Globe Telecom’s commercial deployment of
massive MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) technology is accelerating its
bid to roll out 2 million home broadband lines, with speeds of at least 10 Mbps
by 2020.
This new technology aims to enhance customer
experience on Globe LTE network.
To
date, Globe has already deployed the MIMO technology for home broadband in 106
sites located in Caloocan; Muntinlupa;
Quezon City; Las Pinas, Valenzuela; Meycauayan, Marilao, Plaridel, Santa
Maria, Pandi, Bocaue, Malolos City, San Jose Del Monte City, Guiguinto, Angat,
Hagonoy, Pulilan in Bulacan; Mabalacat
City, Masantol, Apalit in Pampanga; Balanga, Bataan; Cabiao and Bongabong in Nueva Ecija;
Masinloc, Zambales; Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya; Tarlac City; Trece Martires,
Silang, General Trias, Bacoor, Dasmarinas, Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Imus, Kawit,
Rosario, Tagaytay, Tanza in Cavite; Lumban, Calamba, Binan, Cabuyao in Laguna;
Lemery, Lipa, in Batangas; Milaor, Camarines Sur; Malay in Aklan; San Mateo,
Rizal; Minglanilla and Naga in Cebu, Borongan in Samar, Jaro in Leyte.
Joel
Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical
Group, said the use of MIMO technology for home broadband ensures that Globe
will meet its target of deploying 587,000 broadband lines within the year.
According to Agustin, the 106 sites of Massive
MIMO for home broadband is capable of deploying up to 60,000 high-speed
broadband lines in neighboring areas. Agustin emphasized that Globe is on track
to hit its target of 2 million home broadband with speed of at least 10 Mbps by
2020. This is in line with the company’s commitment to improve fixed internet
in the country.
As planned, the company plans to roll out
587,000 broadband lines, with a minimum speed of at least 10 Mbps by the end of
2017 after deploying over 336,000 lines in 2016. Progressive rollouts will be
undertaken within the next 3 years until 2020 to serve at least 2 million
homes.
He
emphasized that the massive MIMO technology enables a mobile network to
multiply the capacity of a wireless connection without requiring more antennas.
The technology thus increases wireless throughput, accommodating more users at
higher data rates with better reliability while consuming less power. In the
case of home broadband, speed and range benefits of MIMO technology allow
customers to have reliable data connection especially since more and more
customers are now using video streaming services. “The availability of video
streaming services in the country has been steadily driving bandwidth
requirements of our customers and the massive MIMO technology is expected to
help expand not only the reach of our
home broadband but also expand our network capacities,” he said.
Globe
began early this year the commercial deployment of massive MIMO to enhance
mobile internet connectivity experience of customers in high-density areas. The
commercial deployment of the MIMO technology forms part of the company’s
efforts to further improve mobile and wireless broadband internet experience of
its customers by expanding on its network coverage and capacities.
Following deployment of the massive MIMO
technology for wireless broadband, Globe At Home recently introduced the 1st
Prepaid Home WIFI device, now available in Globe stores nationwide. For just
P1, 999 it is convenient and easy to use with no installation required.
Customers just need to plug it, top-up at any Globe reloading station and start
surfing. Customers need not worry about monthly fees as they only have to
top-up and pay for the data they need. – (PR)
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