ABS-CBN Convergence has announced the expansion of its telecommunications business via a network sharing agreement with Globe Telecom. The partnership, which converge two separate industries, enables ABS-CBN to deliver ABS-CBN content and offer traditional telecoms services on mobile devices. Through the network-sharing agreement, Globe will provide capacity and coverage on its existing cellular mobile telephony network to ABS-CBN Convergence on a nationwide basis. The parties may also share assets such as servers, towers, and switches.  

“We have come to realize that the mobile internet is going to become one of the most important platforms for delivering content to our audiences.  We believe that in the same way television revolutionised the mass market’s ability to receive information and entertainment, the wireless internet will be the next most important medium for our audience. Very soon, our Kapamilyas will enjoy special shows, receive our news, and interact with our stars from anywhere and anytime they want, through their tablets and cellphones.  This is just the beginning of a whole new set of mobile experiences that we will bring to subscribers of ABS-CBN Mobile,” said ABS-CBN Convergence president and managing director, Carlo Katigbak.

Globe Telecom CEO Ernest Cu commended the partnership, saying it will create a new market for mobile users. He said, “We are happy that Globe is once again at the forefront of a pioneering effort.  We entered this partnership to provide Filipinos with more reasons to enjoy their mobile phones.  The exclusive content that ABS CBN will provide ushers in a new form of entertainment for mobile users in the Philippines. We are now seeing the gains of our network modernisation and IT transformation initiatives, having new capabilities to enter into these businesses to showcase our strength and leadership.”