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Red Mobile Now Supports 2G Phones

2009-05-16T04:16:00.000-07:00

Now more people can enjoy the lowest call rate of P0.50/min using any phone.

Red Mobile (formerly known as CURE and uMobile) has announced that it is now including 2G phones to their coverage.

In its initial offering to the public, Red Mobile only supported phones with 3G capability because CURE only has an NTC license for a 3G band thus prohibiting them to operate outside of their frequency.

Since its acquisition by Smart on April 2008, Red Mobile has probably given access to the 2G network infrastructure of Smart to service a larger market especially in those in the countryside.

Globe Intros DUO: Mobile & Landline in One

2009-04-26T21:59:00.000-07:00

Have two numbers in one SIM with Globe's Duo Service!

The DUO is an add-on service promo available only to Globe postpaid subscribers. It allows subscribers unlimited calling to and from any landline number as well as unlimited calling to and from any DUO postpaid mobile subscriber. Globe has initially rolled out this service to NCR and Cebu only.

With DUO's Unlimited Calling, you can:

Gossip with friends about the hottest events!
Call far-away family and friends without worrying about the length of the call!
Collaborate with business partners to efficiently coordinate a project!
Chat with your special someone for as long as you want!

Interested subscribers can register by sending DUOINFO to 8888. Promo period is from 05 April 2009 to 03 July 2009.

How It Works

1. Subscription to Globe DUO Service is Php399 for 30days on top of a Globe Plan.

2. Once subscribed, you will be given your Duo Landline number. Now, your mobile phone and SIM will have two (2) numbers: your current mobile number (i.e. 0917-XXX-XXXX) and your Duo Landline number (i.e. 02-XXX-XXXX).

3. Upon activation, the following calls are rendered free of charge: DUO to any Landline calls, any Landline to DUO calls, and DUO to DUO calls. Calls made to other mobile numbers are charged regular mobile rates.

4. Everytime you call, no need for a keyword or special prefix:

a. To call any landline just dial the area code and the landline number

b. To call another DUO number just dial the area code and the DUO number of the person you are calling

c. For any landline to call you a person will just dial the area code and your DUO landline number

5. Service is initially available in NCR and Cebu only. All other calls outside the area code (02 for NCR or 32 for Cebu) will be charged regular mobile NDD rates.

How to Avail

1. Promo is open to all Globe Postpaid subscribers.

2. Subscriber can avail of the service through the Business Centers or Register via SMS (with required SMS acceptance of Terms and Conditions). Simply text DUO to 8888.

3. There will be an initial 90-day holding period for new activations, subject to pre-termination fee of Php1,200.

4. You can only avail of one (1) active DUO landline number for every active Globe line, at any one time.

5. After the holding period, subscription is auto-renewed on a monthly basis unless otherwise requested by the subscriber.

6. In cases of fraud, Globe reserves the right to discontinue the DUO service, and any of the subscriptions. DUO is not available for International Service Resale.

7. Duo is currently not available for prepaid or corporate accounts.

Cartoon Network Halo-Halo Espesyal

2008-05-04T11:23:00.000-07:00

Win big this summer with Cartoon Network's Halo-Halo Espesyal!

Hey, kids (and kids of all ages)! Here is your chance to win a Nintendo Wii with a customized Ben10 skin, a Ben10 Wii game, and other Ben10 goodies each week!

Just download a featured TextArt and answer correctly the trivia question aired at Cartoon Network. Doing so earns you an entry. Only one (1) TextArt is available for download daily. TextArts will also be published at www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph.

To register: text CN REG (name/age/gender/address) and send to 4627.

Example: CN REG Ken Lee/15/M/23 Moran Street BFRV LP

Just keep watching Cartoon Network from Monday to Friday at 10am-12pm.

For more info: text CN HELP and send to 4627.
NMIHotline: (02)9254627

Promo period: May 5 to 30, 2008

All Text Unli 25

2008-04-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

Pinakamarami Ang Matetext Kaya Walang Tigil Ang Saya!

Pinatindi na rin ang paborito ninyong ALLTEXT20 dahil ngayon 110 texts na siya. 100 (Smart to Smart at Smart to TNT) + 10 (To Other Networks) pa!

To register, text UNLI25 to 258.

Valid for 24 hours. P1.00 balance must be maintained.

Promo runs until July 31, 2008.

Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdog Pick Your Own Adventure

2008-04-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

Win family trips to an Egyptian, Australian Outback, or Hawaiian Adventure!

Purchasing any variant of Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs 1kg from participating supermarkets and wet markets nationwide entitles you to the Purefoods Tender Juicy Pick Your Own Adventure Text Raffle promo.

For every purchase of Purefoods Tender Juicy 1 kg (Classic, Jumbo, Kingsize, Cocktail, Hotdog Balls) promo pack from participating supermarkets, groceries and wet market, customer is entitled to two adventures.

