No unlimited texting, calls during holidays Bah humbug to SMART and Globe Christmas spirit
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 BY DARWIN G. AMOJELAR SENIOR REPORTER from Manila Times
Telecommunication companies, or telcos, withdrew their unlimited text with voice call offering after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) denied their request for the suspension of the promo during the holidays.
In a letter dated December 10, Smart Communications Inc. informed the commission that it has abandoned their application to extend its Text and Call Combo Promo, Call Night Long Promo and Smartext 30 and Smart60 for Gold Lite Subscribers.
The Globe Telecom's Touch Mobile also withdrew its Unlimited Night Calls Promo.
Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays
Philippine NTC orders telcos to offer Christmas promos http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/7738-ntc-orders-telcos-to-offer-christmas-promos
Telecommunication companies, or telcos, withdrew their unlimited text with voice call offering after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) denied their request for the suspension of the promo during the holidays.
In a letter dated December 10, Smart Communications Inc. informed the commission that it has abandoned their application to extend its Text and Call Combo Promo, Call Night Long Promo and Smartext 30 and Smart60 for Gold Lite Subscribers.
The Globe Telecom's Touch Mobile also withdrew its Unlimited Night Calls Promo.
Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays
Philippine NTC orders telcos to offer Christmas promos http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/7738-ntc-orders-telcos-to-offer-christmas-promos
All About Unlimited Texting Services in Philippines Globe/TM, Smart/TNT (Dec 23,2009)
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
All About Unlimited Texting Services in Philippines Globe/TM, Smart/TNT (Dec 23,2009)
Following is an updated compilation of different SMS/text packages (unlimited and not) by Globe/Touch Mobile (TM) and Smart/Talk ‘n’ Text (TNT). You can subscribe to the following packages from your own mobile phone. There are other promos and packages that can only be availed via your local retailer or loading center, so you might want to check them out. http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=171617
But be aware No unlimited texting, calls during holidays
Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however.
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays
Following is an updated compilation of different SMS/text packages (unlimited and not) by Globe/Touch Mobile (TM) and Smart/Talk ‘n’ Text (TNT). You can subscribe to the following packages from your own mobile phone. There are other promos and packages that can only be availed via your local retailer or loading center, so you might want to check them out. http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=171617
But be aware No unlimited texting, calls during holidays
Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however.
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays
GLOBE HAS LOWERED THEIR GLOBE SUPER SURF UNLIMITED SURFING TO P1200 A MONTH
Saturday, December 19, 2009
FREE Globe Advisory: This Christmas, get in touch with your loved ones wherever they are in the world with Globe Super Surf. Chat, blog, email , and surf all you want, now for only Php1,200/month.
To know more, call 211 (toll-free using Globe mobile number) or visit any Globe Store.
With Globe Super Surf, you can be online all the time on your mobile phone, laptop, or desktop and get unlimited internet access to surf, email, chat and blog without worrying about your bill!
Globe’ Super Surf used to be Php2,000 per month so the Php1,200 price decrease is like 40% off. Not sure though if this is just a promo for the holidays or a permanent one.
Read all the Globe promos and news here http://globephilippines.blogspot.com/
SMART has lowered its price on USB unlimited surfing on its plug it to P999
http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/ 24 month lock in period
and for cell phones SMART unlimited surfing is now P1,200 for 30 days on your cell phone UNLI Surf Plan is the unlimited mobile internet service offering from SMART
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm.
SUN also has a P50 a day unlimited internet which is a real bargain with no lock in period just load and use. http://sunphilippines.blogspot.com/
To know more, call 211 (toll-free using Globe mobile number) or visit any Globe Store.
With Globe Super Surf, you can be online all the time on your mobile phone, laptop, or desktop and get unlimited internet access to surf, email, chat and blog without worrying about your bill!
Globe’ Super Surf used to be Php2,000 per month so the Php1,200 price decrease is like 40% off. Not sure though if this is just a promo for the holidays or a permanent one.
Read all the Globe promos and news here http://globephilippines.blogspot.com/
SMART has lowered its price on USB unlimited surfing on its plug it to P999
http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/ 24 month lock in period
and for cell phones SMART unlimited surfing is now P1,200 for 30 days on your cell phone UNLI Surf Plan is the unlimited mobile internet service offering from SMART
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm.
SUN also has a P50 a day unlimited internet which is a real bargain with no lock in period just load and use. http://sunphilippines.blogspot.com/
Ayala-led telcos hike rates on forex costs
Friday, December 18, 2009
Manila Times Saturday, 19 December 2009 GLOBE Telecom Inc. and Innove Communications Inc. said they will increase service charges for their landline subscription in Luzon this month to offset foreign exchange losses.
The two Ayala-led telcos have informed the regulator that they raise their currency exchange rate adjustment (CERA) by 217.98 percent in December given a P47.03:$1 exchange rate. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/8070-ayala-led-telcos-hike-rates-on-forex-costs
Globe starts new Internet plans for Blackberry users
INQUIRER.net 12/18/2009 MANILA, Philippines—Spurring the market for Internet access on the Blackberry device, mobile telecommunications firm Globe Telecom introduced an unlimited Internet access on the Blackberry for postpaid users.
The prepaid service will be offered in three modes: P50 for 24 hours, P220 for five day days, and P1,200 for one month.
But the service does not include Internet browsing, which will be charged separately. For postpaid users, they will be charged 15 centavos per kilobyte while prepaid users will be charged P5 every15 minutes of usage.
My comment: seems very limitiing and expensive for just using email and social sites?? Smart offers unlimited surfing at 50 pesos a day.....which Globe is not doingin their P50 plan, you only get to surf limited social sites and email. Sun also has an unlimited surfing plan for 50 pesos a day.
Continue reading here http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20091218-242743/Globe-starts-new-Internet-plans-for-Blackberry-users
Note SMART has much better plan
For an additional P50 per 24 hours, prepaid users can avail of unlimited Internet connection on their Blackberry device.
Another option is P300 for seven days unlimited access, which translatesto P1,200 per month if the user avails of the service per week.
The fee for the unlimited Internet access is on top of the cost of using the Blackberry device for voice calls and text messages. Read more about it here http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/12/smart-offers-flat-rate-blackberry_06.html
Comments i already registered my PIN and IMEI to Smart BIS when i tried their service. is there a way to unregister it? because if there is no way, i can’t use my sim Globe for my BB.
just do a wipe on your handheld before inserting the prepaid globe to be sure to remove all service books. Then it will be provisioned to your new sim (IF this promo is really working that is)
as soon as your device is provisioned in the globe BIS then it will automatically be disconnected from the smart BIS, its like a change device. Then you can now create your globe bis address to be used to configure your push emails. problem occurs when there are service books left from your previous simcard. so to be safe just do a handheld wipe. upon provisioning, new service books will be automatically be downloaded to your device.
The prepaid service will be offered in three modes: P50 for 24 hours, P220 for five day days, and P1,200 for one month.
But the service does not include Internet browsing, which will be charged separately. For postpaid users, they will be charged 15 centavos per kilobyte while prepaid users will be charged P5 every15 minutes of usage.
My comment: seems very limitiing and expensive for just using email and social sites?? Smart offers unlimited surfing at 50 pesos a day.....which Globe is not doingin their P50 plan, you only get to surf limited social sites and email. Sun also has an unlimited surfing plan for 50 pesos a day.
Continue reading here http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20091218-242743/Globe-starts-new-Internet-plans-for-Blackberry-users
Note SMART has much better plan
For an additional P50 per 24 hours, prepaid users can avail of unlimited Internet connection on their Blackberry device.
Another option is P300 for seven days unlimited access, which translatesto P1,200 per month if the user avails of the service per week.
