Cloud Access: Too Slow in the Philippines?

This Reynaldo Lugtu Jr, VP of IT Enabled Services Group of Globe Telecom, was laughingstock earlier at the NICT Summit 2015.

He was boasting that their cloud service passed industry standards after some testing. But when a guy from UP asked him if they have documentations of the testing, he said they don't have any, but he is willing to discuss it off the stage.

The guy from UP said something like this: That's the problem with you telcos, you are not transparent to the public, it would be better if you will publicly disclose the findings so everyone will benefit.

The questioning stopped and they resumed with a raffle instead where Globe Telecom gave away some electronic weighing scales and smartphones.

This happened after an earlier concern that the local cloud provider has speed or latency problems thus users are worried that access to data in the cloud may be too slow. Some are contemplating on using out-of-country cloud service for reliability. But this guy from Globe Telecom insisted that their testing has revealed that their cloud service passed industry standards. However, it is baffling that they couldn't show any documentations on this claim.

Which standard is he referring to?

Our broadband in the Philippines couldn't even pass global standards (this is why we have one of the slowest Internet connectivity as compared with most countries), what more their cloud service.

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Tattoo and iPad Mini is the Perfect Equation : Bring Out the Best in your iPad Mini with a Tattoo Postpaid Plan

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E=MC2 is perhaps the most famous equation of all time. When it comes to technology and internet connectivity, Tattoo and the iPad Mini are two constants that make for a perfect equation.

As the most reliable mobile broadband in the country, only Tattoo elevates one’s internet experience further, enhancing the use and functionality of the latest gadgets, tablets, and devices.

With a Tattoo plan for the iPad Mini raised to the power of LTE for speeds of up to 42 Mbps, it paves the way for buffer-free video streaming, photo uploads, seamless browsing and webpage viewing, optimizing a product’s full range of capabilities.

Coupled with a device construction so modest in size, so slender, and so light, the iPad Mini is such a flawless technological marvel of functionality and convenience, it’s no surprise everybody wants one. Imagine it then complimented with a fiercely fast Tattoo LTE connection, it makes for an unmatched online experience.

Globe Business Brings Blackberry Q10 Smartphone To Enterprise Clientele

As a highly-preferred mobility device, the new BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is now being offered by Globe Business to heighten the BlackBerry experience further for enterprises. It is now boosted with better deals, along with the BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 to power BlackBerry smartphones.

Globe Business recently announced that its new and current clients can now avail of BlackBerry Q10 smartphones with a re-designed and re-invented BlackBerry 10 platform. Meanwhile, Globe Business is ready to provide full technical assistance to enterprises which would like to sync BlackBerry Q10 smartphones to their current e-mail platform via Microsoft ActiveSync, as well as guidance on procedures to upgrade to BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 free of charge until end of this year. If a company defers to deploy BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10, BlackBerry 10 smartphones such as the Q10 will still be able to support Microsoft ActiveSync.

On a two-year contract, enterprise clients of Globe Business can now maximize their work efficiencies with the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone starting at P1,900 a month with unlimited data and calls, plus P500 worth of consumable credits which may be used at special discounted rates on IDD calls as well as international and local texts which are 50% lower than regular rates. Globe is the first carrier in the Philippines to offer the BlackBerry Q10.

Get The Smartphone Of Your Choice Free At Plan 499 From Globe

Responding to the growing demand for affordable smartphones in the country, Globe Telecom unveiled its most extensive array of device offerings all available for free at Plan 499.

For as low as P499 monthly, subscribers can avail of a free device of their choice under the telco’s suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans, ranging from Android devices Samsung Galaxy S Duos or CloudFone 501D, Windows phones Nokia Lumia 520 or Huawei Ascend W1, a BlackBerry 9320, or a CloudPad and CloudFone 352g bundle.

Android enthusiasts can take advantage of the extensive Android app community with the Samsung Galaxy S Duos which has a large 4-inch screen display that can comfortably accommodate web pages, long e-mails, detailed photos, and videos, or the CloudFone 501D which has a 5” WVGA Touchscreen and a 5MP camera powered by a 1GHz dual core processor.

