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Globe Telecom, a major telecommunications provider in the Philippines, first received the go-ahead to deploy 5G small cells in the country’s capital Manila in 2018. Now, the operator is further expanding its 5G network to 17 key cities in populated areas of the National Capital Region (also known as Metro Manila), Visayas and Mindanao as part of their major campaign to upgrade their operator’s connectivity.
In Metro Manila specifically, the operator added more 5G sites to steer it towards its goal of covering around 80% of the area by the end of 2020.
“We have very active 5G development in Metro Manila and we expect to cover 80% of that soon,” confirmed Gil Genio, Globe’s CTO, in a press release. “We are probably in the two-thirds range right now. To complement this, we have also started rolling out in six key cities in Visayas and Mindanao as part of the overall shift we are making to bring 5G to more places and customers in the country. “
Globe described its 5G launch as “aggressive”, adding that this approach is part of its three-point strategy for network upgrades and expansion. “Aggressive” cell site builds, upgrading their cell sites to 4G / LTE using many different frequencies, and accelerating the fibrillation of Filipino homes across the country are priorities for the operator.
In September, Globe Telecom pledged to invest PHP50.3 billion ($ 1 million) in large-scale network upgrades to meet the increasing demands for connectivity that resulted from the COVID-19 lockdown measures.
In a statement, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu commented that the company is “in a much better position now to meet the demands of its customers,” adding that it will focus on providing better network performance and quality. service for users.
As further proof of Globe’s network efforts, the operator upgraded its clients to fiber broadband for free in October and revealed in November that it has deployed 700 towers in 10 months.
“A good, stable and reliable Internet connection is a critical need under the new normal,” said Darius Delgado, Globe Telecom’s vice president and director of its broadband business.
