Globe's mobile data revenues hit record high in Q1

Globe Telecom reported Tuesday that its mobile data revenues from January to March of this year reached PHP 21.7 billion, up 4 percent from PHP 20.8 billion a year earlier.

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Strong demand for mobile data drives growth

In a statement, the telco titan also said mobile data traffic surged to 1,352 petabytes during the period.

Globe said revenues from mobile data continued to drive its mobile business.

Meanwhile, traditional mobile voice and SMS revenues recorded a drop in the quarter.

Mobile data services sustained its growth momentum, and we are pleased to report that our deliberate monetization efforts and base management initiatives continued to bear fruit, said Darius Delgado, Head of Globe Consumer Mobile Business.

To deliver world-class connection, Globe said it continues to invest in its network buildup. For the first quarter alone, Globe spent PHP 17.6 billion, 90 percent of which was allotted for data requirements.

Globe said it fired up 220 new cell sites and upgraded over 3,000 mobile sites to LTE.

Our investments in this space have been vital to our continued growth and success in providing the best possible services to our customers. We are committed to enabling the digital lives of Filipinos by giving them access to vital services such as quality health care, education, financial services, and livelihood opportunities, said Rebecca Eclipse, Globe Chief Customer Experience Officer and Head of Strategy Management.

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