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Manila, Philippines, November 19, 2020 / PRNewswire / – In keeping with the national plan to drive digital inclusion and fulfill its commitment to serving its customers, Globe Telecom has focused on improving its network infrastructure by expanding its reach through new site builds and network upgrades throughout the country.
As part of the national plan to shape a new normal for the philippines, the country is accelerating the shift towards a new digital economy. Technological improvements to further drive the digital economy can help facilitate business continuity and improve productivity, especially as the country aims to thrive in the new normal. At a time when the majority of population interactions are online, better connectivity is a must. In the aftermath of COVID-19, people were forced to stay home and transition to business, academic, and leisure engagements through digital technology, and digital adoption catapulted for nearly every industry.
By the third week of March 2020, the independent analyst firm Opensignal, observed a large weekly increase in the time that smartphone users spent connected to a Wi-Fi network.[1] Users in the philippines They spend 63.3% of their time on Wi-Fi. They reported that this was the largest increase they had observed in all Asian countries under study.
The mobile landscape in the philippines comprises 173.2 million users[2] which are known to use 2G and 3G widely. Maybe not anymore, according to the latest report from independent analytics firm Opensignal, which indicates that 4G availability has risen to more than 80% from November 2020[3].
The latest data supports Globe’s recent campaign to move its customers from 3G to 4G / LTE, thereby improving the overall data experience. Globe believes that 4G / LTE can still become the new standard for mobile Internet in the country, emphasizing that customers deserve higher speed and better connectivity.
“Internet services have become a critical need for many Filipinos. With the evolution of mobile technologies, it is time for our country to have 4G / LTE everywhere as the basic mobile Internet technology used by all. And to demanding mobile uses, 5G is here and now too. Both 4G and 5G were designed for the Internet, with 5G specifically designed for new uses such as streaming video, mobile gaming and even IoT. That is why we call on all customers still using 3G for mobile data to make the switch to 4G / 5G – SIM and phones – and see the difference, “he adds Gil Genio, Director of Technology and Information for Globe.
As the PH government asked the telecommunications sector to improve Internet services, Globe committed to improving the customer data experience by aggressively building new sites, upgrading existing sites to 4G / LTE. using many different frequencies and accelerating the fibrillation of Filipino households across the country.
Construction, upgrade and optimization efforts are currently underway and will continue through the end of 2021. The company has committed to spending billion dollars for your network this year.
Globe supports Sustainable Development Goal no. 9 of the United Nations, which highlights the role of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. Globe is committed to upholding the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact and the ten United Nations SDGs.
For more information visit www.globe.com.ph.
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[1] Analysis in Opensignal insight “Analysis of the mobile experience during the coronavirus pandemic: time on Wi-Fi”, published in March 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Limited |
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[2] Digital 2020: Philippines Report – January 2020: We Are Social |
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[3] Opensignal Awards – Philippines: Mobile Network Experience Report for November 2020, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period of July 1 to September 28, 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Limited |
About Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom, Inc. is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the philippines and is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker GLO. The company serves the telecommunications and technology needs of consumers and businesses through a complete suite of products and services that include mobile, fixed, broadband, data connectivity, Internet and managed services. He has significant interests in fintech, digital marketing solutions, venture capital financing for startups, and virtual healthcare. In 2019, Globe became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, committing to implement the principles of universal sustainability. Its directors are Ayala Corporation and Singtel, recognized industry leaders in the country and in the region. For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow @enjoyglobe on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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