Globe is stepping up its efforts to collaborate with property owners and developers to abolish lease fees for in-building telecom solutions and incorporate connectivity infrastructure during the planning phase. This initiative aims to reduce operating expenses for telecom companies, stimulate a more competitive market, and improve public access to the internet.
Michelle Ora, Vice President and Head of Site Lifecycle Management Services at Globe, stated that Globe persistently advocates its zero lease initiative across various platforms, engaging property developers to join the cause. She reiterated the importance of connectivity, equating it with essential utilities like power and water, and emphasized its inclusion in building and development plans.
“We persistently advocate zero lease across various platforms and stakeholders. We closely collaborate with our property developer partners through workshops, where we discuss master planning their developments,” said Ora.
“We encourage them to collaborate with us as early as possible so we can incorporate telecom infrastructure from the outset, even before actual construction begins. This ensures that when they hand over the property to the resident or tenant, it is fully equipped, not just with power and water, but also with connectivity,” she added.
Globe has been proactively engaging with property owners and developers to endorse this advocacy. To date, 615 properties, including malls, offices, and hotels across the Philippines, are already providing space with zero lease to accommodate in-building solutions of telecom companies.
“When we install the facilities, they are intended to serve the diverse customers or tenants that these property owners also cater to. Connectivity is something that residents or tenants cannot do without. That’s why it’s crucial for developers to collaborate with us and view this as a mutually beneficial situation. From their end, they need to ensure that the connectivity infrastructure and facilities are ready at no cost to providers,” Ora highlighted.
She mentioned that some developers remain resistant to change.
"We have been conversing with various partners from the real estate sector, and we have received mixed responses. We have found fellow champions and advocates of our zero lease initiative. These are developers who are more forward-thinking in viewing connectivity as a necessity and a differentiator for their townships and buildings. However, there are also those who continue to resist,” she said.
Globe also supports legislative reform that would institutionalize the abolition of lease fees. Current proposals, such as House Bill 8534 of Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda and House Bill 900 of Tarlac 2nd District Rep. Christian Tell Yap, aim to mandate the readiness of buildings to accommodate ICT infrastructure and make in-building solutions a standard feature in multi-dwelling, commercial, school, and hospital buildings.
Ora also underscored the importance of industry collaboration. She mentioned that Globe has been closely working with other telecom companies, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) to streamline processes and share best practices.
While Globe believes that connectivity infrastructure should be considered a fundamental component of modern living, costs associated with installing and maintaining these facilities pose significant financial burdens on telecom companies.
By eliminating these fees, Globe aims to reallocate resources towards expanding and enhancing its network, ultimately benefiting property owners, their tenants, and the wider public.
To learn more about Globe, visit their website.
FAQs
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What is Globe’s Zero Lease Initiative? Globe’s Zero Lease Initiative is an effort to eliminate lease fees for in-building telecom solutions and include connectivity infrastructure during the planning phase.
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What is the purpose of the Zero Lease Initiative? The initiative aims to reduce operating expenses for telecom companies, stimulate a more competitive market, and improve public access to the internet.
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How is Globe promoting the Zero Lease Initiative? Globe is actively engaging with property owners and developers, conducting workshops to discuss master planning their developments with early inclusion of telecom infrastructure.
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What is the response from the real estate sector? The response has been mixed. Some developers view connectivity as a necessity and support the initiative, while others resist the change.
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Where can I learn more about Globe? You can learn more about Globe by visiting their website.
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