Globe Telecom Inc. said Monday it expanded its 5G roaming coverage in Europe with Belgium, Luxemburg, Spain, France to serve more Filipino travelers despite the global pandemic.
The telecom unit of Ayala Group said Latvia, Netherlands and Austria would also be incuded the list in the coming weeks, bringing the number of Globe 5G roaming-ready countries to 40.
Outbound Globe customers can enjoy 5G roaming through the following telecom partners: Belgium (Proximus), Luxembourg (Tango), Spain (Telefonica), and France (Bouygues). Likewise, visiting subscribers of Belgium’s Proximus, Luxembourg’s Tango, Spain’s Telefonica and Netherlands’ KPN may also enjoy the benefits of 5G Roaming while in the Philippines.
Globe said it continues to explore more partnerships in different parts of the world to ensure that the company meets the needs of customers for 5G speeds once it is safe to travel again.
“While we strive to increase Globe’s 5G presence in the Philippines, we are also working hard to widen our footprint for 5G Roaming,” said Coco Domingo, Globe vice president for postpaid and international business.