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/
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