By Darwin G Amojelar
Globe Telecom Inc. said it bagged the most consistent fixed broadband provider in 31 locations across the country in the second quarter of 2023, based on an analysis by Ookla of Speedtest Intelligence data.
Globe said it recorded in Las Pinas a consistency score of 89.16 percent; Bustos, Bulacan (88.96 percent), Mandaluyong (88.65 percent), Don Carlos, Bukidnon (88.42 percent), Sogod, Cebu (87.9 percent), Mexico Pampanga (87.71), General Tinio, Nueva Ecija ( 87.81 percent), Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo, (87 percent), Jaen, Nueva Ecija (86.97 percent), Dumangas ( 85.72 percent), Santo Tomas, Batangas, (84.25 percent) Tabogon, Cebu ( 82.65 percent), Tanjay City, Negros Orient ( 80.8 percent) and San Jose de Buenavista, Antique (79.17 percent).
It said on Tubod, Lanao del Norte, it posted a consistency score of ( 76.92 percent) , Kalibo, Aklan ( 76.33 percent), Manapla, Negros Occidental (78.23 percent) Tapaz, Capiz(74.27 percent) San Francisco, Cebu (75.62 percent), Bogo City, Cebu (66.82 percent), Baybay City, Leyte (63.77 percent) Catbalogan City, Samar (72 percent) , Jetafe, Bohol (59.3 percent), Babatngon, Leyte (59.09 percent), Binalbagan, Negros Occidental ( 71.17 percent), San Antonio, Nueva Ecija (86.83 percent), Hilongos, Leyte (54.95 percent) Palompon, Leyte (54.9 percent), Badiangan, Iloilo (53.87 percent), Malay, Aklan (57.89 percent) and Madridejos, Cebu ( 41.44 percent).
Consistency reflects “a percentage of a provider’s data samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds.” The higher the consistency, the better internet performance and quality that consumers will enjoy.
“We will continue to strive for excellence and set new benchmarks in the industry to ensure greater digital experiences for our customers,” said Raymond Policarpio, vice president of Globe At Home Brand Management.
Globe said it recognizes that the growing dependence on connectivity by its customers necessitates more robust and quicker connections, best achieved through fixed wired solutions.
The company said it accelerated fiber deployment, rolling out a total of 3.7 million fiber-to-the-home lines, 1.4 million of which were installed in 2022 alone. It is also actively transitioning its fixed wireless and legacy technology customers to fiber connections.