Special Offer from Globe: Get the HONOR X6b and HONOR Pad X8a in just One Postpaid Plan!

Enjoy HONOR X6b + HONOR Pad X8a Productivity Bundle with GPlan 1499 

Leading global smart devices provider HONOR Philippines introduces an exciting offer for productivity enthusiasts! The HONOR Pad X8a + X6b Productivity Bundle is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans, offering unbeatable value with GPlan 1499. The plan comes with 10GB Data, Unlimited All-Net Calls and Text, and Exclusive Perks.  

“With this exclusive bundle, we are providing an enhanced experience for those seeking powerful tools to boost their productivity and stay connected anytime, anywhere,” said Stephen Cheng, HONOR Philippines Vice President.  

Globe celebrates customer loyalty with nationwide G Day festivities

Globe's biggest customer loyalty event of the year, GDay, is back! This annual flagship campaign will run throughout the entire month and beyond, with September 17 highlighted as a special date in honor of Globe's iconic 0917 prefix.

G Day 2024 is a big opportunity for Globe to connect deeply with its customers, understand their needs, and enrich their lives through meaningful experiences and exclusive rewards.

"G Day is our way of giving back to our loyal customers who have been with us through the years," said Ernest Cu, Globe President and CEO. "This year, we're taking it a step further by uplifting communities and supporting Filipino-owned businesses. G Day is our way of saying thank you, and we can't wait to share these moments with you."

HONOR Magic6 Pro is now available via Globe Postpaid Plans for as low as Php 2,499 monthly!

You can now get the HONOR Magic6 Pro via Globe Post Paid Plans with FREE HONOR Watch GS3 

Leading global technology provider, HONOR, announced the availability of HONOR Magic6 Pro via Globe Plan for as low as Php 2,499 monthly with FREE HONOR Watch GS3 worth Php 11,999. The GPlan 2499 for HONOR Magic6

Pro comes with unli all-net calls and text, landline calls, and 3GB Go Wifi with a one-time payout for only Php 28,000.  

“We’re continuously growing and expanding with Globe and we’re happy to offer more flexible payment methods. They can now get the HONOR Magic6 Pro known for its Falcon Camera System and latest AI Camera features that will enhance their productivity and camera experience,” said Stephen Cheng, Vice President of HONOR Philippines.  

Globe sees 85% decline in scam, spam SMS, credits strong partnership with banks against fraud

The number of blocked spam and scam text messages related to banks declined by over 85% based on data covering the first three quarters of 2023, reflecting gains of Globe’s vigorous partnerships with the country’s major banks and financial institutions. 

From January to September, Globe’s proactive blocking efforts fended off over 7 million bank-related spam and scam SMS, crashing from a high of 49.3 million in the same period in 2022.

This follows anti-fraud pacts with the Bankers Association of the Philippines, covering 45 major banks, and with individual players in the finance sector, which enable vigorous and timely data and intelligence-sharing to align and enhance efforts to prevent and investigate fraud.

Globe Group 2023 Yearender: A year of firsts in life-enabling digital innovations

The year 2023 was a time of greater expansion for the Globe Group, as it continued to deliver life-enabling innovations that solve daily pain points of Filipinos.

From its network optimization and data center business to its debut in climate tech and fintech expansion overseas, the Globe Group cast an even wider net across industries this year, with unstoppable momentum going into the new year.

“Despite the challenges we faced, 2023 was another banner year for Globe, as we continued to cement our standing as the foremost digital solutions provider in the Philippines, with an unrivaled ecosystem of products and services that make life better,” said Ernest Cu, Globe Group President and CEO.

Globe marks robust 18% YoY growth in fiber broadband amidst rising internet needs

Globe recently announced a significant 18% year-on-year growth in its fiber broadband revenues as of September 2023, signifying the company’s responsive stride towards increasing demand for high-quality and reliable internet connectivity across the country.

Globe also noted a deceleration in the quarterly decline of Fixed Wireless revenues, indicating a positive shift in market trends towards postpaid fiber offerings. Wired revenues comprise approximately 84% of Globe’s total Home Broadband Business, driven largely by postpaid fiber.

"We're seeing an encouraging uptrend in our fiber broadband business, and our commitment to delivering exceptional service is stronger than ever," said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management. "Our focus is not just on expanding our reach but also on acquiring quality subscribers who value longevity and reliability."

