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Free roaming now available for Globe customers in the Middle East

Erl Burtanog Senior Writer March 2, 2026 · 1 min read

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In response to increased tensions in the Middle East, Globe Telecom is launching a free roaming relief package for Filipinos living in a few Middle Eastern nations.

Users who qualify for Globe Prepaid, TM, and Postpaid services in Saudi Arabia ( STC, Zain ), United Arab Emirates ( du& e ), Bahrain ( Batelco, Zain, Bahrain ), Qatar ( Ooredoo,Vodafone ), and Kuwait ( Ooredoo Kuwait, stc Kuwait ) will obtain 1GB of data and 15 minutes of calls and 15 SMS which will remain active for seven days. Users will receive automatic package delivery which will send them SMS messages for confirmation.

Globe announced its customers in Iran who use MTN Irancell as their partner will receive billing adjustmentsand load assistance. The move follows escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirming the first reported Filipino casualty.

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Erl Burtanog

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Erldian Burtanog is a Communication Arts graduate who brings a fresh perspective to the world of technology. His curiosity and passion for storytelling have led him to cover the latest in tech, innovation, and digital trends. He specializes in video production, editing, and writing, and has covered events both locally and internationally for YugaTech. Outside of tech journalism, he creates fashion content and pursues his interest in styling, blending creativity with media and storytelling.

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