In its continuing effort to elevate the state of the Internet in the Philippines, Globe has rolled out extensive efforts in
expanding broadband connectivity with a mission to connect 20 million homes in
2020.
Since the telco’s aggressive rollout of leading edge network
technology in 2016, the country has seen noteworthy improvements in Internet
speeds and adoption rates.
Based on the Akamai Report for the first quarter of 2017, PH
fixed Internet speed is now 57% faster at 5.5 Mbps versus 3.5 Mbps in 2016. In
terms of broadband adoption, the country registered the strongest growth in Asia Pacific region in
terms of “above 4 Mbps connectivity adoption” at 39% adoption rate, growing a
robust 111% year on year.
In terms
of pricing, Globe At Home broadband plans have displayed more competitive
pricing, now 88% lower compared to plans back in 2013. In 2013 a 100 Mbps plan
was at P11,999 and this year, customers can get the same speeds for just
P2,499.
“The growth and improvements in speeds and adoption substantiates the company’s
efforts in improving the quality of connectivity in the country. As we continue
aggressive deployment of leading edge network technology, we progress towards
serving more homes with high-speed internet,” said Globe Senior Vice President
for Globe Broadband Business, Martha Sazon.
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Globe
President and CEO Ernest Cu shares the improvements of broadband in the country
and how Globe At Home aims to expand further to service more families
nationwide.
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Leading the charge in improving the overall connected
experience, Globe At Home has strengthened its broadband plans to be able to
bring first world entertainment to Filipinos. Recognizing that customers are at
a turning point in terms of content consumption, the recent launch of its GoBIG
plans is out to change the way Filipinos watch TV.
The new GoBIG plans are offered with bigger data allocation,
fast speeds, access to entertainment content, as well as options for various
streaming devices. These streaming devices such as Google Chromecast, AppleTV
and the latest AndroidTV allows families to watch all their favorite movies and
shows on the big screen, at their own time.
All GoBIG plans also come with additional 100 GB of data
exclusive for YouTube, so families can enjoy more videos. Customers also get six months free access to
Netflix and Disney Channel apps, and a two-month subscription to HOOQ.
For areas where Globe At Home expansion is currently
underway, customers can still experience fast and reliable speeds with the
first ever Globe At Home Prepaid Home WIFI that provides 50% stronger signal
than mobile WIFIs. Customers can get it for only P1,999 in all Globe stores
nationwide and enjoy 10GB free data.
Expanding broadband connectivity also goes beyond connecting
homes through services like GoWIFI that is able to connect even schools,
businesses and other establishments. GoWIFI has now reached 1,000 more
locations and 10,000 access points. Recently the EDSA WIFI was also launched to
provide high-speed Internet connectivity throughout the 24-kilometer stretch of
EDSA.
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