Globe Telecom
Corporate brand
UnclaimedA major Philippine telecommunications company providing mobile, broadband, fixed-line, digital financial, and enterprise services.
Last updated August 27, 2026
Overview
Globe Telecom, Inc., generally known as Globe, is one of the Philippines' principal telecommunications operators. Based in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, the company serves consumer, business, and enterprise customers through mobile communications, fixed broadband, fixed-line connectivity, digital products, and technology-enabled services. Its principal shareholders are Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecommunications, commonly known as Singtel, and its shares trade on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the symbol GLO. The company traces its corporate lineage to Globe Wireless Limited, which was incorporated in the Philippines in 1935 after a legislative franchise for wireless long-distance messaging was transferred from the Robert Dollar Company. It later combined with Mackay Radio & Telegraph Company and Philippine Press Wireless to form Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corporation. Ayala began investing in the business in 1974, and Globe-Mackay became the first Philippine telecommunications company to offer shares to the public in 1975. A 1991 merger with Clavecilla Radio Corporation broadened the company’s domestic telecommunications capabilities, while a partnership with Singtel in the 1990s established the ownership and strategic structure that remains central to the business. Globe expanded from international wireless and cable communications into a full-service telecommunications provider. Its mobile network has progressed through 2G, 3G, HSPA+, 4G LTE, LTE-Advanced, and 5G technologies. The company also operates large fixed-line and broadband networks through affiliated entities, including Innove Communications. Its consumer portfolio includes postpaid and prepaid mobile services, home broadband, digital-only mobile offerings, and related content and lifestyle products. Its enterprise activities cover connectivity, managed services, information technology, cloud-related services, and other communications solutions. Globe has also pursued businesses adjacent to connectivity. G-Xchange developed the GCash mobile-payment and remittance service, which later became associated with Mynt and evolved into one of the Philippines' most prominent digital-finance platforms. The company has supported technology entrepreneurship through Kickstart Ventures, developed content and entertainment activities through Anima and LiveMNL, and established or invested in technology and systems-integration businesses. Its digital strategy was further represented by the launch of GOMO PH in 2020, promoted as a fully digital telecommunications brand. The Philippine market is highly competitive. Globe competes with the PLDT group and its wireless brand Smart Communications, newer operator Dito Telecommunity, and fixed-broadband specialist Converge ICT. Subscriber rankings have shifted over time because of network competition, SIM registration requirements, and the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards. Globe has nevertheless remained one of the country's largest operators and has continued deploying 5G in major population centers and other locations. Its positioning combines broad network reach with digital services, customer experience, mobile data, home connectivity, and enterprise technology capabilities.
History
Globe Telecom's history begins with the development of wireless communications franchises in the Philippines. In 1928, the Philippine Legislature granted the Robert Dollar Company a franchise to operate wireless long-distance message services. The franchise was transferred in 1934 to Globe Wireless Limited, a Philippine corporation incorporated on January 15, 1935. In 1965, Globe Wireless Limited merged with Mackay Radio & Telegraph Company and Philippine Press Wireless, creating Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corporation. Legislative action expanded the company's authority to operate international communications systems. Ayala Corporation began investing in Globe-Mackay in 1974. The company offered shares to the public in August 1975, becoming the first Philippine telecommunications company to do so. A new 50-year franchise was granted in 1980. In 1991, Globe-Mackay merged with Clavecilla Radio Corporation, a domestic telecommunications pioneer, and became GMCR, Inc. The combination expanded its ability to serve both international and domestic communications requirements. A strategic relationship with Singapore Telecom was established in 1993, bringing Singtel into the company's long-term ownership structure. GMCR adopted the name Globe Telecom, Inc. in 1998. The company broadened its mobile and fixed-line operations in the following decade. In 2001, it acquired Isla Communications Company, or Islacom, initially in a joint venture