Globe’s efforts to bring better call, SMS and data browsing services in more parts of the country have resulted in the completion of its network modernization in key locations in Cavite and Laguna.
Globe has completed 265 site upgrades in 11 towns and cities in Cavite and three areas in Laguna from 3G to the new standard of mobile data, 4G LTE.
These include sites in General Trias City, Dasmariñas City, Bacoor City, Naic, Cavite City, Trece Martires City, Carmona, Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Tanza and Rosario. Efforts are also underway to modernize other sites in Alfonso, Amadeo, Gen. E. Aguinaldo, Indang, Magallanes, Maragondon, Mendez, Tagaytay City, Silang, Talisay and Ternate.
“These modernization efforts were intended to better serve our customers in upper Cavite and Laguna. The site upgrades will bring better connectivity and experience to our customers especially now that classes have started for private schools, colleges and universities in these provinces,” said Joel Agustin, Globe SVP for Program Delivery, Network Technical Group.
In Laguna, Globe has also modernized sites in Binan, San Pedro and Sta. Rosa, Laguna to include one 5G tower.
“We reiterate our calls to customers who are still using 3G SIM cards to update to 5G-ready 4G LTE SIM cards now. Please avail of the SIM upgrade to experience the benefits and make the most of the opportunities brought by our modernization efforts. Updating a SIM card is FREE and customers will get to keep their old numbers. 4G LTE capable devices are also available at Globe Stores. Customers can check through online these affordable mobile phones for the meantime due to existing quarantine protocols,” added Agustin.
Globe’s relentless efforts to improve the country’s state of connectivity has led to it being the most consistent mobile network for two consecutive quarters in 2021, as verified by Ookla®.
The digital solutions company remained the leader in nationwide mobile consistency with a Consistency Score of 70.43 in Q1 2021 and 75.98 in Q2 2021[1].
Globe strongly supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly UN SDG No. 4 on the provision of quality education and UN SDG No. 9, highlighting the roles of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development. The company also champions the UN Global Compact principles and contributes to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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