Globe Telecom

Peter Maquera has been named the new CEO of Microsoft’s local operations. Don Rae will be his replacement at Globe Telecom.

The Eco-SIM cards are made from recycled materials from refrigerators.

With Covid cases surging in NCR, Globe is encouraging the use of digital channels as it informs its customers of service response slowdown.

Globe said it has encountered numerous permitting issues with homeowners associations (HOAs) mainly due to unfounded health risks and aesthetic reasons.

As a result, users of illegal repeaters get boosted signals while others experience poor, interfered or non-existent mobile service, Globe said.

Globe Telecom, which is now slowly transforming into a digital solutions platform from a traditional telco, said it is supporting the upcoming National Vaccination Day through an anti-fake news campaign.

Globe said reducing the spectrum user fees will allow telcos to divert essential resources to much-needed network builds instead of paying expensive fees.

The National Privacy Commission (NPC) has revealed that, based on its initial investigations, the recent smishing activities are being run by a global crime syndicate and not by a group that has gained unauthorized access to contact tracing forms.

The operator said SIM swap scam is the latest scheme being carried out by scammers wherein the perpetrators take over an individual’s financial accounts such as bank accounts, e-wallets, and credit cards.

Globe Telecom said on Tuesday, Oct. 26, that it is slowly pivoting away from its core telecommunications business to become a digital solutions platform over the next five to 10 years to cater to rapid consumer digital adoption.