From local to global: Globe's 5G expansion empowers Filipinos everywhere

Globe has significantly expanded its 5G footprint across the Philippines and globally with 894 new sites as of the end of last year, a major step towards enhancing digital connectivity and empowering Filipinos worldwide.

In 2023, Globe achieved 97.90% outdoor coverage in the National Capital Region and 92.36% in key cities across Visayas and Mindanao. This progress resulted in Globe logging over 5.8 million devices connected to its 5G network in December 2023 alone.

Globe has strategically moderated its spending on new 5G sites, considering current market conditions and the search for viable use cases that fully harness the potential of 5G technology. This approach reflects the company’s commitment to not only advance technology but also ensure its sustainable and strategic deployment.

Globe asserts mobile roaming supremacy with 5G coverage in 72 countries

Amid the resurgence of overseas travel, Globe has again expanded its 5G roaming services, with its footprint now covering 72 countries worldwide.

Globe’s 5G roaming coverage now covers the following countries: Guatemala, South Africa, Seychelles, India, Peru, Aland Islands, Crete, Croatia, and Romania. These additions mean that Globe postpaid and prepaid customers can now enjoy seamless and high-speed 5G experiences in more destinations.

"Our goal has always been to provide our customers with the best possible roaming experience. With our 5G coverage now spanning 72 countries, we're leading the way in the Philippines and giving our customers a better Roaming experience. Whether you're a Globe customer traveling abroad or a foreign subscriber visiting our beautiful islands, you can now #RoamWithGlobe and enjoy unparalleled 5G speeds,” said Coco Domingo, Vice President for Postpaid and International Business.

Globe expands 5G roaming footprint, now available in 67 countries, territories

Globe continues to expand its 5G coverage around the world, with its 5G roaming service now available in a total of 67 countries and territories.

Globe’s 5G footprint now includes Austria, (T-Mobile), Malaysia (Digi), Macau (CTM), US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico (AT&T), Vatican City (Windtre), Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales (EE), Russia (Megafon), and Northern Marianas (Docomo Pacific).

The company has also partnered with more international telecom providers, including  Hi3G in Denmark, SFR in France, Windtre in Italy, T-Mobile in the Netherlands, Slovak Telekom in Slovakia, Salt in Switzerland, and  MEO in Portugal.

Globe dominates 5G speeds in one of PH's key business hubs

Leading digital solutions platform Globe emerged as the fastest 5G mobile network for the first quarter of 2023 in Makati City, a key business hub in the Philippines.

Based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® Q1 2023 data, Globe edged out its closest competitor with a median download speed of 171.814 Mbps from January to March this year.

Makati City is an important financial center in the Philippines, hosting the headquarters of majority of the Philippines' top 1,000 companies as well as multinational corporations operating locally.

5G's faster speeds, higher bandwidth, and more stable internet connection offer big corporations numerous benefits, including enhanced mobility, new business opportunities, and improved customer experience. These can give enterprises a competitive edge and help them stay ahead of the curve in today's fast-paced market.

Globe's 5G network expands to 237 sites in VisMin, connects more consumers and businesses

Leading digital solutions platform Globe expanded its 5G coverage to 212 sites in Visayas and 25 in Mindanao by the end of the third quarter in 2022, providing more consumers and businesses with improved connectivity and access to faster data speeds.

The company’s 5G network is now expanding and available to most of the population in Davao City, Cebu, Iloilo City, Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, Boracay and Bacolod City. 

The expansion of 5G technology in Visayas and Mindanao is intended to help bridge the digital divide between these regions and the rest of the country. It aims to support economic development and enable residents to access a wider range of digital services and opportunities.

The deployment is also beneficial to the growth of new industries and businesses in the said areas. It can inspire innovation and competitiveness as companies seek to provide the best possible services to their customers.

Globe 5G offers better browsing experience, 3X faster than mobile WiFi speed

Globe’s 5G speed is now three times faster than mobile WiFi, according to Ookla®  Speedtest Intelligence® data for the first quarter of this year.[1]

The leading telco and digital solutions provider logged a 5G median download speed of 121.29 Mbps versus the 42.95 Mbps booked by all fixed providers in the Philippines from January to March.

Ookla used the statistical validation approach called Hsu's Multiple Comparisons with the Best (MCB) procedure to identify how fast Globe’s 5G median download speeds are in comparison with mobile WiFi speeds.

Globe has attributed continuous improvements in mobile network speeds to steady investments in network upgrades and infrastructure development.

“We are committed to bring better mobile experiences for our customers not only in terms of speed but more importantly how we extend life essential services through our robust network.  We realize that our customers' needs have changed and we are there to meet these changes in a big way.  For us to do this, we continue to invest in the latest mobile technologies like 5G,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.

