‘City of Smiles’ Bacolod enjoy K-pop good vibes with Globe’s 4G LTE

Similar to many places worldwide, the Korean Pop or K-pop wave has invaded the City of Bacolod. The catchy pop tunes and elaborate videos captured an audience with the Negrenses in the City of Smiles, home of the similarly colorful and vibrant Masskara Festival.

As more and more people consume their media online, K-pop included, a stable and reliable internet connection becomes a must, prompting Globe to double its efforts in Bacolod City and nearby areas to provide residents with the connectivity they deserve.

4G LTE gives Batangas entrepreneurs a new lease on life

Batangas has long hung its hat on its delectable foods and popular tourist hubs. From diving spots in Lian and Laiya, to the well-known Taal Volcano, to beloved dishes like Batangas Goto, these and so much more produced an environment where businesses—big and small—flourished.

All that changed, though, when the COVID-19 pandemic came and ravaged homes, lives, and businesses all around the world. With quarantine protocols, physical distancing, and travel restrictions hindering movement across Luzon, small business owners like Oliver Marasigan, proprietor of the “Original Batangas Goto” almost felt the pinch.

Globe site builds prepare more regions for nationwide 4G LTE standards

New ways of working in urban areas demand for socially and physically-distanced meetings, conference calls, consultations, transactions and purchases.  On a lighter note but likewise heavy on the need for better internet is the obligatory catch-up on movies, podcasts, and TV series to unwind; as well as school lessons and necessary downloads to fulfill school and work requirements. In rural regions, livelihood and education are top priority for maximizing connectivity. Alongside new cell site builds, Globe’s fixed internet and mobile speeds in December 2020 show that its network’s continuous improvements are reshaping the internet experience especially using newer and more advanced technologies such as 4G LTE and 5G in both urban and rural communities.