TechnoBaboy Philippines
It’s the age of the internet, which means communicating with others is commonly done through social networking sites and through messaging and calling apps on smartphones like WhatsApp or Viber. Not everyone has a smartphone, however, and even if everyone in your circle has a smartphone, not everyone is online all the time. Which Read »
Everybody is talking about the Samsung Galaxy S III, arguably one of the most anticipated Android phones in recent years. We know that Globe has started offering the handset on pre-order. Now, Smart Communications is also offering the beastly handset on pre-order online. With nearly 10 million pre-orders worldwide since it was unveiled in early May, Read »
Cebu Pacific Air may have popularized the Piso Sale concept but Smart is currently holding it’s own version of the promo. Instead of flights though, Smart is offering selected handsets for only one peso, but the catch is your purchase is bundled to an Unli Post Paid Plan 599 subscription. The plan comes with Read »
The current king of Android phones, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, is coming to Smart Communications. This is according to an announcement on the telco’s Facebook page. There are no details yet on plans and pricing but I think it’s safe to assume this will be offered for free on some plans and with a few cash out Read »
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 Read »
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 Read »
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 Read »
The Facebook Mobile App for Java-enabled phones or “Facebook for All” app used to be free on Smart network. From the start, though, it was clear that the free use of the app was only for a limited time and only during the trial period. The free use expired around first week of Read »
Manny V. Pangilinan, Chairman of PLDT, the parent company of Smart Communications, has confirmed to Inquirer that the mobile network will be carrying the iPhone 4S by December of this year. Apple devices used to be exclusive to Globe Telecom but with the lapse of the exclusivity deal, it is but natural for Apple Read »
I was surprised to see a new landing page for Smart Communications’ website. I was greeted by a bright blue background with a very colorful bubble design. Then at the center was the message “In an ever-changing world, we lead you to a bold new future”. I thought that Smart merely changed its website Read »
Smart Communications‘ Talk ‘N Text Panalo Phone offering, the cheapest prepaid handset bundle in the country at only P499, is now available nationwide. This move is possibly Smart’s way of tapping the last 10 million Filipinos who still don’t own mobile phones. The Talk ‘N Text Panalo Phone kit includes a brand new Cherry Mobile Read »
Globe Telecom recently filed a petition before the NTC seeking the revocation of the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) and other authorizations granted to PLDT and its subsidiaries Smart Communications and Connectivity Unlimited Resource Enterprise (Cure), claiming that the telco group is not Filipino-owned. Globe claims that the issuance of various authorizations to PLDT, Read »
Prepaid internet dongles or broadband sticks are getting more popular these days because of their portability and ease of use. Add to that the fact that it is prepaid so anyone can easily get one without the hassle of submitting application forms and supporting documents. And if you belong to the budget-conscious lot, prepaid Read »
SMART Communications recently launched the ZTE V9, a 7-inch tablet running on Google’s Android 2.2 operating system. The ZTE V9 is expected to retail for P12,795, a good deal considering that current Android tablets are priced at about P20,000 or higher. To make the ZTE V9 more attractive, Smart is offering the device on installment terms. You may Read »
While SMART Communications was preparing for the initial rollout of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband service in Boracay, Globe announced the launch of its own 4G mobile service. Globe expanded its current 4G footprint and claims to be the first carrier in the Philippines to launch the commercial roll out of 4G mobile technology Read »