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Globe CEO Ernest Cu confirms arrival of iPhone 4S

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief November 22, 2011 · 2 min read

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오늘 마닐라 페니실라에서 열린 Globe 행사에서 구브 CEO 어네스트 쿠는 iPhone 4S가 다가오는 몇 주 안에 필리핀에 출시될 것이라고 확인했습니다. 이는 2011 년 12 월 첫 번째 주부터 두 번째 주까지의 시기를 의미합니다.

오늘 Globe Telecom 의 행사는 실제로 향후 18 개월 동안 약 7 억 달러 (또는 3,000 억 페소 이상) 를 투자하여 모든 인프라를 최신 기술로 교체하겠다는 것을 발표하기 위한 것이었습니다. 이는 IPv6 지원 및 HSPA+/LTE 호환성을 갖춘 최신 기술입니다.

iPhone 4S는 간략히 언급되었을 뿐입니다. "다른 통신사들이 공개 발표를 하는 동안, 우리는 Globe에서 iPhone 4S의 출시를 수 주 내에 조용히 준비하고 있습니다"라는 식의 발언이 Cu에 의해 나왔습니다.

이벤트 후 저는 ABS-CBN 카메라 팀과 함께 에르네스트 쿠와 일대일 인터뷰를 진행한 뒤 iPhone 4S에 대해 질문을 이어갔습니다. 그는 추가할 내용이 없다며, 이에 대해서는 계약상 침묵해야 한다고 덧붙였습니다.

We earlier reported that Smart-PLDT Chairman Manny Pangilinan also promised to release the iPhone 4S to its high-end subscribers before end of December. So it looks like both Globe and Smart will carry the iPhone 4S. The most likely scenario is that it will be launched simultaneously.

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56 Comments

Ton · 15 years ago

Pagandahan na lang ng service, the more the merrier

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jayb · 15 years ago

may naninira sa globe postpaid d2. . Ok ang service ng globe lalo na pagmatagal k ng postpaid. . .

xinyuiyin · 15 years ago

Too bad for Globe. Smart/PLDT is the best right now even without iPhone. Now they just stealed the whole show.

Paco · 15 years ago

@ Archie Apple are very secrective. They have zero tolerance in regard to leaks.

Paco · 15 years ago

I think smart would not get the iphone since
they blew it when they announced it ahead of time. Apple was so upset about it. In response, Apple will scrap Smart telecom from the list like they did on McGraw-Hill after they leak the Ipad a day before the announcement.

archie · 15 years ago

really? its kinda weird if apple was so upset! Apple is not a loss for Smart telecom. Smart has gone a long long way before apple cellphones has reached the Philippine shore a long time ago.

jcomaling · 15 years ago

Globe iphone 4s already up, although its not yet complete. i cant post it here but just type globe iphone 4s in google search and you’ll see the webpage from official globe site

Richmond Nuguid · 15 years ago

I’ve seen it! Only available for postpaid. Models available are 16GB black/white and 32GB black/white. No 64GB yet. Cannot give the link because Globe and Apple might be pissed off.
Just type globe iphone 4s in google search.

jcomaling · 15 years ago

Check this out!

http://site.globe.com.ph/web/19543/iphone4s-applicationform?sid=Ts4UPMuxpRYAAHE@QN4AAAALe

Greg S · 15 years ago

4s spotted at Globe Greenbelt. Totoo kaya?

jonaflormicfren · 15 years ago

It is a pride and opportunity of Globe to have it.

justin · 15 years ago

very nice.. now the question is who has the better offer smart or globe?

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arvinparedes · 15 years ago

parang ang dinig ko next year pa si globe at mauuna si smart. hmmm..

re new line getting the phone earlier, ill go ahead and slash my existing contract then. lol.

mujipanda · 15 years ago

I just went to a Globe business center this morning. I’m at the end of my 2 year contract with my 3GS. Getting a retention iPhone 4 (and theoretically a 4S) has NO difference from getting a new line (except for just keeping your old line). No perks, no advantages at all for staying loyal with the company. What’s worse is customers who will get a new line will get their phones earlier than those who are planning to get it via retention.

So I asked the customer service person in the business center, “so there’s no difference at all, between me and a new customer?” The CS person just said “sir, at least you can keep your old number, and you can continue the number of years with us instead of it being reset.”

Amidst all the lip service Ernest Cu has been doing for Apple and its legendary customer service, please tell me, what the hell is wrong with Globe?

jcf · 15 years ago

oh so apparently announcing to a public event is an act of being silent. what a weird CEO. lol…

saniG · 15 years ago

Tama! :D

jcfaggot · 15 years ago

iba kasi ang formal announcement (within the set timeframe) sa public announcement na pagyayabang lng. typical baklang mvp.

coachjojoc · 15 years ago

Ahhh…so this is the guy who gave his imprimatur to his subalterns: “I’m sorry, sir. It makes no difference that you are a loyal customer of 13 years. You have to terminate one of your lines and apply for a new one to get the iPhone.”

There’s a place reserved for people like you who treat your clientele badly….it’s called last place.

Noli Eala · 15 years ago

Kampihan na!

sylv3rblade · 15 years ago

Lol pasaring sa smart, stay classy :)

John Carl · 15 years ago

Hoping for an “upgrade” option for those who have just bought an iPhone 4. :)

jayman · 15 years ago

expect fireworks…but not low prices and great service…and with sun out of the picture…it will get a little more of an oligopoly…i hope another telco stands up…tinitiis lang natin kasi wala tayo choice…these 2 companies are both full of sh*&…