Globe Telecom Inc. has delivered superior internet services in key provinces in Visayas, according to the latest Ookla Speedtest Intelligence.
Based on Ookla’s report for the first quarter of 2023, Globe emerged as the most consistent broadband provider in Antique with a 69.68 percent consistency score, Samar with 66.13 percent, Leyte with 60.42 percent and Eastern Visayas, 59.46 percent.
Ookla calculates consistency score based on the percentage of a provider’s data samples that meet minimum thresholds for download and upload speeds, set at 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download and 3 Mbps upload for fixed networks.
“We are happy to secure this position as we maintain our stronghold in the Visayas. We recognize the importance of a reliable and stable internet connection to our customers’ daily lives, whether for work, education, or leisure. That’s why we are committed to delivering the best possible service to ensure that our customers can stay connected without interruption,” said Raymond Policarpio, Globe at Home broadband business vice president.
In the first quarter, Globe built 220 new cell sites and upgraded 3,000 mobile sites to Long Term Evolution. It also rolled out 118,000 fiber-to-the-home lines, as it shifted focus to maximizing its fiber inventory, the company said.
The company spent a record $1.9 billion last year on capital expenditures (capex). It also allocated an additional $2.3 billion for the next two years to further improve and expand its network infrastructure.
In 2022, Globe spent 86 percent of its capex on data requirements and ensuring that customers can access top-notch digital solutions and connectivity regardless of their location. The company said its efforts included the construction of 1,702 new cell sites, the upgrade of 13,600 mobile sites and the installation of 2,267 5G cell towers.
