Globe Telecom, the Philippines’ leading mobile operator, this week unveiled that it experienced a significant increase in traffic -- up 24 times to 416.76 TB in February 2021 from September 2020 as it continued to expand its 5G network locally.
Sustained fire ups and boosting of 5G sites, as well as availability of affordable devices that allow customers to enjoy better data experience have contributed to the rise of this technology.
Globe is a pioneer in 5G technology in the Philippines, as the first mobile operator in Southeast Asia to commercially launch 5G AirFiber for Home use in 2019. Subsequently, the telco launched its 5G for mobile in 2020. The telco continues to expand its 5G network, now covering 82% of Metro Manila. Continuous expansion is being done in key areas nationwide driven by the demand of the public for better connectivity.
As of February 19 this year, Globe's 5G coverage is present in 960 locations in the National Capital Region and 240 areas in Visayas and Mindanao.
