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Retail Asia24/10/2022

Globe announced it has deployed 252 5G-ready cell sites on the Philippines’ southern island of Mindanao. The telco giant’s scaled-up deployment of 5G wireless technology across the country has yielded 933 cell sites in the first half of 2022. As of June 30, Globe’s 5G network had reached 85.8% of key cities in Visayas and […]

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Retail Asia11/10/2022

Mobile phone users in the Philippines must now register their SIM cards with their telecom provider after the country’s President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., signed into law the SIM Card Registration Act. According to the official dispatch, the new measure aims to promote accountability in the use of SIM cards and help law enforcement to track […]

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Retail Asia06/10/2022

Globe has announced that it has landed fiber optic cable in eight provinces within just two months, on track to complete the landmark project by April 2023. The $150-million Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN), the longest domestic subsea cable project in the Philippines, has landed in Lucena City, Boac in Marinduque, Calatrava in Romblon, […]

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Retail Asia06/09/2022

Globe Telecom has announced that it has built 933 base stations in the first half of 2022 as part of its continued 5G rollout across the Philippines. Globe’s 5G network outdoor coverage has reached nearly 97% of the National Capital Region and 86% of key cities in Visayas and Mindanao. “Globe has been ramping up […]

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Retail Asia19/08/2022

Globe announced that it received board approval to sell over 7,000 towers in what is to be the largest ever tower sale and leaseback deal in the Philippines. In a company disclosure, Globe said the tower assets offered for sale are comprised of 79% ground-based towers and 21% rooftop towers. The sale has been grouped […]

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Retail Asia22/07/2022

Globe Telecom announced that it has passed the MEF 3.0 Carrier Ethernet services certification for transformative ethernet services. In a company press release, it said that the award was given for its “conformance to rigorous specifications established by MEF.” MEF’s President, Nan Chen, extended his congratulatory message to the Philippine’s telecom operator. He said, “Companies […]

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Retail Asia06/07/2022

Globe Telecom has announced that it supports the digitalization plans of the Philippines’ new administration. One of the leading digital solutions providers, Globe stated that it is ready to collaborate with the government to provide its industry leading product line and services to improve digitalization in public offices and agencies, as well as deliver speedier […]

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Retail Asia25/01/2022

net-zeronet zero carbon emissions by 2040, and we align with the ambitions of many organizations to work for the better good and build a sustainable future. The Eco-SIM card is small, but it has a big impact on plastic and polymer waste and is another example of how we innovate to drive change. We are […]

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Retail Asia23/09/2021

Infinera announced that Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), a major provider of telecom services in the Philippines, deployed Infinera’s Auto-Lambda solution, featuring autotuneable optics, to upgrade its existing 4G access and aggregation networks and in anticipation of providing future 5G services. By upgrading its access network with Infinera’s autotuneable optics technology, Globe can deliver more capacity on […]

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Retail Asia10/03/2021

Under the terms of the agreement, Nokia will provide equipment and services from its comprehensive 5G AirScale portfolio to build out the Radio Access Network (RAN), including base stations and other radio access products. Globe Telecom will also use Nokia’s high-capacity AirScale massive MIMO Adaptive Antenna solution, which utilizes the latest 64TR radios, to boost […]

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Retail Asia19/07/2019

Singaporean gadget and mobile-accessories retailer Uniq has opened its first Philippine store. Located at Cyberzone in Quezon’s SM North Edsa Annex, the store targets young professionals who are particular about style. Its products known for their “minimalist mobility” and “smart simplicity” to the country’s digitally connected populace. “Most of our products are for iPhones and […]

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Retail Asia17/07/2019

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Filipinos who want to contribute to environmental preservation can now conveniently use an innovative mobile phone app to help plant trees and increase the Philippines’ forest cover. Leading mobile wallet, GCash, is introducing an exciting “green” feature on the app called GCash Forest, which lets subscribers plant virtual trees that will have real-life counterparts. By […]

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Retail Asia15/07/2019

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Philippines’ Globe Telecom Inc on Thursday launched Southeast Asia’s first 5G broadband service, with embattled Huawei Technologies Co Ltd providing the equipment, a win for the Chinese firm despite cybersecurity worries from Western nations. The telecoms firm aims to offer high-speed internet to tens of thousands of homes and offices in key urban centres as […]

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Retail Asia18/06/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has pledged to ramp up its network expansion and modernization program to cater to soaring demand for mobile data. The operator revealed that mobile data traffic on its network grew to 370 petabytes during the first three months of 2019. This represents a 105% increase from the 180 petabytes recorded a […]

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Retail Asia17/06/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom worked with the nation’s largest coal producer Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) to digitally transform Semirara Island in Antique. The 55 square kilometer island is home to the Philippines’ richest coal reserves, and is home to a number of coal workers and their families who rely on mobile connectivity a […]

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Retail Asia27/05/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has reported a 44% year-on-year increase in net profit for the first three months of 2019 to 6.7 billion pesos ($129.1 million), partly as a result of strong data revenue growth. The company reported revenue for the quarter of 36 billion pesos, up 13% year-on-year. Growth was mainly fueled by increasing […]

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Retail Asia14/05/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has announced it has expanded its GoWiFi public WiFi service to more than 2,000 sites across the country. The operator is now providing over 20,000 access points nationwide, up from 15,000 in 2018, and the network is hosting 18 million sessions per month, Globe said. During the year, Globe plans to […]

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Retail Asia22/04/2019

Singtel has announced a further expansion of its emerging cross-border mobile payment alliance via an arrangement with Singapore Changi Airport. Subscribers to Thailand’s AIS will soon be able to use their AIS GLOBAL Pay mobile wallets to make payments across all four Changi Airport terminals in their home currency. AIS, one of Singtel’s regional mobile affiliates, […]

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Retail Asia22/03/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has launched the latest round of its accelerator program for startups working to tackle some of the market’s most challenging social problems. The Globe Future Makers 2019 program will be open to all Philippine-based individuals, groups, or organizations with solutions that use technology to achieve wide-scale positive impact. The technology can […]

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Retail Asia19/03/2019

The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has announced the launch of its first Esports Center, aimed at supporting various local esports communities. The Esports Center at Play Nation in the UP Town Center in Quezon City will offer various initiatives including esports competitions, as well as support helping gamers create live streaming content and interact with other […]

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