Category: fiber

Globe rolls out fiber optics to Binondo for up to 1Gbps connection

Daniel Morial

Earlier today, Globe Telecom has launched its fiberization of the world’s oldest Chinatown that will allow residents and businesses to enjoy up to 1Gbps of internet speeds.

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In partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of the City of Manila, the telco was able to begin its rollout of fiber optic cables making Binondo as the 1st Globe Connected District. This $1 million investment should benefit 5,000 new business and home subscribers especially when it gets completed by Q3 of the year.

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Apart from fiber optics, the telco will also roll out small cell technology around the district to expand the coverage and capacity of their 3G and LTE network.

This project of Globe is the pilot rollout of fiber broadband across the country wherein they envision to deploy an ‘internet super highway’ to 20,000 barangays by the year 2020 for 2 million homes.

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Globe rolls out fiber optics to Binondo for up to 1Gbps connection

Daniel Morial

Earlier today, Globe Telecom has launched its fiberization of the world’s oldest Chinatown that will allow residents and businesses to enjoy up to 1Gbps of internet speeds.

globe-binondo

In partnership with the local government unit (LGU) of the City of Manila, the telco was able to begin its rollout of fiber optic cables making Binondo as the 1st Globe Connected District. This $1 million investment should benefit 5,000 new business and home subscribers especially when it gets completed by Q3 of the year.

binondo-map

Apart from fiber optics, the telco will also roll out small cell technology around the district to expand the coverage and capacity of their 3G and LTE network.

This project of Globe is the pilot rollout of fiber broadband across the country wherein they envision to deploy an ‘internet super highway’ to 20,000 barangays by the year 2020 for 2 million homes.

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APEC gets up to 8.5Gbps connection from PLDT

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Asia-Pacific Economic Council (APEC) meetings in Metro Manila are in for a treat from the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) as the telecom-giant in the Philippines will provide up to 8.5Gbps of internet connection for the 8,000 delegates of the said event.

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As said in a press release posted on the company’s website, the key areas of the summit in Manila has been furnished with fast internet. Starting off with the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), PLDT is giving 3Gbps of fiber connectivity with 100 units of top-notch access points throughout the area. International and local media at the nearby World Trade Center, on the other hand, can get access to through PLDT’s I-Gate service.

Even when not in meetings, delegates can use their hotel’s Wi-Fi service seamlessly as PLDT gives a boost to their services of up to 100Mbps.

As for consumers, PLDT has started offering 1Gbps service to select areas as they continue to roll out next-generation internet speed with their fiber network.

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APEC gets up to 8.5Gbps connection from PLDT

Daniel Morial Leave a comment

Asia-Pacific Economic Council (APEC) meetings in Metro Manila are in for a treat from the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) as the telecom-giant in the Philippines will provide up to 8.5Gbps of internet connection for the 8,000 delegates of the said event.

pldt-logo-768p

As said in a press release posted on the company’s website, the key areas of the summit in Manila has been furnished with fast internet. Starting off with the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), PLDT is giving 3Gbps of fiber connectivity with 100 units of top-notch access points throughout the area. International and local media at the nearby World Trade Center, on the other hand, can get access to through PLDT’s I-Gate service.

Even when not in meetings, delegates can use their hotel’s Wi-Fi service seamlessly as PLDT gives a boost to their services of up to 100Mbps.

As for consumers, PLDT has started offering 1Gbps service to select areas as they continue to roll out next-generation internet speed with their fiber network.

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