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{{Short description|Telecommunications company in the Philippines}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Globe Telecom, Inc.
| logo = Globe Telecom logo.svg
| traded_as = {{Pse|GLO}}
| logo_size = 190px
| logo_caption = Logo used since 2021
| caption = 
| image = 
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| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| foundation = [[Manila]], [[Insular Government of the Philippine Islands|Philippine Islands]]<br />({{start date and age|1935|1|15}})
| area_served = Philippines
| key_people = [[Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala]] {{small|([[Chairman]])}}<br />Carl Raymond R. Cruz ({{small|President and CEO}})<ref>{{cite web |last1=Reyes |first1=Bob |title=Carl Cruz takes helm as Globe CEO, charts bold course for digital innovation and inclusion |url=https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/23/carl-cruz-takes-helm-as-globe-ceo-charts-bold-course-for-digital-innovation-and-inclusion |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=April 25, 2025 |language=en |date=April 23, 2025}}</ref><br />Juan Carlo Puno {{small|(CFO)}}<ref>{{cite news |last1= Cabuenas|first1= Victor|title=Juan Carlo Puno appointed as next Globe CFO|url= https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/920591/juan-carlo-puno-appointed-as-next-globe-cfo/story/|accessdate=September 16, 2024 |work=[[GMA Network]] |date=September 16, 2024}}</ref>
| industry = [[Telecommunications]]<br />[[Remittance]]<br />[[Mass media]]
| products = [[Mobile phone|Mobile Telephony]]<br />[[Telephone|Fixed-line Telephony]]<br />[[Broadband|Broadband Services]]
| homepage = {{URL|http://www.globe.com.ph/}}
| divisions = 
| subsid = [[BayanTel]]<br />Innove Communications<br />Kickstart<br />Yondu<br />[[917Ventures]]<br />GTI<br />Asticom<br />[[Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media|Bethlehem]] [[Altimax|Holdings]]<br />[[Kroma Entertainment]]
| owner = '''Structure''' <br />- Asiacom Philippines, Inc. (52.36%)<br />- [[Singtel]] (22.26%)<br />- [[Ayala Corporation]] (14.62%)<br />- Public Stock (10.31%)<br />- Directors, Officers, ESOP (0.46%)
| revenue = {{increase}} {{Philippine peso|162.33 billion}} <small>([[Fiscal year|FY]] 2023)</small><ref name="globeintegratedrep">{{cite web|title=Globe Integrated Report|url=https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/sustainability/integrated-report.html}}</ref>
| net_income = {{decrease}} {{Philippine peso|24.58 billion}} <small>(FY 2023)</small><ref name="globeintegratedrep" />
| assets = {{increase}} ₱611.63 billion <small>(FY 2023)</small><ref name="globeintegratedrep" />
| num_employees = 7,542 (2023)<ref name="globeintegratedrep" />
| location_country = [[Philippines]]
| location_city = [[Bonifacio Global City]], [[Taguig]], [[Metro Manila]]
| predecessors = Mackay Radio & Telegraph Company<br />Philippine Press Wireless<br />Clavecilla Radio Corporation<ref name="form20f" />
| former_name = Globe Wireless Limited (1935–1965)<br />Globe-Mackay (1965–1991)<br />GMCR, Inc. (1991–1998)
| module = {{infobox network service provider|child=yes|asn=4775|asn_suffix=(Primary ASN)|asn2=132199|asn2_suffix=(Secondary ASN)}}
}}
'''Globe Telecom, Inc.''', commonly shortened as '''Globe''', is a major provider of [[telecommunication]]s services in the [[Philippines]]. The company operates one of the largest mobile, fixed-line and broadband networks in the Philippines. As of November 2023, Globe has 54.7 million subscribers, making it the network with the second largest subscriber base in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Piad |first=Tyrone Jasper C. |date=2023-11-08 |title=Smart snaps Globe's 7-year subscriber lead |url=https://business.inquirer.net/430425/smart-snaps-globes-7-year-subscriber-lead |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}}</ref>

The company's principal shareholders are [[Ayala Corporation]] and [[Singapore Telecommunications|Singtel]]. It is listed on the [[Philippine Stock Exchange]] under the ticker symbol GLO.