Globe brings customers closer to their dreams in month-long 917 G Day celebration

One-of-a-kind, life-enabling digital experiences: 

Globe, the mobile leader and top digital solutions provider in the Philippines, redefines customer appreciation with its annual G Day celebration. The telco-turned-techco is thanking its customers for their loyalty by bringing together life-enabling tools and rewards in line with its mission to uplift the lives of Filipinos. 

Stretching beyond the iconic date of September 17 (09/17) or 0917, which represents Globe’s iconic mobile number prefix, this month-long celebration promises to bring Filipinos closer to their dreams with digital innovations and next-gen tech experiences.

"Through G Day, we hope to help our customers get closer to their dreams through innovative, life-enabling digital solutions, powered by reliable connectivity. We're going bigger in terms of engaging our customers and making them feel valued,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.

Globe At Home GFiber Prepaid advances digital access and literacy

Recognizing the crucial role that internet access and digital literacy play in socio-economic development, Globe is committed to bridging the digital divide in the Philippines through its latest innovative solution, Globe At Home GFiber Prepaid.

GFiber Prepaid is designed to bring fast and reliable internet service to every Filipino household through its affordable fiber connectivity.

While digital connectivity has become a ubiquitous part of modern living, not all communities have equal access to its benefits. According to a joint study by Thinking Machines and the Asian Development Bank, the average internet speed disparity between the wealthiest and poorest cities in the country was a significant 21.03 Mbps as of 2020.

Globe powers up TOYCON 2023’s landmark 20th year

As Toycon Philippines proudly commemorates its 20th year, the landmark celebration promises to be more electrifying than ever with the formidable support of leading digital lifestyle brand Globe.

For the first time, Globe is the title sponsor of the iconic pop-culture event, bringing a new level of excitement and engagement to the toy collector and creator community.

Globe has always been at the forefront of supporting diverse subcultures and passions, and this partnership is a testament to its commitment. As part of the collaboration, Globe will bring to life the rich world of its cinematic and theatrical partners, further enriching the TOYCON 2023 experience for attendees.

"Globe is thrilled to collaborate with Toycon Philippines, especially on such a milestone year," said Mike Magpily, VP, Head of Segment Strategy and Subcultures at Globe.

Globe sees nearly 4M SIM registrations logged in 3 days

SIM Registration portal stable after 72-hour observation period

After a 72-hour observation period, Globe’s SIM registration portal, https://new.globe.com.ph/simreg, is now fully optimized and stable. Customers may continue to plan and schedule their registration.

“We took the last 72 hours to observe fixes we made on our SIM registration portal, and it has held stable after full optimization. We would like to thank our 87.9 million customers for their continued understanding as we had to adjust our system,” said Globe Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira.

As of 1 p.m. Friday, December 30, Globe has logged over 3.9 million registered SIMs in its portal.

Globe optimizing SIM Registration portal for better customer experience

Customers have until April 26, 2023 to register

Globe, the leader in Mobile, launched its SIM Registration portal new.globe.com.ph/simreg early on December 27, Tuesday, in compliance with the law but had to make the site temporarily inaccessible to ensure a better registration experience for customers.

Several customers were able to access the site and register between 4 a.m. and 7 a.m. but the portal temporarily went offline as the site is being optimized. Globe aims to have the online platform back up within the day.

“We would like to thank our customers for going in to register early. Technical teams are working double time so the online platform can go live before the day ends. Rest assured that we are optimizing our systems to give you a better registration experience. We’d also like to remind our customers that there is enough time to register,” said Yoly Crisanto, Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications of the Globe Group.

HONOR X6 now available via Globe postpaid plans!

Avail your HONOR X6 at Plans P500, P799, and P999 in select Globe stores! 

HONOR, the leading global tech provider for smart devices, has recently announced its postpaid plans for HONOR X6. HONOR fans can now get the latest HONOR phone in very affordable plans in select Globe stores nationwide. 

IKEA Family members get exclusive free KonsultaMD health plan

Members of IKEA Family, the loyalty club of the global home furnishing brand, get an exclusive free one-month health plan from leading telehealth services provider KonsultaMD.

Up to five family members of an IKEA Family member could avail of unlimited consultations with licensed physicians anytime they want and anywhere they may be. It is as simple as downloading and opening the KonsultaMD app on the phone to talk to a doctor via voice or video.

They can also get other necessary healthcare resources from the all-in-one app, such as medicine prescription and acquisition, laboratory requests, and medical certificates.

Those who want to continue with the health plan after one month may get KonsultaMD services on a per consultation basis or a monthly or annual subscription of as low as P60.

PureGo is now Rappit!

