Globe Telecom Inc. projects low-to-mid single-digit service revenue growth this year as the economy recovers from the 2020 pandemic-induced recession. Hence, the telco remains gung-ho on its P70 billion capex for 2021. “We believe that the relevant product platforms in place, coupled with the...
Globe Telecom Inc. installed 39 new cell towers in underserved areas in Mindanao, North Luzon, South Luzon and Visayas, the company today ( Feb 8) announced. The new cell towers in 23 provinces and one city will improve the call, SMS and data experience of more than 100,000 Globe customers as...
While local telcos have stepped up the rollout of cell sites nationwide, the numbers have not come up to a third of the Philippines' neighbors in the region. The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC)'s latest report to Malacanang showed that the country now has a total of 22,834 cell sites....
Most of Metro Manila, 80 percent total, now has 5th Generation (5G) outdoor coverage, Globe Telecom Inc. today (Jan. 21) announced. Both Bonifacio Global City and Ortigas Commercial Business Districts (CBDs) already have 97 per cent 5G coverage while Makati has 95 per cent. The top nine cities with...
Globe Telecom Inc. is upgrading its network in 6 cities - 4 in Visayas and 2 in Mindanao, to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, the telco announced yesterday. The upgrades will provide better connectivity to customers because of faster and more advanced technologies. Globe will replace its...
Local telcos have blocked a total of 5,532 sites to date as they heed the government's call to combat online child abuse and pornography. Globe Telecom Inc. announced Tuesday night, Jan. 13, it has blocked 2,521 sites to comply with the government's directive. For their part, PLDT Inc. and Smart...
Shared services provider Asticom Technology, Inc., wholly owned by Globe Telecom Inc., is launching its first subsidiary, Asti Business Services, Inc. (ABSI) in a bid to climb on top of the P11.250 billion Information Technology-Business Support Office (IT-BSO) market and be a regional player...
Globe Telecom Inc.'s aggressive network upgrades in the past two months have made 5th Generation (5G) technology available in 1,045 areas nationwide, the telco today (Jan. 12) announced. Specifically, 5G is now available in at least 848 sites in Metro Manila and Rizal and 183 locations in Visayas...
In line with Globe’s mission to bring world-class connectivity and entertainment into its customers’ homes, the telco has launched its newest campaign with global K-Pop group, BLACKPINK. Following its announcement in early December, the partnership with BLACKPINK will allow the telco to reach...
Globe Telecom Inc. is building cell towers in 24 more areas after local government units (LGUs) in Palawan, Nueva Ecija, Negros Oriental, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Cebu, Quezon, Batangas, Bulacan and Ifugao set up one-stop-shops to speed up permits. Palawan has the most LGUs with one...
MSCI ESG Research upgraded Globe Telecom Inc.'s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) rating from “BBB” to "A" after the telco integrated sustainability into its business. MSCI’s research provides insights that help institutional investors identify risks and opportunities that...
Globe Telecom Inc.'s new site installations and site upgrades benefitted at least 32 million customers in the past 11 months. The telco’s tower installations and site upgrades improved call and data experience in 1,098 cities and municipalities in Metro Manila and 80 provinces, from Sulu, Dinagat...
