GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. said Thursday it targets an average download speed of up to 120 megabits per second (Mbps) in remote areas of the country with its partnership with Curvalux, a manufacturer of next-generation wireless broadband technologies.
It will be using an alternative fixed wireless broadband solution.
“This technology enriches Globe’s internet solutions portfolio, allowing us to cover as many households as possible, and helps provide low cost internet in hard-to-reach areas which are currently deprived of connectivity,” Darius Delgado, Globe’s head of broadband business, said in an e-mailed statement.
He added: “Our partnership with Curvalux will allow faster deployment of high-speed broadband to our customers ranging from 50 to 120 Mbps average download speeds.”
The Ayala-led company said it has been working with Curvalux on the plan “for the past year and a half.”
The telco is currently working with Curvalux on their Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellite broadband constellation called “CurvaNet.”
“The CurvaNet satellite constellation will be able to deliver affordable broadband internet to even the most remote areas beyond the reach of any telecom towers, infrastructure or electricity with the use of its proprietary low-cost, solar powered customer terminal,” Globe said.
Globe shares closed 0.10% lower at P2,000 apiece on Thursday. — Arjay L. Balinbin