The fee for the unlimited Internet access is on top of the cost of using the Blackberry device for voice calls and text messages. Read more about it here http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/12/smart-offers-flat-rate-blackberry_06.html
Comments i already registered my PIN and IMEI to Smart BIS when i tried their service. is there a way to unregister it? because if there is no way, i can’t use my sim Globe for my BB.
just do a wipe on your handheld before inserting the prepaid globe to be sure to remove all service books. Then it will be provisioned to your new sim (IF this promo is really working that is)
as soon as your device is provisioned in the globe BIS then it will automatically be disconnected from the smart BIS, its like a change device. Then you can now create your globe bis address to be used to configure your push emails. problem occurs when there are service books left from your previous simcard. so to be safe just do a handheld wipe. upon provisioning, new service books will be automatically be downloaded to your device.
Globe SUPER150 unlicalls review
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Globe Super150 Is BULLCRAP!
From a blogger on blogphilippines: SUPER150 is the latest promotion from Globe that allows Globe users (Globe Prepaid, Globe Tattoo or Globe Postpaid) unlimited calls and texts within the Globe network. Apparently, Globe’s Super150 was introduced to counter Smart’s Unlimited calls. While Smart sets a time frame for their subscribers to make unlimited calls (10pm to 6am), Globe was daring enough to offer unlimited calls and texts for 24 hours within a five day period from subscription. This alone gave enough reasons for my friends to move to Globe.
Lately however, I became increasingly frustrated because every time I avail of Globe’s Super150 and use it, I always encounter difficulties in placing calls and sending text messages. Right after subscribing to Globe’s Super150, I can easily make calls. Five hours later, redialing the number for the Nth time to make a successful call becomes pestering. So, like any curious Globe subscriber would do, I called 211 (Globe’s Customer Service) to inquire. Guess what? After asking my location, how I place calls and whether my phone is perfectly fine (which it is), the customer service representative didn’t give me any explanation. She simply offered to make a report about my problem and have their technical service department look into it. She suggested that I restart my cellphone then try calling again. I patiently did what the representative told me only to find out that it didn’t do any good.
Lately however, I became increasingly frustrated because every time I avail of Globe’s Super150 and use it, I always encounter difficulties in placing calls and sending text messages. Right after subscribing to Globe’s Super150, I can easily make calls. Five hours later, redialing the number for the Nth time to make a successful call becomes pestering. So, like any curious Globe subscriber would do, I called 211 (Globe’s Customer Service) to inquire. Guess what? After asking my location, how I place calls and whether my phone is perfectly fine (which it is), the customer service representative didn’t give me any explanation. She simply offered to make a report about my problem and have their technical service department look into it. She suggested that I restart my cellphone then try calling again. I patiently did what the representative told me only to find out that it didn’t do any good.
I’m left with no other resort but to reload my phone and place in calls like usual (without the 238) and quite surprisingly, the call was successful. Was I cursed that I can’t place calls using the Super150 or was it just a bad day for me? I went ahead and asked 8 of my friends if they encountered any difficulties placing calls while they’re subscribed to Globe’s Super150 and they all said YES! Where does this leave us?
Cursing Globe for their BULLCRAP? Moving to another network?! Worst, suing Globe Network for the irregularities in their service? I could do all but I opted not. I opted to blog about their crappy service and share it to the rest of the world and hopefully, it gets to the attention of the Globe Executives. I hope Globe straighten this out, do whatever they need to do and make sure they keep their words. I’m not sure these Globe Executives know the basic principles in Marketing or even heard of the power of mouth, but let me tell them this anyway: your GLOBE SUPER150 IS A BULLCRAP AND I’M TELLING THE REST OF THE WORLD ABOUT IT. If this post discourages your potential clients to move to your network and share this post to their friends, then I believe I have accomplished my purpose. Continue reading here http://blogphilippines.com/2009/12/globe-super150-unlicalls.html
About the Globe Super150 http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/superunli
Globe SUPER-UNLI is an unlimited call and text offer. Now you can make unlimited calls and texts to any Globe or TM number for 5 days for P150. Unlimited calls do not include calls to other networks(Smart, Sun, Red), landline numbers, and IDD calls.
Globe Tattoo makes anywhere a WIFI hotspot.
From circles.globe blog: Globe Tattoo WiFi is a cool new application that turns your cellphone* into an instant and affordable WiFi Hotspot! Now you can share your Globe Tattoo WiFi with your friends anytime, anywhere!
Surf the Internet at speeds of up to 2 Mbps!
How to download and install your Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi:
SMART & GLOBE new six-second pulse billing regime, how to do it
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
No wonder NTC is complaining, you need to add prefix number when dialing to call someone. The strange thing is per-pulse charging only applies when calling same network number or sister company’s number. The mobile networks is implementing it like a promo.
So for Globe and Touch Mobile users, following are the prefix numbers or format of digits to use the per-pulse charging:
232 — when calling a Globe number. Replace 0 with 232 plus the 10-digit globe number (e.g. 2329271234567)
803 — when calling a Touch Mobile number. Replace 0 with 232 plus the 10-digit globe number (e.g. 8039271234567)
So for Globe and Touch Mobile users, following are the prefix numbers or format of digits to use the per-pulse charging:
232 — when calling a Globe number. Replace 0 with 232 plus the 10-digit globe number (e.g. 2329271234567)
803 — when calling a Touch Mobile number. Replace 0 with 232 plus the 10-digit globe number (e.g. 8039271234567)
Additional conditions lifted from their advisory site:
Per second rates when using the aforementioned dialing sequence as follows:
- P0.10/second for Globe-Globe/TM and TM-TM/Globe calls Monday to Saturday
- P0.05/second for Globe-Globe/TM and TM-TM/Globe calls Sunday
Minimum maintaining balance of P7.50 required for Globe, P6.50 required for TM.
Applicable to Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid, Globe Tattoo Prepaid, and TM.
Read more here about this dispute
Globe Internet in Schools program prepares students for global education
(The Philippine Star) Updated December 10, 2009 12:00 AM Students of Jose P. Rizal Elementary School in Dasmariñas Cavite, recipient of Globe ISP, try the high speed internet connectivity of WiMAX. With them
are Optus Australia Corporate Social Responsibility manager Helen Maisano (2nd from left) and Globe Community Relations head Jeffrey Tarayao (right).
MANILA, Philippines - Globe believes in preparing young people for tomorrow's global arena. That is why education is one of the main pillars of its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) program Globe Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom). Over the years, Globe BridgeCom has embarked on projects like the Internet in Schools Program (ISP) that help make technology more accessible to Filipino students and give them better quality education. Continue reading here
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=531057&publicationSubCategoryId=442
are Optus Australia Corporate Social Responsibility manager Helen Maisano (2nd from left) and Globe Community Relations head Jeffrey Tarayao (right).
MANILA, Philippines - Globe believes in preparing young people for tomorrow's global arena. That is why education is one of the main pillars of its flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) program Globe Bridging Communities (Globe BridgeCom). Over the years, Globe BridgeCom has embarked on projects like the Internet in Schools Program (ISP) that help make technology more accessible to Filipino students and give them better quality education. Continue reading here
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=531057&publicationSubCategoryId=442
Globe to remain strong despite industry slowdown - S&P
Monday, December 14, 2009
12/13/2009 GMA News Standard & Poor's Ratings Services expects Globe
Telecom, Inc. to remain a strong contender in the Philippine mobile
telecommunications market, even as the industry's subscriber base continues
slowing down and competition intensifies.
S&P said the stable outlook reflected the company's steady market position,
favorable financial situation, and higher operating efficiency.
As of Sept. 30, Globe had 23.1 million SIM (subscriber identity module)
cards in use, down from 23.7 million a year earlier.
Continue reading here
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/179241/globe-to-remain-strong-despite-industry-slowdown-sp
It's a small world after all, Go ahead, make that call:
The Philippine Star December 13, 2009 Manila Go ahead, make that call: Globe offers special call and text rates for Pinoys with relatives abroad. (Note that SMART and SUN also do as well, see their offers at the end of this article)
MANILA, Philippines - For those quick and all-important holiday texts you want to send abroad, Globe slashes its International SMS (ISMS) rate so that all Globe postpaid, prepaid, Tattoo and TM users can text family and friends in the US, Singapore, HongKong, Macau and many other countries until Dec 31. Globe offers a special rate of just P5 per text message to the top 50 destinations. Just text any of the 50 countries covered by this special rate using the international mobile number format: “+” + country code + mobile access number + mobile number (e.g. +852 xxx xxxxx).
