 percent outdoor coverage in key Visayas and Mindanao cities and 97.90 percent in the National Capital Region.
This facilitated over 5.8 million devices connecting to Globe’s 5G network in December alone, a testament to the company’s relentless pursuit of technological advancement and superior service delivery.
In the face of challenges posed by market conditions and the ongoing search for viable 5G use cases, Globe has maintained a strategic approach to its network expansion. The company’s sustained spending on new 5G sites underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and the responsible deployment of technology.
“Our 5G expansion in Visayas in Mindanao is a major milestone in our journey towards creating a truly digital Philippines. We are not only enhancing connectivity for Filipinos but also enabling a myriad of opportunities for businesses, communities, and the country as a whole,” Joel Agustin, Globe senior vice president for Network Planning and Engineering said.
