Globe Telecom, which is the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines, said it deployed 894 new 5G sites nationwide during the course of 2023.
During the first half of last year, the telco had activated 356 new 5G sites across the country.
The Asian carrier had said this continuous deployment has resulted in a 5G outdoor coverage of 97.44% in the National Capital Region as of the end of H1 2023.
Globe also noted it is currently carrying out tests and pilots of 5G SA, end-to-end network slicing and private 5G SA networks.
