Test shows marked Globe speed gain
The significant enhancements in connectivity speeds underline Globe’s unwavering commitment to our customers
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The significant enhancements in connectivity speeds underline Globe’s unwavering commitment to our customers
Benefiting from an aggressive infrastructure rollout, Globe Telecom Inc. saw a boost in both its download and upload speeds in 19 strategic locations in the third quarter of the year.
Citing Ookla's Speedtest Intelligence data, Globe disclosed on Sunday significant improvements in download speeds were logged in Candelaria, Quezon, with a 138.38 percent increase.
It was followed by Poro, Cebu with 111.96 percent, Mabinay, Negros Oriental with 94.36 percent, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan with 93.48 percent, and Lemery, Iloilo rounding out the top five with 69.54 percent.
Notable advancements were observed in the following areas: Pinamungahan, Cebu; Bontoc, Southern Leyte; Abuyog, Leyte; San Francisco, Cebu; Tubod, Lanao del Norte; Santo Tomas, Batangas; Sibalom, Antique; Badiangan, Iloilo; Palompon, Leyte; Calauag, Quezon; Tanjay City, Negros Oriental; Dumangas, Iloilo; Mexico, Pampanga; and Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.
Commitment to speed
"The significant enhancements in connectivity speeds underline Globe's unwavering commitment to our customers," Raymond Policarpio, vice president of Globe At Home Brand Management, said.
"As we usher in a digital era, we are steadfast in ensuring that every Filipino enjoys seamless connectivity, propelling the Philippines further into the digital revolution," he added.
As of the end of September, Globe built 833 new cell sites and upgraded 5,395 mobile sites during the period. It also deployed around 175,000 fiber-to-the-home lines.
Globe's 5G outdoor coverage reached 97.67 percent in the National Capital Region and 92.06 percent in key cities of Visayas and Mindanao after 716 new 5G sites became operational across the country. It has also reported 5.2 million 5G devices logged in its network.
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