Globe significantly increased its 5G network coverage in 2024, deploying 587 new 5G sites across the Philippines.
This expansion brings 5G coverage to 98.69% of the National Capital Region and 96.95% of major cities in the Visayas and Mindanao, now serving approximately 106 towns.
“With our enhanced 5G coverage, we are delivering improved mobile experiences to our customers,” said Joel Agustin, Globe’s Head of Service Planning and Engineering. “Our investments in network infrastructure reflect our dedication to providing equal access to the digital economy for all communities in the Philippines.”
In December 2024 alone, over 9 million devices connected to Globe’s 5G network, indicating strong consumer adoption of the technology.
Globe is reinforcing its 5G leadership through hyper-personalization efforts, giving customers more to look forward to as activity in the 5G space is seen to gain momentum.
Globe has also expanded its global reach through partnerships with 168 inbound and 182 outbound 5G partners in 99 destinations.
Globe’s 5G expansion is part of its ongoing network initiatives, which include the construction of 1,212 new cell sites and the enhancement of 4,613 existing mobile sites with LTE technology in 2024.
The company also deployed 67,456 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines, prioritizing the optimization of existing fiber resources in line with more efficient capital expenditure.
Globe is increasing network development this year to enhance customer experience and support economic growth.
