Globe banks on multi-network, AI-ready strategy to strengthen PH connectivity

• Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz highlights the company’s multi-network, AI-ready strategy at the Asian Telecom Summit 2026 in Singapore, reinforcing Globe’s commitment to reliable, resilient, and inclusive connectivity for all Filipinos.

Globe Telecom is doubling down on multi-network and AI-driven investments as it pushes to deliver more resilient and reliable connectivity across the Philippines, an archipelago frequently hit by natural disasters and marked by rapid urban growth.

Speaking at the Asian Telecom Summit 2026 held at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Globe President and CEO Carl Cruz said connectivity must be treated as critical infrastructure, especially in a country of more than 7,600 islands.

“In an archipelago of over 7,600 islands, exposed to typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and rapid urban growth, networks must perform reliably where and when people need them,” Cruz said. “Our guiding principles are resilience, inclusion, intelligence, and quality. Every decision we make is designed for real-world conditions.”

The summit, themed “Reinventing Asian Telecoms: Building the AI-Ready, Energy-Efficient, Multi-Network Digital Future,” gathered regional telecom executives and technology leaders to discuss AI readiness, hybrid satellite-terrestrial solutions, private networks, and edge connectivity.

Multi-network, satellite integration

Globe highlighted its multi-network approach, combining mobile, fiber, fixed wireless, and satellite technologies depending on geography and demand.

A key milestone is its Direct-to-Cell partnership with Starlink, described as the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The integration of low-earth orbit satellite technology into Globe’s national network is aimed at expanding coverage to remote and disaster-prone areas, ensuring continuity of service during emergencies.

The company said this hybrid model supports critical services, particularly when traditional infrastructure is affected by calamities.

AI-driven monitoring and disaster response

Globe also underscored the role of artificial intelligence in strengthening network performance. Its investments include low-latency, high-throughput, and redundant infrastructure, backed by AI-driven monitoring systems designed to anticipate and respond to disruptions.

Deployments such as Network-in-a-Box and Cell-on-Wheels are positioned as rapid-response solutions to restore connectivity in affected communities, helping ensure that students can continue online learning, businesses remain operational, and emergency responders maintain communication lines.

On the enterprise side, Globe pointed to expanded use of APIs and platforms such as Nokia’s Network Exposure Platform, Number Verification APIs, Concati, and M360, as well as participation in the Bridge Alliance API Exchange to extend trusted digital capabilities across the region.

Digital inclusion on the ground

Beyond infrastructure, Globe said connectivity must translate into real social and economic impact. Through programs such as Bayanihan SIM and Alagang Globe, the company provides affordable connectivity, digital literacy training, and livelihood support in underserved areas.

In provinces such as Bulacan and Cotabato, beneficiaries gain access to learning platforms like DepEd TV and Khan Academy, as well as financial and e-commerce tools including GCash, enabling broader participation in the digital economy.

“Technology alone is not enough,” Cruz said. “The future belongs to networks that adapt, endure, and deliver where people need them most. Globe is building that future for every Filipino, every community, every day.”