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Globe Telecom Maintains IP Peering will Significantly Boost PHL Data Speeds
Latest OpenSignal report reveals more prospects for country’s internet growth
Latest OpenSignal report reveals more prospects for country’s internet growth
Above and beyond the progressive advances in its infrastructure and network performance which yielded observable improvements by third-party sources, Globe Telecom affirms its position that its internet speeds could still be further enhanced by institutionalizing IP peering in the Philippines.
In recent reports of UK-based wireless coverage mapping company OpenSignal, Globe posted commendable numbers in terms of better lower latency or lag time – an important metric it said in terms of true user experience, especially in using mobile internet. Crowd-sourced data revealed that Globe is the most efficient among local telecommunication providers at 93 milliseconds (ms) for its LTE service, almost twice or 99% better than its main rival, which was at 185.4 ms at the time of the report.
Despite its 2-to-1 edge over competition, particularly in the aspects of latency and downloading, Globe reiterates its stance to localize internet protocol (IP) peering which is expected to dramatically advance the country’s internet development and performance, overall affecting speeds.
Call for IP connectivity. These past months, Globe officials have actively lobbied for an effective and applicable IP peering agreement to be put in place among major internet service providers (ISPs), echoing the call by industry regulator National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) itself. They have cited the absence of such as a huge deterrent in further advancing the state of Philippine internet.
“Our investments in our modernized network to address the onslaught of data usage and improvements in performance of our internet speeds over competition notwithstanding, we reiterate that better internet experience rests on IP peering available to all local ISPs,” Globe Vice President for Product Development & Management Francisco “Cocoy” Claravall IV said.
He explained that Globe has invested bulk of its capital expenditure budget for data-related infrastructure as data consumption becomes more pervasive to consumers every day. More than P9 billion from proceeds in a recent share issuance is earmarked for deployment of next-generation LTE technologies and completion of its 4G HSPA+ rollout.
“The full potential of these initiatives will only be maximized and experienced by more Filipinos nationwide through a mandatory IP peering of Philippine ISPs. At Globe, we strongly believe it is the only way we can capitalize all the gains our network has put in place,” Claravall said.
Concerned citizenry. The Globe executive cited the NTC’s account in a Senate hearing that in the case of Singapore and South Korea, internet traffic is mostly generated internally as a result of their effective IP peering policies, which in turn enhances internet speed. “In fact, the issue has fired up even ordinary customers as they have become interested in a technical subject as IP peering,” he noted.
Even the Department of Science and Technology supports this position, he said, as it allows internet exchange through the Philippine Open Internet Exchange or PHOpenIX, the only internet exchange facility operated by a neutral organization, in this case, by the government. In the middle of this year, Globe challenged PLDT to make good its claim of supporting IP peering by connecting to PHOpenIX.
Claravall mentioned that the PHOpenIX is actually a sustainable and a viable proposition, following the concept of what telecomasia.net calls as “network effects,” which says that as more networks are connected, the value of the peering point increases.’ Further, in an interview on a local IP peering case study, the website quoted the Metcalf Law stating that, “the value of the telco network is proportional to the square of the number of connected users of the system.”
“Other foreign-based ICT service providers such as cloud computing firms also share our position on IP peering as crucial that the government should compel local telcos to connect to PHOpenIX. In other countries they said, similar efforts have become successful as they saw and reaped real benefits from it,” he stressed.
Faster local traffic. “If we reference the parameters referred to by OpenSignal, local IP peering will establish direct access points among ISPs, giving entities faster exchange of information and enabling improved throughput and latency leading toward enhanced bandwidth utilization,” Claravall added.
The absence of applicable IP peering agreement among major ISPs in the Philippines also makes the country less resilient with its dependency on international cables, which poses a threat to the overall internet connectivity of the country in times of disaster. Case in point is the 2008 earthquake in Taiwan which caused breakage of major international cables which made even local internet sites and government websites inaccessible. Also, lack of an applicable domestic IP peering policy in the Philippines entails huge operating costs for ISPs like Globe.
Globe through its Enterprise Group has also been actively participating in international IP peering forums, such as the prestigious Asia-Pacific Regional Internet Conference on Operational Technologies or APRICOT which was held this year in Malaysia. The corporate ICT arm of Globe Telecom actively promoted the implementation of IP peering in every country as beneficial to its mobile and data utilization. It has also further optimized and enhanced internet peering in the Asia-Pacific region with the Singapore Internet Exchange or SGIX during its third Annual General Meeting last year.
The Globe VP reiterated that IP peering will positively impact not just individual customers in terms of their mobile usage, but will augur well with the business environment and improve the country’s position against its regional neighbors as well as more internet-advanced countries.
Globe at Home is making it easy, hassle-free, and rewarding for Home Prepaid WiFi users to comply with the SIM Registration Act before the April 26 registration deadline to avoid deactivation and keep the best times going.
“We are calling on our Home Prepaid WiFi subscribers to register their SIM as soon as possible so they can enjoy uninterrupted home connection and the numerous promos and rewards exclusive to Globe At Home customers,” said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management.
