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Globe Telecom has installed 356 new 5G sites nationwide, including in NCR and key cities in Visayas and Mindanao, as of June 2023.
According to Globe, this continuous deployment has resulted in an impressive 97.44 percent outdoor 5G coverage in the National Capital Region (NCR) and 91 percent in key cities of Visayas and Mindanao.
In June 2023, Globe announced that it had recorded 5.2 million 5G devices on its network. This achievement demonstrates the increasing consumer adoption and confidence in Globe's 5G technology.
Joel Agustin, Globe SVP, Network Planning and Engineering, said:
Our relentless pursuit of expanding 5G technology is a testament to Globe's dedication to innovation and our commitment to our customers. We believe in the transformative power of 5G to enhance the digital lives of Filipinos. Our continuous infrastructure investment is focused on uplifting customer experience, delivering a highly consistent and available network. These investments cover capacity and coverage expansion to improve service performance, network fortification to further improve service availability, and continuous optimization to improve service quality.
5G is the latest evolution in mobile communication, offering faster data transfer rates, wider coverage, and more reliable connectivity.
As per Globe, they are at the forefront of the testing and piloting of several 5G technologies, including 5G standalone (SA), end-to-end network slicing, and the private 5G SA network.
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Globe's dedication to infrastructure development is evident in the company's financial investments. In the first half of 2023, Globe invested PHP 37.7 billion in its capital expenditure. This represents a 25 percent decrease compared to the same period in the previous year. By the end of the year, the company is expected to have invested PHP 71.5 billion or USD 1.3 billion, which is a decrease of over 30 percent from 2022 levels. Around 90 percent of these investments are designated to meet the increasing demand for data, as customers require more connectivity for their work, school, leisure, and daily transactions.
As Globe continues its journey, it remains committed to providing unparalleled connectivity and digital solutions, ensuring that the Philippines remains competitive in the global 5G arena.
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