Over the last few months, Globe Telecom has been aggressively rolling out its 5G technology across its nationwide network, enabling super-fast, more reliable mobile internet in more locations in the Philippines. What we didn’t know until now is the company’s progress in its local 5G efforts.
Globe Telecom to roll out 5G services in 2019
The race to 5G in the Philippines is on. Globe Telecom today announced that it will start offering 5G services in 2019, one of the first carriers in the world to do so.
Globe Telecom brings largest Star Wars fair to PH
It seems like you can’t go anywhere these days without seeing anything about Star Wars, arguably the most beloved movie franchise on the planet, especially now that we’re at peak Star Wars: The Force Awakens season and only a few days removed from seeing Episode 7 hit local theaters. And in case you haven’t gotten your Star Wars fix yet, Globe Telecom has put together the country’s largest Star Wars fair at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig.
Globe Telecom rolls out 100Mbps public WiFi service in PH
While the government’s public WiFi initiative seems to be in limbo at the moment, one company has doubled down on its efforts to provide the masses with free and, perhaps more importantly, fast Internet, albeit in only one address for the time being.
Globe Telecom boosts Visit the Philippines Year 2015 campaign
Globe Telecom, through its International Business Group, has partnered with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) of the Philippines to support the Visit the Philippines Year 2015 campaign which aims to promote the country as Asia’s top tourist destination. Globe is TPB’s first Philippine telco partner to offer affordable communication services to millions of tourists and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) returning to the country. According to a recent report by the Department of Tourism, the Philippines registered a total of 2.23 million international visitors from January to May 2015 alone, an 8.15% growth from the previous year. The same report also …
Globe Telecom opens third and largest GEN3 Store in Cebu
Globe Telecom has recently opened its third and largest Generation 3 (GEN3) Store to date in Cebu, boosting its retail presence in the Visayas region and giving Cebuanos a new retail experience that is up to par with international retail outlets worldwide. The GEN3 store in Cebu is the telco’s first store in Visayas and is the biggest among the GEN3 stores that Globe has opened to date. It measures over 400 square meters and can accommodate up to 200 customers and store personnel at the same time. It houses four (4) major lifestyle zones namely music, entertainment, life and …
Globe Telecom drives internet adoption in PH with complete suite of free Facebook experiences
The country’s leading mobile brand Globe Telecom reinforces its drive to boost internet penetration in the Philippines as it introduces more ways to get Filipinos connected to Facebook with the launch of a complete suite of access to the social networking site without data charges. Continuing its commitment to enable the Filipino digital lifestyle with access to social networking to connect with people around the world, Globe is offering its customers Facebook with free data with a new in-app feature that allows customers to choose the type of Facebook access, Free Facebook for 7 Days for TM customers, and Free …
Globe announces Starlink satellite promos starting at ₱99
Globe Telecom is about to make the Philippines the first country in Southeast Asia to roll out Starlink’s direct‑to‑cell satellite service, and what’s drawing the most attention is the prepaid promos: ₱99 (roughly $1.61) for 30 days and ₱299 ($4.85) for 90 days.
Globe Galaxy Forever returns offering annual upgrades for Samsung Galaxy S26 Series
If you’ve been following the smartphone scene for a while, “Galaxy Forever” might sound familiar. Globe first tried the annual upgrade idea in 2014, and more recently extended it to Galaxy Z foldable buyers in 2025. But the new versions are a different beast entirely. Instead of being an experimental add‑on, the program is now a subscription model designed to keep you on a steady path to Samsung‘s latest flagship.
Globe’s GFiber Prepaid triples down on top speed: 300Mbps for P1,499
Globe‘s GFiber Prepaid has quietly leveled up. The telecommunications company is now offering blazing-fast speeds of up to 300Mbps, a massive jump that gives it a three-fold advantage over rival Converge’s prepaid fiber service.
Get Globe fiber internet installed for just P1 with your Xiaomi purchase
This holiday season, Globe At Home and Xiaomi have officially teamed up to deliver the gift of seamless, cutting-edge connectivity and smart home technology for Filipino families.
HONOR 400 5G on Globe: ‘Your AI Phone’ lands with GPlan 1799
The HONOR 400 5G, which is being positioned as “Your AI Phone,” is making its way to Globe Telecom. Its arrival on Globe Postpaid Plans, particularly the GPlan 1799, expands accessibility for Filipino consumers.
Globe At Home 5G WiFi arrives in PH powered by the ‘iPhone of modems’
Local telecom operator Globe is rolling out a new service under its Globe At Home broadband platform.
Up to 100Mbps: Globe At Home launches PH’s fastest prepaid fiber yet
Globe At Home has introduced the Philippines’ fastest prepaid-fiber offer yet. The service lets you experience speeds of up to 100Mbps whenever you want, with no long-term contracts to tie you down.
Apple iPhone 16 series: PH availability, key Globe cash-out info
The countdown is on: Apple‘s newest iPhones are set to hit Philippine shores soon.
How to buy a Globe prepaid eSIM via the GlobeOne app
View PostGlobe, Smart iPhone 15 postpaid plans compared
Following the launch of the Apple iPhone 15 series preorders in the Philippines, local telecommunication companies have announced their respective postpaid plans for the latest iPhone. So if you’re thinking of upgrading the iPhone 15 with a data plan from either Globe Telecom or Smart Communications, you’ve come to the right place.
Here’s where to buy a Globe prepaid eSIM by end-Sept 2023
Smart Communications may have offered the first prepaid eSIM in the Philippines, launching it in July this year, but Globe introduced the embedded Subscriber Identification Module to the local market in 2018, albeit to postpaid consumers.
Globe GFiber Prepaid: Our horror story
You might have heard about Globe Telecom’s new GFiber Prepaid offering, which basically allows anyone to enjoy unlimited fiber-internet speeds and reliability without the hassle of filling out forms and worrying about due dates for a monthly subscription. Converge launched a similar prepaid service earlier this year called Surf2Sawa, and it’s currently being offered to over 400 cities and municipalities nationwide.
Huawei Mate 50 Pro free under Globe GPlan 2499 for limited time
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro is hands-down the best camera phone we’ve ever tested and it’s now available in the Philippines for P58,999 (around $1,039) for the Black version and P68,999 ($1,215) for the Orange vegan-leather variant with 512GB of storage and Huawei‘s own impact- and scratch-resistant Kunlun Glass on top of the display.