Visitors from 39 countries can now enjoy Globe 5G mobile services

As the Philippines reopens its borders, visitors from 39 countries can now enjoy Globe 5G mobile services when they arrive in the country.

Countries where Globe has inbound roaming partnerships include Australia, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, USA, and Vietnam.

5 Great Possibilities Enabled By 5G

Experience #BeyondTheSpeed with Infinix ZERO 5G - one of the most affordable 5G smartphones today

With the upcoming launch of the Infinix ZERO 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900, positioned to be one of the most affordable 5G smartphones in the Philippines today, 5G is poised to become even more accessible. While it will enable faster internet speeds, unprecedented capacity, low latency, and quality, 5G is also considered the gateway technology that can advance the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and exciting technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), automation, and robotics, among others, and transform the way we live and work. Here are five great possibilities that 5G will unlock: 

Globe expands 5G roaming footprint, onboards Netherlands, Bahrain, New Zealand

Globe has further expanded its 5G roaming footprint to include the Netherlands, Bahrain, and New Zealand as it continues to explore more partnerships in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific amid gradual economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic.

These latest additions cement Globe’s supremacy in the 5G space as it is now present in 43 5G roaming-ready countries. Just last month, Globe included Belgium, Luxembourg, Spain, and France in its list of roaming partners.

“While we strive to increase Globe’s 5G presence in the Philippines, we are also working hard to widen our footprint for 5G roaming,” said Coco Domingo, Globe Vice President for Postpaid and International Business.

DITO pilots 5G fixed wireless broadband in selected areas in NCR

After close to one year in commercial operations, the newest major telco, DITO Telecommunity has begun the roll out of its 5G home WiFi offer through a pilot program in 146 barangays in Metro Manila.

Barangays in the City of Manila, Caloocan, and Quezon City will be the first to experience up to 500Mbps of download speed through the DITO 5G Home WIFI Starter Kit.  

The DITO 5G Home WiFi Starter Kit can be availed of from the following DITO Experience Stores, SM Manila, SM North EDSA in Quezon City, Robinson’s Galleria in Quezon City and in Greenhills. 

The Starter Kit, which can be purchased for PHP12,990, includes the 5G modem with SIM that allows our subscribers to experience our fastest internet yet. 

As a welcome offer, subscribers will get 50GB open-access data valid for 30 days, a bonus 3-month subscription to HBO GO and double data promos valid for 30 days (with DITO Rewards and data rollover). 

iPhones and Samsung devices perform fastest on Smart – Ookla report

Whether you are an iPhone fan or a proud Samsung user, you can only expect the fastest performance of your devices when connected to the Smart network, according to Ookla® the global leader in mobile and broadband intelligence. 

Based Ookla’s analysis of Speedtest Intelligence® data covering Q4 2021, iPhones connected to either Smart 5G or 4G/LTE network perform up to 1.8 times faster than iPhones on other network providers. 

On the other hand, Samsung devices on Smart 5G perform up to 1.8 times faster - while Samsung devices on Smart 4G/LTE perform up to 1.9 times faster - than Samsung devices connected to other network providers. 

Globe accelerates rollout of in-building solutions to provide quality 5G indoor coverage

Globe is accelerating the rollout of its 5G-capable in-building solutions (IBS) to provide quality indoor coverage in key tourism-related destinations such as airports, shopping malls, and stadiums.  This is amid looser community quarantine measures given the steady decline in COVID-19 cases.

IBS is used to extend and distribute cellular signals within a building or structure.  Globe has successfully rolled out 5G IBS at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminals 1, 3, and 4, as well as the Newport Mall, Riverbank Mall, SM Mall of Asia Annex, office-retail W City Center, Philippine Arena, and New Clark City Athletic Stadium.

Have the best mobile experience with budget-friendly 5G phones from Globe!

5G is changing the way people and things connect and communicate.  With a speed up to 100 times faster than 4G, coupled with ultra-low latency, more reliability, and greater bandwidth, this fifth-generation global wireless standard is poised to bring in user experiences that have never been possible in the past.

With Globe at the forefront of creating and enabling new opportunities for consumers and businesses through 5G technology, the digital solutions provider also ensures that its subscribers have access to the latest 5G mobile phones minus the hefty price. Globe has made several entry-level and mid-range models available for free if subscribed to a postpaid plan or at a price that is easy to the wallet if bought separately.

