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Globe Expands 5G and LTE to Empower Communities in Camarines Sur

By MBrand
Published Apr 16, 2026 06:02 pm

At A Glance

  • Globe is responding to Camarines Sur's growth with strategic network investments to enhance both 5G availability and LTE performance across urban, suburban, coastal, and rural communities in the province.
Camarines Sur is rapidly advancing as a major growth center in the Bicol Region, registering a 4.9-percent economic expansion in 2024, significantly higher than its 2023 pace of 3.2-percent, and contributing 32.9-percent of the region’s gross domestic product. Tourism continues to be a key driver of activity in the province. In 2025, Camarines Sur welcomed over 720,000 visitors, topping regional destination arrivals and underscoring its rising appeal for leisure, faith‑based, and nature‑based travel. Highlights include globally known attractions such as the Caramoan Islands, the Camarines Sur Water Complex, and annual celebrations like the Penafrancia Fiesta and Kaogma Festival.
As tourism, education, and commerce expand, the need for fast, reliable connectivity has become fundamental to local development. Globe is responding with strategic network investments to enhance both 5G availability and LTE performance across urban, suburban, coastal, and rural communities in the province.
Globe’s latest network upgrades deliver broader 5G coverage in Naga City. These expansions support high‑demand mobile uses such as real‑time communications, online learning, video conferencing, e‑commerce, cloud‑based operations, and rich media tourism engagement. In addition to expanded 5G, Globe has strengthened LTE service in surrounding municipalities such as Nabua, Ragay, Bula, Buhi, Bombon, Tinambac, Siruma, San Jose, Ocampo, and Minalabac, resulting in more consistent mobile speeds, reduced network congestion, and improved coverage even in fringe areas. These enhancements make digital access more reliable for students, micro‑entrepreneurs, professionals, families, and local government units.
“Camarines Sur is not just a destination for visitors, it is an emerging center for digital learning, enterprise, and opportunity,” said Jenefere Mangurali-Macatangay, Territory Business Head. “To accelerate that growth, dependable mobile connectivity is essential. Globe’s expanded 5G and stronger LTE footprint ensures that people across the province can learn, work, and do business with confidence, wherever they are.”
Independent performance benchmarks reinforce Globe’s leadership in network quality. In Ookla’s 2025 Speedtest® Verified Results, Globe was recognized as the Most Consistent Mobile and Fixed Network in the Philippines, reflecting strength in delivering dependable performance across wide geographic areas and diverse usage patterns.
Globe’s infrastructure buildouts are complemented by accessible mobile offers designed to make high‑quality connectivity practical and inclusive. Plans like GO+99, which bundles data, texts and vouchers, and TM EasySURF50 5G, which delivers affordable internet access for students and families, help ensure that more residents can benefit from Globe’s network enhancements.
As the province continues to advance as a tourism magnet, education hub, and entrepreneurial landscape, Globe’s strengthened mobile network provides the digital foundation necessary to support the region’s evolving ambitions.
With Globe’s expanded 5G footprint and improved LTE coverage, people and enterprises in Camarines Sur are better equipped to connect, innovate, engage, and compete in the digital economy.
For more information about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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