Globe offers commercial wireless services through its [[2G]], [[3G]], [[3.5G]] [[HSPA+]], [[4G]] [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]], and [[LTE Advanced|LTE-A]] networks, with [[5G]] currently being deployed in key areas in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.bworldonline.com/globe-telecom-says-5g-service-now-covers-17-cities-nationwide/ | title=Globe Telecom says 5G service now covers 17 cities nationwide |work=Business World| date=November 19, 2020}}</ref> Its 5G coverage is available in over 3,000 locations all over the country, and nearly 100% of the population in the [[National Capital Region (Philippines)|National Capital Region]], [[Davao City]], and [[Cebu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Globe more than doubles 5G footprint, reaches 70 cities, towns nationwide |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/business-as-usual/2023/01/06/2235718/globe-more-doubles-5g-footprint-reaches-70-cities-towns-nationwide |access-date=2023-01-09 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 9, 2023 |title=Globe 5G Network Technology and Coverage |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/5g.html |website=Globe 5G Network Technology and Coverage}}</ref>

In 2016, Globe introduced its ''Globe Lifestyle'' brand as a way to connect to its customers through fashion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newsroom.globe.com.ph/press-release/subsidiaries---affiliates/2016-10/globe-lifestyle-launches-1.html|title=Globe Lifestyle launches 1st apparel lineup with 0917 & Pop Art collections {{!}} Newsroom {{!}} Globe Telecom|website=newsroom.globe.com.ph|access-date=2018-09-23|archive-date=September 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923052259/http://newsroom.globe.com.ph/press-release/subsidiaries---affiliates/2016-10/globe-lifestyle-launches-1.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> It also launched two entertainment divisions: [[Anima (film company)|Anima]] (formerly Globe Studios), which focuses on film and television production, and LiveMNL (formerly Globe Live), which focuses on live concerts and musical events.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/196760/globe-reveals-new-content-partners-globe-studios-globe-live | title=Globe reveals new content partners, Globe Studios and Globe Live |newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer| date=June 29, 2016}}</ref>

==History==
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On December 8, 1928, the [[Philippine Legislature]] passed Act No. 3495 granting the [[Robert Dollar#Other divisions of the Robert Dollar company|Robert Dollar Company]] (a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [[State of California]]), a franchise to operate wireless long-distance message services in the Philippines.<ref>{{cite web |title=Act No. 3495 |url=https://lawyerly.ph/laws/view/l8b1d |date=December 8, 1928}}</ref> Subsequently, the Legislature passed Act No. 4150 on November 28, 1934, to transfer the franchise and privileges of the Robert Dollar Company to '''Globe Wireless Limited''',<ref>{{cite web |title=Act No. 4150 |url=https://lawyerly.ph/laws/view/l3c06 |date=November 28, 1934}}</ref> which was incorporated in the Philippines on January 15, 1935.<ref>{{cite web |title=Company Information |url=https://edge.pse.com.ph/companyInformation/form.do?cmpy_id=69 |access-date=19 June 2021}}</ref>

In 1965, Globe Wireless Limited was merged with Mackay Radio & Telegraph Company and Philippine Press Wireless to form '''Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corporation''' ("Globe-Mackay"), with the transfer of Mackay's franchise to Globe Wireless Limited approved by the Congress through Republic Act No. 4491 enacted on June 19, 1965.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republic Act No. 4491 |url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-4491.php |date=June 19, 1965}}</ref> By Republic Act No. 4630 enacted in the same date by the Congress, its franchise was further expanded to allow Globe-Mackay to operate international communications systems.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republic Act No. 4630 |url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-4630.php |date=June 19, 1965}}</ref>

In 1974, Ayala Corporation began its investing in Globe-Mackay.<ref>{{cite web |title=History {{!}} Ayala Corporation |url=https://ayala.com/about/history |access-date=June 19, 2021}}</ref> It offered its shares to the public on August 11, 1975, becoming the first telecommunications company in the country to do so.<ref>{{cite web |title=Stock History - Globe |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/investor-relations/stock-information/stock-history.html#gref |access-date=June 19, 2021 |language=en-PH}}</ref>

Globe-Mackay was granted a new franchise on December 24, 1980, by Batasang Pambansa, under Batas Pambansa Blg. 95, extending it for 50 years.<ref>{{cite web |title=Batas Pambansa Blg. 95 |url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/batas-pambansa/bp-blg-95.php |date=December 24, 1980}}</ref>

