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Mobile phone users in the Philippines must now register their SIM cards with their telecom provider after the country’s President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., signed into law the SIM Card Registration Act. According to the official dispatch, the new measure aims to…
Globe has announced that it has landed fiber optic cable in eight provinces within just two months, on track to complete the landmark project by April 2023. The $150-million Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), the longest domestic subsea…
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…
Globe announced that it received board approval to sell over 7,000 towers in what is to be the largest ever tower sale and leaseback deal in the Philippines. In a company disclosure, Globe said the tower assets offered for sale are comprised of 79%…
Globe Telecom announced that it has passed the MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet services certification for transformative ethernet services. In a company press release, it said that the award was given for its “conformance to rigorous specifications established by…
Globe Telecom has announced that it supports the digitalization plans of the Philippines’ new administration. One of the leading digital solutions providers, Globe stated that it is ready to collaborate with the government to provide its industry leading…
net-zeronet zero carbon emissions by 2040, and we align with the ambitions of many organizations to work for the better good and build a sustainable future. The Eco-SIM card is small, but it has a big impact on plastic and polymer waste and is another example…
Infinera announced that Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), a major provider of telecom services in the Philippines, deployed Infinera’s Auto-Lambda solution, featuring autotuneable optics, to upgrade its existing 4G access and aggregation networks and in…
Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia will provide equipment and services from its comprehensive 5G AirScale portfolio to build out the Radio Access Network (RAN), including base stations and other radio access products. Globe Telecom will also use Nokia’s…
Singaporean gadget and mobile-accessories retailer Uniq has opened its first Philippine store. Located at Cyberzone in Quezon’s SM North Edsa Annex, the store targets young professionals who are particular about style. Its products known for their “minimalist…
Filipinos who want to contribute to environmental preservation can now conveniently use an innovative mobile phone app to help plant trees and increase the Philippines’ forest cover. Leading mobile wallet, GCash, is introducing an exciting “green” feature on…
Philippines’ Globe Telecom Inc on Thursday launched Southeast Asia’s first 5G broadband service, with embattled Huawei Technologies Co Ltd providing the equipment, a win for the Chinese firm despite cybersecurity worries from Western nations. The telecoms…
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has pledged to ramp up its network expansion and modernization program to cater to soaring demand for mobile data. The operator revealed that mobile data traffic on its network grew to 370 petabytes during the first three months…
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom worked with the nation’s largest coal producer Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) to digitally transform Semirara Island in Antique. The 55 square kilometer island is home to the Philippines’ richest coal reserves, and…
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has reported a 44% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first three months of 2019 to 6.7 billion pesos ($129.1 million), partly as a result of strong data revenue growth. The company reported revenue for the quarter of…
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…
