Globe Telecom Inc. announced that it is expanding its network to more remote areas in the country by building 100 cell sites this year.
In a statement, Globe Chief Commercial Officer Darius Delgado said expanding network infrastructure to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) will help bring vital digital services to underserved communities across the country.
Delgado said this would be crucial in “unlocking access” to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for millions of Filipinos.
“Connectivity is a fundamental enabler of progress…Globe remains steadfast in working with industry partners and the government to ensure inclusive digital access,” he explained.
Globe currently has 600 operational cell sites, its plan to expand to 700 sites is part of the company’s commitment to nationwide connectivity.
The Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF), headed by Globe President and Chief Executive Officer Ernest Cu, previously pledged to build 1,050 new towers in GIDAs between 2025 and 2028.
This is set to provide connectivity to approximately 12 million Filipinos in remote and underserved regions.
The CPTF, which features the country’s telecommunications giants, is established under the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC)—a government advisory body that advises the President in matters relating to achieving the country’s economic objectives.
Globe stated that an industry-wide approach to network expansion in GIDAs is a testament to the importance of public-private partnerships in broadening access to connectivity.
“By leveraging shared infrastructure and optimizing existing capacity, the industry aims to make digital services more accessible and sustainable, positioning connectivity as a key driver of inclusive growth and development,” it added.