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April 17, 2012

Why SMS rates are still not down to Php0.80?

Last year, the NTC has sent out a memorandum to all carriers (Globe, Smart & Sun) asking everyone to lower their regular SMS rates down to Php0.80 from Php1.00. It should have been in effect since November 30, 2011.

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March 01, 2012

Globe implements Load Watch for Prepaid Subs

This was shared to us by the folks from Globe Telecom last February 14 but I completely forgot about it. I only remembered it again when I used the prepaid SIM card they gave me to test on the HTC Titan.

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January 09, 2012

Smart’s Unli BB Plan 549 to compete with Globe BB Max

According to a source that talked to a Smart CS, the carrier is about to introduce a new Smart Unli BB Plan 549 that will directly compete with Globe’s BlackBerry Max 599.

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January 01, 2012

Top 10 Tech Predictions for 2012

The year 2011 was a great year in the field of technology. We’ve seen a lot of new stuff and developments in the last 12 months. I’m sure 2012 will be even better and more exciting. Check out my top 10 tech predictions for 2012.

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December 16, 2011

Globe offers iPhone 4S Trade-in for iPhone 4, 3GS & 3G

In a bold move to retain old subscribers, Globe Telecom has announced a trade-in offer for all iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 owners who got their handset from Globe before (whether prepaid or postpaid).

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September 08, 2011

ZTE MF60 HSPA+ Pocket WiFi Review

We featured this HSPA+ capable mobile hotspot from ZTE a few weeks ago and we’ve finally gotten a review unit to test. Like many other pocket WiFi (MiFi) devices before it, the ZTE MF60 is one pretty kick-ass unit. If only it were more affordable.

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September 02, 2011

m.Globe portal offers free Facebook, Twitter & Email

Globe has just launched their new mobile portal, called m.Globe, that offers free access to Globe services and feeds to your Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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August 01, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 P7500 Review

We’ve got a short week with the upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1 and so far it’s been an interesting one. This is also our first time to do a full review of an Android Honeycomb tablet. See the full review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500 after the jump.

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May 08, 2010

Precinct Finder Philippines: May 2010 Elections

Update: See Election Results here.

Find Your Precinct Online this coming Philippines Election 2010.

As the May 10 elections are fast approaching, voters are looking to find their respective precincts to find out where they will vote this coming Monday.

Google Philippines is doing a project to map all the precincts in the country:

Find the exact locations of your voting center on the map. The Philippines 2010 election has seen some changes to the precincts and voting centers. Google is providing an online tool to allow voters like yourself, to place the locations of each voting center on a map. Your contribution helps others find their precinct voting center too!

find precinct online

Go check your precinct here.

Precinct Finder:

To find your precinct, call 101-49 via PLDT land line or 02-902-0400 via Globelines, Globe or Touch Mobile cell phones.

COMELEC Hotlines: 5272772, 5272773

COMELEC: 525-9296, 5259345, 5275574, 5271892, 5259335, 5259294, 5270821, 5259297

PPCRV: 5253476, 5265694, 5260869, 5261417, 5260012, 5236574, 5254992, 5264572, 5262248

NAMFREL: 4704151, 4847590, 0927- 4847590, 9611524, 0919-3389344, 3389344

KONTRA DAYA: 5693427, 0921-5693427, 2953004, 0915-2332413, 2332413

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Update: See Election Results here.

February 03, 2010

Google Nexus One Review

The Nexus One is Google’s latest self-branded smartphone. It has gone a long way since the Google G1 over a year ago. So, before you have one delivered to the Philippines, check out our Google Nexus One review first.

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August 22, 2008

How to solve the 3G network congestion problem?

One of the primary reasons why we don’t have a comprehensive 3G offering from the big telcos is because of the problem of 3G network congestion. It’s an undeniable truth that P2P is killing 3G in the Philippines.

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August 21, 2008

iPhone 3G: Exclusive Pics, First Impressions

Today, I got to see and check out the iPhone 3G which will be released by Globe Telecom to the public tomorrow (August 22). I took tons of pictures and played with the device for a while. Here are my first impressions:

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July 31, 2008

Are SMS rates really down to Php0.50?

During the SONA earlier this week, Pres. Arroyo proudly announces that she was able to convince the cellular companies to drop the rate of inter-network SMS down by half — from Php1.00 to Php0.50. What she failed to mention was that this an an orchestrated gimmick.

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July 22, 2008

How to activate International Globe Roaming

Activate Globe Mobile Prepaid for International Roaming

To activate, just text GROAM ON [Start Date] [Number of Days] and send to 2884.

As an example, if you want to activate your Globe roaming from June 1 to June 15, 2008, that will be 15 days. So, what you do is text GROAM ON 06/01/2008 15 send to 2884.

Minimum balance of Php100 is required in order to enable activation for Globe International Roaming. You also need to have at least Php100 on your daily balance in order for the service to continue working.

Request for roaming activation may be done between 7 days before date of departure to at least 1 hour before departure. Maximum length for activation is 180 days.

For Postpaid Subscribers:

Postpaid subscribers can call 211 (toll-free) via mobile. For help, call +632.7301212 from your mobile (toll-free).

How to Make Calls while roaming:

* Postpaid subscribers

Simply dial “+” + country code + area code (or operator code) + phone number.
Example: +6327301000 if landline or +639178000000 if mobile and press SEND.

* Prepaid clients

Dial *131* + country code + area code (or operator code) + phone number + # sign.
e.g. *131*6327301000# if landline or *131*639178000000# if mobile and press SEND.

How to Send Messages while roaming:

Use the International Number format when sending a message to someone: “+” + country code + mobile access number + mobile number.

Example: +639xxxxxxxxxx, and press SEND.

July 01, 2008

Check SSS Account Online for Contributions

Philippine Social Security System: SSS Online Philippines

You can check your SSS contributions online by ff. these simple instructions:

Text SSS

Text-SSS is a short messaging service (SMS)-based information service system that allows members to inquire about their number of contributions, status of loan applications, salary loan payment period and loan balances using text messaging.

For a minimal text fee of P2.50 per inquiry sent through text messaging, a member can now have an alternate means of getting information without having to visit an SSS office.
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May 09, 2008

Globe 3G: 5 Pesos Internet and Disconnection Charges

Globe 3G may be facing some serious issues this month due to frequent disconnection charges on their 5 Peso per 15 minute rates. Last month, Globe introduced time-based charging on top of the previous kilobyte rates — a pleasant development to loyal Globe subscribers. Problem though is the arbitrary disconnection/reconnection charges.

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September 26, 2007

Smart and Globe Reloading Problems

Prepaid SIMBeen receiving reports of reloading problems from Globe’s Prepaid customers. A similar problem was experienced with Smart’s GPRS/3G load limit.

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