In 1991, it merged with Clavecilla Radio Corporation, a domestic telecommunications pioneer, to form '''GMCR, Inc.'''<ref name="form20f" /> The merger gave GMCR the capability to provide all forms of telecommunications to address the international and domestic requirements of its customers. The merger was also approved by the Congress through Republic Act No. 7229 enacted on March 19, 1992, which amended its franchise.<ref>{{cite web |title=Republic Act No. 7229 |url=https://thecorpusjuris.com/legislative/republic-acts/ra-no-7229.php |date=March 19, 1992}}</ref>

In 1993, Globe partnered with [[Singapore Telecom|Singapore Telecom, Inc.]] (STI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Telecommunications Limited ("Singtel"),<ref>{{Cite book |last=Mehdi |first=Khosrow-Pour |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5XW9AQAAQBAJ&q=Globe+Telecom+in+1974&pg=PA247 |title=Cases on Telecommunications and Networking |date=2006-04-30 |publisher=Idea Group Inc (IGI) |isbn=9781599044194}}</ref> after Ayala and STI signed a memorandum of understanding.

On August 20, 1998, GMCR was renamed as '''Globe Telecom, Inc.'''<ref name="form20f">{{cite web |title=Form 20-F |url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1096692/000102140803005408/d20f.htm |date= March 31, 2003}}</ref>

In 2001, Globe acquired Isla Communications Company, Inc. ("Islacom"),<ref>{{Cite web |title=CNN.com - Merger may drag down Globe profits - May 23, 2001 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2001/BUSINESS/asia/05/22/philippines.islacom.globe/index.html |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=www.cnn.com}}</ref> in a joint venture setup with [[Deutsche Telekom]] as foreign partner. It became its wholly owned subsidiary effective on June 27, 2001. Deutsche Telekom eventually sold its share to Singtel. 

In 2003, the National Telecommunications Commission ("NTC") granted Globe's application to transfer its fixed-line business assets and subscribers to Islacom, pursuant to its strategy to integrate all of its fixed line services under the latter. Subsequently, Islacom was renamed as '''Innove Communications, Inc'''.

In 2004, Globe invested in G-Xchange, Inc. ("GXI"), a wholly owned subsidiary, to handle the mobile payment and remittance service marketed under the [[GCash]] brand using Globe Telecom's network as transport channel. GXI started commercial operations on October 16, 2004. In late 2019, the GCash brand was refreshed by global branding and design agency [https://serious-studio.com/project/gcash Serious Studio]. That brand refresh was suggested by [[Ant Financial]], Globe's venture partner in GCash (by way of Mynt, GXI's successor company).

In November 2004, Globe and seven other leading Asia-Pacific mobile operators ("JV Partners") signed an agreement ("JV agreement") to form [[Bridge Alliance]]. The joint venture company operates through a Singapore-incorporated company, Bridge Mobile Pte. Limited (BMPL) which serves as a commercial vehicle for the JV partners to build and establish a regional mobile infrastructure and common service platform to deliver different regional mobile services to their subscribers. The Bridge Alliance has a combined customer base of over 900 million subscribers among its partners in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bridge Alliance|url=https://www.bridgealliance.com/|access-date=2022-01-24|website=Bridge Alliance|language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2005, Innove was awarded by the [[National Telecommunications Commission (Philippines)|National Telecommunications Commission]] (NTC) with a nationwide franchise for its fixed line business, allowing it to operate a Local Exchange Carrier service nationwide and expand its network coverage. In December 2005, the NTC approved Globe Telecom's application for third generation ([[3G]]) [[UMTS frequency bands|radio frequency spectra]] to support the upgrade of its cellular mobile telephone system ("CMTS") network to be able to provide 3G services. Globe was assigned with 10-Megahertz (MHz) of the 3G radio frequency spectrum.

On May 19, 2008, following the approval of the NTC, the subscribers contracts of Touch Mobile (TM) prepaid service were transferred from Innove to Globe, which now operates all wireless prepaid services using its integrated cellular networks.

In August 2008, and to further grow its mobile data segment, Globe acquired 100% ownership of Entertainment Gateway Group ("EGG"), a leading mobile content provide in the Philippines. EGG Group is engaged in the development and creation of wireless products and services accessible through telephones or other forms of communication devices. It also provides internet and mobile value added services, information technology and technical services including software development and related services. EGGC was registered with the then Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) as a content provider. On May 15, 2014, EGGC changed its corporate name from Entertainment Gateway Group Corp. to Yondu, Inc. (Yondu).

