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    Globe at Home tops Netflix ISP speed index in PH

    TechnologyTelcosGlobe at Home tops Netflix ISP speed index in PH

    Globe at Home topped the latest Netflix ISP Speed Index with a score of 3.2Mbps in January 2021.

    “This recognition from Netflix shows our commitment to bring highly reliable internet service to our customers. Apart from providing relevant products and services, we strive to improve our customers’ overall experience on our network,” said Darius Delgado, VP and head of broadband business at Globe.

    The Philippines has been posting continued improvements in internet speed for fixed wireline in 2020. In terms of fixed broadband, Ookla data shows that the Philippine average rose to 31.44Mbps in December from 28.68Mbps in November 2020.

    In its recent disclosure, Globe said that 2020 was a banner year for its Home Broadband business, posting revenues of PHP 26.8-billion, a 23% hike year-on-year from PHP 21.7-billion in 2019. The total home broadband subscriber base now stands at 3.8 million, an 88% increase from 2019.

    Globe said that it intends to roll out an additional 1 million fiber lines in 2021.  Globe earmarked an unprecedented PHP 70-billion in CAPEX this year, 80% of which will be spent on data network builds.

    Globe has embarked on an aggressive build and network expansion program in 2020.  The company posted the most number of new site builds according to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC).  Globe built a total of 10,395 towers as of December 2020.

    For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph.

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