Globe posts fastest 2026 download speed in August

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Globe recorded its fastest average download speed so far in 2026 in August, alongside its highest overall network performance score for the year, based on the latest Telco Report Card of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

The telco registered an overall score of 81.5, up 4.4 points from January, while its average download speed reached 45.9 Mbps.

The August download speed was 5.1 percent faster than the previous month and 26 percent higher than the 36.5 Mbps recorded at the start of the year.

Globe said its network quality score also improved to 71.2 from 69.2, while latency remained at 20 milliseconds.

The results come amid increased government scrutiny of the quality of mobile internet services in the country, with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) working with telecommunications providers to address service performance and connectivity issues.

Globe said it continues to invest in network upgrades and targeted improvements, particularly in areas where customers continue to experience connectivity challenges.

“Customers need a network they can depend on every day, and that goes beyond speed. It means being able to stay connected consistently, including during periods of high demand, disruptions and emergencies,” Globe General Counsel Atty. Froilan Castelo said.

“The progress we are seeing shows that our investments are making a difference, but there are still communities where the experience needs to be better. That is where we need to keep pushing,” he added.

Globe spent ₱26.3 billion in capital expenditures during the first half of 2026, with 91 percent allocated to data-related initiatives.

The company also cited Ookla Speedtest Intelligence data covering the second half of 2024 through the first half of 2026, which recognized Globe as the Most Consistent Mobile Provider for four consecutive periods.

Aside from expanding network capacity, Globe said it has been using automation to improve network resilience during service disruptions.

Its Automated Outage Response technology is designed to automatically optimize nearby cell sites during outages. According to Globe, the system can retain up to 50 percent of data connectivity during outages, compared with less than 10 percent without the technology.

The telco has also expanded coverage in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

In July, Globe said it brought mobile connectivity to 52 previously unserved GIDAs, completing the activation of services across all 180 locations assigned to it under a DICT connectivity initiative.