Globe Telecom Inc. is confident that the recent moves by regulators to lessen the involvement of e-wallets in online gaming will not affect the growth trajectory of its GCash business, which has a diversified revenue stream. In an interview on Monday, Aug. 18, Globe Telecom President and Chief...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is coming out with a new circular that will extend the validity of the licenses of independent tower companies (ITCs) from the current five years to at least 15 years or longer to match the lifespan of the facilities they are...
It’s been a while, but Malacañang remains tight-lipped on the “Konektadong Pinoy” bill that aims to provide free Wi-Fi access, especially in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA), by liberalizing the telecommunications sector and expanding data connectivity. Yes, Virginia,...
Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. banked on contributions from its one-off equity earnings from the parent firm of popular e-wallet GCash to weather headwinds that led to a dip in its profit in the first half of the year. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Globe reported that its...
Ayala-led telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. has raised more than ₱89 billion in proceeds from tower sales, following the transfer of 93 towers to MIESCOR Infrastructure Development Corp. (MIDC) and Phil-Tower Consortium Inc. (PhilTower). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
Carl Cruz had a choice: stay comfortable or seek a new challenge. After three decades building a successful career in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, he chose the latter, venturing into the world of telecommunications. “What 's there to prove?” This was the question his...
Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is set to launch the country’s largest data center in the third quarter of the year, as it bolsters its network capacity to accommodate the growing demand from hyperscalers and artificial intelligence (AI). Globe’s data center arm, ST Telemedia Global...
Globe Telecom Inc. said it is adopting advanced generative artificial intelligence (AI) across its business to boost operational efficiency and further improve services. In a statement on Wednesday, May 14, the Ayala-led telecommunications giant said it intends to be at the forefront of the...