involving Deutsche Telekom. Islacom later became wholly owned by Globe, and its fixed-line assets and subscribers were consolidated under the subsidiary. Islacom was subsequently renamed Innove Communications. Innove received a nationwide fixed-line franchise in 2005, supporting the expansion of local exchange and broadband infrastructure. Globe also received spectrum for 3G services in 2005 and later integrated Touch Mobile prepaid operations into its wireless business in 2008. Globe's strategy increasingly extended beyond basic connectivity. In 2004, it invested in G-Xchange, the entity that operated the GCash mobile-payment and remittance service using Globe's network. GCash later developed within the Mynt structure and became a major Philippine digital-finance platform. Globe also joined other Asian telecommunications operators in forming Bridge Alliance in 2004, seeking shared regional infrastructure and services. In 2008, Globe acquired mobile-content company Entertainment Gateway Group, later renamed Yondu. The company formed or supported investment and technology ventures, including GTI Business Holdings and Kickstart Ventures, which was launched in 2012 as a technology-business incubator. Globe pursued additional fixed-line and enterprise opportunities during the 2010s. It entered arrangements connected with ABS-CBNmobile, provided network capacity to the service, and sought greater control of Bayan Telecommunications through debt conversion and rehabilitation proceedings. The BayanTel transaction faced regulatory and court-related complications. Globe also acquired Asticom, a systems integrator and information-technology services provider associated with Ayala and Singtel interests. Its broader portfolio included financial-services initiatives such as BPI Globe BanKO, although ownership of BanKO was later transferred to BPI. The brand expanded its consumer and entertainment presence in 2016 with Globe Lifestyle, Anima, and LiveMNL. Innove received a renewed legislative franchise in 2018. In 2020, Globe introduced GOMO PH, a fully digital mobile brand aimed at customers seeking app-based service interactions and data-oriented offers. Network development progressed from earlier 2G, 3G, HSPA+, and 4G LTE systems toward LTE-Advanced and 5G deployment. By the 2020s, Globe was competing across mobile, fixed broadband, enterprise communications, digital finance, and technology services against PLDT and Smart, Dito Telecommunity, and Converge ICT. SIM registration and the resulting deactivation of unregistered cards materially changed reported subscriber totals, but Globe remained one of the Philippines' largest telecommunications operators.
- 2020
GOMO PH launched
[1]Globe launched GOMO PH as a digital-first telecommunications brand.
- 2018
Innove franchise renewed
[1]Innove received a renewed 25-year legislative franchise under Republic Act No. 11151.
- 2016
Consumer lifestyle and entertainment expansion
[1]Globe introduced Globe Lifestyle and expanded into film, television, concerts, and musical events through Anima and LiveMNL.
- 2012
Kickstart Ventures launched
[1]Globe launched Kickstart Ventures to incubate and support Philippine technology entrepreneurs.
- 2005
3G spectrum and nationwide fixed-line franchise
[1]Globe received 3G spectrum, while Innove received a nationwide franchise for fixed-line operations.
- 2004
GCash operations begin
[1]G-Xchange began commercial operations for the mobile-payment and remittance service marketed under the GCash brand.
- 2001
Acquisition of Islacom
[1]Globe acquired Isla Communications Company, which later became a wholly owned subsidiary and was renamed Innove Communications.
- 1998
GMCR renamed Globe Telecom
[1]GMCR formally adopted the Globe Telecom, Inc. name.
- 1993
Singtel partnership established
[1]Ayala and Singapore Telecom signed an agreement that began Singtel's strategic relationship with Globe.
- 1991
Merger with Clavecilla
[1]Globe-Mackay merged with Clavecilla Radio Corporation and became GMCR, Inc.
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Products and positioning
A broad-based Philippine connectivity and digital-services provider positioned around network access, mobile data, home broadband, innovation, and customer experience.
Mobile telecommunications
Globe Postpaid
Globe's postpaid mobile portfolio provides recurring wireless plans built around voice, messaging, mobile data, device financing, and access to newer network technologies. The offering serves customers who prefer a continuing account relationship and structured monthly plans rather than prepaid loading. It forms one of the company's principal consumer wireless categories alongside Globe Prepaid.
Mobile telecommunications
Globe Prepaid
Globe Prepaid provides pay-as-you-go mobile connectivity through reloadable accounts and promotional bundles. The line is designed for flexible spending and broad market coverage, including voice, text, data, and digital-service packages delivered over Globe's mobile network.