- P2.50 per minute: United States, Hong Kong, and Canada
- P5 per minute: Singapore, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan
- P8 per minute: Australia, Thailand, Italy, United Kingdom, and Japan
- P10 per minute: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Get a Globe TipIDD card instead. With this little card and call from your Globe postpaid, prepaid and TM phone or even a Globe landline, and get the best holiday present: all-time low call rates ranging from as low as P2.50 to P10 per minute, when you call countries like the US, Hongkong, Canada, Singapore, Italy , Saudi and UAE.
If you’re on Globe prepaid or Globe Tattoo, you can also try Globe IDD Suki. Just buy load from the Globe load retailer at your corner sari-sari store or nearest mall, and you can start dialing with no prefixes or special numbers or PINs to dial. This time you can fill in your faraway friends on all the Christmas action for just P 20 for a five-minute call to US, Canada, HK, Singapore and Taiwan. And if you’ve got loved ones in Saudi, Kuwait and UAE, call them for P 30 for a three minute call.
For more information, call 730 1000 or visit www.globe.com.ph.
Continue reading here
Remember that SUN, PLDT and SMART also have cool cheap calling rates
PLDT offers P1.5 rates using a card to USA and Canada
Sun offers P2 per minute rates to USA & Canada.
SMART offers P2.5 per min rates to many destinations including OFW countries. http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/
Comparison of unlimited texting offers Sun, Smart, Globe
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Texting rates unlimited all day from SUN is the cheapest but the cheapest offers only apply to texts within their network and to text outside the network its more expensive and this comparison is mainly for texting within network although some rates are listed for texting outside the network are also listed.
Sun’s 1-day Text Unlimited just got better! Introducing WinnerTXT10!
With Sun WinnerTXT 10, your P15.00 1-day Text Unlimited is now only P10.00. Enjoy 24 hours of Unlimited-Sun-to-Sun texts plus FREE 5 minutes of Sun-to-Sun calls! With Sun, everybody’s a winner!
Also note there is unlimited texting at P20 for two days 20 minutes calls
7 days of unlimited texting and one hour of calls is 50 pesos and
30 days of unlimited texting and 4 hours calls is 150 pesos
With Sun WinnerTXT 10, your P15.00 1-day Text Unlimited is now only P10.00. Enjoy 24 hours of Unlimited-Sun-to-Sun texts plus FREE 5 minutes of Sun-to-Sun calls! With Sun, everybody’s a winner!
Also note there is unlimited texting at P20 for two days 20 minutes calls
7 days of unlimited texting and one hour of calls is 50 pesos and
30 days of unlimited texting and 4 hours calls is 150 pesos
Sun has a 5 day texting to other networks 100 texts for 20 pesos total which is still a best buy.
Smart has unlimited texting
20 pesos one day
30 pesos two days
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllTextMMS.htm
SMART SMARTXT PLUS 25 unlimited texts one day, 10 minutes of calls, 10 texts to other networks, to use your P25 load to join text TXT25 to 258 and send, to make calls dial *2590 & your 11 digit cell number
SMART ALL TXT 20 COMBO 110 texts 3 days, 10 texts other networks, 5 minutes calls, to avail with your P20 load, text C20 to 2827 send, to make calls dial *2827 & your 11 digit cell number
SMART SMARTXT PLUS 60 unlimited texts 5 days, 20 minute calls, to avail with your P60 load, text TXT60 to 6402 send, to make calls dial *6402 & your 11 digit cell number
from newspaper ads http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/12/philippine-smart-call-unlimited-text.html
ALLTEXT 20
P20 = 100 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 10 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 40
P40 = 200 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 20 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 50
P50 = 300 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 30 texts to other networks
from http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllText.htm
Talk 'N Text
Gaantext Unli20 one day unlimited texting 5 texts to other networks
GaanTxt P10 = 55 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart
+ 5 texts to all networks!
Promo runs until April 30, 2010.
Per DTI- NCR Permit No. 5196, Series of 2009.
P20 = 95 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart
+ 10 texts to all networks!
Promo runs until December 31, 2009.
Per DTI-NCR Permit no. 5198, Series of 2009.
from http://smart.com.ph/talkntext/promos/gaantext.htm
Globe has unlitext P20 for one day to Globe and TM
P50 for 2 days
P80 for 5 days
from http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/unlitxt-all-day
Globe Tattoo also offers EVERYBODYTXT20! For only P20, enjoy 200 texts to Globe/TM AND 20 texts to other networks for 1 day. http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/everybody-txt-20
Smart has unlimited texting
20 pesos one day
30 pesos two days
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllTextMMS.htm
SMART SMARTXT PLUS 25 unlimited texts one day, 10 minutes of calls, 10 texts to other networks, to use your P25 load to join text TXT25 to 258 and send, to make calls dial *2590 & your 11 digit cell number
SMART ALL TXT 20 COMBO 110 texts 3 days, 10 texts other networks, 5 minutes calls, to avail with your P20 load, text C20 to 2827 send, to make calls dial *2827 & your 11 digit cell number
SMART SMARTXT PLUS 60 unlimited texts 5 days, 20 minute calls, to avail with your P60 load, text TXT60 to 6402 send, to make calls dial *6402 & your 11 digit cell number
from newspaper ads http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/12/philippine-smart-call-unlimited-text.html
ALLTEXT 20
P20 = 100 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 10 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 40
P40 = 200 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 20 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 50
P50 = 300 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 30 texts to other networks
from http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllText.htm
Talk 'N Text
Gaantext Unli20 one day unlimited texting 5 texts to other networks
GaanTxt P10 = 55 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart
+ 5 texts to all networks!
Promo runs until April 30, 2010.
Per DTI- NCR Permit No. 5196, Series of 2009.
P20 = 95 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart
+ 10 texts to all networks!
Promo runs until December 31, 2009.
Per DTI-NCR Permit no. 5198, Series of 2009.
from http://smart.com.ph/talkntext/promos/gaantext.htm
Globe has unlitext P20 for one day to Globe and TM
P50 for 2 days
P80 for 5 days
from http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/unlitxt-all-day
Globe Tattoo also offers EVERYBODYTXT20! For only P20, enjoy 200 texts to Globe/TM AND 20 texts to other networks for 1 day. http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/everybody-txt-20
Globe joins $400-M SE Asia-Japan cable project
Friday, December 11, 2009
from Manila Bulletin : The SJC system will initially link Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Japan. Globe is the exclusive SJC landing party in the Philippines. Continue reading here http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/233458/globe-joins-400m-se-asiajapan-cable-project
Also read more here Globe contributing $60M to fiber optic project
Also read more here Globe contributing $60M to fiber optic project
Enrile denounces Globe and Smart for defying the new NTC ruling lowering the cost of mobile phone calls
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Enrile denounces Globe and Smart for defying the new NTC ruling
lowering the cost of mobile phone calls
lowering the cost of mobile phone calls
Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile earlier today denounced telecom giants Globe and Smart, for continuing to defy the National Telecommunication Commission's new memorandum circular mandating telecommunications companies to start billing cellphone users on a "per pulse" basis.
"Globe and Smart are once again trying to flex their muscles, twisting the rules for their own benefit" Enrile blasts.
Enrile was reacting to advertisements placed by Globe on major broadsheets informing their subscribers to dial 232 plus the 10-digit cellphone number for Globe subscribers, and 803 plus the 10-digit cellphone number for Touch Mobile users.
"During the committee hearing at the Senate, Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular agreed to follow the new NTC ruling. Instead, I learned that Globe is treating this as a promo, requiring their subscribers to dial a certain number together with the cellphone number, for them to be billed on a "per pulse basis."
