Telcos Archive

  •   The competition is getting tougher so telcos always come out with special offers to attract subscribers.  Smart Communication’s latest offering bundles a data plan with generous amounts of free calls, text messages and mobile internet.  The subscription is called Data Plan 1000, a limited-edition plan that offers 500 SMS to all networks, 500 voice minutes to any number within...

    Smart Offers Data Plan 1000 with Bundled High-End Phones

    Posted on March 15, 2012
      The competition is getting tougher so telcos always come out with special offers to attract subscribers.  Smart Communication’s latest offering bundles a data plan with generous amounts of free calls, text messages and mobile internet.  The subscription is called Data Plan 1000, a limited-edition plan that offers 500 SMS to all networks, 500 voice minutes to any number within...
  •   Smart is offering the Cherry Mobile Superion or the ZTE V9 Android tablet for only P200 a month if you sign up for a Smart Bro SIM-only Plan 999.  The deal is for a 24-month contract so all in all, you pay P4,800 for any of the tablets being offered.  This price is still quite cheap not to mention...

    Smart Offers Android Tablets for P200 a Month on Smart Bro SIM-Only Plan 999

    Posted on February 28, 2012
      Smart is offering the Cherry Mobile Superion or the ZTE V9 Android tablet for only P200 a month if you sign up for a Smart Bro SIM-only Plan 999.  The deal is for a 24-month contract so all in all, you pay P4,800 for any of the tablets being offered.  This price is still quite cheap not to mention...
  •   Globe Telecom just announced that it is bringing back the IMMORTAL TXT promo which it first had about a couple of years ago.  The IMMORTAL promo is a prepaid call, text and surf promo without the usual expiry period and is part of the “Choose Your Promo” set of offers from Globe. Here are the choices under the IMMORTAL...

    Globe IMMORTAL TXT Promo With No Expiry is Back; How to Register via *143#

    Posted on February 14, 2012
      Globe Telecom just announced that it is bringing back the IMMORTAL TXT promo which it first had about a couple of years ago.  The IMMORTAL promo is a prepaid call, text and surf promo without the usual expiry period and is part of the “Choose Your Promo” set of offers from Globe. Here are the choices under the IMMORTAL...
  •   The Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the “pure” Google phone and the first ever smartphone to run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, is going to Smart Communications.  The telco just confirmed that it will be exclusively distributing the Galaxy Nexus in the Philippines. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Google’s flagship phone, being the handset that other Ice Cream Sandwich phones...

    Samsung Galaxy Nexus Exclusive to Smart, Now Available for Pre-Order

    Posted on January 24, 2012
      The Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the “pure” Google phone and the first ever smartphone to run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, is going to Smart Communications.  The telco just confirmed that it will be exclusively distributing the Galaxy Nexus in the Philippines. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Google’s flagship phone, being the handset that other Ice Cream Sandwich phones...
  •   If you’re in an area that’s along the route of the Black Nazarene procession, you may have experienced signal loss on your mobile phones.  This was purposely done by the telcos in accordance with a directive from the government which cited security threats. The government asked telcos to temporarily disconnect their services along the route of the Black Nazarene...

    Smart and Globe Jam Signal on Black Nazarene Route, Quirino Grandstand Now Trending

    Posted on January 9, 2012
      If you’re in an area that’s along the route of the Black Nazarene procession, you may have experienced signal loss on your mobile phones.  This was purposely done by the telcos in accordance with a directive from the government which cited security threats. The government asked telcos to temporarily disconnect their services along the route of the Black Nazarene...
  •   After Smart Sun Dual 549, the Smart-Sun Cellular merger has introduced another service involving both networks, and this time Talk N Text is joining. The new service is called Trio 20 and it’s a form of an “unli” service involving the three afore-mentioned networks.  This is the first such service in the Philippines and it’s made possible only because...

    TRIO 20 Unli Service Introduced, Lets You Call and Text to Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk N Text

    Posted on January 6, 2012
      After Smart Sun Dual 549, the Smart-Sun Cellular merger has introduced another service involving both networks, and this time Talk N Text is joining. The new service is called Trio 20 and it’s a form of an “unli” service involving the three afore-mentioned networks.  This is the first such service in the Philippines and it’s made possible only because...
  •   If you don’t have an internet connection at home and stays at coffee shops and malls just to be able to visit you favorite social networking site, you’ll be happy to know that PLDT and Smart are working on a new Wi-Fi service that will let you connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot even if you’re at home. The new...

    PLDT and Smart to Offer Carrier-Grade WiFi Service

    Posted on December 22, 2011
      If you don’t have an internet connection at home and stays at coffee shops and malls just to be able to visit you favorite social networking site, you’ll be happy to know that PLDT and Smart are working on a new Wi-Fi service that will let you connect to a Wi-Fi hotspot even if you’re at home. The new...
  •   In an effort to help the victims of typhoon Sendong, Smart Communications has set up Libreng Tawag stations in the areas of Cagayan De Oro, IliganCity, and other parts of Mindanao and Visayas. The Libreng Tawag stations offer free calls, free phone charging, and even free internet communications in some areas. Smart’s Libreng Tawag stations were set up as...

