Globe Telecom Launches Innovative Life-enabling Offers | New Normal

We may be third world, but we Filipinos are very agile. We may be affected by challenges but we are always ready to adapt to new experiences. Despite the physical, economic, and mental decay that the pandemic brought us, many have successfully stayed afloat. Mostly, their success stories give thanks to digital means that remain viable new platforms, services, bundles and plans. So Globe Telecom has launched more life-enabling offers for all its customers for a better 2021.

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What Are Globe’s Life-Enabling Offers?

Globe knows the challenges of its customers in the current state of the pandemic. To support them, the company launched first-to-market innovations that redefine telco experiences. These life-enabling offders will definitely help subscribers to win each day.

“Today, Filipinos have better connectivity with truly proactive service here and abroad.” This was shared by Globe’s Deputy Chief Commercial Officer Issa Guevarra-Cabreira. “(We are) are powered by the largest mobile network and the fastest-growing 4G network in the country. More advanced technologies are also in place such as 5G and fiber plus pervasive network improvements.” Ms. Cabreira revealed this during the first-ever Globe Innovation Fest.

Globe stands as the industry pioneer and leader in 5G technology in the Philippines. Recently, Globe’s 5G roaming services in the UAE and Thailand was launched. They are set to continue with upcoming launches across Asia, Middle East, North America, and several countries in Europe.

Meanwhile , the 5G roaming service is available to Filipinos traveling internationally, as well as subscribers of select foreign telcos visiting the Philippines.

Data as Currency Concept

With the internet as a new essential, data has become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

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Globe pioneers the way customers use and extend the value of data by introducing data as currency in the Philippines.

This novel concept applies to any Globe product, such as mobile, Home Prepaid WiFi, or Reward for loyalty. 

Called GBs to Points, customers can soon start converting their unused GBs to Globe Rewards points via the Globe One App.

For Prepaid, the conversion is 1GB = 1 Rewards Point. For Postpaid, on the other hand, 1GB = 10 Rewards points. Meanwhile for Home Prepaid WiFi, 3GBs = 3 Rewards.

Customers will find that Gigabytes or GBs may be converted into points at any time within the promo validity or before the plan’s cut off date.

More Value on Mobile or At Home

Globe Postpaid acknowledges the evolving needs of customers and the importance of flexibility as well as reliable connectivity. 

Introducing another first of its kind in the market, the new GPlan with GCash offers maximum flexibility for customers. They get GCash credits that they can spend for anything they want and need.

Mobile and life essentials are combined in any GPlan type. Aside from generous data allocations, customers will receive the following:

• Unlimited all-net calls & texts
• Free GoWiFi when in transit
• Unlimited teleconsultation via KonsultaMD
• 3 months insurance coverage via GInsure from Singlife with plan offers like GPlan with Device, GPlan Sim-only, and GPlan with GCash

iQiyi Offers

Additionally, Globe Postpaid will also make available special offers using the iQiyi app. This is one of the world’s leading online movie and video streaming websites for Korean and Chinese TV dramas, movies, variety shows, and Japanese anime.

The mostly Asian content will be available using FREE and VIP versions accessible via iQiyi app or iQ.com. VIP subscription allows customers to get additional features like advanced episodes and no ads. iQiyi VIP offers will be available in GlobeOne and GCash apps next month. 

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“We know that our customers need mobile plans that fit right into their lifestyles and evolving needs. The GPlan gives them access to life’s many other opportunities and perks, giving them more power to reinvent experiences on their own and of those around them,” shared KD Dizon, Head of Globe’s Mobile Business.

Faster Connectivity

For the discerning digital warriors at home, Globe At Home is boosting its plans’ speeds so customers may enjoy a faster and robust connectivity experience at home.

Likewise, it has ramped up its entertainment and health freebies through its Unli Fiber Up plan with speeds of up to 100Mbps for only P2,899. With fast speeds and ramped up freebies, customers have what they need to do more at home!

Medical Insurance

More than reliable connectivity, customers are also covered with 3 months worth of FREE GInsure medical coverage for COVID 19 and dengue of up to Php140,500.

Globe At Home customers will also have access to free 3 months medical consultation through the KonsultaMD Family Plan. They get unlimited 24/7 access to licensed Filipino doctors through voice or video consultations. Plus, patients will be able to receive e-prescriptions or e-lab requests via SMS or email as needed.

Entertainment

Customers may also choose their favorite entertainment via three months FREE access to Amazon Prime Video, HBO GO, and Viu Premium.

For gamers, customers can enjoy Amazon Prime Gaming, which comes with the 3-month Amazon Prime Video access and offers in-game content for top games plus a selection of free games every month.

With HBO GO, customers have unlimited access to thousands of hours of critically-acclaimed and award-winning content from HBO, the latest and biggest Hollywood Blockbusters and HBO Asian Originals — movies and series available across all genres including Warner Bros and DC.  

Lastly, Viu is the one-stop service for viewers to access the largest volume and widest selection of Korean content titles. Viu also brings Japanese dramas and animation, Filipino-dubbed shows, Asian dramas as well as Viu Originals to the home.

Helping SMEs and Businesses

As a digital solutions provider and in partnership with the national government, Globe myBusiness has been assisting hotels, restaurants and cafes through the Safe Recovery Campaign.

Going digital, accompanied by proper safety protocols, has allowed the hospitality industry to slowly go back in business.

Globe myBusiness offers solutions and services such as Amber, Rush, and KonsultaMD.

Amber helps businesses reach out to their client base. Rush enables businesses with reward programs for their loyal customers. And to ensure the health and safety of staff and guests, GmB offers KonsultaMD.

Moreover, Globe myBusiness has partnered with SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, to offer the Hygiene Monitored Program.

Endless Possibilities To Do Good

One of the greatest and most impactful risks we face as a community is the threat of climate change. Globe sees mitigating the impact of climate change as a whole of nation approach.

Globe continues to forge partnerships with government organizations and has committed to adopt frameworks like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). This aims to help address climate-related risks through science-based research, financial information and disclosures. 

Proactively investing in initiatives that create real and lasting social impact is a testament to the company’s commitment in creating a #GlobeOfGood.

Through innovations like Globe Rewards, Globe One, and GCash, customers are given the power to take action as a digital citizen. They are able to participate in various initiatives including proper e-waste disposal, recycling, rainforestation, energy conservation, marine biodiversity, and minimizing single-use plastics.

For years, Globe has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives. The company supports 10 UN Global Compact principles. It contributes to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals such as UN SDG No. 9, which recognizes the importance of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development.

For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph.