Globe is poised to extend its network to 100 more Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) across the Philippines in 2025, bringing essential digital services to even more underserved communities nationwide.

“Connectivity is a fundamental enabler of progress. By expanding our network in GIDAs, we’re opening up access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities for millions of Filipinos. Globe is committed to working with industry partners and the government to ensure that digital access is inclusive for all,” said Darius Delgado, Globe’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Currently, Globe operates 600 cell sites and plans to expand this number to 700 by the end of 2025 as part of its ongoing commitment to nationwide connectivity.

This initiative is supported by the Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF) under the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), in collaboration with the country’s three major mobile network operators (MNOs).

Together, MNO leaders have committed to building 1,050 new towers in GIDAs from 2025 to 2028, which will provide connectivity to around 12 million Filipinos in remote and underserved areas.

The telcos’ joint efforts to deploy additional towers in GIDAs aim to serve previously unconnected communities by 2028, helping bridge the digital divide across the nation.

Globe continues to advocate for a collaborative, industry-wide approach to expanding networks in GIDAs, emphasizing the critical role of public and private sector partnerships in delivering telecom services to underserved areas.

By optimizing existing infrastructure and sharing resources, the industry aims to make digital services more accessible and sustainable, positioning connectivity as a key driver of inclusive growth and development.

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