Smart said that it has deployed over 4,400 5G sites in more than 4,000 locations in the country as of October . For its part, Globe said its 5G service is available in over 1,900 locations in the country as of end-September. According to Smart, it has 800,000 5G users as of October, a 200% increase from December 2020.
Read moreWhere are 5G areas in the Philippines?
5G is also now accessible in 81% of Cebu City; 73% of Cagayan de Oro City; 73% of Davao City; 68% of Boracay Island; 68% of Bacolod City and 53% of Iloilo City. Six sites are also being installed in General Santos City and another one in Zamboanga City.
Read moreWhat band is Globe LTE?
As of third quarter of 2018, Globe has deployed close to 12,000 LTE cell sites using 700 MHz, 2600 MHz , and other spectrum assets. Almost 3,000 of these LTE sites are equipped with 700 MHz, while over 3,700 of these LTE sites are powered by 2600 MHz.31 Eki 2018
Read moreWhat are Globe LTE bands?
As of third quarter of 2018, Globe has deployed close to 12,000 LTE cell sites using 700 MHz, 2600 MHz , and other spectrum assets. Almost 3,000 of these LTE sites are equipped with 700 MHz, while over 3,700 of these LTE sites are powered by 2600 MHz.
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