On October 30, 2008, Globe, the [[Bank of the Philippine Islands]] and [[Ayala Corporation]] signed a memorandum of agreement to form a joint venture that would allow rural and low-income customers' access to financial products and services. In October 2009, the [[Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas]] (BSP) approved the sale and transfer by BPI of its shares of stock in Pilipinas Savings Bank, Inc. (PSBI), formalizing the creation of the venture. Globe Telecom's and BPI's ownership stakes in PSBI is at 40% each, while AC's shareholding is at 20%. The partners plan to transform PSBI (now called BPI Globe BanKO, Inc.) into the country's first mobile microfinance bank. The bank's initial focus will be on wholesale lending to other microfinance institutions but will eventually expand to include retail lending, deposit-taking, and micro-insurance. BPI Globe BanKO opened its first branch in Metro Manila in the first quarter of 2011 and now has 6 branches nationwide, over 2,000 partner outlets, 261,000 customers and over P2.4 billion in its wholesale loan portfolio.

On November 25, 2008, Globe formed GTI Business Holdings, Inc. (GTIBH) primarily to act as an investment company. In March 2012, Globe launched Kickstart Ventures, Inc. (Kickstart) to help, support and develop the dynamic and growing community of technopreneurs in the Philippines. Kickstart is a business incubator that is focused on providing aspiring technopreneurs with the efficient environment and the necessary mechanisms to start their own business. Since its launch, Kickstart has 10 companies in its portfolio covering the digital media and technology, and web/mobile platform space.

In May 2013, ABS-CBN Convergence, Inc. ("ABS-C", formerly Multimedia Telephony, Inc.) announced the launch of its mobile brand, [[ABS-CBNmobile]]. The launch of the new mobile brand is being supported through a network sharing agreement with Globe, wherein the latter provides network capacity and coverage to ABS-C on a nationwide basis. ABS-C formally launched the brand on November 26, 2013.

In October 2013, following the court's approval of the Amended Rehabilitation Plan (jointly filed by Globe and [[BayanTel]] in May 2013), Globe acquired a 38% interest in BayanTel by converting BayanTel's unsustainable debt into common shares. This follows Globe Telecom's successful tender offer for close to 97% of BayanTel's outstanding indebtedness as of December 2012. As part of the amended rehab plan and pending regulatory approvals, Globe would further convert a portion of its sustainable debt into common shares of BayanTel, bringing up its stake to around 56%. In October 2014, Globe Telecom received a copy of the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Court of Appeals stopping the National Telecommunications Commission's (NTC) proceedings in connection with the bid of Globe Telecom Inc. to take over Bayan Telecommunications Inc. (BayanTel). Despite the lapse of the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) last December 9, 2014, the Court of Appeals has advised the NTC to refrain from conducting any proceedings in connection with the bid of Globe assume majority control of BayanTel.

On June 3, 2014, Globe signed an agreement with Azalea Technology, Inc. and SCS Computer Systems, acquiring the entire ownership stake in Asticom.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Agcaoili |first=Lawrence |title=Globe acquires full ownership of Asticom |url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2014/06/05/1331063/globe-acquires-full-ownership-asticom |access-date=2025-05-15 |website=Philstar.com}}</ref> Asticom, a systems integrator and information technology services provider to domestic and international markets, is 49% owned by Azalea, a 100%-owned subsidiary of Ayala Corporation and 51% owned by SCS Computer Systems, a subsidiary of Singapore Telecom.

On June 30, 2015, Globe incorporated Global Capital Venture Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary organized under the laws of the Philippines and formed for the purpose of venturing into strategic non-core business.

On August 27, 2015, Globe Telecom, Inc. (Globe), Ayala Corporation (AC), and Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) signed an agreement to transfer full ownership of BPI Globe BanKO (BanKO) to BPI, one of the majority owners of the joint venture.

