Globe expands 5G to over 1,000 sites

MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. has expanded the reach of its 5G network to over 1,000 sites nationwide.

Globe said recent upgrades made in the last two months of 2020 have made the latest technology available in at least 848 sites in Metro Manila and Rizal, and 183 locations in Visayas and Mindanao.

Several parts of Cavite, Laguna and Bulacan are also 5G-enabled, the Ayala-led telco said.

Overall, Globe said its 5G is now available in 1,045 areas in the country, making it available to more customers in more areas.

“We are rolling out more 5G areas this year to make this new technology more inclusive. We want more Globe customers to experience the difference of 5G technology in terms of better and faster connectivity. This technology has vast potentials and soon we will start rolling out cases that are best experienced with 5G,” Globe vice president for postpaid and international Coco Domingo said.

5G is the latest wireless internet connectivity that promises faster speeds, higher bandwidth, and more stable internet connections compared to 4G.

Aside from key areas in Metro Manila where it was initially rolled out, Globe said 5G is now available in various locations in Negros Occidental, Cebu, Iloilo, and Aklan in Visayas, as well in Misamis Oriental and Davao del Sur in Mindanao.

This year, the company said its ambition is to provide customers with 4G/LTE services everywhere and 5G where it matters.

As more 5G-capable devices enter the market, the telco intends to continue aggressively rolling out 5G to more cities and municipalities.

“Along with expansion, the growing availability of 5G-enabled devices, especially those offered on Globe postpaid plans plus the compatibility of the LTE SIM to the 5G network, makes accessing the 5G technology much more seamless,” Domingo said.

Globe’s 5G rollout is part of its three-pronged strategy for network upgrades and expansion, which includes aggressive cell site builds, upgrading its cell sites to 4G/LTE using many different frequencies, and fast tracking the fiberization of homes nationwide.