Globe Offers Widest Range of LTE-Enabled Smartphones

Get the most diversified and exclusive roster of LTE smartphones from the one who knows postpaid best

Globe Telecom beefs up its device portfolio by offering the widest and latest range of Long Term Evolution (LTE)-enabled smartphones under its suite of fully-customizable and flexible Best-Ever MySuperPlan.

Banking on its strong partnerships with leading global device manufacturers, Globe is carrying nine (9) of the world’s best and top-of-the-line LTE handsets available at different price points, seven (7) of which are exclusive to the telco. All plan offers are bundled with unlimited LTE surfing of up to 42 Mbps and free calls and texts.

Tattoo@Home Ready To Rock The Market With A Chart-Topping Offer

Tattoo@Home continues to create waves in the market as it is all set to follow-up its game-changing run of exciting offers.

Very soon, Tattoo@Home is ready to redefine the way consumers connect at the comforts of their home with another compelling deal that is sure to be “music to their ears,” following the success of its unlimited landline to Globe and TM call feature.

“It was all about customization last year, which encouraged customers to level up their experience by choosing between speed upgrades and freebies, especially with Tattoo@Home. The freedom of choice was the ultimate power the brand gave its consumers,” said Jurist Gamban, Head of Tattoo@Home.

Globe Successfully Attracts 49% Switchers From Rival Networks

The full year 2012 financial performance of Globe Telecom saw the company increasing its base and attracting more subscribers, evidently growing across the board in all market segments – mobile or broadband.

With game-changing product offers and cornering the latest devices with exclusive privileges, Globe has captured the sweet spot of customers at the height of its competitors’ aggressive switching campaigns launched during the second half of 2012.

This was spelled out in a recent survey conducted by global consumer research firm Nielsen, which indicated rival network’s subscribers switching to Globe. According to the survey, 49% of total SIM switchers to the Globe network came from competition.

Get the BlackBerry Z10 LTE Only from Globe

Globe Telecom recently launched the new BlackBerry Z10 and scored exclusivity to offer the BlackBerry Z10 LTE version in the country under its fully-customizable unlimited surfing plans bundled with unlimited browsing, consumable amount for calls and texts, and freebies.

Subscribers can get the BlackBerry Z10 for free for as low as P1999 monthly at Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799 with P200 monthly cashout over a 24-month contract.

With Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799, subscribers get unlimited and worry-free mobile surfing, P800 monthly consumable amount for calls and texts, and three (3) call and text freebies.

The device is also available for free at Globe Unli Surf Plan 1799 over a 30-month contract. Interested subscribers can order the BlackBerry Z10 from Globe at www.globe.com.ph/bbz10.

In photo is Globe Marketing Manager for Devices and Subsidy Teolo Reyes.

MoneyGram Boosts its Money Transfer Services with Globe GCASH

MoneyGram, one of the biggest money transfer companies in the world, has announced an agreement with Globe Telecom’s mobile commerce subsidiary G-Xchange, Inc. (GXI) that would further expand its reach in the Philippines through Globe GCASH.

With the partnership, Filipinos overseas can send money in MoneyGram’s locations all over the globe and have their loved ones pick up the cash at GCASH REMIT outlets in the Philippines - starting out with the Globe Stores and eventually expanding to include other GCASH REMIT outlets like pawnshops, rural banks, and community stores.

“This will add an element of convenience to the thousands of Filipino MoneyGram users worldwide as they can now send money to the Philippines using MoneyGram’s 310,000 retail agent locations in more than 197 countries”, said Alex Lim, MoneyGram country manager. “Through this strategic alliance, we are able to increase our reach in the Philippines thus helping us expand our money transfer services around the world.”

Globe Libreng Tawag for Sabah Evacuees in Tawi-Tawi, Sulu

A growing number of Filipino evacuees arriving in Tawi-Tawi and Sulu to escape the ongoing armed conflict in Sabah, can now directly communicate with their families and friends through the Libreng Tawag booths set up by Globe Telecom.


“Most of our “Kababayans” who are arriving from Sabah in batches don’t know anyone in the area. We want to give them, at least, some moments of comfort by getting them connected with their loved ones, relatives and even friends for free thru “Globe Libreng Tawag.” We want to help in our own little way,” said Rob I. Nazal, Head of Globe Corporate Social Responsibility.


The Libreng Tawag booths are located in the Red Cross office in the two provinces as well as in the Mahardika Institute of Technology in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. The booths shall be on standby from 6am to 6 pm daily for a week.

Extend The Life Of Your Favorite Promo For Only P5 With TM EXTEND!

 
TM introduces another FIRST in the industry—TM EXTEND --- which provides TM subscribers an extra 24-hours to enjoy his favorite TM promo for only P5.

“TM keeps true to its commitment of giving our subscribers everyday value for money through TM EXTEND which provides a one-day extension of our subscribers’ current TM promo for only P5,” explains Issa Cabreira, TM Brand Head.

To enjoy TM EXTEND, subscribers should be registered to the following TM promos: AstigTxt10, AstigCombo10, Combo10, Combo15, AstigTxt15, AstigTxt20 and AstigTxt30.

Let's Go LTE Crazy!

The discussion below talks about the complexities/confusion surrounding LTE and its variation  or earlier and later versions, and because of the slight deception, whether intentional or marketing strategy, adds up to the puzzlement.

I think Axelei was able to explain it real good...though I'm still at a lost and suffering nosebleed. Read on.