Globe expands GoWiFi hotspots to 1,000 new locations in PH
GLOBE Telecom’s premium public WiFi service GoWiFi has expanded to 1,000 more new locations and 10,000 access points in the Philippines to give more customers access to fast and reliable hotspots in high
This developed as Globe partnered with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) for the EDSA WIFI project that aims to provide high- speed internet connectivity throughout the 24-kilometer stretch of EDSA. DICT is targeting to reach over 13,000 public places across 145 cities and 1,489 municipalities nationwide.
Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) stations a year ago as part of the initial 126 hotspots and 2,500 access points opened by Globe for public use. Aside from MRT-3, it is also available in other major transportation hubs such as select stations of the Light Rail Transit ( LRT) system and key airports around the country such as those in Metro Manila, Cebu, and Davao as well as in top tourist destinations like Boracay and Lio, El Nido, Palawan.
On GoWiFi, users can browse social media, check emails, watch videos, and download files with speeds of up to 100Mbps. A secure access point, It is available for users regardless of network provider, and is compatible with any WiFienabled device. Users are given free minutes daily of high-speed internet access where GoWiFi is available.
New GoWiFi users who are Globe, TM, or other telco customers may also avail of the Free Trial promo that will give them access to GoWiFi Auto for three days. This special trial is valid until August 31, 2017.