GLOBE has migrated more than 600 towns nationwide to full fiber connectivity as part of its efforts to improve customer experience by providing Filipinos with faster, more reliable internet.
These areas are now copper-free, allowing residents to use high-speed broadband for remote work, online learning, small businesses and government services.
This transition is a network achievement and a win for sustainability. By removing copper from its network, Globe is reducing its environmental impact. This supports its greater sustainability agenda as part of its green network strategy and discourages illegal salvaging that has historically disrupted connectivity.
“We’ve built the infrastructure, now we need to protect it,” Joel Agustin, Globe head of Service Planning and Engineering, said. “Fiber has no copper, no resale value and cutting it only harms the communities that rely on it. That’s why we’re asking residents to help us safeguard these lines. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, it’s a lifeline.”
Despite the shift to fiber, incidents of intentional cable cuts continue to be reported. This is often due to misinformation or the mistaken belief that fiber can be sold like copper. Of the initial 425 towns that transitioned early to fiber, 170 or 40 percent, experienced intentional cuts. Even in areas where copper theft was common, 63 percent still saw fiber-related incidents. This highlights the need for greater public awareness.
Globe stresses that cutting fiber lines brings no financial gain but can cause widespread harm. A single cable cut can disconnect entire communities, affecting homes, schools, businesses and government offices for hours or even days.
To help protect connectivity, Globe urges residents to:
Report any suspicious activity near fiber lines or utility poles to the nearest barangay or police station.
Support barangay patrols and community watch programs.
Work with local officials to include infrastructure protection in ordinances and local plans.
These efforts support Globe’s collaboration with local government units and national agencies. The collaboration focuses on education, prevention and rapid response.
As Globe brings pure fiber connectivity to more towns across the country, it calls on Filipinos to play an active role in protecting the infrastructure that powers digital life while also supporting a more sustainable future. / PR