Flavor Adventure – Instant Gratification:
Each 1 kg promo pack is bundled with Free Tender Juicy Sweet Corn Hotdog (2 pieces) or Free Tender Juicy Cheesedog Balls (3 pieces).

Family Adventure Trip:
Inside the 1kg promo pack is a raffle stub where the customer may win an Egyptian, Australian Outback, or Hawaiin Adventure trip for a family of four.

For every purchase of any Purefoods Tender Juicy 1 kg promo pack (Classic, Jumbo, Kingsize, Cocktail, Hotdog Balls) a consumer buys, a raffle stub is bundled, which contains a 6-digit code.

To key-in the code and earn an entry: text PFTJ (6-digit code) and send to 2366.

From all valid entries earned from April 22, 2008 12:00am to June 21, 2008 11:59pm, a raffle draw will be held on June 22, 2008 (Sunday) to award one (1) winner from GMA, one (1) winner from Luzon and one (1) winner from Vis-Min of an Egyptian, Australian Outback, or Hawaiian Adventure trip for four (4). The Family Adventure Trip will consist of a 5 day/4 night stay, roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations, including pocket money. Winners shall take charge of securing the visa of the destination of their choice.

All entries earned by a participant are considered validated and qualified for the raffle draw once all are registered.

To register: text PFTJ REG (NAME/AGE/GENDER/COMPLETE ADDRESS) and send to 2366.

Example: PFTJ REG Irma Sy/23/M/4 Times St. QC

For more info: text PFTJ and send to 2366.
You can also call their Help Hotline at (02)4158766 or view their detailed mechanics here.

Promo period: April 22 to June 21, 2008.

Globe's EverybodyTxt 20

2008-04-07T04:35:00.000-07:00

Enjoy 10 texts to other networks and 100 Globe-to-Globe texts with EverybodyTxt 20!

To register, send ETXT 20 to 2868. A minimum of 1 Php is required as a maintaining balance for Globe Prepaid subscribers. Once registered, your 110 texts are valid for 24 hours. More FAQs and promo mechanics after the jump.

What is the Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 promo?

It is a bulk SMS offer that allows you to send 100 Globe-Globe Text Messages and 10 Text Messages to other networks for only P20. This is open to Globe Prepaid subscribers only and is good for 1 day! P1 maintaining balance required.

What are considered as inter and intra SMS?

Globe to Globe messages are considered as intra SMS, while messages to other networks such as TM, Sun, Smart and Talk ‘N Text are considered as inter SMS.

How long will this promo run?

This promo will run from April 6 to July 5, 2008.

Who can avail of the Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 promo?

This promo is open to Globe Prepaid subscribers only.

How can I avail of this promo?

Simply text ETXT 20 to 2868 to register. P20 will be automatically deducted from your prepaid account upon registration. A minimum of P21 load is required for registration and the system will not be able to process your request if your load is below P21.

When can I begin sending Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 after registration? How long is the activation time from registration?

Activation is within 24 hours from registration. Please wait for the confirmation message that will be sent to you regarding activation.

Confirmation message:
1/4: Maaari mo ng magamit ang EVERYBODYTXT20! Enjoy 100 Globe-Globe txts,plus 10 txts pa 2 odr netwrks for 1 day! Txt ETXT BAL to check ur status.P1/txt.
2/4: Pls maintain P1 in ur account upang patuloy na makapag- ETXT20. When registered to ETXT20 & to any Globe Unlimitd Txtng Service at the same time,
3/4: ur Unlimitd Txtng will always be ur default setting.If ur EVERYBODYTXT20 subscription is still valid, it will resume after ur Unlimitd Txting expires or
4/4: after Unltxt Day and Nite hours. Expiration of ur EVERYBODYTXT20 will NOT change even if default setting is changed to Unlimitd Txtng.

Before receiving this message that confirms activation, regular rates will still apply to the text messages that you will send.

How much prepaid balance should I maintain in order to enjoy my Globe EVERYBODYTXT20?

You need to maintain a P1 minimum balance in order to continuously enjoy your Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 subscription. If you are registered but used up your load from texts to other networks or from calls, your Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 will only resume once you reload your account. But in terms of expiry, your Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 will still expire 24 hours from the time of activation and will not be extended because of the reloading.

I still have free SMS in my prepaid account. What will happen to my FREE SMS once I register to Globe EVERYBODYTXT20?

Your EVERYBODYTXT20 SMS should be consumed first before your regular FREE SMS will be deducted from your prepaid account.

How will I know how many remaining Globe EVERYBODYTXT20 I still have?

Send ETXT BAL to 2868 to check the status of your Globe EVERYBODYTXT20. Checking of balance is P1 per send.

Can I register again while I haven’t consumed yet my current Globe EVERYBODYTXT20?

No. You will receive an error message informing you that you still have EVERYBODYTXT20 credits remaining.

Can I turn off the service and register again?

Yes. Just key in ETXT OFF send to 2868 and then register again. You can do this if you’ve consumed your ETXT 20 SMS but your 24 hours subscription is still active.

