discovery+ launches in the Philippines with exclusive Globe partnership

 

●    Home to the best in real life entertainment with more than 18,000 episodes from Discovery’s iconic brands, exclusive discovery+ Originals, the BBC’s largest natural history offering, History Channel and more

●     discovery+ to launch widely in the Philippines in October

Discovery, Inc. today announced the launch of discovery+ in the Philippines (discoveryplus.com/ph), in partnership with Globe. While the streaming service will be accessible widely in October, select Globe customers can, for a limited time, exclusively enjoy 1-year of access and offers from September 2, giving them early web access to an extensive library of shows from beloved brands, including Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, Food Network, Magnolia Network, Travel Channel, Animal Planet and Asian Food Network, as well as top non-fiction library content from History Channel and the BBC’s largest natural history offering.

discovery+ offers an inspiring pipeline of premium real life storytelling across key passion genres - from relationships, food, true crime and home, to paranormal, nature, Korean reality and lifestyle, with iconic personalities including Guy Fieri (Diners, Drive-ins and Dives), Drew and Jonathan Scott (Property Brothers), Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper), Martha Stewart (Bakeaway Camp with Martha Stewart) and Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss). From 90 Day Fiancé and Naked & Afraid, to Ghost Adventures and Framing Britney Spears, discovery+ brings together the best in real life entertainment all in one place.

  

At launch, the service is also home to more than 45 unmissable discovery+ Original titles, with more than 200 episodes of exclusive content, including 90 Day Journey – a curated series featuring the ultimate collection of stories focused on fan-favorite couples – as well as an all-new 90 Day Fiancé tentpole series and additional titles, including 90 Day: The Single Life. Other original shows available at launch include Say Yes to the Dress: In Sickness and In Health, Ghost Adventures: Top 10 and Buddy Vs Duff, with an additional 100+ new original titles dropping on the service before the end of the year.

For the first time, Filipinos can watch leading shows from true crime channel, Investigation Discovery, with shows like Evil Lives Here and Signs of a Psychopath, as well as exclusive content from Magnolia Network, the multiplatform joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines. discovery+ also features award-winning premium natural history series from the BBC, including Planet Earth and Life, and top non-fiction library content from History Channel, including Crime Investigation Asia, Hidden Cities and Mountain Men.

“The launch of discovery+ in the Philippines represents another step forward in the platform’s global expansion and further strengthens our direct-to-consumer proposition across Asia Pacific,” said Simon Robinson, President, Asia Pacific, Discovery, Inc. “All Filipinos will soon be able to enjoy direct access to a world-class selection of real life entertainment anytime, anywhere, and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with Globe at launch to give their customers early access and exclusive offers to this premium content.”

“In the past year and a half, we’ve seen tremendous change in how people consume content and keep themselves entertained. Many are hungry for new things to watch and to create shared experiences with their family and friends. As Globe continues to help uplift the everyday lives of Filipinos and elevate their experiences at home, we are thrilled with this partnership as it provides our customers a chance to enjoy a wide range of exciting and popular content,” says Ernest Cu, President and CEO, Globe.

The partnership gives Globe’s customers on select plans exclusive access to the web version of discovery+ from September 2. For a limited time, Globe Postpaid and Platinum GPlan customers will be able to exclusively purchase and enjoy a 1-year subscription to discovery+ for just P99. Globe At Home customers who purchase a Globe Streamwatch 2-in-1 Entertainment Box will be eligible for a year of access to discovery+ at no additional cost. Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi customers who load HomeSURF999 or HomeSURF1499 exclusively via the Globe At Home app will also be eligible for this 1-year of access, which can be claimed once per user. Customers can visit Globe’s dedicated page to learn more. Launch offers will be supported by high-profile marketing campaigns and promotional activities on both Globe and Discovery owned platforms.

discovery+ will launch widely in the Philippines in October across app stores and a number of platforms. Further details regarding content, pricing and promotions, product and device information, will be released in due course. discovery+ is operated offshore by Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, a company incorporated in Singapore.

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WeTV Chooses Globe as First Philippine Telco Partner to Bring Exclusive Asian Content

 

WeTV Chooses Globe as First Philippine Telco Partner to Bring Exclusive Asian Content

In the words of Oscar-winning storyteller, Bong Joon Ho, ‘once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.’ The exploding popularity of Asian content in recent years proves that what matters most to today’s audience is a compelling and well-told story.  Asian stories are entrancing more viewers around the world,  and Filipinos for their part have embraced these tales with eagerness and excitement.  

