Globe's new Time Browsing Rate Released

Globe's new Time Browsing Rate Released

Corporate/Events | Just Announced
Wed 30 Apr 2008


Manila, Philippines -- Globe brings special treats to subscribers this hot season. Summer vacation begins with the first long weekend of April, which turned out to be one of the most exhilarating and fun weekends of this year.

To kick off the summer, Globe launches the latest browsing service that allows subscribers to connect to the internet using their cellphones whenever and wherever at flexible mobile browsing rates. Globe offers Web Snackers and Webaholics mobile internet rates to meet their need for internet access.

For Web Snackers, the KB-based rate at P0.15/KB allows one to do quick searches, and check game stats or words in the online dictionary. With this rate, pay only for what one uses. For Webaholics, the new TIME-based rate at P5 for 15 minutes allows one to freely send and receive files, view pictures and videos, and do other multimedia-based activities. It’s just like surfing at internet cafés but at more flexible mobile-friendly duration of 15 minutes.

What better place to enjoy the benefits of mobile browsing than in the pristine beaches of Boracay where one can sip an ice cold mango shake, take a picture of the famous Boracay sunset and immediately post it in Friendster. Globe and Solar Entertainment hosted the biggest party marathon in the island held at Hey Jude, starting with 2nd Avenue’s Mahalo: A Boracay Luau, C/S Ultimate Survivor Party and Jack TV’s Boracay Jackfest. Over 600 vacationers enjoyed not just one but three evenings of good old island partying and lucky party-goers even went home with brand new Globe 3G browsing phone kits. Congratulations to 2nd Ave Mahalo: A Boracay Luau winner Kenneth Sanchez, C/S Ultimate Survivor 2008 winner Martin de Vera and C/S & Jack TV winners Paul Limson and Kriska Santos.

Back in Manila, a different kind of partying took place. Over 15,000 gamers from all over the Philippines trouped to SMX Convention Center to celebrate E-Games Domination, E-Games’ second anniversary, which was co-presented by Globe. Imago, Mocha, Rivermaya and Sugarfree with Globe Kantabataan winner Cozmik Euphoria, had the crowd on their feet and asking for more. There were also tournaments and the growing craze called cosplay.

Cosplay or costume play is the term used to describe anime fans who dress-up as their favorite anime character. Gamers both young and young at heart were also some of the first to try Globe’s new time-based browsing rate. Being internet savvy, they were immediately hooked to the mobile service especially as it is so affordable at just P5 for 15 minutes.

Watch for other exciting Globe activities this summer where subscribers can try the new browsing rate and win cool prizes.

Try Globe’s mobile browsing service today. Remember, Globe prepaid and postpaid subscribers have KB as their default charging scheme. To activate the Time-based browsing rate, just text TIME to 1111 for free. For more info and updates, visit www.globe.com.ph.