Both mobile data plans have a soft cap (Globe has 5GB and 10GB while Smart has 3.5GB, 8GB, 10GB and 18GB), something we've only experienced this year. This is one reason why the Department of Justice has published an advisory against the practice of throttling and data caps. The original reason behind the imposition of data caps is network congestion. Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, and Platinum customers can also tap emergency load and data loans, roaming assistance, and convert Rewards points into essentials such as food and fuel. Read more in our articles including "Why Your Telco Needs to Cap Your Mobile Internet" and "Globe introduces new AI, cloud, and data offers for subscribers".
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Jun 20, 2026Both mobile data plans have a soft cap (Globe has 5GB and 10GB while Smart has 3.5GB, 8GB, 10GB and 18GB), something we've only experienced this year. This is one reason why the Department of Justice has published an advisory against the practice of throttling and data caps.
The original reason behind the imposition of data caps is network congestion. Globe Prepaid, Postpaid, and Platinum customers can also tap emergency load and data loans, roaming assistance, and convert Rewards points into essentials such as food and fuel.
Our coverage of globe data cap includes: "Why Your Telco Needs to Cap Your Mobile Internet"; "Globe introduces new AI, cloud, and data offers for subscribers"; "Globe drops Visibility Prepaid Kit price to Php3,500". Each article provides unique insights and information.