Globe pushes fiber-ready standards in masterplans

Globe Telecom is pushing for the early integration of telecommunications infrastructure in residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, citing the need to embed connectivity provisions into building plans before construction begins.

The initiative aims to address potential network infrastructure constraints during the development process. Installing connectivity facilities after construction often requires costly redesigns and retrofitting.

The company raised the proposal during its Collaboration Forum 2026, which drew approximately 150 participants,including more than 100 external property sector partners, to discuss incorporating connectivity requirements into building designs and masterplans.

Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz said early coordination among property developers, architects, and technical teams ensures that infrastructure needs are considered while projects remain in the planning phase.

"The earlier we bring those perspectives together, the better we can plan for what comes next. While the plans are still being shaped, let us sit down together and determine what needs to be built in from the start, with enough flexibility to evolve over time," Cruz said.

Discussions during the forum covered residential, commercial, and estate developments, where network requirements become increasingly difficult to accommodate once building designs are finalized or construction is underway.

Globe is also backing the government's ongoing review of the National Building Code of the Philippines, noting it presents an opportunity to formally integrate telecommunications infrastructure into national building standards.

Proposals include incorporating fiber-ready facilities and in-building connectivity solutions to ensure properties can accommodate telecommunications services from the day they become operational.

The push comes as households, businesses, and commercial establishments increasingly rely on digital connectivity for everyday operations.

Globe stated that embedding network requirements early allows properties to seamlessly adapt to future technologies and growing digital demand.