Globe is deepening its commitment to digital inclusion by expanding its fiber broadband footprint, strategically utilizing its existing infrastructure and customer insight data to close the connectivity gap in the Philippines. Through this initiative, Globe aims to empower more Filipino households and small enterprises to engage actively in the digital economy.
“Fixed broadband continues to be a growth engine for the business. We see user data consumption now surging past 30 GB per user each month. Our fiber strategy goes beyond connectivity—it’s about empowering households, enabling SMEs, and growing the digital economy,” said Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz.
As per the Digital 2025 Report, Filipinos now spend close to nine hours online daily, underscoring the essential role of stable internet access in modern life. However, only 33% of households currently enjoy fixed broadband connectivity, according to 2024 data from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Addressing this gap, Globe has expanded its GFiber portfolio, which includes postpaid options and the reloadable, contract-free GFiber Prepaid. As of Q1 2025, Globe boasts 1.83 million broadband subscribers, with GFiber Prepaid growing by 53% quarter-on-quarter to serve 400,000 Filipino homes.
“We’re building more than infrastructure—we’re enabling opportunity,” Cruz emphasized. “By expanding access to reliable broadband, we’re opening doors for millions of Filipinos to participate meaningfully in the digital economy.”
In alignment with the DICT’s National Broadband Plan and efforts in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), Globe is focusing on high-need regions. This includes migrating legacy connections to fiber and participating in shared infrastructure initiatives to ensure both scalability and sustainability.
To date, Globe has migrated over 600 towns in at least 70 provinces to full fiber connectivity, phasing out copper networks for improved speed and reliability. This shift not only enhances service quality but also supports Globe’s sustainability goals by reducing environmental impact.
“Modernization is one of Globe’s key success factors. When we made the leap from 2G to 4G, it unlocked massive gains. Now, we’re continuing that momentum—not just for speed, but for service equity and sustainability,” Cruz added.
Over the past three years, Globe has invested ₱228 billion in capital expenditure and ₱236 billion in operational expenses to modernize its network. These efforts reflect a vision of long-term national competitiveness and digital resilience.
“We are not just building faster networks—we’re building a more connected society,” Cruz concluded. “Fiber broadband is the backbone of digital life. And as the digital economy continues to grow, Globe is committed to expanding our reach strategically, sustainably, and always with the customer at the heart of it.”
