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Globe confirms free unlimited LTE on iPhone 5

Globe Telecom has finally confirmed that all iPhone 5 postpaid subscribers will get access to their LTE network at no additional charge. This means that if you are currently on a MySuperSurf data plan, you can get LTE for free.

In press release sent to us by Globe, they have finally lived up to their commitment of free unlimited LTE to their existing subscribers. They first announced this back in December.

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The release indicated this development.

Globe subscribers on iPhone 5 postpaid plans can now experience fourth-generation Long Term Evolution (4G LTE) on their devices by updating to Apple’s latest software, the iOS6.1.

The availability is on the heels of Apple’s announcement that it has enabled the LTE functionality of the iPhone 5 in the Philippines.

With this development, Globe postpaid subscribers on iPhone 5 can enjoy blazing mobile internet speeds of up to 42 Mbps in LTE-covered areas without having to upgrade their plans or pay extra charges.

To enjoy LTE coverage on their iPhone 5, subscribers need to update to iOS 6.1 and use an LTE Nano-SIM.

Globe’s LTE network is heavily concentrated in Makati although it is now also available in select areas in Manila, Pasig City, Quezon City, Taguig City, Muntinlupa, Mandaluyong, Cebu City, and Boracay.

Meanwhile, Smart also sent a press release stating they will offer unlimited LTE to all data plan subscribers until April 30.

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Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

49 Responses

  1. Avatar for oneil oneil says:

    hello, im using ipad mini 4G, anong plan ng globe for surfing? can i also get LTE nano sim?

  2. Avatar for Jon Jon says:

    Hi iya. Make sure that LTE is turned on in settings, general, cellular. Try to toggle airplane mode too. If all else fails go to a globe center and ask for a new nano sim that is LTE ready. I assure you. Once the sim is replaced with a new one your iphone5 will obtain LTE signal. I had the same issue you were having until i had my sim replace. Even if the person from the support call says that the current sim you have is LTE enabled, have it replaced with a new one.

    • Avatar for Iya Iya says:

      iVe just realized that my iphone 5 model A4128 (located at the back of the iphone 5 and not at “About” option) does not support LTE for Globe (but it does on Smart,ive heard). This is usually the case for those who bought their Iphone 5 units in the US. The Iphone 5 model that supports Philippine band is A4129. Thanks so much for the assistance Jon. I really appreciate it. I guess I just have to suffice with 3G or EDGE then :-(

  3. Avatar for Iya Iya says:

    Need assistance please:

    Details:
    iPhone 5 with IOS 6.1.2
    Globe Telecom
    LTE-activated nano-sim card (twice replaced yet both sim cards are LTE-activated as per Globe hotline agent)
    In an LTE-activated area (proven kc a family member has an LTE signal on his iphone 5 yet i dont)
    Did basic troubleshooting: restart network settings, soft reboot, manually change signal to Globe —- did this over and over yet no improvement.

    My problem is obvious — still no LTE signal. I asked the hotline agent if it’s possible that my unit is defective — said it’s impossible. Any assitance with my issue will be very much appreciated. Thanks.

    • Avatar for Jon Jon says:

      Hi iya. Make sure that LTE is turned on in settings, general, cellular. Try to toggle airplane mode too. If all else fails go to a globe center and ask for a new nano sim that is LTE ready. I assure you. Once the sim is replaced with a new one your iphone5 will obtain LTE signal. I had the same issue you were having until i had my sim replace. Even if the person from the support call says that the current sim you have is LTE enabled, have it replaced with a new one. – See more at: http://www.yugatech.com/telecoms/globe-confirms-free-unlimited-lte-on-iphone-5/comment-page-2/#comment-568978

  4. Avatar for David David says:

    Hi, hope someone can help me:

    I have a N7105 note 2 LTE. I have an unli data plan from globe and just today asked for a LTE nano sim which I inserted into a nano sim adaptor for my LTE note2. PRoblem is it says there is no service and wont detect the sim card, but I can send and receive calls and texts (even though is says no service). however, I can’t go into the network settings because it says I need to insert a sim first.

    Has Anyone else tried using a nano sim adaptor to use on their non iphone LTE phone?

    Peace!

    • Avatar for Ken Ken says:

      Parehas tayo ng problem sir. yung Unlidata plan ng wife ko sa iphone5 nya try ko gamitin sa N7105 ko. pwede calls and text kaso wala data. tumawag ako sa globe and sabi sa akin is yung plan is for iPhone 5 LTE lang daw. and wala pa daw sila LTE enabled microsim.

    • Avatar for red red says:

      Hi david and ken, guys yung n7105 nyo san nyo nabili sa mall or sa globe din? I just had mine but ang binigay nila sa akin is the n7100 but they said its lte ready pero alam ko naman nde, i need help and ur opinion ibabalik ko nalang sa globe to phone or have it replace with an n7105 meron kaya sila

  5. Avatar for Cedie Cedie says:

    Updated my iphone 5 for ios6.1, phone shut down and is now LTE capable as it says… Pero nag drop ang signal ko from 3g to E (edge). Did as advice from blogs, turning phone on and off… Still stuck at E… Are all micro sim of globe for the iphone 5 lte capable? Or is there a need to replace the sim for a new one? I’m in Makati which globe claims the area has the highest sugnal so far?

    • Avatar for Cedie Cedie says:

      Btw postpaid nman ako, am i just impatient? or does it take time for the signal to improve to LTE?

    • Avatar for Cedie Cedie says:

      Btw postpaid nman ako, am i just impatient? or does it take time for transition in regards to signal?

    • Avatar for James James says:

      You may need to switch sim cards. Just go to any GBC and ask for a 4G LTE sim card (don’t get the one with the sticker), it’s free anyway. You can also call globe to check if your plan has LTE provisioning. I heard they removed a feature before to correct the fluctuating signal issue of the iphone5.

  6. Avatar for Yui Yui says:

    Kakatawa naman tong mga sabi ng sabi ng capped. Palibhasa prepaid user at nakiki connect lang ng wifi sa kapitbahay niya.

    Pag postpaid ng globe hindi capped.

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