In 2017, Globe Telecom's CEO, Ernest Cu was named the CEO of the year by the [[World Communication Awards]] 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer|url=http://business.inquirer.net/238026/globe-telecoms-ernest-cu-ceo-year-finalist-world-communications-awards-2017|title=Globe Telecom's Ernest Cu is "CEO of the Year" finalist in World Communications Awards 2017|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://newsroom.globe.com.ph/press-release/corporate/2017-04/ernest-cu-of-globe-telecom-hailed-as-ph-best-ceo.html#sthash.zi3DqRSw.dpbs|title=Ernest Cu of Globe Telecom Hailed as PH Best CEO by FinanceAsia {{!}} Newsroom {{!}} Globe|website=newsroom.globe.com.ph|access-date=2017-11-27|archive-date=September 29, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180929083851/http://newsroom.globe.com.ph/press-release/corporate/2017-04/ernest-cu-of-globe-telecom-hailed-as-ph-best-ceo.html#sthash.zi3DqRSw.dpbs|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2018, Globe Telecom was selected as the best workplace in Asia by Malaysia-based " Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability Awards (ACES).".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://business.inquirer.net/259085/globe-telecom-bags-best-workplace-asia-award-2018|title=Globe Telecom bags the best workplace in Asia award for 2018}}</ref> and the proposal to extend the internet in Europe was made.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://business.inquirer.net/259176/globe-telecom-extends-internet-reachability-further-in-europe|title=Globe Telecom extends internet reachability further in Europe|newspaper=Philippine Daily Inquirer}}</ref>

On December 14, 2018, [[President of the Philippines|Philippine President]] [[Rodrigo Duterte]] signed Republic Act No. 11151 which renewed Innove's legislative franchise for another 25 years. The law granted Innove a franchise to construct, establish, install, lease, co-use, purchase, operate and maintain all types of mobile and fixed wireless telecommunications, and use all the apparatus, conduits, appliances, receivers, transmitters, antennas, satellites and equipment necessary for the transmission/reception of data, messages, videos and signals, with the corresponding technological auxiliaries, facilities, distribution or relay stations, throughout the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2018/ra_11151_2018.html|title=Republic Act No. 11151|website=LawPhil.net}}</ref>

On October 1, 2020, Globe Telecom launched GOMO PH, the country's first fully digital telco.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.yugatech.com/news/gomo-digital-telco-launches-in-the-philippines/#sthash.Hr69qf6B.dpbs|title=GOMO digital telco launches in the Philippines|work=Yugatech|access-date=October 1, 2020}}</ref>

In [[Opensignal]]'s April report on [[Bandwidth (computing)|internet speed contest]], [[Dito Telecommunity]] outplaced [[Smart Communications]] and Globe Telecom in the first quarter, with a [[download]] speed of 32 [[Data-rate units|Mbps]]. It is also now the fastest operator for [[5G]], averaging 302.9 Mbit/s as against Smart's 143.3 Mbit/s. In the reliability experience of subscribers, it further scored 835 out of 1,000 to breaking Smart's 771 and Globe's 748.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Rosales |first1=Elijah Felice |title=Dito ends Smart's streak as Philippines fastest operator|url=https://www.philstar.com/business/2024/04/30/2351362/dito-ends-smarts-streak-philippines-fastest-operator |accessdate=April 30, 2024 |publisher=[[The Philippine Star]] |date=April 30, 2024}}</ref>

==Subscribers==
In Q3 2016, Globe Telecom dislodged [[Smart Communications]] as the largest telecommunications company it terms of subscriber base with 65.8 million subscribers, 200,000 more than its rival.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techthetruth.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/globe-telecom-overtakes-rival-smart-communications-in-subscriber-base-by-a-slim-margin/|title=Globe Telecom Overtakes Rival Smart Communications in Subscriber Base by a Slim Margin|date=December 30, 2016|website=wordpress.com|access-date=June 8, 2024|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817180851/https://techthetruth.wordpress.com/2016/12/31/globe-telecom-overtakes-rival-smart-communications-in-subscriber-base-by-a-slim-margin/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As of December 2022, Globe's total mobile subscriber base reached 87.9 million.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Globe logs nearly 4 million SIM registrations in 3 days |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/12/31/22/globe-logs-nearly-4-million-sim-registrations-in-3-days |access-date=January 10, 2023 |website=ABS-CBN News}}</ref> It is also the country's largest telecommunications company in terms of market capitalization.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Globe: Largest PH Publicly-Listed Telco, Digital Solutions Group - Globe Newsroom|url=https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/largest-ph-publicly-listed-telco-digital-solutions-group.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=www.globe.com.ph|language=en-PH}}</ref> However, by virtue of [[SIM Registration Act]] and due to deactivation of unregistered Globe SIM cards, the number of subscribers went down to 48.4 million as of July 26, 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=July 25, 2023 |title=NTC: No more SIM registration deadline extension |work=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/07/25/2283778/ntc-no-more-sim-registration-deadline-extension |access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> The company now becomes second to [[Smart Communications]] in terms of subscriber base which has 50.0 million. At the end of a 5-day grace period, it again increased to 53,727,298 subscribers causing them to regain the title as the largest telecom company.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rilloraza |first=Bryan |date=August 5, 2023 |title=SIM registration in the Philippines ends, final tally of subscribers revealed |work=TechnoBaboy.com |url=https://www.technobaboy.com/2023/08/05/sim-registration-in-the-philippines-ends-final-tally-of-subscribers-revealed/ |access-date=August 6, 2023}}</ref> Out of its total 86,746,672 subscribers or 61.94% of its total subscriber base prior, the company lost 33,019,374 SIM cards to deactivation.

