1-Peso International SMS by Sun Cellular

Posted on Mar 23, 2009 by Caroline Sinel 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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The New Red Mobile

Posted on Nov 26, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Industry

Red Mobile LogoImportant things to know about Red Mobile:

  • Red Mobile SIM is now available on selected retail outlets for P 39.
  • Prefix number is 0938. You cannot have your mobile numbers customized anymore.
  • Cost of voice calls per minute, text, and MMS is P 0.50 (Red Mobile to Red Mobile)
  • A 3G mobile phone is required. You will need to set the network settings on your 3G handset to 3G / Dual mode or UMTS mode. If you’re looking for a cheap 3G phone to use with Red Mobile, try LG KU250.

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How to get a Umobile SIM

Posted on Jul 12, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Industry

First, I sent an email to ü and asked for an invite code. (July 2, Wednesday, 4:30pm)

Then next morning, ü sent me an invite code.

Umobile Invite Code

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UMobile, 1st ad-funded mobile service in Asia

Posted on Jun 10, 2008 by Caroline Sinel in SMS Industry

Umobile LogoUmobile (ümobile), is an ad-funded mobile service owned by Smart Communications, that will be offering free load to its subscribers that agree to receive advertisements on their cell phones. There was already a similar service in Europe called Blyk, but Umobile is the first and only ad-funded mobile service provider in the Philippines and rest of Asia.

Umobile is targeting the 15 to 35 age bracket or the ‘youth and yuppies’ sector in the Philippines. Customers get P0.50 worth of pre-paid load each time a mobile ad message is received. As of now, membership is by invite only. Continue Reading

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