As part of its commitment to deliver premium Asian premium content to its users, WeTV, teams up with Globe as its first telco partner in the Philippines to help bring beloved Chinese, Korean, Thai and local content to Filipinos.

Aside from popular Korean dramas, Anime, and Boys Love stories, WeTV also offers a great deal of compelling original content Filipinos will surely fall in love with. “At Globe, we are committed to bringing Filipinos the best Asian blockbuster movies and hit series,” says Chelo Flores, Director for Video and Music Squad of Get Entertained Tribe.  “That’s why we’ve partnered with a new gamechanger in the world of video-on-demand services. We continue to bring the best of Hollywood and local content, and NOW, we're bringing in more exciting Asian stories to our loyal customers.”

Echoing Globe’s excitement for its partnership with WeTV, Georgette Tengco, WeTV Country Manager, expresses, “WeTV believes in the compelling storytelling powers of Asian countries, and we’re more than happy to bring Filipinos the local and regional shows and movies we all know and love. We look forward to working with Globe Telecom in bringing in more amazing content for everyone to enjoy.”

 

Leading the roster of titles VIP users can enjoy on WeTV are the ABS CBN Primetime Bida series, including Ang Probinsyano, available to stream 50 hours ahead of all other platforms and free TV, as well as the inspirational drama Huwag Kang Mangamba and Init Sa Magdamag which starts streaming 46 hours ahead. Other content offerings are the popular anime show My Hero Academia 5, Korean drama The Sweet Blood, and Thai drama Lovely Writer. WeTV has such a diverse content library that caters to different spectrums of fans and interests, with new titles constantly added in, ensuring fresh and top-quality shows and movies for viewers to binge-watch to their hearts’ content. All of these and more can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere with a click of a finger.

Everyone can watch content on WeTV for free but Globe customers can opt to enjoy an uninterrupted ad-free experience and earlier access to new releases, simply by purchasing WeTV VIP vouchers for as low as P149 for 30 days via the GlobeOne app or GCash. Mobile customers can also text WETV 149 to get 30 days of WeTV VIP premium subscription.

Aside from that, Globe Prepaid customers can enjoy WeTV’s wide breadth of content by registering to Go+ promos, which gives them up to 15GBs of extra data for their GoWATCH apps.   For their part, Globe Postpaid customers who apply or renew to the new GPlan can also enjoy a free 3-month WeTV VIP subscription.

Wonderful stories help provide people a much-needed escape when a break from reality is needed. That’s why Globe, together with WeTV, will continuously work for their subscribers to have many stories to choose from, to free their minds, lighten their hearts, and help them discover new ways to enjoy life.

The WeTV app is available to download on the App Store and Google Play.

 Ready, Set, Go+ with Globe’s New Prepaid Promos

These unusual times have definitely taken a toll on how we go about our daily routines. Not having a regular change of pace in one’s day or week can be demotivating, and sitting in constant monotony can get boring. Thankfully, technology lets us do what we need to do and break away from these dull moments.  

 

Recognizing this, Globe has rolled out new offers that equip everyone to fill that gap with the newest prepaid promos, Go+.

 

The Go+ offers were created “to give everyone back their autonomy – with enough data for work and play, so customers can pursue their passions and keep their spirits high ” according to Eric Tanbauco, Head of Globe Prepaid Brand of Globe Telecom, Inc.

 

Get GOing with ALL-IN-ONE Promos

The new set of prepaid offers brought by Globe will reinvent everyday data needs by letting customers access any and all sites and even elevate their experiences with free content GBs!

 

For only Php99, Go+99 gives you 7 days of a whopping 16GB of data with unlimited texts to all networks. You can use half the data, or 8GB, to fully access all sites you can think of! And the other half? Well, Globe Go+ gives YOU the power to choose! You have 8GB for the content you want to access from these choices:

 

GoWATCH

YouTube, Netflix, Viu, iWant, iflix, HBOGo, ONE FC, NBA

 

GoPLAY

Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, League of Legends, Wild Rift, PUBG, Call of Duty, MU Origin 2, Legends of Runeterra, and Twitch

 

GoSHARE

Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Kumu, Snapchat, and Houseparty

 

GoLEARN

YouTube Learning, Udemy, Google Suite, Edukasyon, and Canva

 

GoWORK

Zoom, Facebook Meeting Room, Yahoo! Mail, MS Teams, WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram

 

The Go+129, Go+149, Go+250, and Go+400 prepaid promos are also available for you to enjoy so you can access the content perfect for your lifestyle while still enjoying all the Internet has to offer within reach.

