Globe extends GoWiFi service to over 2,000 sites
In this article (4)
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has announced it has expanded its GoWiFi public WiFi service to more than 2,000 sites across the country.
The operator is now providing over 20,000 access points nationwide, up from 15,000 in 2018, and the network is hosting 18 million sessions per month, Globe said.
During the year, Globe plans to further expand the network to cover more health clinics and hospitals, colleges and universities, and retail establishments.
The service is also currently available at major transit points including the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), as well as Metro Rail Transit (MRT) and Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations.
Globe provides a free GoWiFi service with a maximum allocation, as well as a paid service than can be used to extend usage beyond the free allocation.
Both services are available to all users with WiFi-enabled devices and select international numbers, and provide speeds of up to 100Mbps depending on location.
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of locations will the GoWiFi service expand to next?
What kind of locations will the GoWiFi service expand to next?
Globe plans to expand its GoWiFi network to cover more health clinics, hospitals, colleges, universities, and retail establishments during the year. This builds on its current availability at major transit points and public locations.
Q.Does Globe Telecom charge for the GoWiFi service?
Does Globe Telecom charge for the GoWiFi service?
Globe offers a free GoWiFi service with a maximum allocation. There is also a paid service available for users who wish to extend their usage beyond the free allowance provided. Both options offer speeds up to 100Mbps.
Q.How many access points does Globe's GoWiFi service currently have across the country?
How many access points does Globe's GoWiFi service currently have across the country?
Globe's GoWiFi service now provides over 20,000 access points nationwide. This is an increase from the 15,000 access points reported in 2018, demonstrating significant network growth. The service hosts 18 million sessions monthly.
Reader pulse
Is Globe's GoWiFi expansion a significant opportunity for retailers?
21,489 votes so far