Huawei Ascend P6 is the World’s Slimmest Smartphone

Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, unveiled the HUAWEI Ascend P6, the world’s slimmest smartphone measuring 6.18mm. The smartphone features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor and a sleek metallic body. With its 4.7-inch high definition in-cell display, industry-leading 5MP front-facing camera, and outstanding software, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 is the embodiment of elegance with an edge.

“The HUAWEI Ascend P6 is a star among smartphones with its industry-leading design, high-quality camera, and intuitive user interface, Huawei’s proprietary Emotion UI,” said Johnson Ma, country device manager of Huawei Technologies Philippines. “Building on the success of our Ascend P series of fashion smartphones, the HUAWEI Ascend P6 provides unsurpassed technology and a design that is simply stunning.”

HUAWEI Ascend P6 is ultra slim at 6.18mm and weighs just about 120g. While it is small enough to slip into the tiniest of pockets or clutch bags, the stylish HUAWEI Ascend P6 is designed to be seen and coveted! It features a 1.5GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.2.2 operating system, 2000mAh battery, 4.7-inch HD in-cell LCD screen technology, and ‘MagicTouch’ for enhanced screen responsiveness even when wearing gloves.

Globe Extends Free Unlimited Viber Service To Prepaid Subscribers

Subscribers connect with all networks everywhere in the world for free

Globe Telecom beefs up its flagship unlimited call and text promo for prepaid subscribers by adding free unlimited Viber Chat for the same price.

Globe Prepaid GoUNLI25 is a bundled prepaid offer with unlimited texts and unlimited calls to Globe/TM plus unlimited Viber Chat services without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges.

Available to Globe Prepaid subscribers for only P25 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI25 allows subscribers to connect with contacts in any Globe network as well as with other users subscribed to other networks both in the Philippines and abroad, for as long as these contacts have Viber accounts.

Viber is a mobile application that allows users to call, text, and send photos to each other, wherever they are in the world. With Viber, no registration, alias, or invitations are required. The app also instantly integrates with the user’s own contact list.

Globe Enhances Barangay Governance Activities In Taal To Protect Tourists

Hand-in-hand with the sustainable tourism program being implemented by Globe Telecom and PUSOD, Inc. at the Taal Volcano Protected Landscape (TVPL) in Batangas, Globe also enhances barangay governance activities in the area to ensure the safety of local and foreign tourists.

Globe brings to TVPL “Sagot Ka ni Kap,” a community vigilance program under the i-Lead pillar of Globe Bridging Communities which arms local leaders with the right tools to prevent crimes in their localities.

In addition, SKK aids in ensuring the cleanliness of the surroundings as it encourages people to report those who indiscriminately throw garbage in restricted areas.

“We want to make sure that the communities surrounding Taal Lake are safe, peaceful and orderly so that we can persuade more people to visit Taal especially at this time when Globe and PUSOD are promoting and developing tourism products that showcase recreational activities such as hiking, biking, and kayaking,” said Fernando Esguerra, OIC of Globe Corporate Social Responsibility. PUSOD, Inc. is a non-government organization whose mission is to protect and enhance the ecosystems of the Philippines and to show their significance to the world.

Globe Telecom First PH Telco Service Provider To Use Outdoor Distributed Antenna System

Globe Telecom has unveiled the use of Outdoor Distributed Antenna System (ODAS), which effects stronger mobile phone signal for its subscribers, becoming the first telecommunications company in the country to make use of such technology.

The next best alternative to towering cell sites, the ODAS solution is state of the art technology that makes use of a specialized lamp posts built with radio signal transmission capability, bringing unparalleled telecommunication service for its subscribers in strategic areas.

“The ODAS technology effectively brings coverage much closer to residents through the installation of lamp posts deployed along sidewalks. These facilities deepen mobile coverage by bringing radio signal closer to end-users and Globe Telecom is the first telco service provider in the country to use the ODAS solution,” said Emmanuel Estrada, Globe Head of Network Technologies Strategy.

