As the country’s 4G pioneer, with one of the largest WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) deployments in Southeast Asia, Globe has already made 4G available in over 1,500 sites in nearly 60 provinces across the Philippines, covering 365 cities, including Manila, Caloocan, Cainta, Antipolo, Taytay, Plaridel, Cabanatuan, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Imus, Tanza, Calamba, Batangas City, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro, and Zamboanga.
“With the uptake in broadband both on mobile and through other devices, customers want faster broadband in more places,” according to President and CEO Ernest Cu. Hence, “Globe continuously improves its network infrastructure to meet the demand for quality services.”
In 2009, the carrier was the first to launch 4G through its WiMax network. “Today, we extend our leadership by taking 4G mobile. With our high speed broadband rollout, Globe will continue to lead in customer experience by giving our subscribers better, faster and more reliable broadband connections on their phone, laptop, PC or tablet.”
The first phase of the roll-out uses the global standard HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet Access to complement Globe’s existing 4G WiMAX network.
HSPA+ is a 4G wireless, mobile, high speed broadband technology that allows for peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps, upgradable to 84Mbps.
Subscribers can experience high peak rates, improved ‘always-on experience,’ better multimedia upload, high-speed web browsing and faster streaming and downloads. They can browse at an average speed of 4-6 Mbps with even faster peak speeds. HSPA+ is the chosen mobile 4G standard for other carriers globally including AT&T and T-mobile in the US.
Globe will complement its 4G launch with a suite of new multimedia services, 4G devices and offers for customers.
