Philippines books biggest improvement in 5G download speeds, video experience in Asia

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 9, 2022 No Comments

The Philippines booked the most significant uplift between 5G and 4G download speeds and video experience in the Asia Pacific as it registered 5G mobile technology download speeds of nearly nine times faster than 4G technology, according to the March 2022 Benchmarking the 5G Experience – Asia Pacific report of independent mobile analytics firm Opensignal.

 

It also had the biggest improvement in video experience, with Filipino users enjoying a 33% better video experience on 5G over 4G. The Philippines had an average 5G Download Speed of 136.6 Mbps during the data collection period from November 1, 2021, to January 29, 2022. (more…)

Ookla: Globe is most consistent PH mobile operator for Q1 2022

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 7, 2022 No Comments

Leading digital solutions platform Globe was the most consistent Philippine mobile operator in the first quarter of the year, according to global analytics firm Ookla®. In addition to this, Globe also won the best 5G mobile video award for the period of Q3-Q4 2021.

This translates to a better video experience for Globe customers using social media and streaming platforms such as Facebook Live, Netflix, and YouTube and those engaged in online gaming.

Based on the latest Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data in the country, Globe had a nationwide consistency score of 79.45 from January to March 2022 compared to 70.43 in the same period last year. The upward trend continues as Globe’s current score is even higher than the 79.02 registered during the fourth quarter of 2021. (more…)

Globe wins Ookla®’s Best 5G Video Experience Award in PH

Philippine Information Technology Organization April 6, 2022 No Comments

Globe has bagged Ookla®’s Best 5G Video Experience Award in the Philippines, proving that its customers are already reaping the fruits of the company’s massive network investment.

The Video Awards was launched by the network intelligence and connectivity insights global leader early this year based on local mobile networks’ performance in the third and fourth quarters of 2021.

To compute the video score of the different mobile networks, Ookla weighed the sum of multiple video metrics. It includes the proportion of tests that failed to start, time to load the first frame of video playback, quality of video loaded, the proportion of users who experienced at least one stall in video loading or playback, and the rebuffering ratio of users who experienced a stall. (more…)

GCash-BPI partnership enhances accessibility to retail investments, financial services

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 16, 2022 No Comments

Leading mobile wallet company GCash recently teamed up with the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), one of the biggest banks in the country, to further broaden its retail offerings and provide customers with more opportunities to grow their funds. (more…)

Globe expands 5G roaming footprint, onboards Netherlands, Bahrain, New Zealand

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 9, 2022 No Comments

Globe has further expanded its 5G roaming footprint to include the Netherlands, Bahrain, and New Zealand as it continues to explore more partnerships in Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific amid gradual economic recovery from the impact of the pandemic. (more…)

#BrigadangAyalaKaakay: Prepaid load business keeps Madaluyong’s trusted sari-sari store afloat

Philippine Information Technology Organization March 3, 2022 No Comments
Globe Chief Executive Officer Ernest Cu distributes goods to beneficiaies in Mandaluyong alongside partners from Ayala Corporation's #BrigadangAyalaKaakay

MANDALUYONG – For almost two decades now, 60-year-old Mary Magaling of Mandaluyong has relied on her sari-sari store to provide for her family. But just like other small business owners, she found herself on the brink of bankruptcy when the pandemic struck. (more…)

Statement Urging President Duterte to Veto the SIM Card and Social Media Registration Act

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 24, 2022 No Comments

by Democracy.Net.PH – We urge President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to veto the bill entitled “An Act Eradicating Mobile Phone, Internet or Electronic Communication-Aided Criminal Activities, Mandating For This Purpose Ownership Registration of All Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Cards For Electronic Devices and Social Media Accounts”, also known as the “Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card Registration Act” recently ratified by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines. (more…)

Globe tops The Method Research 2021 mobile operators survey

Philippine Information Technology Organization February 15, 2022 No Comments
The Method Mobile Network Operators 2021 Report

Globe dominated four categories in the Mobile Network Operators 2021 report on the Philippines released for the first time by international think tank The Method Research, leading in network coverage, internet speed, digital marketing campaigns, and price competitiveness amid intense industry competition. (more…)