Plus, if customers have unused all-access GBs from their Go+ promo, they can now convert those  to Globe Rewards points. Rewards points can be used to avail of exciting discounts or experiences, to cater to their varying needs and wants.

Reinvent YOUR day

All of these content choices let YOU choose how YOU use your data and control how YOU reinvent your day in the new digital normal.

 

“Globe understands the continued day-to-day struggles everyone faces, brought about by our second year in quarantine. Through Go+, we wanted to bring back the excitement. With these new offers, we hope to be able to help reinvent every day and break the dullness we’ve gotten used to,”  said Eric Tanbauco, Head of Globe Prepaid Brand of Globe Telecom, Inc.

 

Registration to Go+ and conversion of unused all-access GBs are already available via GlobeOne app. You can also get access to new Go+ offers and other prepaid promos via *143#, GCash app and by sending keyword (ex. GOPLUS99) to 8080.

 

Reinvent and Go This 2021 with Globe Virtual Hangouts

 

Globe Virtual Hangouts is back for another year of digital experiences and events and this time, things will be even bigger and more exciting! In 2020, Virtual Hangouts brought everyone #OLTogetherNow through online music festivals and concerts, a youth summit, Kfan meets, and an eSports tournament among others.

 

So, what can everyone expect from Virtual Hangouts this 2021?

 

In a virtual 360-degree view launch event enjoyed by guests through their VR goggles last February 18, Globe gave a sneak peek on the reinventions that they'll bring to GoJAM, GoCAMPUS, GoKOREAN, and GoESPORTS this year. Hosted by Martin Javier, the event also featured exciting games and freebies for media attendees as well as a moving performance from one of the country’s rising talents, Alex Bruce.

 

GoJAM

Continuing the success of last year’s GoJAM LIVE, Virtual Hangouts has partnered with Karpos Live to bring a concert series featuring local and international acts such as Paradise Rising’s Jason Dhakal, Claudia Baretto, Leanne and Naara, and more. Paradise Rising is a music collective born out of the partnership between Globe and 88rising that aims to bring Asian artists to the forefront through music.

 

GoJAM also brought the Wanderland Music Festival 2020 and the Double Happiness: Winter Wonder Festival virtually to music lovers last year, so you should keep an eye out for more events like these in the future.

 

Reinvented musical experiences are also underway for you and your barkada as GoJAM brings new immersive experiences including virtual 360 concerts and choose your own adventure-style interviews.

 

GoCAMPUS

More youth and school-oriented events await Gen Zs with a leveled-up GoCAMPUS as it brings another virtual youth summit, Future Reinvented, to more schools across the country. Students will also be challenged as they put theory into practice through a 5G Hackathon where teams make real-life applications of 5G technology.

 

With these events, GoCAMPUS is looking forward to reinventing school and learning experiences for students and empowering them to eventually bring to life real-world applications of 5G technology in society, industries, and smart cities.

 

GoKOREAN

2021 is turning out to be one exciting year for Kfans in the country starting off with the partnership between Globe and Kpop sensation BLACKPINK and the recently concluded THE SHOW virtual concert. The reinvention of K-experiences is just beginning as Virtual Hangouts presents the upcoming Kmmunity Fest, where fans get to meet other K-pop fans and celebrate anything and everything Korean! This can be enjoyed on new platforms such as SHOOR, Upstream, as well as Vlive and VLive+.

 

With GoKOREAN, KFans can also participate in more interactive activities, like the design-your-own cup sleeves event as a way of celebrating the birthdays of BLACKPINK members, to fully immerse in the Korean culture that they love and show their support to their idols.To be updated on these events, join Globe Kmmunity PH, an exclusive Facebook group where fans can mingle and share their love about all things K-Culture.

 

GoESPORTS

By staging the VH UltiCup last year and opening it to both professional and amateur gamers, Virtual Hangouts made competitive eSports accessible to more people and gave homegrown talents the opportunity to represent the country at the SuperGamerFest 2020.

