Malacanang on Monday ordered telecommunications companies to temporarily shut off cellphone signals in Quiapo and along the route of the Black Nazarene procession as part of the government’s security measure against terrorist attacks. Continue Reading
Cellphone signals in Quiapo jammed during Nazarene feast
Posted on 09 January 2012 in Text Messaging
BPI Mobile Banking on Smart (SMS-based)
Posted on 15 November 2011 in SMS Services
The SMS-based BPI Express Mobile in SMART Menu allows Smart users to enjoy the convenience of doing wide range of bank transactions such as balance inquiry, fund transfers, bills payment, SMART prepaid airtime reloading and SMART Money reloading through their mobile phones. The SMS-based works with the text messaging facility of Smart, even without connecting to the internet. BPI Express Mobile was made available to Smart subscribers on September 2009. Continue Reading
BPI Mobile Banking on Globe (SMS-based)
Posted on 11 October 2011 in SMS Services
The SMS-based BPI Express Mobile in Globe Menu allows Globe users to check on their account, perform fund transfers, or load their GCASH wallet straight from their BPI account. The SMS-based works with the text messaging facility of Globe, even without connecting to the internet. It was initially available to Globe subscribers. Continue Reading
Types of text scams
Posted on 02 September 2011 in SMS Effect
Text scams – everyone has probably received at least one. But they just wont stop.?According to the NTC’s One-Stop Public Assistance Center (OSPAC), the number of text scams the agency has received has increased to 55% since 2008.?That was two years ago when the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) gave us some tips on how to detect such frauds. Continue Reading
Prepaid Unlimited Text rates as of August 2011
Posted on 02 August 2011 in Texting Rates
Listed below are the prices of unlimited text promos offered by Globe, Smart, Sun Celluar, Touch Mobile, Talk ‘N Text, and Red Mobile. For as low as Php 4.00, you can subscribe to an unlimited text promo good for 1 day. ?While the lowest priced combo of unlimited call and text is priced at Php 20.00 for 1 day. Continue Reading
Introducing Smart Unlimited Text Postpaid Plans
Posted on 15 July 2011 in Texting Rates
Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has entered the unli postpaid market by offering the most affordable postpaid plans ever. These??two new unlimited texting postpaid plans are: Continue Reading
Google offers 2-step verification by SMS
Posted on 16 June 2011 in SMS Services
Google has developed an optional security feature called 2-step verification?that helps protect Google accounts from identity theft and other online threats. ?Using?Google’s 2-step verification, signing into Google account requires?both?your password?and?a verification code you will receive on your mobile phone via SMS.? Continue Reading
Unlimited texting add-ons for Globe postpaid plans
Posted on 10 March 2011 in Texting Rates
Last year, Globe introduced MY SUPER PLAN, a fully-customizable plan which let their subscribers personalize their plan by choosing and paying only for the services that they need. Among the list of their add-ons are three unlimited texting plans: Continue Reading
Mobile number prefixes (Globe, Smart, and Sun Cellular)
Posted on 04 February 2011 in SMS Services
Do you want to know which mobile phone number belongs to which network? Below is a list of mobile number prefixes used by Globe, Smart, Sun Cellular, Red Mobile, Talk ‘N Text, and Touch Mobile. This list is useful for those who often subscribe to unlimited text or call services. Continue Reading
Globe GCASH vs Smart Money
Posted on 18 December 2010 in SMS Services
Globe GCASH and Smart Money are the two available mobile money platforms in the Philippines. Here are the comparison between Globe GCASH and Smart Money?in terms of registration, sending money, withdrawal, security and other features.
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