As of November 2023, Globe has about 54.7 million subscribers, making it the second largest network in terms of subscriber base.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Globe net income drops 27% |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/11/6/globe-s-net-income-drops-27 |access-date=2023-11-08 |website=Manila Bulletin |language=en}}</ref>

==Radio frequency summary==
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Frequencies used by Globe Telecom
|-
! Frequency
! Protocol
! Class
! Band Number
! Duplex Mode
! Common name
|-
| 900&nbsp;MHz
| rowspan="2" | [[GSM]]/[[General Packet Radio Service|GPRS]]/[[Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution|EDGE]]
| rowspan="2" | [[2G]]
| 8
| rowspan="2" | FDD
| E-[[GSM]]
|-
| 1800&nbsp;MHz
| 3
| [[Digital Cellular System|DCS]]
|-
| 700&nbsp;MHz
| rowspan="7" | [[Long Term Evolution|LTE]]/[[LTE Advanced|LTE-A]]/[[LTE Advanced Pro|LTE-A Pro]]
| rowspan="7" | [[4G]]
| 28
| rowspan="4" | [[LTE-FDD|FDD]]
| [[Asia-Pacific Telecommunity band plan in the 700 MHz band|APT]]
|-
| 900&nbsp;MHz
| 8
| E-[[GSM]]
|-
| 1800&nbsp;MHz
| 3
| [[Digital Cellular System|DCS]]
|-
| 2100&nbsp;MHz
| 1
| [[IMT Advanced|IMT]]
|-
| 2300&nbsp;MHz
| 40
| rowspan="3" | [[LTE-TDD|TDD]]
| [[S band]]
|-
| 2500&nbsp;MHz
| 41
| [[Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service|BRS]]
|-
| 2600&nbsp;MHz
| 38
| [[IMT Advanced|IMT]]-E
|-
| 700&nbsp;MHz
| rowspan="4" | [[5G NR|NR]]
| rowspan="4" | [[5G]]
| n28
| [[LTE-FDD|FDD]]
| [[Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service|APT]]
|-
| 2600 MHz
| n41
| rowspan="3" |[[LTE-TDD|TDD]]
| [[Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Service|BRS]]
|-
| 3500 MHz
| n78
|[[C band (IEEE)|C-Band]]
|-
| 4500 MHz
| n79
|[[C band (IEEE)|C-Band]]
|}

