{"id":70406,"date":"2025-07-07T06:52:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T22:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=70406"},"modified":"2025-07-02T21:05:10","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:05:10","slug":"globe-powers-over-600-towns-with-fiber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/07\/07\/globe-powers-over-600-towns-with-fiber\/","title":{"rendered":"Globe powers over 600 towns with Fiber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Globe has successfully migrated more than 600 towns nationwide to full fiber connectivity, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve customer experience by providing Filipinos with faster, more reliable internet. These areas are now completely copper-free, enabling residents to enjoy high-speed broadband built for today\u2019s digital lifestyle \u2014 whether for remote work, online learning, small businesses, or government services.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>This transition is not only a network achievement but also a win for sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>By eliminating copper from its network, Globe is reducing its environmental impact, supporting its greater sustainability agenda as part of its green network strategy, and discouraging illegal salvaging that has historically disrupted connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u201cWe\u2019ve built the infrastructure, now we need to protect it,\u201d said Joel Agustin, Globe Head of Service Planning and Engineering. \u201cFiber has no copper, no resale value, and cutting it only harms the communities that rely on it. That\u2019s why we\u2019re asking residents to help us safeguard these lines. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, it\u2019s a lifeline.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>No financial gain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Despite the shift to fiber, incidents of intentional cable cuts continue to be reported, often due to misinformation or the mistaken belief that fiber can be sold like copper. Of the initial 425 towns that transitioned early to fiber, 170 or 40% experienced intentional cuts historically. Even in areas where copper theft was common, 63% still saw fiber-related incidents, highlighting the need for greater public awareness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Globe stresses that cutting fiber lines brings no financial gain, but can cause widespread harm. A single cable cut can disconnect entire communities, affecting homes, schools, businesses, and government offices for hours or even days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Protect connectivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>To help protect connectivity, Globe urges residents  to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u25cf      Report any suspicious activity near fiber lines or utility poles to the nearest barangay or police station;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u25cf      Support barangay patrols and community watch programs;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u25cf      Work with local officials to include infrastructure protection in ordinances and local plans<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>These efforts support Globe\u2019s collaboration with local government units and national agencies, focused on education, prevention, and rapid response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>As Globe brings pure fiber connectivity to more towns across the country, it calls on Filipinos to play an active role in protecting the infrastructure that powers digital life \u2014 while also supporting a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Residents can now experience reliable, high-speed fiber internet by signing up through the following links:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u25cf      For Globe GFiber Postpaid: https:\/\/new.globe.com.ph\/gfiber<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>\u25cf      For Globe GFiber Prepaid: https:\/\/gfiberprepaid.globe.com.ph<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>To learn more, visit www.globe.com.ph<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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