Introducing Red Mobile
Notice: Red Mobile stopped its services in July 2012
Red Mobile is the new brand name replacing Umobile owned by CURE telecom that uses 3G network to make calls and send text messages. CURE is owned by Smart Communications.
Important things to know about Red Mobile:
- Red Mobile SIM is now available on selected retail outlets for P 39.
- Prefix number is 0938. Customization of mobile numbers is not available 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.
To activate your Red Mobile’s 3G / MMS settings, text
RED <handset model> to 9969
Service Rates
Voice Call
- Red Mobile to Red Mobile P0.50/min
- Red Mobile to other networks P6.50/min
SMS
- Red Mobile to Red Mobile P0.50/text
- Red Mobile to other networks P0.75/text
MMS
- Red Mobile to Red Mobile P0.50/MMS
Video Calls
- Red Mobile to Red Mobile P0.50/min
- Red Mobile to other networks P6.50/min
Mobile Internet
- WAP Browsing P7.50/15 mins
This is my Red Mobile SIM. I still haven’t received the SIM that Red Mobile promised so I bought this one from a small store in Alabang-Las Pinas area.