Globe has introduced its GFiber Postpaid Plan featuring a combination of Fiber-To-The-Room, WiFi 7 and XGS-PON technologies, a setup the company says is the first of its kind in the Philippines. The service aims to address a common problem among broadband subscribers: paying for high-speed plans while experiencing weak signals and dead spots inside the home.
The plan uses XGS-PON, or 10-Gigabit Symmetrical Passive Optical Network, to provide the backbone for multi-gigabit internet speeds. This network upgrade enables residential plans to reach speeds of up to 2.5Gbps. XGS-PON is designed to support higher-capacity traffic as households adopt more connected devices and data-heavy applications.
Fiber-To-The-Room replaces traditional WiFi repeaters and mesh systems with dedicated fiber lines running directly to different parts of the house. Because the connection does not rely on wireless hops, it avoids the speed degradation typical of mesh networks and maintains consistent performance even in rooms far from the main router.
WiFi 7 serves as the final layer, distributing the signal within each room. The standard supports lower latency and higher throughput compared to earlier WiFi generations, allowing simultaneous use of multiple devices for activities such as streaming high-resolution video, remote work and online gaming.
Globe positions the combined setup as a response to growing demand for reliable, high-capacity home connectivity. With more Filipinos working remotely, streaming content and using smart home devices, the company says traditional broadband systems can no longer keep pace.
The new GFiber Plan targets households seeking stable, whole-home coverage without relying on multiple routers or signal boosters.