Globe extends free calls, texts, data to Filipinos in Ukraine amid tensions

Globe has announced that it is providing assistance to Filipinos in Ukraine through free roaming calls, texts, and data, so they can keep in touch with their families in the Philippines, amid tensions between Kyiv and Moscow.

Globe customers currently using roaming services in Ukraine may connect with their loved ones with free 15 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls, 15 texts to all networks, and 1GB of data (whichever service is currently available) good for 7 days at no extra cost.

To avail of the free roaming service, customers only need to connect to Globe’s roaming partners, Life or Kyivstar. There is no registration required as this offer will be automatically provided to Globe customers currently located in Ukraine. A confirmation message will be sent to customers advising them that the free roaming offer is ready for use.

To make a call, dial “+” plus country code, area code and telephone number (ex. +63773101212) or dial “+” plus country code and mobile number (ex. +639171234567). To send a text, type “+” plus country code and mobile number (ex. +639171234567).

To use the free 1GB data allocation, customers simply need to turn on mobile data and data roaming on their phone’s settings, and set the network connection to 3G or LTE. Postpaid customers are encouraged to only turn on their mobile data and data roaming once they have received the activation message.

Russia this week sent troops to Ukraine, a climax in long-simmering tensions over two regions that had broken away from Kyiv.

The DFA said that there are over 300 Filipinos living in Ukraine.