Globe Telecom recently announced ambitious plans to roll out 2,000 new sites for 3G mobile and WiMax servies this year. Globe Telecom is the Philippines’ number two operator by subscribers and is promising speedier internet access speeds with the help of its recent investment in a regional cable system.
Gil B. Genio, Chief of Business and Carrier Services for Globe was quoted saying:
“We plan to add 1,000 sites for both 3G and WiMax throughout the year, not necessarily through building new sites but also upgrading our old sites to handle the systems.”
On December 21, 2009 Globe Telecom had a total of 3,000 3G sites, 900 WiMax sites, and 60,000 regular cellular sites. Though the 3G network will be used to cover urban and rural areas, Globe plans to focus their WiMax expansion in urban areas where a demand for data transfer is heightened.
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