{{notelist}}

==Ownership==
<!--The following are the major stockholders of Globe Telecom as of 31 March 2025:<ref name=ownershipstructure/>
*[[SingTel]]: 43.39% (with common shares of 62,646,487)
*[[Ayala Corporation]]: 30.66% (with common shares of 44,266,630)
*Asiacom : 52.39% (With preferred shares of 158,515,017)
*Directors, Officers, ESOP: 0.15% (With common shares of 458,241; preferred shares of 7)
*Public Stock (including PCD Nominee) : 24.4% (With common shares of 35,229,766)
-->
Updated Shareholding Structure of Globe Telecom as of 31 March 2025:<ref>{{cite web |title=Shareholding Structure |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/sites/default/files/reports/secpse/2025/A.%20Quarterly/I.%20Public%20Ownership/globe-pse-bir-public-ownership-report_3-31-25.pdf |access-date=6 June 2025 |website=globe.com.ph |publisher=Globe}}</ref>
{{Aligned table
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| col3align=right | col4align=right
| row1header=y
| Major Shareholder | % of Total* | Common Shares | Preferred Shares*
| Asiacom Philippines, Inc. <br /><small>(joint venture of Ayala Corporation & SingTel)</small> | {{center|53.1640%}} | {{center|—}} | {{center|158,515,017}}
| [[SingTel]] | {{center|21.0109%}} | {{center|62,646,487}} | {{center|—}}
| [[Ayala Corporation]] | {{center|14.8465%}} | {{center|44,266,630}} | {{center|—}}
| Public Stock (including PCD Nominee**) | {{center|10.4968%}} | {{center|31,297,628}}| {{center|—}}
| Others - Employees | {{center|0.3206%}} | {{center|955,770 }} | {{center|—}}
| Directors, Officers | {{center|0.1613%}} |  {{center|480,996}} | {{center|4}}
| <small>Total Voting Equity</small>| <small>{{center|298,162,532<br>(100%)}}</small> |  <small>{{center|139,647,511}}</small> | <small>{{center|158,515,021}}</small>
}}
<small>* In [https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/37041 Gamboa v. Finance Secretary Teves (G.R. No. 207246 | June 28, 2011)]: The [[Supreme Court of the Philippines]] ruled that under Section 11, Article XII of the [[Constitution of the Philippines|Constitution]], “[[Financial_capital|capital]]” in a [[public utility]] refers only to shares entitled to vote in the election of [[Board of directors|directors]]. Thus, Preferred shares that have been vested with [[Economic_power|such power]] are included in the relevant computations, in addition to common shares that naturally are appurtenant with voting privileges in every aspect.
</small><br>
<small>** While the Philippine Central Depository (PCD) is listed a major shareholder, it is more of a trustee-nominee for all shares lodged in the PCD system rather than a single owner/shareholder. Major beneficial shareholders (''i.e.'' those who own at least 5% of outstanding capital stock with voting rights) hidden, if any, under the PCD system are checked/identified and are disclosed with the Definitive Information Statement companies are submitting annually to the [[Philippine Stock Exchange|local bourse]] and [[Securities and Exchange Commission (Philippines)|Securities and Exchange Commission]]</small>
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{{Cite web |title=PAGE 11 - DEFINITIVE Information Statement of [GLOBE TELECOM], INC.  |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/sites/globe.com.ph/files/2024-03/GLO-Definitive-Information-Statement_SECReceived-March19v2.pdf |access-date=April 4, 2024 |website=Globe Telecom - Investor Relations}}
</ref><ref name="pldt_pds2022disclo__page3o4__note10">https://www.pds.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Disclosure-No.-345-2023-Public-Ownership-Report-as-of-December-31-2022.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=July 2025}}</ref>

==Subsidiaries==
* 917Ventures – 100% ownership
** AdSpark Inc.
** Global Telehealth, Inc. (KonsultaMD)
** Inquiro – 49% ownership
** Mynt (formerly Globe Fintech Innovations, Inc.) – 45% ownership; co-owned with Ayala Group and [[Ant Financial]]
*** Fuse Lending – mobile financial solutions provider, marketed under the GLoan and GGives brands
*** G-Xchange (GXI) – mobile payment and remittance service, marketed under the [[GCash]] brand 
** Rappit (in partnership with [[Puregold]]) – 50% ownership. Formerly PureGo.
** Rush – 49% ownership
* Asticom Technology, Inc. – 100% ownership
* [[Bayan Telecommunications]], Inc. (BayanTel) – 98.57% ownership
* Flipside Publishing Services, Inc. (FPSI) – 40% ownership
* GTI Business Holdings (GTI) – 100% ownership
* Innove Communications, Inc. (Innove) – 100% ownership
* Kickstart Ventures, Inc. (Kickstart) – 100% ownership
* Kroma
* Yondu (formerly Entertainment Gateway Group Corp.) – 100% ownership