Enrile also deplored the fact that until today, Smart has not bothered to inform its subscribers of any change in their billing scheme as expected under the agreement between the telecommunications company and the NTC.
"They will be taken to task for this defiance. This is precisely the reason why I am pushing to strengthen the regulatory powers of the NTC. These Telcos cannot be allowed to manipulate the industry for their own benefit, they are fooling the people" asserted a visibly irked Enrile.
"The NTC should not be afraid to sanction these Telcos. What these Telcos are doing is a clear disregard for consumer welfare" Enrile explained.
Enrile further said that "these Telcos must be sanctioned immediately, and they will be required to show cause why their certificates of public convenience and necessity should not be suspended or revoked."
Enrile explained that prior to the announcement of the new rates, he, together with representatives of the three telecommunications companies and the NTC, ended the committee hearing last Dec. 3 with a gentleman's agreement, with everyone acknowledging that the new rates will in fact make for a healthy and competitive atmosphere that will benefit not just the consuming public, but the Telcos themselves.
"The Telcos keep on hiding behind the cloak of "technical difficulties", and this must end. Hanggang kailan na lang natin papayagan ang mga 'yan na magrason ng "technical difficulty" tuwing may pinapairal kaming batas na mapapakinabangan ng taong bayan"? Enrile asks.
"The law must be followed, otherwise we will all be slaves to the whims and fancies of these power-hungry companies. Kawawa naman ang taong bayan!" Enrile added.
Enrile commends Sun Cellular for being the first telecommunications company to comply with the new "per pulse" billing scheme.
Instead of charging every 6 seconds by default as ruled by the NTC, Enrile said the 2 companies are "twisting the rules" by requiring customers to enter a prefix to avail of the per-pulse billing system. Press release here http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/1209_enrile2.asp
Globe, Smart scored for defying new billing scheme
Globe’s customer service is now online with the new Chat Assist, GREAT IDEA AND GREAT WORK!!!!!
Globe’s customer service is now online with the new Chat Assist
from Manila Times Thursday, 10 December 2009 Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, launches Chat Assist, an online customer service assistance that can be accessed using the Globe website (www.globe.com.ph/support). Globe customers can get real-time customer service assistance including inquiries, requests and concerns about Globe’s products and services through the new Chat Assist.
from Manila Times Thursday, 10 December 2009 Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, launches Chat Assist, an online customer service assistance that can be accessed using the Globe website (www.globe.com.ph/support). Globe customers can get real-time customer service assistance including inquiries, requests and concerns about Globe’s products and services through the new Chat Assist.
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My comment: SMART, PLDT, SUN, BANYAN, DREAM, GLOBAL, DESTINY, etc are you listening? Many online businesses have adopted this years ago and I am pleased that finally Globe is showing the way to better customer service rather than holding a phone to your ear for ages and pressing through numerous buttons to get someone to listen to your concern! GREAT IDEA!!!!!
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“Globe Chat Assist expands our ability to provide excellent customer service to our subscribers because we are now able to serve them through more ways than one. So no matter where they are our subscribers can now connect to Globe from anywhere in the world” said Trina Henson, Head of the Customer Engagement Group of Globe.
A Globe Chat Assist Specialist is always ready to serve customers who are online so feedback on inquiries is immediate and concerns are resolved at the soonest possible time.
The launch of the new Chat Assist is in line with Globe’s thrust to put its customer first always and to provide them with superior customer experience. Also, it demonstrates Globe’s commitment to its mission to transform and enrich lives through communications.
The new online customer service is made possible by Fluxion Inc., a provider of interactive technology solutions.
The next time you are online and need assistance on any Globe service, simply log on to www.globe.com.ph/support and click on the Globe Chat Assist link. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/tech-times/7493-globes-customer-service-is-now-online-with-the-new-chat-assist-
“Globe Chat Assist expands our ability to provide excellent customer service to our subscribers because we are now able to serve them through more ways than one. So no matter where they are our subscribers can now connect to Globe from anywhere in the world” said Trina Henson, Head of the Customer Engagement Group of Globe.
A Globe Chat Assist Specialist is always ready to serve customers who are online so feedback on inquiries is immediate and concerns are resolved at the soonest possible time.
The launch of the new Chat Assist is in line with Globe’s thrust to put its customer first always and to provide them with superior customer experience. Also, it demonstrates Globe’s commitment to its mission to transform and enrich lives through communications.
The new online customer service is made possible by Fluxion Inc., a provider of interactive technology solutions.
The next time you are online and need assistance on any Globe service, simply log on to www.globe.com.ph/support and click on the Globe Chat Assist link. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/tech-times/7493-globes-customer-service-is-now-online-with-the-new-chat-assist-
SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
1. How to configure ordinary Sun or Globe or Smart sim to Sun or Globe or Smart internet sim?
2. Unlocked E160 Settings for SUN, SMART, GLOBE to enter in your unlocked USB
3. Share your USB with your whole house ROUTER
4. Get a external antenna for your USB Smart, Globe or SUN plug it
6. Globe tattoo unlocked, SUN USN unlocked, SMART BRO plug it unlocked
Go to my blog here http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/
Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi How to use and set up
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The license fee of Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi is P300.00 (VAT inclusive). This is charged when a subscriber text 9999 for the installation key/activation code. The Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi installer can be downloaded from myGlobe website for free.
When starting or using Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi Hotspot, you will be charged with Globe’s mobile browsing rates. You can choose how you will be charged - by KB (kilobyte) or by TIME (per minute).
To shift back to KB browsing: text KB to 1111. To check the charging scheme that currently applies to your account: text STATUS. Send the keyword to 1111 for free.
Requirements:
When starting or using Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi Hotspot, you will be charged with Globe’s mobile browsing rates. You can choose how you will be charged - by KB (kilobyte) or by TIME (per minute).
- KB Browsing Rate - P0.15/kb
- Time Browsing Rate - P5.00 for 15 minutes (this is the recommended charging scheme for Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi)
To shift back to KB browsing: text KB to 1111. To check the charging scheme that currently applies to your account: text STATUS. Send the keyword to 1111 for free.
Requirements:
- Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi can be installed in Smartphones with Symbian v3 OS. The handsets should also have WLAN and 3G capabilities.
Globe Tattoo special DNS for faster connection
Friday, December 4, 2009
Here's how to fix a Globe Tattoo connection problem with DNS and to make Globe Tattoo wireless broadband internet even faster.
Plug your Globe Tattoo to your computer. Let the interface display in full and do not connect immediately.
Plug your Globe Tattoo to your computer. Let the interface display in full and do not connect immediately.
Click Tools and select Options. Continue reading the details here http://www.coolbuster.net/2009/11/globe-tattoo-special-dns.html?sms_ss=digg
Globe Philippines Super Surf for BlackBerry FAQ
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Super Surf for BlackBerry
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/guest/allyoucan/faq/surf/blackberry?sid=2cd4k4293wkfr1259639741748#faqs_item_1Product Description
- What is Super Surf for BlackBerry?
- What are the plans this feature is available to?
- Who can avail of the Super Surf for BlackBerry Add-on?
- I am currently subscribed to (a data-related plan/add-on). Can I avail of the Super Surf for BlackBerry Add-on Plan?
- What are the benefits/savings I can enjoy if I subscribe to Super Surf for Blackberry Add-on service?
- What's the difference between a Super Surf for BlackBerry Add-on Plan and a Super Surf Add-on Plan?
Globe Telecom iPhone plans update: now more reasonable
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
From the davaomacuser blog Under the new scheme, the price difference between the 16GB iPhone 3G and the 16GB iPhone 3GS ranges from ₱2,200 to ₱3,200. In the bloggers opinion, it’s better to pay the extra ₱2,200 to ₱3,200 for the 16GB iPhone 3GS because the 3GS has a better camera, faster processor, voice control, digital compass, and longer battery life under certain use. It is also capable of video recording and editing. Read his complete review here
http://www.davaomacuser.com/iphone/globe-telecom-iphone-plans-update-now-more-reasonable/
http://www.davaomacuser.com/iphone/globe-telecom-iphone-plans-update-now-more-reasonable/
Globe Tattoo is the fastest mobile broadband ? & Set your Globe Tattoo wireless broadband USB to 3G only
To read the article clikc the title above
Globe, Smart proposing different voice call rates vs NTC cutting rates
Monday, November 30, 2009
Manila Standard Today reports Major telecommunications companies are lobbying with the National Telecommunications Commission to approve their respective proposed rates on voice calls.
