Philippines operator Globe Telecom has installed a total of 20 new sites across four provinces in Central Luzon. Globe says this deployment will boost the region's digital infrastructure and support its predominantly agricultural economy and growing tourism sector. In Bulacan, Globe built six new towers—two in Marilao and one each in Angat, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Hagonoy, and the city of San Jose Del Monte. Additionally, 22 other sites were also expanded across the province.
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Globe Adds New Towers
Nueva Ecija saw the addition of six towers in Aliaga, Gapan City, General Tinio, San Isidro, Santa Rosa, and Talavera, along with the upgrade of 11 existing sites to ensure that both urban centers and rural communities gain access to faster digital services, Globe said.
New and Upgraded Sites
In Pampanga, Globe built five additional cell towers to provide better network coverage in Apalit, Floridablanca, Mexico, San Luis, and Sasmuan, and 15 existing sites were upgraded. Tarlac's network was bolstered by three new towers in Bamban, Concepcion, and Tarlac City, with further site upgrades.
"With these new towers and expansion sites, we are not only enhancing connectivity but also empowering communities to thrive in the digital age," said Globe's Head of Service Planning and Engineering.
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Benefits for Industries
According to the operator, the improvements are expected to benefit various industries, from agriculture and food processing to tourism, by facilitating digital innovation and market access.
