3-year network infra plan presented

A three-year network infrastructure buildup plan to reach geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) by 2028 has been presented by telecommunications providers in the Philippines.

- RAINIER ALLAN RONDA

Construction of new towers in remote parts of the country through a public-private collaboration was proposed by Globe president Ernest Cu, at a recent meeting of the Private Sector Advisory Council.

Cu is head of PSAC's Connectivity Plan Task Force (CPTF).

This initiative is in line with President Marcos' pledge, in his State of the Nation Address, to bring connectivity to remote areas.

The proposal aims to deliver essential telecom services to the most underserved communities.

Around 7,063 barangays comprising nearly 25 million residents are classified as GIDAS.

As of 2024, Cu said over 600 Globe cell sites were operational in GIDAS.