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The Philippines telecom towers market share skew remains
View DetailsGlobe Telecom, which is the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines, has expanded its 5G network infrastructure in the first quarter of the year, and now covers 98.71% of Metro Manila and 97.97% of major cities in the Visayas and Mindanao. The telco said that this 5G expansion in Q1 2025 was supported by the addition of 235 new 5G sites.
CELL SITE. A solar-powered cell site built by Globe Telecom in this undated photo. Globe on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) said about 98 percent of Metro Manila and other key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao now have 5G coverage following the installation of 235 new 5G sites in the first quarter of 2025. (Photo courtesy of Globe)
In a statement on Wednesday, Globe said 5G coverage has expanded to 98.71 percent of Metro Manila and 97.97 percent in key cities in the Visayas and Mindanao in the first quarter of 2025. “This means faster, more reliable connections for millions of Filipinos who use their mobile phones anywhere from work to entertainment.
In February 2021, Nokia had announced that it was selected by Globe Telecom for a three-year deal to upgrade its existing 4G network, as well as expand the geographical reach of its 5G network at over 1,000 sites in the Philippines. That deployment covered the second and third largest islands of Mindanao and Visayas and began in 2021.
The Philippines telecom towers market share skew remains
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In the first quarter of 2025 alone, it rolled out 487 new towers, upgraded nearly 4,000 sites with LTE, and activated 235 additional 5G sites. Today, its 5G network supports over 9.5 million
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But now, rising data consumption and ongoing 5G deployment are changing the landscape. Major telecom hubs like Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao are seeing heightened tower rollout activity, while
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PARTNER FEATURE: In November 2023, Philippine telco Globe Telecom unveiled a new 5G-ready data center located in Tiaong, Quezon Province.
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A solar-powered cell site built by Globe Telecom in this undated photo. Globe on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) said about 98 percent of Metro Manila and other key cities in the Visayas
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Globe Telecom, which is the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines, has expanded its 5G network infrastructure in the first quarter of the year, and now covers 98.71% of
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Solar Module integration enables 5G telecom cabinets to cut grid electricity costs by up to 30% through on-site generation, hybrid systems, and smart energy management.
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The Philippines telecom towers market share skew remains toward ground-based sites in rural Luzon and Mindanao, but metro areas will see half of all new urban nodes sited on building tops
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Globe further expanded its 5G network in 2024, deploying 587 new 5G sites across the Philippines as the company continues to invest in 5G technology with consistently rising demand for
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Globe has set up additional towers in high-demand areas, such as in Bonifacio Global City, Guadalupe Nuevo, Lower Bicutan, Napindan and Pio del Pilar.
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The transition to 5G is a significant growth driver for integrated telecom infrastructure in Philippines. 5G requires dense network architecture, advanced backhaul, and upgraded towers.
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