What is Globe's 5G coverage in 2025?

As of March 2025, Globe’s 5G coverage reached 98.71 percent in Metro Manila and 97.97 percent in key Visayas and Mindanao cities, supported by 235 new 5G sites. These advancements now cater to over 9.5 million 5G devices, aiming to provide faster and more reliable connections nationwide.

How many new 5G sites were built in Q1 2025?

The telco said that this 5G expansion in Q1 2025 was supported by the addition of 235 new 5G sites. The carrier also noted that these improvements serve more than 9.5 million 5G-enabled devices. During the first quarter, Globe constructed 487 new cell towers and upgraded 3,940 existing ones with LTE capabilities.

Does Globe Telecom have a 5G network in the Philippines?

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 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.

Why is Globe expanding 5G coverage in the Philippines?

As the company continues to explore new frontiers in digital connectivity, it remains committed to delivering the benefits of 5G technology to Filipinos worldwide. Globe expands 5G coverage with 894 new sites across the Philippines and worldwide.

Will Globe's new 5G sites boost outdoor coverage in NCR & Mindanao?

Globe's 27 new 5G sites boost outdoor coverage to 98.35% in NCR and 92.86% in key Visayas and Mindanao cities, supporting over 6M devices in Q1 2024.

Does Nokia have a 5G network in the Philippines?

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.