Globe Telecom Inc. has uncovered and resolved eight cases on the use of illegal repeaters or signal boosters as the company continues to step up its campaign to address signal interference.
The illegal repeaters were found and confiscated in Marulas, Valenzuela City, Caloocan City, Quezon City, Tuguegarao City, Davao City and two sites in Makati City.
Following the discovery of the illegal equipment, Globe agents initiated separate discussions with building administrators and or owners concerned and secured their commitment to dismantle the illegal repeaters.
“The repeaters or signal boosters, without any permit from the National Telecommunications Commission, is illegal as such equipment hampers the flow of communication among our customers,” said Globe chief lawyer Froilan Castelo.
“Globe will continue to intensify its drive against the use of illegal repeaters or signal boosters and report the same to the NTC,” he said.
Concerns emanating from the use of illegal repeaters hamper seamless connectivity, prompting Globe to launch a campaign to rid the network of signal interference and provide better customer experience.
Castelo said the use signal booster without any NTC license causes network interference that result in mobile phone subscribers to experience dropped calls, garbled lines, and weak signal.
He said the company’s campaign against signal interference was in support of its recent network modernization program intended to provide a robust and reliable network for voice, text and data services.