Telecommunications company Globe has powered up more than 600 towns nationwide with full-fiber connectivity, replacing copper lines to provide more stable internet for work, school, businesses, and government services.
Globe said the shift supports its sustainability goals, lowers environmental impact, and helps prevent cable theft, which has disrupted service in the past.
“We’ve built the infrastructure, now we need to protect it,” said Joel Agustin, head of Service Planning and Engineering at Globe. “Fiber has no copper, no resale value, and cutting it only harms the communities that rely on it. That’s why we’re asking residents to help us safeguard these lines. Connectivity is no longer a luxury; it’s a lifeline.”
Despite the rollout, incidents of intentional fiber cuts persist. Of the first 425 fiber-powered towns, 170 (or about 40%) reported such cases. Even areas with past copper theft still saw 63 percent experiencing fiber damage, which Globe said is often caused by misinformation about its resale value.
The company warned that cutting fiber cables brings no profit but can disconnect entire communities for hours or days.
Globe urged the public to report suspicious activity near fiber lines or utility poles to barangay officials or police, support community watch programs, and help include infrastructure protection in local ordinances.
The company said protecting these lines is a shared responsibility to keep homes, schools, businesses, and public services connected.
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