If I am registered to other SMS offers, what other SMS services can I avail of?

* I am currently subscribed to ETXT 20, but I want to register to:
1. SULITXT – Yes, you can avail of this, but ETXT20 will be consumed first before your SULITXT SMS.
2. ETXT20 – No, you cannot avail of this, as you are already registered to it.
3. UNLITXT ALL-DAY— Yes, you can avail of this. But your UNLI SMS will be consumed first.

* I am currently subscribed to SULITXT, but I want to register to:
1. SULITXT – No, you cannot avail of this, as you are already registered to it..
2. ETXT20 – Yes, you can avail of this, but ETXT20 will be consumed first before your SULITXT SMS
3. UNLI ALL-DAY— Yes, you can avail of this. But your UNLI SMS will be consumed first.

* I am currently subscribed to UNLI, but I want to register to:
1. SULITXT – Yes, you can avail of this, but UNLI SMS will be consumed first before your SULITXT SMS.
2. ETXT20 – Yes, you can avail of this. But your UNLI SMS will be consumed first.
3. UNLI ALL-DAY— No, you cannot avail of this, as you are already registered to it.

Can I avail of other non-SMS promos while registered to EVERYBODYTXT20?

Yes you can avail of voice/IDD/VAS promos while registered to EVERYBODYTXT20.

Summary of Important Keywords:
GETXT, GETXT HELP, ETXT20 -- To know the basic information of the service (Fee: FREE)
ETXT 20 -- To register to EVERYBODYTXT20 (Fee: P20.00)
ETXT BAL -- To check status (Fee: P1.00)
ETXT OFF -- To unsubscribe to the promo (Fee: P1.00)

How will I know if I’ve exceeded my 10 SMS to other networks?

You may check your balance by sending ETXT BAL and send to 2868, P1 per balance inquiry

What happens if I continue texting even after my subscription to the promo has expired already?

If your 100 Globe to Globe texts and 10 to other networks have been consumed, then your succeeding SMS will be charged to the regular SMS earned from reloading via other channels. If you still have regular FREE SMS prior to your registration, then those will be used. If there is no more FREE SMS, you will be charged the regular SMS rate.

What happens if I’ve consumed my 100 Globe to Globe SMS but I still have SMS for other networks? Will my promo subscription expire?

No, once you’ve consumed the intra SMS (Globe to Globe) allocation, your next Globe text message will be charged to your Free SMS (if you still have) or to your load (if you no longer have FREE SMS).

What happens if I’ve consumed my 10 SMS to other networks but still have remaining balance for my Globe to Globe SMS? Will my promo subscription expire?

No, once you’ve consumed the inter SMS (SMS to other networks), the next SMS to other networks will be charged to your Free SMS (if you still have) or to your load (if you no longer have FREE SMS).

If in less than 24 hours, I’ve consumed my 100 Globe-Globe SMS and the 10 SMS to other networks, can I register again to the promo?

No, because you’re still subscribed to the promo. You can, however, turn it OFF by texting ETXT OFF to 2868. Then you can register again.

This promo is open to Globe Prepaid subscribers only.

Promo period: April 6 to July 5, 2008.

Pepsi Oras-Oras May iPod Touch

2008-04-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

Pepsi is giving out an iPod Touch every hour for 30 days! You can win every hour, for 24 hours!

Learn more about the promo after the jump.

First, purchase any of the participating products such as:

* Pepsi Regular (7oz bottle, 8oz bottle, 12oz bottle, 500ml bottle, 750ml bottle, 1 liter bottle, 500ml plastic bottle, 1.5ml plastic bottle, and 330ml can),
* Pepsi Light (1.5ml plastic bottle and 330ml can),
* Pepsi Max (500ml plastic bottle, 1.5ml plastic bottle, 2L plastic bottle and 330ml can), and
* Pepsi Deluxe (Crème Caramel 250ml can and Strawberries & Cream 250ml can).

To Register: text PEPSI(space)REG(space)(name/address/age/sex) and send to 2989.

Example: PEPSI REG Ron Tan/198 Fairview Park QC/22/M

Join the promo by texting in the unique seven (7) digit alphanumeric code found under the cap, crown or can. One (1) promo code is equivalent to one (1) raffle entry.

To join: text PEPSI(space)(promo code) and send to 2989.

Example: PEPSI abc1234

Win as many times as you want during the entire duration of the promo. An Hourly Draw will be conducted through out the promo period. Qualified entries for the hourly draw must be received within the promo period. All raffle entries earned after the hourly cut-off will revert back to zero (0).

Successful registration is a one-time process per SIM card and is free of charge. Each successful message sent will be charged P2.50.

Drink more PEPSI! Win more now!

Promo period is from 8:00PM April 6, 2008 – 7:59PM May 6, 2008.

For more information, please text PEPSI HELP to 2989 or call hotline (02) 895-4228. You can also visit the official Pepsi Oras-Oras website.