Globe expands reach
Science & Technology

Globe expands reach

Technology tamfitronics GLOBE Telecoms' officials said over the weekend that they continue to strengthen the reach of their network's infrastructure as they have built 352 more cell towers and upgraded 1,942 existing mobile sites to LTE technology for the first half of 2024.In a statement, Globe said the buildup aims to enhance their mobile services and data speeds to provide reliable, life-enabling connectivity to Filipinos.In addition to mobile network improvements, Globe has made notable advancements in its fiber infrastructure. The company said it has deployed 39,880 fiber-to-the-home lines from January to June this year, further expanding its high-speed fiber internet coverage.Get the latest newsdelivered to your inboxSign up for The Manila Times newslettersBy signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.This...
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Globe editorial: Quebec injects politics into its health care system
Politics

Globe editorial: Quebec injects politics into its health care system

Politics tamfitronics In Quebec, language is political. It was that way before the province enacted the Charter of the French Language, a.k.a. Bill 101, in 1977, and it has stayed that way in the nearly five decades since.But through two referendums and all the fractious debates about the use of English on signs, the right to an education in English, over whether pasta can be called “pasta” in an Italian restaurant and so on, the Quebec government has never inserted overt language politics into the place where people are most vulnerable and most in need of support – the health care system.Until now, that is.Last month, the Quebec health ministry released a directive outlining the permissible exemptions to an expansion of Bill 101 that requires that all written and oral communications in any health care...
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Globe unlocks new digital frontiers with GSMA’s Open Gateway, Business News
Business News

Globe unlocks new digital frontiers with GSMA’s Open Gateway, Business News

Business new tamfitronics MANILA, Philippines, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe, a leading telco and digital solutions platform in the Philippineshas taken a significant step forward in accelerating digital innovation.  The mobile leader signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the GSM Association (GSMA) to improve the interoperability and delivery of mobile services across different networks worldwide through collaboration and standardization. Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO (L), and Julian M. Gorman, GSMA Asia Pacific Head, sign an MOU marking Globe’s entry into GSMA’s Open Gateway, June 21, 2024. This strategic partnership grants Globe access to the GSMA Open Gateway, an Applications Programming Interface (API) ...
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