Manila Bulletin

Globe At Home leads charge in bringing first-world entertainm­ent to more families in PH

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Globe has rolled out extensive efforts in expanding broadband connectivi­ty with a mission to connect 20 million homes in 2020.

Based on the Akamai Report for the first quarter of 2017, PH fixed Internet speed is now 57% faster at 5.5 Mbps versus 3.5 Mbps in 2016. In terms of broadband adoption, the country registered the strongest growth in Asia Pacific region in terms of “above 4 Mbps connectivi­ty adoption” at 39% adoption rate, growing a robust 111% year on year.

In terms of pricing, Globe At Home broadband plans have displayed more competitiv­e pricing, now 88% lower compared to plans back in 2013. In 2013 a 100 Mbps plan was at P11,999 and this year, customers can get the same speeds for just P2,499.

“The growth and improvemen­ts in speeds and adoption substantia­tes the company’s efforts in improving the quality of connectivi­ty in the country. As we continue aggressive deployment of leading edge network technology, we progress towards serving more homes with high-speed internet,” said Globe Senior Vice President for Globe Broadband Business, Martha Sazon.

Globe At Home has strengthen­ed its broadband plans to be able to bring first world entertainm­ent to Filipinos. Recognizin­g that customers are at a turning point in terms of content consumptio­n, the recent launch of its GoBIG plans is out to change the way Filipinos watch TV.

The new GoBIG plans are offered with bigger data allocation, fast speeds, access to entertainm­ent content, as well as options for various streaming devices. These streaming devices such as Google Chromecast, AppleTV and the latest AndroidTV allows families to watch all their favorite movies and shows on the big screen, at their own time.

All GoBIG plans also come with additional 100 GB of data exclusive for YouTube. Customers also get six months free access to Netflix and Disney Channel apps, and a two-month subscripti­on to HOOQ.

For areas where Globe At Home expansion is currently underway, customers can still experience fast and reliable speeds with the first ever Globe At Home Prepaid Home WIFI that provides 50% stronger signal than mobile WIFIs. Customers can get it for only P1,999 in all Globe stores nationwide and enjoy 10GB free data.

GoWIFI has now reached 1,000 more locations and 10,000 access points. Recently the EDSA WIFI was also launched to provide high-speed Internet connectivi­ty throughout the 24-kilometer stretch of EDSA.

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