With eSIM technology slowly phasing out conventional plastic SIM cards, this environmental move has also brought about many useful features. Now, Globe aims to push the eSIM segment forward by transitioning its purchase process to support a fully-online setup, allowing users to avail of one from the comfort of their own home. Globe claims that […]
After their successful global launch, the iPhone 14 models will be available for purchase in the Philippines as early as October 14. Of course, leading local telcos such as Globe and Smart have already introduced their postpaid plans for the new iPhone 14 models. Let’s see which is the right plan for you. In this […]
In several reports from the likes of Opensignal and Ookla, Smart is usually the one on top when you talk about any metric that involve 5G connectivity. That is set to change, as Globe is hailed as a 5G Global Rising Star for download speeds in Opensignal’s September 2022 report. If that’s not enough, Opensignal […]
Globe is bringing the next generation META AAU in the Philippines to improve its 5G network performance and energy efficiency. META AAU features an Active Antenna Unit that combines innovative hardware and software. For hardware, it introduces an Extremely Large Antenna Array (ELLA) that is double that of a conventional unit. This ELAA combines ultra-light […]
Globe is makings its At Home Prepaid WiFi more affordable by slashing its price by Php 200 to a new promo price of Php 799. Those purchasing it will also get FamSURF 299, which comes with 50GB of data–which includes 43GB of shareable open access data and 7GB for watch and learn apps–valid for 7 days […]
Globe updates its top-tier plans with the all-new Platinum ONE in both plan 3799 and plan 4999. To entice its current subscribers, Globe is offering a special deal for both Platinum ONE plans starting today (August 15) until September 14. Platinum ONE 3799 comes with unlimited Fiber WiFi at home with speeds of up to […]
A day after DITO filed a complaint against Globe and Smart for alleged anticompetitive practices, the former has asked the NTC to require DITO to pay a Php 622 million penalty for violating interconnect agreement. In its press statement, Globe said that an average of 1000 calls–identified as international in origin but masked as local […]
Globe has introduced GCash for minors, known as GCash Jr. This new app will enable minors aged from 7 to 17 years old to have a safe and secure cashless payment channel. The GCash Jr. app comes with digital financial services along with exciting offers such as exclusive fandom deals, gaming vouchers, discounts, and premium access […]
UPDATE: with statement from Globe. DITO is fighting against Globe and Smart, as it filed a complaint to the Philippine Competition Commission. In its complaint, DITO said that both Smart and Globe are allegedly practicing anticompetitive practices when it comes to interconnection deals. “Out of 100 calls that DITO makes to reach out to […]
As part of its efforts to make purchasing cryptocurrency easier and more convenient, Coins.ph announced its partnership with Globe for a new Globe Rewards program where prepaid and postpaid subscribers can start exchanging rewards points in their new GlobeOne app for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency vouchers–all of them redeemable via Coins.ph. “Customers can now take advantage of […]
Globe just made its GFiber Unli Plans cheaper. It also introduced an additional plan and an online exclusive plan. GFiber Unli Plan 1599 with 50 mbps and Plan 2099 with 150 mbps are now cheaper. After Globe’s recent update, they are now priced at Php 1,299 and Php 1,699 respectively. Even higher tiered plans have […]
Things are looking good for Globe and Smart, as OpenSignal commended both local telcos as global rising stars in its 2022 Global Mobile Network Experience Awards. Key findings in the OpenSignal report reveal that Globe is a Global Rising Star in five categories, which include posting the second-largest increase in 4G Availability in the Asia Pacific […]