Online grocery store promises more rewards for shopping, more efficient deliveries

Online grocery store Purego, a collaboration between the Puregold Group and Globe’s 917Ventures is now Rappit, the Filipinos’ new grocery shopping sidekick that promises more efficient deliveries and a better shopping experience.

Rappit, a play on words combining “wrap it” and rapid, is hopping into Filipino households with a more fun and exciting shopping experience plus greater rewards for their shopping.

KonsultaMD Group seen to help government delivery of primary care

The consolidation of KonsultaMD, HealthNow and AIDE – three of the country’s market-leading digital health apps – is expected to help the government lead the country’s development of a productive, resilient, equitable and people-centered health system.

This follows the integration of the three applications into one KonsultaMD superapp, bringing together KonsultaMD’s expertise in on-demand consultations, HealthNow’s strength in medicine delivery, and AIDE’s mastery of providing health services in the home.

Learn the A-Z to stop cyberbullying; go to www.makeitsafe.ph

A is for apple?  Think again.  In cyber lingo, as these parents have experienced, the alphabet takes a whole new meaning, but not necessarily all good.

These cyber expressions could range from AMP, a shorter version of a Filipino cuss word, to other derogatory terms.

Or you might have heard someone say “Go KYS” or “Reincarnate.”  These are simple but disturbing terms with the harmful intention of telling a person to “kill yourself.”

And sometimes, cyberbullying does not even use letters or words.  Instead, people resort to emojis such as a pig face or snout to shame a person for being fat, or a clown to denote stupidity.

Globe fires up TMBayan Fiber WiFi in over 200 pioneer hubs nationwide Fiber internet for as low as P5 per hour

Creating a new avenue of connectivity to reach more Filipinos, Globe has fired up over 200 stores across the country as pioneer hubs of its newly-launched TMBayan Fiber WiFi, a prepaid WiFi service that aims to deliver reliable and affordable connectivity for community use via fiber connectivity. 

With TMBayan Fiber WiFi, Globe’s first foray into prepaid fiber, neighborhood tambayans will be powered by Globe’s fast and reliable fiber and available at affordable rates to community members who rely on connectivity for school, work, gaming, entertainment, and other online activities. 

Globe launched its first prepaid community fiber initially in 53 areas in the National Capital Region (NCR); 89  in Luzon including Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite, and Laguna;  31 in Visayas, specifically, Cebu; and 29 in Mindanao, including Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur.

Connectivity is utility: Globe, property giants, lawmaker partner for built-in broadband to future-proof homes

Firms laud Globe’s innovative solutions that take developments to the digital edge 

Leading digital solutions group Globe, several of the country’s major builders and a lawmaker championing wider ICT access are pushing for greater adoption of built-in connectivity in developments across the country.  These stakeholders are saying in one voice that internet access should be a basic provision like water and power. 

At Globe’s RISE to the Next Level event last Monday, July 11, top executives from Globe and property developers ASEANA Holdings Inc., Cebu Landmasters Inc., Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC), and the Victor Consunji Development Corp. (VCDC), talked about their shared goal of providing internet-ready homes for the customers’ benefit and aligned to the digital age.

Whiskey Business: A Masterclass in Malt and Digital Transformation

In the fast-paced world of information technology and digital transformation, it pays for all the leaders behind tech-led enterprises to take it slow after a long, tiring day. And what better way to wind down than savoring the finest whiskeys in existence?

For these tech moguls, Globe Business hosted its first-ever ‘Whiskey Business,’ a masterclass in malt, laced with a grand prix in ICT solutions. A speakeasy-themed social event, sponsored by Zoom, Whiskey Business raised a toast to CIOs and innovation enablers to empower them with the best of ICT solutions as they propel their enterprises forward.

Globe cautions vs OTT messaging scams amid intensified anti-spam campaign

As it continues to block millions of malicious messages sent over its network this year as part of its heightened cybersecurity and anti-spam efforts, Globe warned the public about the dangers of Over-The-Top or OTT messaging, which are sent through apps that are outside of telcos’ scope.

OTT messaging refers to the sending and receiving of messages over the Internet using content providers outside of a telco’s standard messaging networks. These include messages sent via apps such as Viber, Whatsapp or iMessage, which have message encryption.

As OTT messages use the Internet, they bypass mobile networks and evade SMS blocking.

“We have been successful in detecting and blocking hundreds of millions of illegal SMS sent over our network this year, although many of these scam messages are also sent via other messaging apps. The content of these OTT messages are encrypted and beyond the coverage of telcos,” said Globe Chief Information Security Officer Anton Bonifacio.