==Joint ventures==
*[[ABS-CBN Convergence]] – 32% ownership<ref>{{cite report|last=P. Valdueza|first=Rolando|title=(ABS-CBN) SEC FORM 17-A|url=http://edge.pse.com.ph/downloadFile.do?file_id=228352|pages=11|date=April 15, 2016|publisher=[[Philippine Stock Exchange]]|access-date=August 15, 2016}}</ref>
*Bridge Mobile – 10% ownership
*Cherry Mobile Prepaid
*[[Vega Telecom]] – 50% ownership<ref>{{cite web |title=Globe Announces the Partial Acquisition of San Miguel Corporation's Telecommunications Business |url=https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/corporate/globe-announces-partial-acquisition-san-miguel-corporations-telecommunication.html#gref |website=Globe |access-date=June 23, 2021 |language=en-PH |date=May 30, 2016}}</ref>

==Affiliates==
*AF Payments, Inc. – 20% ownership

==Mass media and entertainment==
*Bethlehem Holdings Inc. (BHI) – a media investment firm through its group's funded retirement pension agency.
**[[Altimax Broadcasting Company]] (Altimax) – 86% ownership; co-owned with Velarde, Inc. (14%)
**[[Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media]] (BEAM) – 100% ownership
*[[Kroma Entertainment]] (formerly Sphere Entertainment) – a multi-platform innovative tradigital (traditional and digital) entertainment company launched on April 6, 2022, backed by 917Ventures Retirement Fund.<ref>{{cite news| title=KROMA brings 'TraDigital' entertainment to Pinoy audience| url=https://mb.com.ph/2022/04/06/kroma-brings-tradigital-entertainment-to-pinoy-audience%EF%BF%BC| work=Manila Bulletin| date=April 6, 2022| access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref>
**[[Anima (film company)|Anima]] (formerly Globe Studios) – film and entertainment production.
**FreebieMNL – digital destination magazine targeting food and lifestyle.
**LiveMNL (formerly Globe Live) – live events and activations production agency.
**Now You Must Aspire (NYMA) – talent arm and management center.
**Paradise Rising – in partnership with [[88rising]]; music label and collective agency representing Filipino artists.
**[[PIE (TV channel)|Pinoy Interactive Entertainment]] (PIE) – co-owned with [[ABS-CBN]] and 917Ventures, in partnership with [[BEAM TV]] as one of the flagship property; real-time multi-format, multi-platform and multi-screen tradigital interactive entertainment channel launched on May 23, 2022.<ref>{{cite news| last=Pascual| first=Jekki| title=Globe's Kroma, ABS-CBN, BEAM to launch multi-platform interactive channel PIE| url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/business/04/06/22/abs-cbn-globes-kroma-to-launch-interactive-channel-pie| work=ABS-CBN News| date=April 6, 2022| access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| title=PIE Channel delivers fun and prizes on TV, online starting May 23| url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2022/5/18/pie-channel-fun-prizes-tv-online-may-23?lang=en| work=ABS-CBN Corporate| date=May 18, 2022| access-date=May 18, 2022}}</ref>
**Secret Menu – full service creative video production studio.
**[[Upstream PH|Upstream]] – digital over-the-top platform and streaming media service.
**Wonder – digital oriented magazine targeting pop culture and style.

== Esports ==
Globe Telecom and MET Events organized the Philippine Pro Gaming League. In its first season, it only had 3 games ''[[Dota 2]]'', ''[[Tekken 7]]'', and ''[[Arena of Valor]]'' with P800,000 prize pool. The second season increased the prize pool to P1.3-million, had 4 games: ''[[League of Legends]]'', ''[[Tekken 7]]'', ''[[Rules of Survival]]'', and ''[[Arena of Valor]]''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rappler.com/technology/news/222656-philippine-pro-gaming-league-returns-prize-pool-2019|title=Philippine Pro Gaming League returns with P1.3 million prize pool|date=February 4, 2019|work=Rappler}}</ref> and a ''[[Mobile Legends: Bang Bang]]'' corporate league added later on.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://technology.mb.com.ph/2019/07/13/join-the-philippine-pro-gaming-league-2019-mobile-legends-corporate-league/|title=Join the Philippine Pro Gaming League 2019 Mobile Legends Corporate League|date=July 13, 2019|work=Manila Bulletin|access-date=June 8, 2024|archive-date=October 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191028231021/https://technology.mb.com.ph/2019/07/13/join-the-philippine-pro-gaming-league-2019-mobile-legends-corporate-league/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Ayala Corporation]]
*[[TM (cellular service)]]
*[[GCash]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*{{Official website|http://www.globe.com.ph or https://globesimregister.ph/}}

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