In the first quarter of 2024, Globe Telecom, a mobile operator based in the Philippines, expanded its network by building 116 new cell sites and upgrading 812 mobile sites to LTE. Additionally, the company rolled out over 19,544 fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines in the same period.
This strategic move aims to make the most of the company's existing fiber inventory while reducing capital expenditures (CapEx). By utilizing its current fiber resources, Globe plans to reach the underserved prepaid fiber market in the Philippines, providing more people with access to reliable and high-quality broadband services.
Joel Agustin, Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Engineering at Globe Telecom, expressed the company's commitment to enhancing its network infrastructure to deliver the best broadband experience to subscribers. He emphasized that Nokia's new BNG solution enables the integration of both wireline and wireless access technologies into a single, flexible gateway, significantly improving efficiency.
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Enhancing Connectivity
The expansion and upgrades will dramatically improve mobile and broadband connectivity across the Philippines, addressing the needs of both urban and rural areas. This improvement will facilitate better internet access, enabling more Filipinos to participate in the digital economy.
Reaching the underserved prepaid fiber market helps bridge the digital divide, ensuring that more people, regardless of their socioeconomic status, can access fast and reliable internet services.
Upgrading mobile sites to LTE and expanding FTTH lines improve the overall customer experience by providing faster, more reliable internet connections.
With an upgraded and expanded network, Globe Telecom is better positioned to adopt and implement future technologies such as 5G, smart city applications, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
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