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Globe pilots 1st in SEA lens antenna tech

Published Jan 31, 2023 10:21 am

Globe Telecom Inc. successfully completed the pilot deployment of the first Southeast Asian multi-beam, multi-band, lens antenna technology to improve its 4G/LTE and 5G mobile capacity, the telco announced Tuesday, January 31.

The lens antennas, invented by MatSing Ltd. (MatSing) and implemented by IBMS Technology Phils. Corp. (IBMS), meet capacity demands for data-heavy smartphone apps.

Hence, it's deal for outdoor events, rural areas and densely populated areas in major cities, stadiums, coliseums, rally events and symposia.

The lens antennas also emit and maintain multiple beams cleanly with minimal Radio Frequency interference, deterring signal disruptions and delivering better quality of experience for customers.

Globe had been testing the antennas from September, 2021 to January, 2023.

The telco expects to complete the deployment by second quarter, this year.

Recently, Globe’s technical team conducted on-site testing of the antennas, installing four in two of its cell sites in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, and one Cellsite On Wheels (COW) at the Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival in Manila last December.

The deployment gave "impressive results" and "superior performance compared to existing multibeam antennas in all categories", Globe observed.

The technology provides higher mobile download and upload data speed.

This results in lag-free video streaming and gaming, high-quality video conferencing, and delay-free messaging services, even in peak hours and when there are large gatherings.

Also, the solution has better indoor penetration and wider reach, resulting in more stable mobile connectivity wherever the subscribers are located.

Overall, lens antennas gave 8.36 times improved coverage with stronger and wider LTE signals, 7.92 times increased average LTE speed, 3.1 times greater traffic volume and network usage, plus 2.67 times enhanced network quality and mobile data connections.

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"Globe is always a pioneer in adopting new technologies for its customers," noted Gerhard Tan, Head of Network Strategy and Technology Enablement.

"We are thrilled with the results of the pilot deployment of the lens antenna technology and are excited to continue working with MatSing to bring this innovation to our network on a larger scale," he explained.

Globe plans to deploy the solution in areas hosting major events and in key pilot sites within Visayas and Mindanao region such as Guimaras, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Cebu, Iloilo, Antique, Aklan, Bohol, Capiz, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Zamboanga del Norte, North Cotabato, and Zamboanga del Sur.

“The extensive macro deployment proved that our lens antennas will deliver higher capacity and enhanced performance in all deployment scenarios,” according to MatSing CEO Bo Larsson.

Ultimately, adopting lens antenna technology is in line with Globe’s sustainability initiatives as this solution makes the network future-proof and resilient.

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