Globe expands network, strengthen digital access in Mindanao areas

Title Globe Telecom Expands Network in Mindanao, Strengthening Digital Access for Homes and Businesses

In today's digital age, reliable connectivity has become a vital component of our daily lives. Recognizing this need, Globe Telecom has announced an ambitious expansion project aimed at enhancing digital access and providing more reliable connectivity to homes, businesses, and communities across Mindanao.

The Submarine Cable Project is a 48-core, 175-kilometer network that will connect Zamboanga to Isabela City, Basilan, and extend to Sulu. This comprehensive project includes the installation of a cable, inland and fronthaul infrastructure, landing stations, and access transport, as well as the deployment of core and access network nodes to support both broadband and mobile services.

This is more than just infrastructure – it's a bridge to opportunity, said Globe President and COO Carl Cruz. As data consumption continues to grow beyond 30GB per user each month, Cruz emphasized that the company has been expanding fiber and broadband not only to connect homes but also to empower small businesses and fuel the broader digital economy.

The submarine cable survey is scheduled to begin in early 2026, with full construction expected by mid-2027. Isabela City will serve as a resilient hub for high-capacity internet in the region once the project becomes operational, according to Globe.

These investments complement government efforts under the National Broadband Plan to bring connectivity to Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs). Reliable connectivity has transformative potential, opening doors for education, supporting local enterprises, and enabling communities to participate fully in the digital economy.

To date, Globe has migrated over 600 towns across 70 provinces to full fiber, gradually replacing older copper lines to provide faster and more stable service while reducing environmental impact. The company has invested ₱228-billion in capital expenditures and ₱236-billion in operating expenses to strengthen and future-proof its network.

GFiber Prepaid, a no-contract, reloadable broadband option, has grown 53 percent in early 2025 alone, now serving 400,000 homes nationwide, contributing to Globe's total of 1.83 million broadband subscribers.

Through these strategic investments, Globe is not just rolling out infrastructure – the company is creating digital bridges that empower communities, stimulate local economies, and bring the Philippines closer to a fully connected future, Cruz concluded.

Globe Expands Network in Mindanao
The Submarine Cable Project A 48-Core Network
Empowering Small Businesses and Fueling the Digital Economy
Complementing Government Efforts Under the National Broadband Plan
Globe's Commitment to Strengthening Its Network

Keywords Globe Telecom, digital access, Mindanao, submarine cable project, broadband, mobile services, fiber, connectivity, Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs), education, local enterprises.

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