#globe smart service interruptions

Globe Service Advisory: June 10, 2015 We wish to advise our Globe customers that there is an ongoing service interruption between Globe and Smart networks today, June 10, 2015. As early as 2am, Globe customers may experience difficulty in calling, sending and receiving messages to any Smart number nationwide due to an interconnection issue emanating from the Smart network. The Globe network team is working closely with their counterparts to immediately resolve the service disruption. Globe has officially launched Starlink's satellite-to-mobile service in the Philippines after receiving approval from the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), making it the first local telecom operator to commercially offer direct-to-device satellite connectivity in the country. According to Globe, the service works by allowing compatible LTE smartphones with an active Globe SIM to connect directly to Starlink satellites once they are outside Globe's terrestrial network coverage and have a clear view of the sky. Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers can access the service through a Globe Starlink promo starting at PHP 99, while Globe Platinum and Postpaid users with Plan 1499 and above can use it at no extra cost. Globe said the satellite service aims to help bridge communication gaps, especially in isolated communities and disaster-hit areas. Disclosure: Both Globe Visibility and SmartBro 3G is an advertiser on this blog. Read more in our articles including "Ongoing Service Interruptions between Globe and Smart networks" and "Globe rolls out Starlink Satellite-to-Mobile Service in the Philippines".