Globe - Philippines

Globe Philippines uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band for its 2G network. This band is utilized in various sectors, with specific frequencies allocated for different directions. Globe has migrated some areas from 3G to 4G LTE to allow for more bandwidth, but the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) band remains in use for 2G services.

Globe Philippines uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band for its 2G network. This band was initially deployed as Globe's initial LTE block, added refarmed spectrum from 2G starting in 2020.

Globe Philippines uses the UMTS frequency band B1 (2100 MHz) for its 3G network. This band was deployed in 2001.

Globe Philippines uses UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) for its 3G network. This frequency band is deployed for UMTS operations.

Globe Philippines uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz) as one of its initial LTE frequencies. This band was deployed to provide 4G LTE services, and it has been widely used for LTE deployments globally, including in the Philippines. The band operates on the frequency range of 1850 – 1910 MHz for the uplink and 1930 – 1990 MHz for the downlink, with a bandwidth of 60 MHz.

Globe Philippines uses LTE Band 7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE network. This band is deployed nationwide and supports LTE/LTE-A protocols. The deployment of this band began in 2020, when it was refarmed from 3G spectrum.

Globe Philippines uses LTE Band 41, which operates on the 2500 MHz frequency band. This band is defined for use as a TDD (Time Division Duplex) carrier, with a frequency range of 2496 to 2690 MHz and a bandwidth of 194 MHz.

Globe Philippines uses LTE Band 28 (700 MHz APT) for its LTE network. This band operates between 703 MHz and 803 MHz, with a duplex spacing of 55 MHz. The uplink frequency range is 703–748 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is 758–803 MHz. The band supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. It is known for its excellent propagation characteristics, which allow signals to penetrate buildings and cover larger geographic areas with less infrastructure.

Globe Philippines uses the 5G NR frequency band n41 (2500 MHz) for both uplink and downlink transmissions, supporting Time Division Duplexing (TDD) mode. This band is considered a mid-band frequency, offering a balance between range and capacity. Globe deployed 20/40 MHz NR on this band, which is part of their 5G network deployments.

Globe Philippines uses the 5G NR frequency band n78, which operates in the 3500 MHz range. This band is commonly referred to as the 3.5 GHz band or C-band. It is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used for 5G deployments due to its relatively common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. The n78 band spans from 3300 MHz to 3800 MHz, supporting channel bandwidths ranging from 10 MHz to 100 MHz. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. This band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services. Globe initially and primarily used the n78 band until deployments of n41 picked up pace and surpassed it in terms of number of sites and coverage.