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Globe Telecoms: Accepting Pre-registrations for the iPhone 4

Globe now accepts pre-registrations for iPhone 4. On Globe’s iPhone 4 microsite, they have a form there that you could fill out to let them know you are interested with the iPhone 4. I noticed in the form that they’re asking from what telecoms provider you are currently with and if you are a postpaid or a prepaid subscriber. They’re also asking if you’re a current iPhone 3G/3GS user.

It’s quite disappointing though that they do not have any information (on the website) on the pricing of the iPhone 4. There’s also no mention of a specific date when will the iPhone 4 be officially launched here in the Philippines.

Take note that Globe is not taking those form submissions as pre-orders. They just like to know how many are interested and how many subscribers from other networks that will probably change to Globe Telecoms. You will receive information from Globe when you can pre-order online.

If you’re currently a Globe Telecom subscriber, you need to get a micro-SIM. Or you can just have you existing cut from stores that offer that have micro-SIM cutters. Read more of the FAQs of iPhone 4 pre-registration in Globe’s microsite.

Globe’s My Fully Loaded Plan

Globe Telecoms just introduced their all-consumable plans with freebies. Globe’s My Fully Loaded Plan starts with PhP 299 pesos a month. You also have the option to add a free handset but you will be subjected to a 24-month lock-in period where you cannot downgrade your plan within the said period. More »

Globe to launch iPhone 3GS in the Philippines

Globe Telecoms, the exclusive TelCo partner of iPhone here in the Philippines, is scheduled to launch iPhone 3GS on July 31. Globe will start accepting reservations on July 15. For those interested and those who want to buy, you may call Globe’s hotline at 730-1000, or you may also visit the nearest Globe Business Center near you.

Globe is currently offering iPhone data plans starting at Plan P399.00. For more information about Globe’s iPhone prepaid and postpaid packages, you may visit iphone3g.globe.com.ph.

The iPhone 3GS, which was launched last June 8, is the fastest and most powerful iPhone yet.

iPhone in Asia

Rumors now became reality. Globe Telecoms is going to be the official carrier for Apple’s iPhone in the Philippines. There had been a soft announcement coming from Globe’s Corporate website last week but no details were disclosed. Below is a copy of Globe’s announcement. More »

New mobile browsing rate for Globe

Good news to all Globe Subscribers. Globe launches its new mobile internet browsing rates today. Similar to Smart’s mobile internet charging scheme, Globe will charge its users P5 for every 15 minute use of GPRS, 3G or HSDPA.

Globe gives its users two options on how internet rates will be charged. First option is the KB charging wherein users are charged P 0.15 for every kilobyte transfer made. This option is best suited for info-based browsing such as movie scheds, dictionary service, sport statistics and the like.

The second option, the new one, is a time-based charging. Users will be charged depending on how long they used the mobile internet services. Users are charged P 5.00 for 15 minutes. This service is best suited for users who use their mobile phones, PDAs, or 3G/HSDPA devices to surf for multimedia content.

Thankfully surfing the web on your phone is way easier than catching the perfect wave and hanging ten. Globe Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers are by default on the KB Charging scheme. If you want to try out Globe’s new TIME charging scheme, all you need to do is to text TIME to 1111 for free!

To shift back to KB Browsing: text KB.
To check the charging scheme that currently applies to your account: text STATUS. Send the keyword to 1111 for free.

With Globe’s new charging scheme, users are given options which best fit their needs.