Globe Telecom has made history once again. Almost eight months after announcing the country’s first commercial 5G service for residential and business customers, it has launched the first 5G phone in the Philippines.
How to get a cheaper subscription to NBA League Pass
If you live in the Philippines like us and you’re a fan of any NBA team, chances are you’re aware of the fact that currently, unfortunately, no deal between the NBA and local TV networks and cable operators has been reached.
Huawei, Samsung phones up to 40% off at Globe Prepaid sale
If we hadn’t visited Globe Telecom’s website for a story we were working on earlier, we wouldn’t have come across the Globe Prepaid Gadget Sale. How could we have missed it?
Globe At Home Air Fiber 5G plans now available
We reported last month that local operator Globe Telecom will offer the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines in July.
Globe makes history with 1st 5G service in Southeast Asia
High-speed 5G internet is here in the Philippines. Globe Telecom has announced the first commercial 5G service in the Philippines for residential and business customers, achieving its 2018 goal of rolling it out by the second quarter of 2019.
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS goes on sale in PH from Feb. 9
Huawei Philippines today announced the limited local release of the ultra-premium Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS. The leather-clad phone will be available at offline retail (see the list of concept stores here) and via a postpaid plan from Globe Telecom from February 9.
Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 now available in the Philippines
After making its debut overseas, the Huawei Y7 Pro 2019 is now available in the Philippines through a Globe Telecom data plan.
PLDT vs Globe vs Converge vs Sky: Broadband plans compared
It’s a new year. With it, we’re sure many of you are looking for a fresh start to your existing broadband situation. And if you’re looking to upgrade or switch to a different service provider now or sometime soon, this article should give you an over-the-top look at the broadband plans that are on offer in the Philippines at the moment and help you decide which is right for your household.
Mislatel: What to expect from the Philippines’ 3rd telco
Mislatel Consortium — comprised of Udenna Corporation, Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation, and China Telecom, said to be the third-biggest telecom operator in China — has been declared the third telco in the Philippines.
Globe to offer support for eSIM by end-2018
We’ve been waiting for this development since forever: The embedded Subscriber Identification Module or eSIM is finally coming to the Philippines this year.
Apple iPhone XR to be available in PH starting Nov. 16
Following the release of the Apple iPhone XS And iPhone XS Max in the Philippines, Globe Telecom today announced the local availability of the iPhone XR.
Smart offers better video streaming than AT&T, Sprint — study
The global report on mobile video experience from analytics company OpenSignal is in. And if there’s one result that we saw first, it’s that the Philippines is at the bottom of the heap — of the 69 countries analyzed from May 14 to August 11 this year, specifically.
Smart, Globe offers for the Huawei Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro
The Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, Huawei’s best smartphones yet, are now up for preorder in the Philippines, with their local release set for November 3. The regular Mate model is priced at P40,990 (around $767), while the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is retailing at P49,990 ($935).
Globe, Smart postpaid plans for the Apple iPhone XS, XS Max
Want to get the Apple iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max early, but don’t want to pay the full, off-contract price, which can be anywhere between P67,990 (around $1,257) and P97,490 ($1,802)? Consider getting it from a carrier instead.
Free all-day internet included in Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi promos
Globe Telecom is giving those who love Koreanovelas and mobile games more reasons to get a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi.
Huawei Y6 2018 priced just P2,995 ($57) for limited time
Nope, your eyes are not deceiving you. What we accidentally stumbled upon really says P2,995 (roughly $57). Until August 30, you have a chance to buy the Huawei Y6 2018 — originally priced at P5,990 ($113) — for 50 percent off.
Huawei Nova 3i: Best Globe, Smart postpaid plans
The preorder period is over. Today, July 28, you can finally buy what we think is Huawei’s best value-for-money midrange phone thus far. The Huawei Nova 3i, priced aggressively at P15,990 (roughly $301), becomes official in the Philippines — and with Filipino actor James Reid as its endorser.
Globe Telecom to roll out 5G services in 2019
The race to 5G in the Philippines is on. Globe Telecom today announced that it will start offering 5G services in 2019, one of the first carriers in the world to do so.
Huawei P9 Plus with Leica dual cameras only P11,990 for limited time
Just because it’s not new doesn’t mean it’s not worth considering. The Huawei P9 Plus was launched in the Philippines around this time in 2016. Back then, it was priced at P29,990 (around $570). But today, for a limited time, you’ll be able to buy it for less — much less.
Huawei Nova 2 Lite: Globe vs. Smart P999 postpaid plan comparison
The Huawei Nova 2 Lite black and gold color options are now available in stores all across the Philippines. Starting April 7, the blue variant will be offered as well.