Globe moves a step closer to offering broadcast service

The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) has given the greenlight to Globe Telecom Inc.’s foray into broadcasting with the extension of Altimax Broadcasting Co. Inc.’s permit to rollout multi-channel multipoint distribution system (MMDS) service nationwide.

Altimax is the broadcasting firm recently acquired by Globe Telecom’s Retirement Fund.
The regulator’s approval of Altimax’s provisionary authority (PA) from June 29, 2005 to June 29, 2012 would pave the way for Globe to offer MMDS triple play service. Specifically, the company would offer wireless cable TV, high speed broadband Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP).

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