Globe sues Dasma resident for preventing cell site construction

Globe Telecom filed a civil suit against a resident of Dasmariñas Village, claiming moral damages amounting to R5 million, for preventing construction of cell sites within the exclusive subdivision. Globe filed the case against Betty Aw before the Regional Trial Court of Makati Branch 59 last June 13, 2017. Aside from moral damages, Globe is also claiming exemplary damages of 500,000 plus attorneys’ fees. The telco piloted the use of the ODAS technology in Dasmariñas as part of efforts to further improve mobile experience of its customers residing in the upscale subdivision. The ODAS technology is a network of small cell sites, instead of typical macro cell sites, with shared equipment connected through fiber optic links. The solution makes use of a specialized lamp posts with radio signal transmission capability deployed along sidewalks.