Globe Telecom has expanded its 5G footprint both in the Philippines and abroad. As of the end of last year, the telecom giant added 894 new locations, making significant progress towards providing advanced technology to Filipinos around the world.
Throughout 2023, Globe made significant progress in 5G coverage, achieving 97.90 percent outdoor coverage in the National Capital Region and 92.36 percent in major cities in the Visayas and Mindanao. This expansion will see more than 5.8 million devices connected to Globe Telecom’s 5G network in December 2023 alone, highlighting the growing adoption and demand for high-speed connectivity.
Taking a strategic approach, Globe Telecom has been spending wisely on new 5G sites, taking into account current market conditions and identifying viable use cases that can take full advantage of the potential of 5G technology. Ta.
Additionally, Globe Telecom has expanded its 5G roaming partnerships to now encompass 156 global partners across 82 destinations. Notably, the company is strengthening its presence in Africa through partnerships with MTN in Nigeria, Cellplus in Mauritius, and an upcoming partnership with Kenya via Africell.
In Asia, Globe has expanded its coverage to Kazakhstan and Laos through partnerships with Tele2 and LaoTel, respectively.
Internationally, Globe has partnerships with Emnify and E-Plus Mobilfunk in Germany, China Unicom in Hong Kong, LG Uplus in South Korea, Cellcom and YTL in Malaysia, Mobile Norway in Norway, Tele2 and COM4 in Sweden, and 5G in Thailand. Establishing a roaming partnership. Via DTAC.
In addition, international visitors to the Philippines can now experience 5G speeds through collaborations with international networks such as Globe and Dialogue in Sri Lanka, Orange in Egypt, and Manx Telecom in the Isle of Man.
Darius Delgado, Head of Consumer Mobile Business at Globe, affirmed the company’s commitment to providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions to Filipinos at home and abroad. He highlighted Globe’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships and continuous innovation to lead a future where everyone can enjoy the full benefits of 5G technology.