The registration process is quick and convenient. Just follow these five simple steps.
● Download the GlobeOne app and create an account using your mobile number.
● Connect to your Home Prepaid WiFi device and enroll your account using the number found in the modem box and click “Register Your SIM Now.”
● Fill out the form. Upload one valid government ID and a selfie.
● Enter the one-time password sent to your mobile number.
● Wait for the confirmation message and remember the registration reference code.
To ensure a smooth registration process, Globe advises its subscribers to have all the necessary information and documents ready. These include the following:
● Full name
● Birthday
● Sex
● Address
● Type of government ID presented
● ID number
● Government ID with photo
You will also need to declare that the information you provided is true and correct.
The SIM Card Registration Act is a necessary step to address the growing problem of fraud and cybercrime using unregistered SIMs.
So hurry and register your Home Prepaid WiFi SIM today via the GlobeOne app to avoid deactivation of your SIM and help promote a safer and more secure digital environment for all. New subscribers, meanwhile, are encouraged to register their Home Prepaid WiFi SIM right away to avoid deactivation.
To learn more about the SIM Registration Act, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/help/sim-registration-act.
Globe and its subsidiary Electronic Commerce Philippines Inc. (ECPAY), together with leading supermarket chain Puregold, are ramping up the rollout of the Aling Puring app to uplift and digitalize micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), especially sari-sari stores.
The new mobile service offers Tindahan ni Aling Puring (TNAP) members a one-stop-shop for digital transactions such as cash-in, load, and bills payment. TNAP is Puregold’s loyalty and membership program for resellers.
Powered and developed by ECPay, the Aling Puring app enables MSMEs to keep up with the changing business landscape and thrive in a digital economy.
The move supports the two companies’ continuous efforts to be a partner of MSMEs in recovering from the pandemic.
“Puregold has been a big part of sari-sari stores in building their businesses through the years. It is our advocacy to continuously support them in achieving their aspirations for themselves and their families. Sa lahat ng aming Ka-Asenso, nasa inyo ang panalo!” said Antonio Delos Santos II, Puregold’s VP for Operations.
“We are a proud partner of Puregold and we share the same purpose of helping MSMEs and contributing to nation-building through digitalization,” said Cleo Santos, Globe Channel Management Head.
“As part of the Globe Group, we are one with the thrust of helping pivot not only customers but even our channels into digital. And Puregold is one of our pioneer partners in digitalizing sari-sari stores.” said Jasmin Montelibano, President and CEO of ECPay.
To keep pace in a constantly evolving business world, the digitalization of MSMEs has become more critical than ever. Through the Aling Puring app, Puregold is able to support the growth of the sector by offering additional income opportunities through digital services.
Created in May last year, the app is currently being rolled out in different Puregold branches across the country. It was launched at the recent opening of Puregold’s Mango Cebu branch where around 75 sari-sari store owners joined a salu-salo or get-together aimed at onboarding more stores onto the platform.
Globe and Puregold are long-time partners in advocating for the digital empowerment of Filipinos to prepare them for a digitally-enabled future.
To learn more about ECPay, visit https://www.ecpay.com.ph/.
PHOTO CAPTION: Sari-sari store owners took part in a salu-salo at Puregold’s Mango Cebu branch to get onboarded on the Aling Puring app.
When schools closed and the pandemic pushed education to remote learning, we knew that students would pay a heavy price. True enough, a 2021 research showed that 86% of students believed that they learned less under remote learning. 66% of those who attend classes virtually and 74% under hybrid learning were also no better mainly because of one reason: lack of innovative and technology-driven solutions to support these set-ups.
This troubling reality didn’t cause learners to falter, because Globe believes that it brought out the best of us, and we can see these inspiring stories every day.
As part of its commitment to uplift education through technology, Globe launches Heroes of Learning Awards, a search to honor modern-day heroes who shined bright or became a light for others amid obstacles. The awards will spotlight their inspiring journeys and support them further by equipping them with the relevant e-learning tools they need.
Students, educators, and parents are eligible to join, to be judged according to the following criteria: students must exemplify academic excellence, courage, and innovation. Parents must epitomize courage and innovation as well, while educators must demonstrate excellence in teaching, courage, and innovation.
More than just a trophy, chosen Heroes of Learning will be hailed as Globe for Education ambassadors and will take home Php 50,000 in GCash credits, Samsung Galaxy AO3 Blue 64GB loaded with P5,000 worth of Globe Prepaid credits, 12-month subscription to GFiber Unli Plan, Globe MyFi LTE, and on top of that, KodeGo full course scholarship worth Php 80,000, free 8-session tutorials with Edventure, and two e-passes to Ayala Museum.
Nominations and entries will be accepted on or before April 30, 2023. Announcement of winners will be via a private Zoom event on May 18, 2023.
Submit your entries or nominations now. Visit www.glbe.co/heroesoflearning for more details. Per DTI Fair Trade Permit No. FTEB-161107 Series of 2023.
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