Home broadband
Globe At Home
Globe At Home is the company's consumer home-connectivity brand. It encompasses fixed and wireless broadband services intended for household internet access, entertainment, communications, and connected-device use. The brand is supported by Globe and affiliated fixed-line network capabilities.
Digital mobile telecommunications · 2020
GOMO PH
GOMO PH is Globe's digital-first mobile brand, launched in 2020. It emphasizes app-based customer management and digitally delivered mobile offers, targeting users who prefer self-service interactions and flexible data-focused plans.
Mobile network
5G mobile services
Globe's 5G services extend its mobile network beyond earlier 2G, 3G, HSPA+, and 4G LTE generations. Deployment has focused on key Philippine locations, including major urban areas such as the National Capital Region, Cebu, and Davao City.
Digital financial services · 2004
GCash
GCash began as a mobile-payment and remittance service developed through Globe's G-Xchange subsidiary. It later evolved within the Mynt structure and expanded beyond telecommunications into a broad digital-finance platform. Globe's network provided the original communications channel for the service.
Marketing campaigns
- 2020GOMO PH digital-first launch
Philippines
Globe launched GOMO PH as a fully digital telecommunications brand, using a digitally oriented proposition to reach customers seeking app-based service and self-managed mobile offers.
Outcome. Added a distinct digital sub-brand to Globe's mobile portfolio.
- 2016Globe Lifestyle
Philippines
Globe introduced a lifestyle-oriented brand initiative intended to connect with customers through fashion and consumer culture, extending the brand beyond basic telecommunications.
Outcome. Established a broader consumer and lifestyle presence.
Brand decisions
2020
Launch GOMO PHProduct launchBackground
Changing customer behavior and digital commerce created demand for a mobile service designed around online self-service.
Action taken
Globe launched GOMO PH as a fully digital telecommunications brand.
Aftermath
GOMO PH became a separate digital proposition within Globe's consumer mobile portfolio.
2016
Expand into lifestyle and entertainmentStrategyBackground
Globe sought to deepen consumer engagement and build businesses around content and experiences rather than connectivity alone.
Action taken
The company introduced Globe Lifestyle and organized entertainment activities through Anima and LiveMNL.
Aftermath
The initiatives broadened Globe's consumer-facing brand architecture and non-connectivity activities.
2013
Pursue a controlling position in BayanTelM&ABackground
Bayan Telecommunications entered rehabilitation proceedings, creating an opportunity for Globe to expand its fixed-line assets through debt conversion.
Action taken
Globe converted part of BayanTel's unsustainable debt into common shares and sought to increase its stake toward majority control.
Aftermath
The proposed takeover encountered regulatory proceedings and a Court of Appeals temporary restraining order, complicating the path to control.
2004
Develop GCash through G-XchangeProduct launchBackground
Globe pursued digital financial services adjacent to mobile connectivity and remittances.
Action taken
The company invested in G-Xchange, which began commercial operations for the GCash service.
Aftermath
GCash developed into a major Philippine digital-finance platform within the later Mynt structure.
2001
Acquire and integrate IslacomM&ABackground
Globe sought to strengthen its fixed-line and broader telecommunications capabilities through the acquisition of Isla Communications Company.
Action taken
Globe acquired Islacom and subsequently made it wholly owned; the subsidiary was later renamed Innove Communications.
Aftermath
The transaction created a vehicle for consolidating Globe's fixed-line assets and expanding nationwide fixed-line operations.
Recent events
- 2025
Globe returns to the top of Philippine mobile subscriber rankings[1]
Other
Reference material reports that Globe had approximately 63.1 million subscribers by November 2025, again making it the country's largest network by subscriber count.
- 2023
SIM registration changes Globe's subscriber totals[1]
Regulation · Other
The Philippine SIM Registration Act and the deactivation of unregistered SIM cards substantially reduced reported Globe subscriber numbers and changed operator rankings.
- 2020
Globe launches GOMO PH[1]
Product launch
The company introduced GOMO PH as a digital-first mobile telecommunications brand.
- 2016
Globe overtakes Smart in subscriber count[1]
Other
Globe was reported to have become the Philippines' largest telecommunications company by mobile subscriber base during the third quarter.
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