Globe continues to boost its network amid sustained demand for connectivity, building 542 new cell sites and upgrading 5,087 mobile sites to LTE across Philippines in first half of the year. Globe has also deployed approximately 148,000 fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) lines as of June 2023, lower than in same period last year as it continues to optimise its existing fibre inventory.
From January to June 2023, Globe invested PHP37.7 billion (€0.61 billion) in capital expenditure primarily for infrastructure development, a figure expected to increase to PHP71.5 billion (€1.16 billion) or US$1.3 billion (€1.20 billion) by yearend. A 90% of this budget supports growing data requirements of Filipinos for learning, earning and leisure activities.
“We employ a targeted way of prioritising network rollouts and optimisations in areas that matter, hence, we are able to sustain our most reliable network. We also believe that network reliability is more important than just speed because, on a small screen, there’s just so much that higher speeds can deliver in terms of improving the actual perceptible experience. What matters most is that customers benefit from reliable service when and where they need it. Hence, we invest more in reliability versus just speed,” says Darius Delgado, head of Globe Consumer Mobile Business.
Globe’s relentless pursuit of network excellence has earned it title of “Most Reliable Mobile Network in Philippines” by Ookla five times in a row, based on analysis of Speedtest Intelligence data from Q2 2022 through Q4 2022, and Q1 2023 and Q2 2023.
Globe has outperformed its competitors, achieving high consistency scores since second quarter of 2022. It has also been recognised as “Most Available All Technology” mobile network, a testament to its widespread reach and accessibility.
Standard Insights has also cited Globe for having garnered the votes as secure mobile signal in country in a consumer survey. It received 37.5% of votes, while near competitor got 35.5%.
Globe’s achievements and recognitions are a clear indication of its dedication to providing connectivity solutions to its customers across the Philippines.
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