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

Globe has expanded its 5G coverage to 17 main cities in Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao, holding true to its pledge of introducing the new technology to other parts of the world.

As 5G technology is available in Bacolod, Boracay, Iloilo, Talisay, Lapu-Lapu, Cordova, Minglanilla and Cebu City in Visayas and in Davao City and Cagayan De Oro in Mindanao, the telco is accelerating upgrades of its existing technology to further boost connectivity, user experience, and unlock vast potential for its customers.

Its 5G network has already reached some areas in Davao City during the first week of November. Through the postpaid plans available at the Globe online store (shop.globe.com.ph) or from Globe stores in Davao City, Globe customers are urged to get their 5G-capable mobile devices so they can experience the jaw-dropping speeds and other potentials of 5G network.

5G is the latest wireless internet connectivity that promises faster speeds, higher bandwidth, and more stable internet connections compared to 4G. (Related: Globe 5G test: low latency, close to zero lags)

"We have a very active 5G development in Metro Manila and we hope to cover 80% of that soon. We are probably in the two-thirds range right now. To complement this, we have also begun to roll out in six key cities in Visayas and Mindanao as part of the overall change we are making to bring 5G to more places and customers in the country," said Gil Genio, Globe's Chief Technology and Information Officer.

Globe has added more additional sites in Metro Manila to increase its total areas with 5G availability, currently on track for its goal of reaching around 80% of Metro Manila by the end of 2020.

Globe's 5G rollout is part of its three-pronged network upgrade and expansion plan, which includes aggressive construction of cell sites; upgrading its cell sites to 4G/LTE using several different frequencies; and fast tracking the fiberization of Filipino homes nationwide.

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In addition, the organization champions the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically UNSDG No. 9, which acknowledges the value of infrastructure and innovation as key drivers of economic growth and development. Globe has vowed to uphold the 10 United Nations Global Compact principles and 10 UN SDGs.

For more information visit www.globe.com.ph.