The NTC in July fixed the maximum unit of billing for voice services at six seconds per pulse with higher rates on the first two pulses to recover costs.
The telecom companies in September submitted their proposed rates based on their actual call set-up costs.
“Any further reduction in the proposed rates would affect Globe and Innove Communications Inc.’s ability to continue to provide voice service in accordance with the quality and coverage standards of [NTC],” Globe said.
Globe and subsidiary Innove proposed a flag-down rate ranging from P1.50 to P4 for the first six seconds and P0.70 to P1.25 for the succeeding pulse.
It said that majority or 63 percent of calls made by subscribers had an average duration of 27 seconds per call while 30 percent had 117 seconds, or about two minutes.
Globe said the average subscriber under its proposed rates would only be charged P4.75 per minute against the prevailing rate of P6.
My comment: Seeing that PLDT is offering international calls for P1.5 a nubyte and SUN P2 a minute international calls and Globe and SMART at P2.5 a minute, it seems that domestic calls are more expensive than international and in USA you can now call free on some domestic plans USA and Canada
Continue reading here http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideBusiness.htm?f=2009/november/28/business2.isx&d=/2009/november/28
Telcos threaten to halt voice calls
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6747-telcos-threaten-to-halt-voice-calls
Telcos threaten to halt voice calls
http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6747-telcos-threaten-to-halt-voice-calls
Comparing Globe Tattoo, SmartBro and Sun Broadband Wireless
Sunday, November 29, 2009
From Tonycruz website link follows below. More and more Filipinos have again gone wireless to connect to the internet. Recently, the three major wireless telcos have pushed down the cost of their wireless broadband modems or dongles to as low as P888 in a common effort to outsell competitors. The competition has gone so fierce that rivals Smart and Globe have come out with ads claiming their respective wireless broadband service is faster. Curiously, both did not include Sun in their ads. Read an up to date review of the three services, speeds, cost comparison at this bloggers site (although he did not include the new P2000 unlimited plan from Globe and Globe & Smart offer of P20 a day for surfing certain social sites or the new unlimited Blackberry surfing from SMART daily rate or the SMART BRO Share it at P999 a month. ) Read his comparisons and excellent chart here but you will have to highlight the site as its hard to read in brown http://tonyocruz.com/?p=2619
The blogger writes Globe and Smart are apparently still stingy in offering and approving applications for postpaid Globe Tattoo and SmartBro accounts. Sun Cellular has taken advantage of this by offering the widest choices for postpaid subscribers.
But SUN has made available an Easy Broadband 799 Plan which requires only the submission of one ID and the advanced payment of two monthly service fees, and without any contract. Those already with a modem or dongle can also avail of the SBW 799 SIM Only Plan – again without a long list of requirements and with a short contract of just six months.
Globe cuts overseas rates to stimulate demand
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Saturday, 28 November 2009 Manila Times GLOBE Telecom Inc. on Friday said that it cut its international voice and text rates to major destinations to stimulate use ahead of the Christmas holiday.
In a statement, the Ayala-led telco said the regular call rate was brought down to as low as P2.50 to selected countries from P20 per minute.
Besides cheaper call rates, Globe said it also reduced its international short messaging service (SMS) rates to P5 per SMS to top 50 destinations. The promo is open to all Globe postpaid and prepaid, as well as to Touch Mobile subscribers.
”There is also no need to register, use access codes, or special cards to avail of the special ISMS rate,” Globe said.
Regular postpaid rate is P10 while regular Globe and TM prepaid rates are both P15.
Using Globe tipIDD card, customers can call the US, Hong Kong and Canada for only P2.50 per minute; Singapore, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan for P5 per minute; Australia, Thailand, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan for P8 per minute; and Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates for P10 per minute.
The card can be used in Globe postpaid, prepaid, and TM mobile phones as well as in Globe postpaid and prepaid landlines.
Another product is the Globe IDD Suki load, which can be bought from autoload retailers.
P20 load is already equivalent to a five-minute call to the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan, while a P30 load provides three-minute calls to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Kuwait. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6749-globe-cuts-overseas-rates-to-stimulate-demand
My comment: Why would you want to use this Globe product rate at 4 peso a minute when Globe just announced P2.5 per minute calls as noted above. And SMART continues to offer the P2.5 rate to many middle east countries in contrast to the P7.5 rate mentioned above for 3 minutes?
And PLDT offers P1.5 rates using a card to USA and Canada
Sun offers P2 per minute rates to USA & Canada.
SMART offers P2.5 per min rates to many destinations including OFW countries. http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/
Another article here Globe Telecom cuts SMS, call rates for OFW families
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/12/04/09/globe-telecom-cuts-sms-call-rates-ofw-families
Another article here Globe Telecom cuts SMS, call rates for OFW families
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/business/12/04/09/globe-telecom-cuts-sms-call-rates-ofw-families
- P2.50 per minute: United States, Hong Kong, and Canada
- P5 per minute: Singapore, China, Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan
- P8 per minute: Australia, Thailand, Italy, United Kingdom, and Japan
- P10 per minute: Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Twitter, Facebook, Friendster Unlimited with Globe Tattoo & DNS FASTER CONNECTION
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Globe subsidiary urges small e-commerce players to forge alliances to be competitive
The Philippine Star November 26, 2009 MANILA, Philippines - G-Xchange Inc. (GXI), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, has underscored the importance of forging strong local and global alliances for small players to succeed in the e-commerce market.
GXI president Rizza Maniego-Eala said the multiplier effect is greater if the resources of a company are combined with others.
For instance, she said GXI, using its GCash mobile payment platform, has tied up with banks and local merchants for various services such as remittances, savings, loans, bills payments, among others. Such arrangement allows GCash to grow the market and also to expand sales force.
GXI president Rizza Maniego-Eala said the multiplier effect is greater if the resources of a company are combined with others.
For instance, she said GXI, using its GCash mobile payment platform, has tied up with banks and local merchants for various services such as remittances, savings, loans, bills payments, among others. Such arrangement allows GCash to grow the market and also to expand sales force.
“For a business to develop, we have to follow a roadmap but it will not be possible if it is not aided by solid partnerships. Usually, the equation is one plus one equals two but with partnerships, one plus one equals three, four, or five. I think we cannot stress enough that when starting a business or growing one, partnerships are very important especially since the markets are going global,” Eala explained.
As a result of such tie-ups, GXI was able to build a robust e-commerce ecosystem using the GCash platform which allows it to use C2C (consumer-to-consumer), B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) applications. Thus, the GCash mobile wallet was transformed from being just a simple product, into a service that traverses many entities and revenue streams across the board, Eala said.
Continue reading here http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=526697&publicationSubCategoryId=66
Globe Promos – Globe Unlimited Text & Globe Unlimited Call
Sunday, November 22, 2009
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- MOBILE
- IMMORTALTXT
- UNLITXT ALL DAY
- SULITXT 15
- EVERYBODYTXT 20
- TXTOTHERS 20
- MODU
- SUPER-UNLI
- IMMORTAL LOAD
- IMMORTAL CALL +
Tags: Globe IMMORTALTXT, Globe UNLITXT ALL DAY. Globe SULITXT 15, Globe EVERYBODYTXT 20, Globe TXTOTHERS 20, Globe MODU SUPER-UNLI, Globe IMMORTAL LOAD.Globe IMMORTAL CALL +
Globe sees ‘better’ growth prospects on 2010 poll spending
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
From the Manila Times Thursday, 19 November 2009 GLOBE Telecom Inc. sees “better” growth prospects next year because of the anticipated economic rebound, according to the chief executive officer of the country’s second largest mobile phone service provider. Ernest Cu said the election-related spending would stimulate the growth of personal consumption, which is the main driver of Philippine economic expansion. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/6223-globe-sees-better-growth-prospects-on-2010-poll-spending
Globe Philippines challenges Smart’s speed test claim
from the INQUIRER.net First Posted 01:46:00 11/16/2009 MANILA, Philippines – The mobile broadband war is getting more intense as the two mobile services rivals try to claim ownership of having the fastest mobile broadband service.
