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Globe Deploys 933 5G Sites in 1st Half 2022

By Aiko TanakaPhilippines
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Globe Telecom has announced that it has built 933 base stations in the first half of 2022 as part of its continued 5G rollout across the Philippines.

Globe’s 5G network outdoor coverage has reached nearly 97% of the National Capital Region and 86% of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao.

“Globe has been ramping up its rollout amid rising demand for 5G connectivity. The drive to build more and faster is fueled by our desire to deliver more improvements in our customer service experience that are consistent and reliable,” said Joel Agustin, SVP and head of network planning and engineering at Globe.

As of end-June 2022, Globe has logged approximately 2.7 million devices on its 5G network.

The telco giant is also accelerating its 5G roaming rollout to more countries in Asia, the Middle East and Europe to enable the connectivity experience for travelers and overseas Filipino workers.

For data-related upgrades and expansion, Globe has already spent P50.5 billion out of its P89 billion capital expenditure allocation for 2022. The majority of the amount was used to build its fiber assets further, put up more cell sites, upgrade towers to 4G LTE and roll out 5G technology and in-building solutions.

Questions & Answers

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What proportion of its capital expenditure budget has Globe already spent for 2022?

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Globe has spent P50.5 billion out of its P89 billion capital expenditure allocation for 2022. This amount was primarily used for data-related upgrades and expansion, including building fiber assets and new cell sites.

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What percentage of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao does Globe's 5G network now cover?

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Globe’s 5G network outdoor coverage has reached 86% of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao. This expansion is part of the company's ongoing 5G rollout across the Philippines.

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Why is Globe accelerating its 5G network rollout, according to the article?

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Globe is ramping up its rollout due to rising demand for 5G connectivity. The company aims to deliver consistent and reliable improvements in its customer service experience.

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How many devices were connected to Globe's 5G network by the end of June 2022?

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As of the end of June 2022, Globe had approximately 2.7 million devices connected to its 5G network. This reflects the increasing adoption of 5G connectivity among its customers.

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