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.
Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 in PH only for Globe subscribers
You may not have expected Huawei to bring the highest-end member of its Mate 10 family to the Philippines. Apparently, you thought wrong. The Porsche Design Huawei Mate 10 will be available in the country starting February 12, 2018.
Selection of 3rd major telco in PH might be delayed
It seems that the selection of a third major telecommunications player in the Philippines will be delayed.
China’s 2nd largest telco tapped to help break PLDT-Globe duopoly
Remember last month when Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte offered China the opportunity to enter the country’s telecommunications industry? Now, it can be said: State-owned China Telecom may just be your next service provider.
Globe vs Smart: Apple iPhone X postpaid plans
Love the idea of getting the Apple iPhone X early, but hate paying the full price, which can be anywhere from around P60,000 (roughly $1,183) to P80,000 ($1,578) in the Philippines? Then consider getting it from a carrier instead.
Why PH gov’t can’t be 3rd telco player some think it would now be
Just to immediately get this out of the way, this is not meant to belittle the landmark Luzon Bypass Infrastructure (LBI) project for what it truly is — a milestone initiative that undoubtedly would help bridge the Philippines’ yawning digital divide with the help of Facebook.
Smart vs Globe: iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus postpaid plans
And they’re out. Philippine telcos Smart Communications and Globe Telecom have revealed their respective postpaid offers for the Apple iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.
Scoop: iPhone X launching in the Philippines December 1
Christmas is coming early to those who have been salivating over the Apple iPhone X but just don’t have the time, energy, or blind faith to fly to another country and queue outside an Apple Store like we did in Singapore.
Smart Postpaid to offer Huawei Nova 2i 18:9, quad-camera phone
Huawei Philippines’ current star might just become brighter with the company’s partnership with Smart Communications. The telco will be offering the Huawei Nova 2i, and we all know that a telco’s push can go a long way in increasing the likelihood of a device’s commercial success.
Huawei Y7 Prime now available in PH for P9,990 or $195
HE Huawei Y7 Prime, the company’s Snapdragon-based bargain phone, has been teased in the Philippines for weeks now. And after landing in neighboring countries like Hong Kong and Vietnam earlier this year, it has finally made its way to local stores.
Globe vs PLDT vs Converge ICT: Our experience so far
AST wired internet is already available in the Philippines, with Globe Telecom and PLDT, the country’s telecom duopoly, stepping forward with their respective fiber-powered offers. Then there’s Converge ICT, a relatively new — and unproven — option for residential owners.