Globe and Converge continue to co-build projects in the Bicol Region and Leyte Province to expand the fiber optic network in the area so that residents will enjoy a more reliable connectivity. This is part of a partnership that they signed in February 2022, where the first project by Globe and Converge involved 137 kilometers […]
In its efforts to combat scammers using sophisticated methods, Globe has removed all clickable links from its official customer advisories–particularly with its 8080 SMS channel. Recently, Globe’s subscribers have been receiving scam messages that use 8080 or the “Globe” sender ID, where these messages use a fake Globe link to lure them into phishing sites. […]
There are a lot of reasons to get prepaid fiber for your home. The most common is cost – being able to control how much you pay day-per-day and month-on-month for something as basic as the internet is a huge deal for families who need to make each peso count. The most important one (at […]
Need a secondary connection but don’t want to be locked into long, 24-month contracts? Well, Globe At Home officially announced their new GFiberSURF UNLI 9999 plan that gives prepaid fiber units a year of unlimited internet connection. The promo is aimed at people with short-term leases or who need a secondary internet connection that’s not […]
Globe Telecom is reporting that its efforts in reducing bank-related spam and scam messages have largely been successful, with the telco achieving a large, 85% reduction in both for the first 3 quarters of the year. Read more: -Globe Blocks 32.2 Million Spam Text Messages in 2 Weeks -Philippine Congress Wants Spam Calls, Texts, Emails […]
With users required to register their SIMs, determining the subscriber count per telco should be more accurate. Recently, Smart revealed that it has 55.2 million subscribers, which is more than the 54.7 million subscribers that Globe has. This marks the first time since 2016 that Smart leads over Globe in terms of subscriber count. While […]
You might want to avoid beating the deadline for postpaid bills soon, as Globe announced that they will impose a Php 50 late fee starting December 1. In a statement sent to ABS-CBN News, Globe explained that paying postpaid bills on time ensures uninterrupted service for its mobile and broadband postpaid subscribers. Globe reiterated that […]
Globe supposedly made the most improvements in 5G gaming experiences this past year when compared to its international peers. Globe saw a year-to-year increase of 30.3% in analytics firm Opensignal’s 5G Games Experience metric, according to a report released this month. Globe was followed in Opensignal’s list by Chile’s Movistar (26.7%) and France’s Free Mobile […]
After confirming that a prepaid eSIM is in the works, Globe has announced that they will be offering it exclusively at the GlobeOne App this September. The digital-exclusive strategy is part of Globe’s commitment to a future-ready and streamlined user experience. By offering a prepaid eSIM, Globe wants to help potential users eliminate the hassles […]
Globe has recently partnered with international insurtech bolttech to launch Gadget Xchange, a new mobile device program that will make postpaid device switching easier, no questions asked. The Program offers postpaid users greater choice and flexibility with quick and easy mobile device and screen replacement services, as well as the freedom to seamlessly switch between […]