In line with its commitment to continuously and aggressively develop and upgrade its cell sites to provide better digital experience for its customers, Globe inaugurated its newest cell site in the University of Mindanao (UM)-Matina Campus on Tuesday.
Ric Angelo Angelo Aquino, regional sales head of Globe MyBusiness South Mindanao, said the establishment of the tower will also boost Globe’s coverage in the area.
“The thought of building the tower at UM Matina aims to boost ourcoverage here. This is an area where we were challenged in terms of internet and connectivity. What happened in December 23, 2016 when NCCC Mall was razed by fire, where we have a temporary cell site on top of the building when it got burned down the signal and coverage in this particular area got compromised and affected so we thought of putting a permanent solution for this particular area,” Aquino said in an interview.
Aquino said in terms of speed they recorded an average of 30mbps, which is the latest technology evolution, for the cell site at UM.
“The cell site in Matina Campus aims to resolve the coverage of Globe and usher in opportunities by providing solutions that allow UM future-ready so that students will be equipped as well as the teachers toward digital transformation,” he added.
He also said that the partnership between Globe and UM aims to enhance the university’s digital learning experience.
“It is part of our vision to empower teachers and students with the latest technology so that the graduates of UM become responsible citizens that contribute to the country’s growing and thriving economy,” Aquino said.
Under the partnership, Globe provides relevant programs for UM and one of these is the Go-Wifi, wherein students and professors can connect to the internet for free for 30 minutes.
“Today’s inauguration of the cell site comes the time when interconnectivity is needed now more than ever. With the current pandemic majority of us has to adapt the new normal of learning from home, working from home or simply staying home where the demand for stable and reliable data connection is important. UM is extremely pleased for the building of Globe cell site at a location we can probably say at the heart of Davao City. UM looks forward for the continued partnership with Globe, with the hope of improving and uplifting the lives of our community,” said Lawyer Edward Anthony Go, first vice chairman of UM Board of Trustees.
