Globe reaches 61.6M mobile subscribers in Q1 2025
Globe also said its broadband customers grew to 1.83 million as of end-March 2025, up from 1.72 million the same period last year.
The telecommunications company said 87% of its total service revenues in the first quarter of 2025 came from data, up from 85% the previous year.
Globe president and CEO Carl Cruz said it is a strong sign that Filipinos are embracing a digital-first lifestyle.
"We're not just going digital for the sake of it. We're building solutions that reflect real needs, real affordability, and real stories of connection. That means helping students with their online learning, helping an OFW see their family over a clear video call, or allowing small businesses to receive payments digitally. These moments are what matter,' said Cruz.
As of April, GFiber Prepaid (GFP), on the other hand, earned a standout Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 67—a strong indicator of satisfaction and trust among value-conscious households.
With 70% reload rates—the highest among prepaid fiber brands—and a 53% quarter-on-quarter subscriber growth, the product is expanding rapidly into income-challenged households, said Globe.
"These numbers are indicative that customers prefer our services. We'll keep innovating, investing, and pushing technology forward, but always with the customer in mind. When you build with empathy, the impact follows," Cruz said.—Jon Viktor Cabuenas/AOL, GMA Integrated News
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