Globe deploys more cell sites in Batangas
Globe Telecom has activated new cell sites in Batangas to boost connectivity and support local economic growth.
In a statement over the weekend, the Ayala-backed telco said it has deployed new cell sites and upgraded facilities in Lipa. Globe acknowledged the city as “one of the country’s most dynamic economies.”
According to Globe, Lipa City has over 10,000 registered businesses and growing sectors. These include agro-industry, financial services and business process outsourcing.
Further, Globe has also rolled out additional cell sites in several neighboring towns in Batangas. These include Agoncillo, Alitagtag, Balete, Calatagan, Laurel, Mabini, San Juan, San Pascual, Taal and Talisay.
“These builds are part of our ongoing efforts to bring reliable and accessible connectivity to more communities,” said Joel Agustin. He is senior vice president and head of network planning and engineering at Globe.
“Batangas is home to both traditional industries and modern enterprises, and we want to ensure residents and businesses here are supported with the digital tools they need to succeed,” Augustin said.
‘Downward trajectory’
In the first six months of 2025, the firm’s net income dropped by 14 percent to P12.4 billion from P14.53 billion.
Consolidated gross service revenues also dipped by 2 percent to P80.2 billion from P82.2 billion a year ago.
Contributions from its mobile business went down to P57.1 billion from P58.4 billion. Extreme heat and transport strikes in the first quarter restricted mobility and limited on-the-go data usage.
Traditional voice and SMS services also continued their “downward trajectory,” with Globe seeing more Filipinos using mobile data.
The firm’s mobile subscribers reached 62.5 million by the end of June.
Globe’s home broadband unit also provided lower contributions at P11.7 billion. This was down 3 percent from P12.1 billion, with more subscribers shifting to fiber from fixed wireless service.
