Globe launches 5G Standalone (SA) technology

Globe has launched its 5G Standalone (SA) technology. The 5th and latest generation of mobile networks is notable for its high-speed applications such as 4K and 8K video streaming, AR/VR (augmented and virtual reality), and ultra-fast internet that enables immersive content consumption.

However, 5G SA is about more than speed. Due to the technology’s network slicing capabilities, low latency, always-on connectivity, and integration with edge computing, it enables the deployment of new concepts and mission-critical digital services such as industrial automation, remote surgery, and autonomous vehicles, to mention a few. Additionally, these enablers enable massive machine-to-machine communications (mMTC) that simultaneously support many devices transmitting relevant data.

Globe has been a pioneer in adopting new technologies; on-site 5G SA testing began in May of this year. Globe has marked a new milestone by conducting a live test of the latest (5G SA) technology at its facility in Valero. The technology is projected to become the connectivity standard for advanced use cases across various industrial sectors. Globe will soon deliver this technology to its clients as it expands from its Valero location to the rest of Metro Manila and more areas.

Globe can tailor 5G services to the dynamic needs of consumers and companies through network slicing. Rather than sharing an extensive network, each group can have its own configurable virtual network with its own policies that can operate concurrently without interfering with one another.

Manufacturing plants that require automated solutions that require precision and real-time on-site information, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, hospitals that provide critical care services, intelligent cities, and the mobile gaming sector are among those that can profit from network slicing.

Meanwhile, edge computing is projected to improve performance, efficiency, network bandwidth savings, improved security, and resiliency. It is ideal for security, manufacturing, and utilities that require the collecting and pre-processing of report data, local monitoring, simple rules-based decision making, and short-term data storage.

In line with global deployments, Globe’s current 5G network is built on the 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) architecture, the initial phase of 5G that enables better internet speeds. This early adoption has paved the way for new use cases, like cloud gaming, 360-degree multi-view cameras, and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). Additionally, it resulted in an 840 percent rise in Globe’s 5G data traffic from January to July of this year.

Globe is also assisting clients in migrating to 5G-capable devices so they may experience the new technology’s full potential. It is expanding its 5G network, which is already available in over 1,854 critical locations around the country.

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“As an industry leader, the company stands firm in its mission to enable Filipinos with innovative technologies and empower them in their life choices,” said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO.

Cu added, “5G SA will enable our customers to experience better connectivity, enjoy new applications from 5G use cases, and connect new industries.”