Ayala-backed Globe Telecom Inc. is exploring potential areas and early adopters for the future deployment of 50 Gigabit Passive Optical Network (50GPON) technology, which could set a new benchmark for broadband connectivity.

The company announced over the weekend that the search follows a successful pilot test of the technology at Globe Valero Telepark in Makati City. 

The test demonstrated data transmission speeds of up to 50 Gbps, surpassing the current 10GPON technology’s capabilities.

“Globe is committed to providing Filipinos with the best possible internet experience, and this breakthrough in 50GPON technology is a key component of our future-forward approach to broadband connectivity,” said James Lim, vice president for broadband service planning and engineering at Globe Telecom.

“With this milestone, we’re taking a giant step towards ensuring our network is ready to support the evolving needs of our customers, both now and in the years to come.”

The pilot involved comprehensive testing of throughput, end-to-end latency, and jitter, along with practical demonstrations of high-bandwidth applications such as 8K video streaming, cloud gaming, augmented and virtual reality, and high-definition