Digital Lifestyle | 5G Technology and Its Roll Out in the Philippines

5G or the 5th Generation technology for network connectivity is the future of telecommunications. This is going to be an advantage of having a bigger bandwidth and faster download speeds that can go as 10 Gbits/s without competing on wired connectivity. The technology is designed to be more wireless. To harness the 5G network, it needs to have a compatible device or 5G enabled devices.

To date (February 1, 2021), based on Ookla 5G Map, the Philippines has 45 5G sites wherein 33 in Luzon (including NCR), 9 in Visayas and 3 in Mindanao (2 in Davao City and 1 in Cagayan de Oro City). In our neighboring Southeast Asian countries, Singapore has 66 5G sites; Thailand has 446 5G sites; while Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia and Myanmar will have their 5G sites soon.

It is interesting to note that the Philippines is not behind the rollout of 5G network in the world. The existing telecom players in the country are rolling out 5G sites and the incoming player is going to harness 4G and 5G technology. This somehow will create more roll out of 5G sites in the country and improving connectivity, hopefully.

So, here's a story of Globe's budget-friend 5G devices:

LIST: What are budget-friendly Globe 5G devices?

Heard of the flagship 5G smartphones from various tech giants such as the Samsung S21, Huawei Mate 40 Pro and the iPhone12 range? While popular, they can be expensive! Good thing, Globe Postpaid plans now come with budget-friendly 5G smartphones.

Globe offers a wide array of budget-friendly 5G-ready devices that allows you to stream high-quality movies and TV shows, play online games, and get on conference calls with clearer video and audio. 

But first, you’ll need a good 5G-ready device to experience the full potential of this technology. You can purchase it here https://shop.globe.com.ph/devices/5g-mobile-phones or visit the Globe Store nearest you.

• Huawei’s Nova 7 SE

It is currently the most affordable 5G smartphone in the line up. While it’s the most affordable, it packs a lot on tech.  The nifty smartphone features a 6.5-inch screen, a powerful Kirin 820 chipset, 8GB of RAM and a 64-megapixel Five AI camera comes for free with Globe’s ThePlan 1299 and above.

• Huawei Nova 7 

Coming in with a slightly larger screen and an upgraded chipset is the Huawei Nova 7. This 5G smartphone boasts of a 6.53-inch display with a 2400 x 1080 resolution, a formidable Kirin 985 chipset, and a quad-camera feature. The Nova 7 comes bundled at no extra cost with Globe’s ThePlan 1799 and above.

• Samsung Galaxy A42 5G 

This also suits cost-conscious customers, featuring a 6.6-inch super AMOLED screen, 128GB of memory and a quad-camera setup. You may get this model for free with Globe’s ThePlan 1799 and above.

Customers may also choose from Globe’s flagship phones, including the Samsung Galaxy Note20, Samsung S20 Ultra, Huawei P40 and P40 Pro, that promises to maximize 5G’s powerful speeds and enjoy new ways to connect, watch, play, and socialize given the new normal.

To enjoy the complete 5G experience, users need a 5G-capable mobile phone with a 4G/LTE SIM which are both compatible with Globe’s upgraded network. 

Upgrade your 3G SIM to a 5G-ready SIM now. It’s absolutely free! 

The 5G technology is really an interesting update of our current network connectivity. With the pandemic still around, virtual connectivity has become the new norm among the academes, companies and many businesses. The needed faster connectivity is hopefully experienced in the nearest future, especially when the device is 5G ready.

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