Globe Telecom continues to anchor its market leadership in the Philippines by driving significant growth in mobile data and accelerating its 5G network expansion. During the first quarter of 2026, the company generated ₱30.0 billion in mobile revenues, reflecting a 6% increase year-on-year. This data-heavy momentum highlights a massive consumer shift away from traditional voice and SMS toward all-digital habits like video streaming, gaming, and online transactions.
Data Reigns Supreme as Consumer Habits Shift
Mobile data now accounts for 89% of Globe's total mobile service revenues, climbing from 85% last year. Data revenues increased by 11% while overall data traffic surged 18%, as average monthly usage spiked to approximately 16 GB per subscriber . Globe's subscriber base expanded to approximately 67 million total customers, with more than 39 million actively utilizing internet services. The GlobeOne App also recorded an average of 8 million monthly active users, reflecting the growing digital engagement of Filipino consumers.
Aggressive 5G Rollout and Network Expansion
To support this massive surge in online data demand, Globe deployed 408 new 5G sites during the single quarter. This aggressive network investment successfully elevated its outdoor 5G population coverage to over 98% across Metro Manila, alongside major urban hubs in the Visayas and Mindanao. Looking ahead, the network is shifting toward deep hyper-personalization and expanding its fiber footprint to cement long-term infrastructure stability. With the Philippines navigating an evolving digital landscape, Globe's sustained investment in next-generation connectivity reinforces its position as a key enabler of the country's digital economy.