Smart Communications started to run an advertisement claiming that its SmartBro wireless broadband service is the fastest, based on a public field test conducted by a company called PSRC (Philippine Survey and Research Center).
However, rival Globe Telecom, which owns the Globe Tattoo brand, questioned the credibility of Smart’s claims saying that their rival’s test was full of fallacies as it used one website for measurement. In a press conference, Globe’s network engineers claimed that SpeedTest.Net only captures the “burst speed” of the network being tested during a certain period, but not the actual total speed within a sustained period. Continue reading the complete article here http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view/20091116-236525/Globe-challenges-Smarts-speed-test-claim
Smart Communications started to run an advertisement claiming that its SmartBro wireless broadband service is the fastest, based on a public field test conducted by a company called PSRC (Philippine Survey and Research Center).
However, rival Globe Telecom, which owns the Globe Tattoo brand, questioned the credibility of Smart’s claims saying that their rival’s test was full of fallacies as it used one website for measurement. In a press conference, Globe’s network engineers claimed that SpeedTest.Net only captures the “burst speed” of the network being tested during a certain period, but not the actual total speed within a sustained period. Continue reading the complete article here http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view/20091116-236525/Globe-challenges-Smarts-speed-test-claim
Globe Philippines Immortalcall+ P15 promo
Be immortal with the new Globe Tattoo ImmortalCall+, the first and only call and text offer with NO EXPIRY!
For only P15, you get to enjoy 5 call minutes PLUS 50 texts to Globe/TM that will never expire*!
It’s so easy to register: simply text Immortal15 to 8888.
*Must maintain P3 balance to use the service.
Subject to SIM validity.
* The 5 minutes of calls to Globe/TM are consumable, and may be used for
several calls or for one long call.
* Promo period is from November 8 to December 8, 2009.
Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5903, Series of 2009.
Comments from Globe website http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/immortal-call
1. If I avail this service, will this affect the text that I have accumulated using ImmortalTXT? Will the text be added to my ImmortalTXT?
You're immortaltext and ImmortalCall+ sms allocation will accumulate.
2. Is the call rounded to the next minute or in exact seconds?
For calls less than 1 minute it will be consider as 1 minutes
3. Is there a special dialling code to use the ImmortalCALL?
No special Dialing procedure
* Available starting November 08, 2009.
GLOBE BROADBAND INTERNET OFFERS AND PROMOS
Friday, November 13, 2009
Have the freedom and power to explore life's adventures with Globe Broadband's personalized offers for your in-home connection.
Globe Broadband Internet plans are guaranteed to be reliable and affordable, making surfing the web much more enjoyable. Be able to connect with family and friends, express your thoughts, discover new things and collect new experiences—only with Globe Broadband.
What Globe Broadband plan is right for you?
Basic Internet Plan
Easy plug and play installation. Exclusive designer modems. Plans start at P888.
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/basic-internet
WiMax Plan
Save as much as P2448 annually with a speed that is 25% faster than other brands—risk free!
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/wimax
Hyperspeed
Up to 100Mbps Maximum Download Hyper-Speed! The fastest Internet connection in the Philippines!
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/hyperspeed
Internet + Landline
Internet + Landline http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/internet-plus-landline
Affordable, fast and easy! Internet and Landline combined. Plans start at P795.
Stay connected whenever and however, with Globe's Internet and Landline Packages. No NDD charges if you call another Globe Landline anywhere in the country from your Globe Landline!
Monthly Fee (VAT-inclusive)Speed *
P 795 ***256 Kbps
P 995384 Kbps
P 1295 **1 Mbps (mycomment: you never get much more than 800 kbps)
P 19951 Mbps
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/internet-plus-landline?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150522776
If you want to see an example of how not to develop a slow loading flash website, check out
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband?sid=1258150275690 I continue to wonder why companies insist on flash on their main page rather than just the simple information that people seek,
Promos
unlimited wi-fi Add only PHP999/month and Enjoy Unlimited Wi-fi in 854 Globe Tattoo Wi-fi spots!
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/unlimited-wifi?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150717563
FREE IDD INTERNATIONAL CALLS Get an Internet + Landline package and get FREE IDD minutes monthly! Avail of free 20 IDD minutes every month on calls made to the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and UAE. http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/free-idd?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150727122
WIFI ROUTER Add only PHP350/month to share hi-speed broadband connectivity with your family! *FREE WITH P1,999 PLAN
Now everyone in your home can connect! Get a Wi-Fi router for just PHP350/month x 3! With Globe's Wi-Fi router, you can share your broadband access to other computers in your household easily and affordably. With just one Globe Wi-Fi router, you can have multiple laptops access the Internet simultaneously! http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/wifi-router?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150714822
Globe Broadband Internet plans are guaranteed to be reliable and affordable, making surfing the web much more enjoyable. Be able to connect with family and friends, express your thoughts, discover new things and collect new experiences—only with Globe Broadband.
What Globe Broadband plan is right for you?
Basic Internet Plan
Easy plug and play installation. Exclusive designer modems. Plans start at P888.
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/basic-internet
WiMax Plan
Save as much as P2448 annually with a speed that is 25% faster than other brands—risk free!
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/wimax
Hyperspeed
Up to 100Mbps Maximum Download Hyper-Speed! The fastest Internet connection in the Philippines!
Read more http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/hyperspeed
Internet + Landline
Internet + Landline http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/internet-plus-landline
Affordable, fast and easy! Internet and Landline combined. Plans start at P795.
Stay connected whenever and however, with Globe's Internet and Landline Packages. No NDD charges if you call another Globe Landline anywhere in the country from your Globe Landline!
Monthly Fee (VAT-inclusive)Speed *
P 795 ***256 Kbps
P 995384 Kbps
P 1295 **1 Mbps (mycomment: you never get much more than 800 kbps)
P 19951 Mbps
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/plans/internet-plus-landline?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150522776
If you want to see an example of how not to develop a slow loading flash website, check out
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband?sid=1258150275690 I continue to wonder why companies insist on flash on their main page rather than just the simple information that people seek,
Promos
unlimited wi-fi Add only PHP999/month and Enjoy Unlimited Wi-fi in 854 Globe Tattoo Wi-fi spots!
http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/unlimited-wifi?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150717563
FREE IDD INTERNATIONAL CALLS Get an Internet + Landline package and get FREE IDD minutes monthly! Avail of free 20 IDD minutes every month on calls made to the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, and UAE. http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/free-idd?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150727122
WIFI ROUTER Add only PHP350/month to share hi-speed broadband connectivity with your family! *FREE WITH P1,999 PLAN
Now everyone in your home can connect! Get a Wi-Fi router for just PHP350/month x 3! With Globe's Wi-Fi router, you can share your broadband access to other computers in your household easily and affordably. With just one Globe Wi-Fi router, you can have multiple laptops access the Internet simultaneously! http://web.globe.com.ph/web/broadband/offers/wifi-router?sid=2apyemmob4peg1258150714822
tags: globe broadband speeds, globe broadband promos, globe phone plus internet
Globe allots more funds for broadband, wireless
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
TELECOMMUNICATIONS firm Globe Telecom Inc. is allocating more funds next year for its broadband and wireless businesses citing the growth opportunities in these areas as the mobile division peaks, top officials said on Monday. During a media briefing, chief financial officer Delfin Gonzalez said the company has budgeted $500 million for next year, roughly the same amount the firm plans to spend for full-year 2009.