Globe Rewards has More Partners

 

Globe is now giving its subscribers more ways to use their rewards points with more Rewards partners. As part of its commitment to superior customer experience, Globe Telecom beefs up its rewards program with the launch of its newest rewards offer that gives subscribers more ways to use their rewards points.

Beyond telco services, gadgets, and gift certificates as rewards available for redemption, Globe rewards points are now recognized as a form of payment similar to cash in partner-merchants nationwide.

With a much-improved rewards program, Globe is implementing a straightforward points-to-peso conversion of 1 point = Php 1.00, making it easier for subscribers to use their points and redeem rewards. With the new system, Globe rewards points are now recognized as a form of payment, similar to regular cash. 

Globe Business is First in PH, Asia to Get MEF CE 2.0 Certification

 

ONE OF THE BEST IN ASIA AND THE WORLD. The Globe Business Team happily received recognition as the first telecoms services provider in Asia, and the fourth in the world, to earn the Metro Ethernet Forum – Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 certification on March 20, 2013. The certification proves that Globe Business can deploy its products and solutions much faster, and guarantee customers of globally-compliant services which will work seamlessly with their network.

Globe Business reached yet another milestone in the Philippines telecoms industry after earning the Metro Ethernet Forum – Carrier Ethernet (MEF CE) 2.0 certification on March 20, 2013—attesting to its status as being among the top service providers worldwide.

The MEF CE 2.0 certification also means that Globe Business can now deliver added benefits to its customers by matching enterprise users’ application performance needs to MEF services with specific service-level agreements (SLAs).

MEF is a global-certifying IT body, a non-profit organization that sets world standards on Ethernet services in terms of reliability, speed and SLAs and promotes worldwide adoption of Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services.

Globe Refutes PLDT, Stands By Interconnection Issues

Globe reiterated that the interconnection problems in North Luzon were caused by faulty signaling links of PLDT and not by a fiber cut as PLDT would like the public to believe.

“Here they go again.  This is a classic PLDT, refusing to admit that there is something wrong with their network.  More than this, there are several inaccuracies in their statement,” said Yoly Crisanto, head of corporate communications of Globe Telecom.

To reiterate, the North Luzon outages started as early as February 25 which Globe reported to PLDT.  The initial investigation showed that there was a problem with the signaling link specifically in Bulacan at the time and that the PLDT team had given its advise that it would perform a reset of the signaling links.  The next day February 26, the problem has spread to 5 other areas in Northern Luzon. 

Tattoo@Home Broadband Offers the Power of FREE

TATTOO@Home again introduces another first in the broadband industry by offering subscribers FREE unlimited landline to mobile calls to Globe and TM. This is on top of the FREE monthly service fee and FREE Globe NDD already offered before, making it now the best value-for-money broadband bundle.

“Tattoo@Home has always espoused that an internet connection is an enabler for greatness, especially for the whole family. This is why we need to make broadband as accessible as possible to everyone. Why ask people to pay double for two services --- landline and home internet --- that run on the same line? ” says Jurist Gamban, Head of Tattoo@Home Broadband.

Gamban further explains that the landline is the lifeline of any household and it serves as a reliable link between working parents and their children. It connects them to the househelp and the nannies who look after their kids. However, the cost of calling a mobile phone from a landline has prevented this lifeline to be used as often as necessary.

Globe PrePaid GoSakto : Create Your OIwn Promo

Globe Telecom redefines prepaid as it brings another new and game-changing experience to its subscribers by allowing them to make their own promo the way they want to.

Introducing Globe Prepaid GoSakto, the first and only service in the country that allows prepaid subscribers to create and customize a prepaid promo that fits their needs, budget, and lifestyle.

Another industry-shaking innovation from Globe, GoSakto empowers prepaid subscribers to design their own promo according to what they need, recognizing the fact that customers have different call, text and surfing needs. With GoSakto, customers have the flexibility to tailor-fit their prepaid promo based on what they need for the day, week, or month.