Telecommunications company Globe has built 352 cell towers and upgraded 1,942 existing mobile sites to LTE technology during the first half of 2024. These efforts aim to improve Globe’s mobile services and data speeds.
Globe also rolled out 39,880 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines from January to June, extending its high-speed fiber internet coverage. According to Globe, this aligns with its reduced cash Capital Expenditure (Capex) allocation by maximizing existing infrastructure.
“We believe that every Filipino deserves access to reliable communication services,” said Joel Agustin, head of Service Planning and Engineering at Globe. “We’re here to empower them with the tools they need to thrive in a digital world.”
The network expansion also provided connectivity to over 500 Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs).
Globe said that its strategy of optimizing existing infrastructure has allowed the company “to return to sustainable Capex levels without compromising network quality or capacity.”