"Our spending for mobile is going to be smaller than what we anticipate to spend for broadband," said president and chief executive officer Ernest L. Cu. He said for next year, the firm plans to spend 35 percent for the broadband business, 30 percent for the wireless services, among others.
"For mobile, we are not saying there is no growth. We are saying the growth has been tempered as the market nears maturity. But we still feel we can eke out growth.There are still people who can cross networks," he said.
For the first nine months of the year, the company had a subscriber base 23.13 million. Gonzalez said the firm may see this number grow further toward the end of the year, although he declined to provide further details.
Globe's broadband subscribers number at 517,000 for the first nine months, ahead of the firm's full-year guidance.
Service revenues for the first nine months of the year hit P47 billion, up 1 percent as mobile revenue losses were offset by broadband and fixed-line data, which grew 22 percent and 69 percent, respectively.
Mobile service revenues declined 2 percent to P40.38 billion in the first nine months.
The firm's profits in the January to September period rose 12 percent to P9.9 billion, including a one-off gain from equipment and exchange transaction. Globe Telecom also declared a special dividend of P50 per share.
http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/18313-globe-allots-more-funds-for-broadband-wireless.html
Globe capex hiked to $500M to decongest network
Globe raises capex to $500 million
http://www.malaya.com.ph/11102009/busi9.html
Globe Tattoo ImmortalCall+ Globe Tattoo has launched a new service called ImmortalCall+. It’s the first Call and Text offer with no expiration.
Monday, November 9, 2009
ImmortalCall+. It’s the first Call and Text offer with no expiration.
To register, simply text IMMORTAL15 to 8888.
For 15 pesos, you get to enjoy 5 call minutes and 50 text messages to Globe/TM subscribers and it will never expire!
There are terms and conditions though:
Subscriber must maintain P3.00 balance to use the service
The 5 minutes call can be used for short calls totaling 5 minutes or one long 5-minute call.
Promo period is from November 8 to December 8, 2009
Available from November 9, 2009.
So is this the start of NO EXPIRY era for prepaid mobile service? I wonder when will Smart offer the same.
Browse to the max with Globe Super Surf
Sunday, November 8, 2009
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 07, 2009 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Your breakfast includes sunny-side shoutouts and freshly squeezed e-mail replies. You’ve long bid goodbye to the daily paper and welcomed your Google reader. FB is your beloved coffee break companion. And to you, a tweet is something way more exciting that feline Sylvester’s pet peeve.
In our everyday grind, the wild and woolly Web has found its way into our lives almost 24/7 — by way of hot chunks of information and tantalizing tidbits of entertainment and inspiration.
With cyberspace as everyone’s new favorite hangout, Globe has got the cleverest way to feed your need to always stay connected, whenever you need it.
Introducing Globe Super Surf — the first and only unlimited browsing offer where you can surf all you want on your Globe cellphone, until March 31, 2010.
Postpaid users can even surf from their laptop or PC as well. That means limitless Internet action — chat, e-mail, SNS, browse all the sites you can — for all Globe subscribers, whether you’re using a smartphone or not.
There’s definitely no meter running while you experience unlimited Internet fun. Super surf according to what you need and what fits your budget.
For Globe Tattoo prepaid subscribers, whether mobile or broadband users, for just P2,000 a month you can surf to the max to all the coolest online destinations.
Or if you’re a big lover of Facebook, Friendster, Gmail, Twitter, Plurk, Wikipedia or Ping.fm, you can choose one site and browse it for as long as you want for only P20 a day, using your Globe cellphone.
For postpaid mobile users, it’s just an extra P2,000 a month to browse to your heart’s desire on any website. No worries about add-on costs or getting disconnected while online — just Super Surfing fun only from Globe.
Manny Escosa, Globe’s head of hybrid marketing, says, “The beauty of Super Surf is that you no longer need to worry about your monthly bill. Because it’s unlimited, you can surf all you want and not worry about overspending, or always having to check your balance, or even having to keep track if you’re being charged per minute or per Kb of data that you download. Super Surf keeps it simple. Most people don’t want to use their mobile phones to surf because they’re afraid of receiving a huge bill at the end of the month. With Super Surf, that fear is gone and you can enjoy web browsing all the way.”
Call (02) 730-1000 or dial 211 toll-free from a Globe mobile phone. Or visit www.globe.com.ph to get in on some serious surfing action with Globe Super Surf. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=521006&publicationSubCategoryId=73
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Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signal
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Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antenna http://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/ or unlimited surfing on their USB plug it for P1500 a month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/
You can get the Globe usb or the SUN usb unlocked read more about it at my plug it sites above to use with any sim.
SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/ And now SUN has announced a 50 peso load for all day surfing such a deal if your in area that SUN is decent.
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Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signal
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/
Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antenna http://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/ or unlimited surfing on their USB plug it for P1500 a month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/
You can get the Globe usb or the SUN usb unlocked read more about it at my plug it sites above to use with any sim.
SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/ And now SUN has announced a 50 peso load for all day surfing such a deal if your in area that SUN is decent.
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Browse to the max with Globe Super Surf
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 07, 2009 12:00 AM
MANILA, Philippines - Your breakfast includes sunny-side shoutouts and freshly squeezed e-mail replies. You’ve long bid goodbye to the daily paper and welcomed your Google reader. FB is your beloved coffee break companion. And to you, a tweet is something way more exciting that feline Sylvester’s pet peeve.
In our everyday grind, the wild and woolly Web has found its way into our lives almost 24/7 — by way of hot chunks of information and tantalizing tidbits of entertainment and inspiration.
With cyberspace as everyone’s new favorite hangout, Globe has got the cleverest way to feed your need to always stay connected, whenever you need it.
Introducing Globe Super Surf — the first and only unlimited browsing offer where you can surf all you want on your Globe cellphone, until March 31, 2010.
Postpaid users can even surf from their laptop or PC as well. That means limitless Internet action — chat, e-mail, SNS, browse all the sites you can — for all Globe subscribers, whether you’re using a smartphone or not.
There’s definitely no meter running while you experience unlimited Internet fun. Super surf according to what you need and what fits your budget.
For Globe Tattoo prepaid subscribers, whether mobile or broadband users, for just P2,000 a month you can surf to the max to all the coolest online destinations.
Or if you’re a big lover of Facebook, Friendster, Gmail, Twitter, Plurk, Wikipedia or Ping.fm, you can choose one site and browse it for as long as you want for only P20 a day, using your Globe cellphone.
For postpaid mobile users, it’s just an extra P2,000 a month to browse to your heart’s desire on any website. No worries about add-on costs or getting disconnected while online — just Super Surfing fun only from Globe.
Manny Escosa, Globe’s head of hybrid marketing, says, “The beauty of Super Surf is that you no longer need to worry about your monthly bill. Because it’s unlimited, you can surf all you want and not worry about overspending, or always having to check your balance, or even having to keep track if you’re being charged per minute or per Kb of data that you download. Super Surf keeps it simple. Most people don’t want to use their mobile phones to surf because they’re afraid of receiving a huge bill at the end of the month. With Super Surf, that fear is gone and you can enjoy web browsing all the way.”
Call (02) 730-1000 or dial 211 toll-free from a Globe mobile phone. Or visit www.globe.com.ph to get in on some serious surfing action with Globe Super Surf.
Globe's customer service is now online with the new Chat Assist
Saturday, November 7, 2009
November 7, 2009, 7:51pm
Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, launches Chat Assist, an online customer service assistance that can be accessed using the Globe website (www.globe.com.ph/support).Globe customers can get real-time customer service assistance including inquiries, requests and concerns about Globe's products and services through the new Chat Assist.
"Globe Chat Assist expands our ability to provide excellent customer service to our subscribers because we are now able to serve them through more ways than one. So no matter where they are our subscribers can now connect to Globe from anywhere in the world" said Trina Henson, Head of the Customer Engagement Group of Globe.
A Globe Chat Assist Specialist is always ready to serve customers who are online so feedback on inquiries is immediate and concerns are resolved at the soonest possible time.
