Globe powers up fiber network

MANILA, Philippines — Globe Telecom Inc. is ramping up the rollout of fiber nationwide to address the gaps in the country’s home broadband internet connectivity.

“We are complementing our aggressive mobile network upgrades with similar determination when it comes to our fiber to home efforts,” said Joel Agustin, Globe senior vice president for program delivery, network technical group.

“In highly urbanized areas, where it is a challenge to build more cell towers, fiber will be key in giving our customers better internet experience as we move towards becoming a truly digital nation,” he said.

Globe said fiber connectivity provides a faster and more stable internet experience.

As of August, the company had increased its fiber rollout by 51.4 percent compared to last year.

In the Visayas, Globe said fiber roll outs are highest in Cebu, while Davao Del Sur has been the recipient of aggressive builds in Mindanao.

In the National Capital Region, Manila, Quezon City and Caloocan City topped the list of areas covered with fiber lines followed by Pasig, Taguig, Las Pinas, Valenzuela, Makati, Paranaque and Pasay City.

“Expanding our fiber footprint to penetrate homes and residential areas will fill the gap on home broadband access. This will definitely improve experience now that more Filipino households rely on the internet for their work, education, entertainment and other essential needs,” Agustin said.