    Smart Provides ‘Libreng Tawag’ Stations for Sendong Victims, Asks for Donations From Subscribers

    Posted on December 22, 2011
      In an effort to help the victims of typhoon Sendong, Smart Communications has set up Libreng Tawag stations in the areas of Cagayan De Oro, IliganCity, and other parts of Mindanao and Visayas. The Libreng Tawag stations offer free calls, free phone charging, and even free internet communications in some areas. Smart’s Libreng Tawag stations were set up as...
  •   Smart Communications revealed its pricing for the iPhone 4S ahead of Globe Telecom.  Smart’s iPhone 4S plans and rates have already been uploaded on its website.  Globe, meanwhile, is still silent on the pricing but is expected to reveal its plans and rates within the day since it is also promised a December 16 release for the iPhone 4S....

    Smart Reveals iPhone 4S Plans and Rates, 16GB Free on Plan 2500, P33,200 on Prepaid

    Posted on December 16, 2011
      Smart Communications revealed its pricing for the iPhone 4S ahead of Globe Telecom.  Smart’s iPhone 4S plans and rates have already been uploaded on its website.  Globe, meanwhile, is still silent on the pricing but is expected to reveal its plans and rates within the day since it is also promised a December 16 release for the iPhone 4S....
  •   To all mobile phone users looking for bargain packages, you might want to check this promo out. Smart Communications and Sun Cellular just came up with a phone and plan package called the Smart Sun Dual Plan 549.  We all know that PLDT, owner of Smart Communications, recently bought the majority stake on Digitel, owner of Sun Cellular.  This...

    Smart Sun Dual Plan 549 Launched

    Posted on December 13, 2011
      To all mobile phone users looking for bargain packages, you might want to check this promo out. Smart Communications and Sun Cellular just came up with a phone and plan package called the Smart Sun Dual Plan 549.  We all know that PLDT, owner of Smart Communications, recently bought the majority stake on Digitel, owner of Sun Cellular.  This...
  •   The iPhone 4S war is heating up.  It used to be that the iPhone was exclusive to Globe Telecom but this time, Apple has decided to also tap the services of Smart Communications in distributing the highly poupular, Siri-touting iPhone 4S. The first area of the battle was the official announcement for the availability of the iPhone 4S.  ...

    iPhone 4S War On as Globe Claims First Batch of Phones

    Posted on December 13, 2011
      The iPhone 4S war is heating up.  It used to be that the iPhone was exclusive to Globe Telecom but this time, Apple has decided to also tap the services of Smart Communications in distributing the highly poupular, Siri-touting iPhone 4S. The first area of the battle was the official announcement for the availability of the iPhone 4S.  ...
  •   The iPhone 4S war is heating up.  Globe Telecom has also officially announced the iPhone4S and now has a registration page on its website just like Smart Communications. Globe manages to be as cryptic as Smart, only showing the specs and features of the phone and a registration page.  But while Smart has revealed a December 16, 2011 launch or availability date,...

    iPhone 4S Officially Available on Globe Telecom, Also Coming December 16

    Posted on December 2, 2011
      The iPhone 4S war is heating up.  Globe Telecom has also officially announced the iPhone4S and now has a registration page on its website just like Smart Communications. Globe manages to be as cryptic as Smart, only showing the specs and features of the phone and a registration page.  But while Smart has revealed a December 16, 2011 launch or availability date,...
  •   It’s official.  Smart Communications will be carrying the iPhone 4S.   The handset will still be available with Globe Telecom of course, but this time it is sharing the Siri-enabled phone with Smart. The announcement is on the landing page of Smart’s website, with the date 12-16-11 shown below the word iPhone 4S.  Then there is a link to...

    iPhone 4S Officially Coming to Smart, Available December 16

    Posted on December 2, 2011
      It’s official.  Smart Communications will be carrying the iPhone 4S.   The handset will still be available with Globe Telecom of course, but this time it is sharing the Siri-enabled phone with Smart. The announcement is on the landing page of Smart’s website, with the date 12-16-11 shown below the word iPhone 4S.  Then there is a link to...
  •   Carrier IQ is starting to get known but for the wrong reason.  The company is currently facing an investigation in the US for its software that’s preloaded on phones and logs activities without user control.  This was exposed by a security researcher and xda-developers forum member Trevor Eckhart (TrevE). Now phone companies and carriers in the US that are...

    Apple, Samsung, HTC, RIM, Google, Air Statements on the Carrier IQ Issue

    Posted on December 2, 2011
      Carrier IQ is starting to get known but for the wrong reason.  The company is currently facing an investigation in the US for its software that’s preloaded on phones and logs activities without user control.  This was exposed by a security researcher and xda-developers forum member Trevor Eckhart (TrevE). Now phone companies and carriers in the US that are...
  •   Smart Communications is bringing its volume-based internet packages into its All-In postpaid plans.  Similar to the ‘Always On’ plans for Smart Prepaid and Smart Bro, the new Always On Internet packages enables All-In subscribers pay only for the amount of data they wish to consume. “The most flexible postpaid plan just got more flexible” said Smart Mobile Marketing Head Guido Zaballero...

    Smart ‘Always On’ Internet Packages Now Available for All-In Postpaid Plans

    Posted on November 28, 2011
      Smart Communications is bringing its volume-based internet packages into its All-In postpaid plans.  Similar to the ‘Always On’ plans for Smart Prepaid and Smart Bro, the new Always On Internet packages enables All-In subscribers pay only for the amount of data they wish to consume. “The most flexible postpaid plan just got more flexible” said Smart Mobile Marketing Head Guido Zaballero...
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