Globe, the country’s leading digital solutions platform, expanded its 5G coverage to 212 sites in the Visayas and 25 in Mindanao by the end of the third quarter in 2022, providing more consumers and businesses with improved connectivity and access to faster data speeds.
Globe’s 5G network is now expanding and available to most of the population in Davao City, Cebu City, Iloilo City, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, Boracay and Bacolod City.
The expansion of 5G technology in the Visayas and Mindanao is intended to help bridge the digital divide between these regions and the rest of the country. It aims to support economic development and enable residents to access a wider range of digital services and opportunities.
The deployment is also beneficial to the growth of new industries and businesses in the said areas. It can inspire innovation and competitiveness as companies seek to provide the best possible services to their customers.
“We believe that the expansion of 5G technology in Visayas and Mindanao is essential for driving economic growth, supporting innovation, and providing access to fast and reliable digital services for residents and businesses in these regions,” said Joel Agustin, Globe senior vice president for network planning and engineering.
“It will also help spur further investment and support the emergence of a vibrant and dynamic digital economy,” he said.
Globe, a pioneering provider of 5G technology in the Philippines, said it is committed to delivering improved customer service and reliable, consistent data services to its customers.
By scaling up the rollout of its 5G network, Globe is taking a major step towards building a more connected and technologically advanced society in the Philippines. It is helping drive the adoption of 5G technology and paving the way for the next generation of digital innovation.
5G technology is capable of delivering internet speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G. It also has less lag, making it suitable for video streaming and gaming.