The new online customer service is made possible by Fluxion Inc., a provider of interactive technology solutions.
The next time you are online and need assistance on any Globe service, simply log on to www.globe.com.ph/support and click on the Globe Chat Assist link.
They should all also start sending their bills by email notification so late or undelivered bills can be paid on a timely basis and it would save everyone problems. Meralco does it so nice now. And why not send an email to each customer when bill is paid automatically?
Globe bares 12% income growth to P9.9 billion in January-September
Friday, November 6, 2009
MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom reported a 12 percent growth in its net income to P9.9 billion for the first nine months of 2009 from P8.8 billion in the same period last year mainly due to an after tax gain of P398 million arising from an equipment exchange transaction coupled with the lower corporate tax rate of 30 percent starting 2009 compared to last year’s 35 percent.
Core net income, which excludes foreign exchange and mark-to-market gains and losses and non-recurring items, was steady at P9.4 billion.
Company officials reported that consolidated service revenues during the period was at P46.9 billion up one percent from last year’s P46.6 billion. Sustained topline growth was underpinned by the strong performance of the broadband and fixed-line data businesses which grew 69 percent and 22 percent, respectively, from last year, compensating for the lower revenues from the mobile and traditional landline segments.
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the first nine months stood at P27.6 billion, three percent below last year’s level, with EBITDA margin at 59 percent from 61 percent in 2008 as operating expenses and subsidy grew faster than revenues.
The mobile business ended the period with 23.1 million subscribers from 23.7 million last year.
Officials said Globe continues to churn out marginal subscribers acquired in earlier quarters and focused its acquisition drives towards better quality subscribers. This shift in acquisition focus has translated to some early gains, with its mass market brand TM demonstrating higher revenues and average revenue per user (ARPU) quarter-on-quarter despite a contraction in its SIM base.
“While competition remains intense, we believe that we have the right strategies to further improve the competitive position of our mobile business. We will strengthen our brand portfolio through innovative and affordable product offerings, resume the growth of our subscriber base through quality acquisitions, while continuing to upgrade and improve the robustness of our network,” Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu said.
Meanwhile, Globe’s broadband business continued to gain momentum as subscriber base grew almost three-fold to over half a million subscribers, beating full-year expectations.
All broadband products posted record quarterly net additions, with fully mobile Internet service Globe Broadband Tattoo leading the way.
The robust subscriber growth has translated to a revenue improvement of about P907 million or 69 percent from last year, closing the period with P2.2 billion in revenues.
“We are very pleased with the significant headway we have made in the broadband space. We will accelerate our broadband capacity build to capture the growing demand for the service, and to solidify the gains we have attained so far,” Cu added.
In line with its thrust to generate superior value for its shareholders and consistent with its goal of optimizing its capital structure, the company’s board of directors declared a special dividend of P50 per common share. A total of P6.6 billion in dividends will be paid out on Dec. 15, 2009 to stockholders of record on Nov. 20, 2009.
This would bring total dividends paid out this year to over P15 billion.
In addition, the board resolved to amend the company’s dividend policy by increasing the payout of regular dividends from 75 percent of net income to a range of 75 to 90 percent of prior year’s net income starting in 2010.
The special dividend and increase in regular payout are expected to bring the company’s capital structure to a more optimum level, in line with previously stated targets.
Capital expenditures stood at P19.6 billion as of the third quarter, 38 percent higher than the previous year as Globe sustained the expansion and upgrading of its broadband and mobile networks. Capex for the period also included amounts needed to expand the company’s corporate data networks, and carryover spend related to Globe’s participation in the TGN-IA international submarine cable facility.
Meanwhile, mobile service revenues, which comprise 86 percent of total service revenues, declined by two percent from last year’s level. Intense competition, growing multi-SIM usage, and the market’s increasing preference for bucket and unlimited offerings continued to put pressure on top-line performance. Read the original article here http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=520980&publicationSubCategoryId=66
Time to text till you drop with Globe Tattoo Broadband
CEBU, Philippines - Webaholics, feel the love from Globe Tattoo Broadband! Just when you thought it could not get any better, here comes the country’s fastest-growing prepaid broadband brand, Globe Tattoo Broadband, throwing more freebies your way, with yet another special first-ever offer you’ll only get from a leader: Free UnliTXT All-Day only from Globe! Just imagine your favorite things – surfing and texting – all from just one SIM!
Sure, you were happy to see that Globe Tattoo Broadband has a whole new slew of USB designs which are so much cooler than anyone else’s. You were probably overjoyed when you found out you could buy your Tattoo for only P 895 and get 15 awesome hours of free internet time worth P 300.
Now, get ready to be blown away by another awesome offer, the first ever unlimited texting offer for broadband subscribers. If you’re already happy with everything you get from Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll be in ecstasy once you load P 30 via Globe Autoload Max and start surfing away, because not only will you get 1.5 hours of browsing at up to 2mbps, you can text to sawa for an entire day with free Globe UnliTXT All-Day on your PC, from October 12 to November 15, 2009.
You heard it right: your P30 surfing reload is your ticket to a text-all-you-want frenzy to your friends on Globe and TM. For a whole day, you can make text-babad, without worrying about running out of load… all this while browsing, blogging, viewing photos and posting all the status updates your heart desires. And the next day, you can load P30 via AMAX all over again, for another round of Unlitxt All-Day. With your Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll never be out of touch, with the country’s only Unlitxt offer for the hippest broadband users.
All these goodies can only come from the brand that’s growing by leaps and bounds, so expect more surprises to come your way. Manny Escosa, Division Head for Globe Hybrid, says, “We will keep the surprises coming for our Globe Tattoo Broadband users. It’s already so easy to get Tattooed because it’s now the most affordable prepaid broadband out there. Now we want to make the experience even better by letting you text as well as browse the internet. We will keep finding ways to make it easy to do the things you love to do, with your Globe Tattoo Broadband.”
If you haven’t tried Globe Tattoo Broadband yet, now is the time to find out what everyone’s been raving about. And if you’re already a happy Tattoo user, you’ll be on cloud nine with this new promo. Get on the bandwagon and find out why Globe Tattoo Broadband leads the pack as the prepaid broadband brand that’s dominating growth over all others in the Philippines.
So hurry up and load up your Globe Tattoo Broadband, so you can surf with one hand and text with the other without worries, all till November 15, 2009. Globe Tattoo Broadband prepaid kits are available for just P 895 at Globe stores and authorized dealers nationwide. To know more, call our 24/7 Globe hot line at (02) 919-8888 or visit us today at www.globe.com.ph/tattoo.
Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna, how to unlock Globe has an unlimited plan now for P2000 and a day plan for P20 limited surfing http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/
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Globe Unlimited surfing all day in your mobile & Tattoo
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Globe has offered unlimited surfing in Friendster, Twitter, Facebook, Plurk, wikipedia ,gmail ,wikipedia and ping.fm. If you're addicted to these websites, which i know you are and if you're with Globe then you can have your fix. Each Registration to these websites is P20 for the 24 hrs access.
Update: Sun cellular has offered and unlimited surfing also for a day.
To register with Globe to any of these surf all day bundle, you have to visit the website in your mobile browser:
For Friendster: http://m.friendster.com
For Facebook: http://m.facebook.com
For Gmail : http://m.gmail.com
For Twitter : http://www.globe.com.ph/t
For Wikipedia: http://en.mobile.wikipedia.org
For Plurk : http://m.plurk.com
For Ping.fm : http://m.ping.fm
When you are prompted for an access point choose MyGlobe connect.
By subscribing to twitter all day surf you also gain access to gmail mobile access for free.
You will received an sms confirmation of your P20 transaction.
If you want to access your twitter account you need to log in to http://www.globe.com.ph and not http://m.twitter.com otherwise you'll be charge with the regular browsing fee.
Facebook, Wikipedia, Plurk & Ping.fm Surf All Day bundle promo is up to December 5 ,2009
Friendster Surf All Day promo is extended up to May 12, 2010
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