Globe Telecommunications is now the first mobile service provider in the Philippines to roll out the 4G mobile technology. The first phase of the roll out uses the global standard HSPA+ to complement the Globe 4G WiMAX Network. This will provide for a high speed broadband access for Globe WiMAX subscribers. The real kicker is that it’s on mobile.

The Globe 4G mobile technology is now available in Metro Manila. By the end of 2011, Globe hopes to expand the availability of the service across the nation. And the expansion will continue until 2012.

Alongside with the roll out of the 4G mobile technology, Globe will also be offering new multimedia services, 4G devices, and offers for customers to enjoy.

Image from the Globe Telecom Site

This holiday season making calls and sending out SMS are more important than usual. Whether it’s to coordinate for a get together, follow up orders, or send out holiday greetings, it’s important to stay connected. Globe Prepaid has some great holiday days to keep you connected during this special season.

Unlitxt 20, 40, and 80

For a whole day of unlimited SMS sending to your Globe and Touch Mobile friends for only P20, send UNLITXT20 to 8888. For P40 you can get two whole days of unlimited SMS greetings to Globe and TM contacts by sending UNLITXT40 to 8888. And for five whole days of uninterrupted SMS sending to Globe and TM friends, send UNLITXT80 to 8888 for only P80.

Super All Txt 20

If you have friends who subscribe to other networks, you can get 200 messages to all networks for an entire day for P20 by texting ATXT20 to 8888.

Sulit Txt 15

And to save money, spend P15 to send 100 messages a day to Globe and TM subscribers by texting SULITXT15 to 8888.

Tawag 236

A 20 minute call will cost only P20 if you dial 236 + 10-digit Globe or TM mobile number.

What nice and affordable ways to keep in touch this season of love and giving. Happy holidays!

iPhone 4

Globe Telecom launched iPhone 4 last September 24, 2010. Along with the launch of the iPhone 4, Globe also launched various customizable plans specifically designed for iPhone 4 users.

Among the new and exciting features of the iPhone 4 are FaceTime and Apple’s Retina display. FaceTime allows iPhone 4 users to make video calls to other iPhone 4 and 4th Generation iPod Touch users. Meanwhile, Retina display has the highest resolution display on a phone. It results in a crisp display and makes reading text, viewing images and videos an experience that you will definitely enjoy.

The iPhone 4 also has a 5 megapixel camera with a LED flash and allows HD video recording. Plus, it comes with the iOS 4.

All these features and more are wrapped in an all-new design of glass and stainless steel, and is the thinnest smartphone in the world.

You can enjoy all these iPhone 4 features with Globe’s customizable plans.

Last September 24, Globe customers already experienced the iPhone through booths at some Metro Manila malls. And an exclusive launch event was held at the Makati Shangri-la and the New World Hotels.

For details on the iPhone 4 and Globe Telecom’s products and services, visit their site at globe.com.ph.

With news that Smart Communications, Inc and the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) partnering for mobile banking services, somebody asked why there is no such partnership between BPI and Globe Telecommunications. You see both Globe and BPI belong to the Ayala Group of Companies so it makes more sense for BPI to tie up with Globe. That baffled a lot of people, but it didn’t baffle me.

You see, back when I still had a Globe Pre-paid account, I had GCash account which was tied up with my BPI ATM Savings account. And I was able to do mobile banking by linking the GCash account to the ATM Savings Account. This allowed me to transfer money between the two accounts, and even load to my Globe pre-paid account without physically buying a load from an outlet.

If you’re wondering how you can also do that, follow the simple instructions at this BPI Express Mobile Site. With this service, you get the following benefits (lifted from the page linked above):

Experience unparalleled banking services on your cellphone. With just a few clicks, you can:

• Get real time balances of your Express Teller, Express Credit and Express Cash accounts
• Transfer funds to another Express Teller peso account instantly
• Reload any Globe or TM prepaid cellphone conveniently
• Pay bills to over 170 partner merchants, utilities and establishments easily
• Load any Express Cash or Express Money Order card immediately
• Move funds to and from your GCash wallet quickly

Just navigate through the site to know more on how you can set up your mobile account, how you can register your BPI account, how you can link the two, and avail of the other BPI Express Mobile Services through your Globe account.