Globe expands its 5G network by successfully deploying VoNR (Voice over New Radio) in the Philippines, marking a significant step towards updating their network to the latest standards. VoNR is a pioneering voice solution built over a 5G standalone network that promises enhanced voice quality, rapid call setup, and seamless handovers. The tech is a […]
As it anticipates the increased demand for 5G with 5G-ready devices being more accessible and more affordable, Globe said that it has expanded its 5G network coverage in 2023 further, adding 66 new sites for the first quarter. The new 5G sites are set to cover 74 cities and towns nationwide, which Globe says improved […]
With AI being a hot topic these days, the tech has its fair share of pros and cons. We’ve seen concerns about the tech being abused, and we’ve seen how the likes of ChatGPT and Google Bard aim to help us with our daily lives. Globe sees the potential of the tech in the future […]
As promised last month, Globe officially announces its prepaid fiber internet offering with GFiber Prepaid. An offering that will be competing against Converge’s Surf2Sawa, Globe’s GFiber Prepaid aims to offer fiber-speed internet to the masses, where affirdability and flexibility is the priority. How to apply for GFiber Prepaid? Globe also addressed that, by digitizing the […]
While Smart has dominated Opensignal’s mobile network awards in the Philippines in the past few years, both Globe and DITO are catching up nicely against Smart. In fact, Globe did break Smart’s winning streak on overall Video Experience, Games Experience, and Voice App Experience based on Opensignal’s April 2023 report, while DITO is catching up […]
Converge is not the only one that wants to make fiber internet accessible with prepaid offerings: Globe also wants “sachet internet” accessible to everyone as it will be launching prepaid fiber offerings by June. This was confirmed by Globe President Ernest Cu in a virtual media briefing, as they are looking for more accessible ways […]
As part of its series of network upgrades, Globe announced that it has successfully conducted technical tests on outbound and inbound Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Roaming with Airtel of India. This is a positive development for the local telco, as some overseas operators are set to retire their 2G and 3G networks to make way […]
Opensignal has released its April 2023 Mobile Network Experience report for the Philippines, and one of its key findings is that Globe has taken over Smart in being the winner for Video, Games, and Voice experience for both 5G-only and overall categories. This marks a big change, as Globe dominates over Smart in receiving awards […]
After the government has approved a 90-day extension for SIM registration, both Smart and Globe welcome the positive development and vow to intensify their SIM registration efforts. “We welcome the 90-day extension of the SIM Registration deadline as discussed by DICT Secretary Uy today. It gives our subscribers more time to comply with the law […]
Despite Globe acknowledging that it used the Emergency Cellular Broadcast with permission from NDRMMC as a reminder people to comply with SIM Registration, not everyone is happy about receiving it. Globe sent another Emergency Cellular Broadcast today (April 24) to all of its subscribers—and people are irritated about it. Some aired their concerns on using […]