5G to reach more Globe, TM customers with new and affordable 5G promos and devices

More customers to experience boosted mobile experience

Globe, the country’s pioneer in fifth-generation (5G) technology, is set to break more barriers and create new opportunities for customers with the launch of its UNLI 5G offers across Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, Platinum, and TM.

Committed to driving more customers to have an elevated mobile experience with the latest 5G technology, the network group’s latest venture is to make 5G more accessible and affordable with these latest promo offers as well as an expansive list of 5G devices and mobile handsets.

Smart reasserts dominance as the Philippines' Fastest 5G Mobile Network

PLDT wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is the country's fastest 5G network in the Philippines for the first half of 2021, according to the latest report by Ookla®, the global leader in internet testing and analytics. 

Smart has also reasserted its dominance as the Philippines' fastest mobile network for the fourth year in a row, based on analysis by Ookla of tests taken with Speedtest® covering the first half of 2021.  

Smart won the Fastest Mobile Network Award with a Speed ScoreTM of 44.70, a big leap from previous year where Speed ScoreTM was at 24.99, based on 4,949,931 user-initiated tests taken with Speedtest in the Philippines for the period Q1-Q2 2021.   

Meanwhile, in the newly released Fastest 5G Mobile Award report, Smart notched the top place in the country with a Speed ScoreTM of 204.81, posting median download and upload speeds of 220.66 Mbps and 20.61 Mbps, respectively based on 237,142 user-initiated 5G tests taken with Speedtest in the Philippines for the period Q1-Q2 2021.  

Opensignal: PH 5G download speed among highest in Asia Pacific region

The 5G experience in the Philippines continues to improve as the technology becomes more accessible to more customers all over the country.

According to the Benchmarking the 5G Experience-Asia Pacific June 2021  report by Opensignal, the Philippines’ 5G download speed is now at   141 Mbps[1], which is  among the fastest in the Asia Pacific.

The download speed is even faster than Hong Kong's 134.8 Mbps and Thailand's 122.5 Mbps.  Moreover, the country can go as fast as up to 426.2 Mbps as its peak download speed, also higher than Thailand and Hong Kong.  Compared to 4G, PH registers an improvement of about 10.4 times in terms of download speed on 5G. 

Globe elevates global 5G experience, expands coverage in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia

Globe continues its push for 5G dominance as the company sealed partnerships in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia. Together with roaming allies Viettel of Vietnam and STC of Saudi Arabia, the two telcos join Globe’s growing list of 5G-ready roaming partners in its quest to own the widest 5G coverage worldwide.

This confirmation also comes after Globe’s most recent milestone of officially launching 5G connectivity with the largest telcos in Asia and the Middle East: Singtel in Singapore, CSL in Hong Kong, and Ooredoo in Kuwait.

80% of Metro Manila now with Globe’s 5G outdoor coverage

80% of Metro Manila can now experience 5G outdoor coverage, a result of Globe’s sustained and vigorous initiatives to modernize its network which allow its customers to experience the latest in telecom technology.

The company has upgraded 884 locations in Metro Manila into 5G-ready sites to make 5G service available to its customers. It will continue to install more 5G-ready sites all over the country.

“We continue to invest on our network so our customers get to experience the many promises and opportunities of the most advanced technologies like 5G. With our aggressive roll outs, our network is getting closer to making the whole of Metro Manila 5G ready. Ultimately, our goal is to make the 5G experience as pervasive as possible,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.

Thinnest 5G smartphone vivo V20 Pro now available with Smart Signature Plans

Among the many big and exciting announcements revealed during the online launch of the #vivoV20Series last October 23 was a partnership between the leading global technology company and mobile services provider Smart Communications, which will give customers a convenient and affordable way to own a vivo V20 Pro.

With the partnership, Smart Signature applicants and existing subscribers up for renewal can avail of the 5G-capable vivo V20 Pro through postpaid plans like the Smart Signature Device Plan L 1999, which comes with 15 GB data, Unli All-Net texts, Unli All-net calls, and 150 minutes of calls to PLDT.

To avail of the vivo V20 Pro through Smart Plan L 1999, interested subscribers need to only pay an initial cash-out of P3,710 and add P200 on top of their monthly bill; or pay a one-time cash out of P8,300.

Globe expands 5G coverage in 17 cities in NCR, Visayas & Mindanao

Keeping true to its promise of bringing the latest technology to other parts of the country, Globe has expanded its 5G coverage to 17 key cities in Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao.

The company is accelerating upgrades of its existing technology to improve further the connectivity, mobile experience, and unlock vast potentials for its customers as 5G technology in Bacolod, Boracay, Iloilo, Talisay, Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, Minglanilla  and Cebu City in Visayas; and in Davao City and Cagayan De Oro in Mindanao becomes available.