Globe now offers GCASH account holders a convenient way of withdrawing money from any ATM across the country. Unlike before, where users had to find a Globe business center to do a “cash-out” transaction, GCASH ATM card enables users to withdraw money at any Bancnet, Megalink, ExpressNet and Encash Automated Teller Machines in the Philippines. Continue Reading
Sun Cellular takes lead in mobile postpaid market
Posted on 28 September 2010 in SMS Industry
Sun Cellular, a subsidiary of Gokongwei-owned?Digital Telecommunications Inc (Digitel), was the first telecom to hit 1 million in postpaid subscriptions.
As of June 2010, Ayala-owned Globe Telecom had 909,000 postpaid subscribers. Meanwhile, PLDT group’s wireless unit, Smart Communications had a total of 439,844 postpaid?subscribers?for the first half of 2010. Continue Reading
GCASH teams up with Boku for Mobile Payments
Posted on 20 March 2010 in SMS Services
Globe GCASH has teamed up with Boku/Paymo to revolutionalize the world of virtual payments. Through this partnership both companies will be able to reach their global targets in the world of mobile commerce. This will allow their users to purchase virtual goods from any merchant in the Boku global merchant network including, Facebook. Continue Reading
Donate via SMS for Typhoon Ondoy victims
Posted on 29 September 2009 in SMS Services
Metro Manila was recently hit by Typhoon Ondoy leaving people’s homes submerged in flood. The easiest way to help is by donating through SMS. Send your SMS donations for Ondoy victims to the following:
Philippine National Red Cross (SMS or G-CASH)
RED <amount> to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart)
DONATE <amount> <4-digit M-PIN> REDCROSS to 2882
TXTPower
Globe GCash: 0917-9751092
Smart Money: 5577-5144-1866-7103
All donations coursed through TXTPower will be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross.
House backs off from text tax bill
Posted on 25 September 2009 in SMS Industry
Following persistent public protest, the House of Representatives is now retreating from its the plan to impose a five-centavo tax on text messages two weeks after approving it for plenary voting on Sept. 8.
The panel agreed to conduct more hearings and approved the motion of Cagayan de Oro Rep. Rufus Rodriguez to reconsider the approval of Ilocos Sur Rep. Eric Singson’s House bill 6625. Continue Reading
House approves five-centavo tax on text
Posted on 10 September 2009 in SMS Industry
The Ways and Means committee of the House of Representatives approved last Tuesday a bill proposing to collect a five-centavo excise tax for every text message sent.
Antique Rep. Exequiel Javier said the committee agreed to a proposed tax on text without the ?no pass-on provision? being insisted by Ilocos Sur Rep. Eric Singson. The no pass-on provision (House bill 6625) would prevent telecommunication firms from passing the tax on to consumers. Continue Reading
Red Mobile now compatible with 2G phones
Posted on 05 June 2009 in SMS Industry
Red Mobile, which was initially introduced to operate only on 3G mobile phones, has now been made available to 2G handsets.
“By expanding the scope of our services to 2G handsets, more consumers among the estimated 14 to 16 million Filipino mobile phone users will enjoy the competitive rates offered by our network,” says Red Mobile Product Manager Darvin Sy Su.
Red Mobile is using the same telecommunication infrastructures and technology of SMART. This means that Red Mobile will be powered by 8, 477 cellsites.
How to join Pinoy Bingo Night via text
Posted on 30 March 2009 in SMS Services
Pinoy Bingo Night, which originated from America’s National Bingo Night, is the newest game show of ABS-CBN hosted by Ms. Kris Aquino.
Everyday, 200 studio audiences, called as Bingoers, will play and compete against the Solo Studio contestatant. The Bingoers can win 50,000 pesos for every game, while the Solo Studio contestant can win up to Continue Reading
1-Peso International SMS by Sun Cellular
Posted on 23 March 2009 in Texting Rates
Sun Cellular’s Call and Text International SIM allows anyone to text their loved ones abroad for only P1 per text message.
This SMS rate applies to 20 countries namely: USA, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Macau, Japan, Qatar, Brunei, Guam, Hawaii, Oman, Cayman Island, Cyprus, Turkey, Northern Marianas Island, Jamaica, Bahamas & Puerto Rico.
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