 

This is part of Globe’s ongoing efforts to improve the Philippine eSports scene by developing and discovering new eSports athletes through programs designed to train newbies into pros.

 

With its recent partnership with Riot Games Southeast Asia, Globe is opening new possibilities to local gamers and enthusiasts by giving them access to the latest games out there like League of Legends: Wildrift and most especially, to more major eSports tournaments that you might see very soon on GoESPORTS.

 

“Virtual Hangouts truly presented us with an opportunity last year, an opportunity best suited for our digital-first generation. Through this year’s initial line-up of events and experiences, we will continue to reinvent to keep them inspired and action-fueled towards their goals and purpose and enable them to continue to experience every day the best way possible,” said Kaisie Del Carmen-San Pablo, Brand Head of Globe Prepaid. “This is just the start. Globe Prepaid is very excited to open up the new set of reinvented, close to real life Virtual Hangouts line-up for you.”

 

You can be part of these upcoming events on Virtual Hangouts simply through the GlobeOne app. On the app, just click on the Virtual Hangouts tab to view the events and join. You can also tap the heart icon to save the event or share it to your friend.

 

Virtual Hangouts is best enjoyed when you subscribe to Globe Prepaid’s Go promos, with the biggest data allocations for all sites, together with unlimited texts to all networks, and more plus GoBOOSTERS that will empower you to live out your passions – from getting more GBs, more app access, or even longer validity. All these are available via the GlobeOne app.

 

Know more about Globe Virtual Hangouts by visiting http://glbe.co/GlobeOne.

 

 Doblehin ang Diskarte With Globe At Home’s Fastest Home Prepaid WiFi Ever

Ang pagkakaroon ng internet ay itinuturing nang pangangailangan sa bahay. More than just surfing the internet, ginagamit na rin ito para sa trabaho, pang-raket, online classes, entertainment at iba pa.

Kaya andito na ang WiFi na swak at sulit para sa buong pamilya, ang bagong LTE-Advanced Home Prepaid WiFi! This is Globe At Home's fastest and newest Home Prepaid WiFi with doble bilis boosters. Para sabay-sabay ma-experience ng buong pamilya ang most powerful data speeds ng Globe at Home pang doble diskarte!

Kahit multiple users pa ang magconnect sa LTE-Advanced Home Prepaid WiFi, mabilis at seamless pa rin ang paggamit ng internet sa buong bahay. Work-from-home employees and students can do their tasks efficiently habang nage-explore naman sila nanay at tatay ng how-to videos para magsimula ng online negosyo!

Sa halagang P1,999 one-time payment, you can avail of Globe At Home’s newest and fastest Prepaid WiFi ever from shop.globe.com.ph. Mag-load ng mga paborito mong sulit na HomeSURF at HomeWATCH promos to make the most of your internet connection through Globe At Home app.

For more information about Globe At Home’s offerings, visit globe.com.ph. 

Globe launches 5G Roaming in Thailand

Over the past few months, the adoption of 5G technology in the country has been unprecedented despite the challenges brought by the pandemic. Driven by the demand of the public for better connectivity, Globe Telecom continues to expand its 5G network in Metro Manila and key areas nationwide.

Globe also made another milestone with its debut of the 5G roaming service in Thailand in collaboration with roaming ally and Thailand’s largest telco, AIS. Roamers are assured of uninterrupted connectivity and fastest speeds wherever they are in Thailand as 5G coverage in the country extends to all its 77 provinces.

With this feat, Globe has laid down the foundations for an ultra fast and worry-free roaming experience with 5G where it matters.

“Although traveling may be challenging at the moment, we recognize that some Filipinos will find it necessary to leave the safety of their homes to fulfill important obligations abroad. As such, they are assured of instant and seamless connectivity wherever they are with Globe’s 5G roaming service,” said KD Dizon, Globe’s Head for Consumer Mobile Business.

“Globe subscribers traveling overseas, as well as foreign visitors coming to the Philippines can expect our continuous efforts to bring 5G to more locations in the country and in other parts of the world as the year unfolds, giving way for more users to experience the benefits of next-generation connectivity,” Dizon added.

Once travel resumes, Globe roamers with 5G-powered smartphones can elevate their travel experiences with 5G’s lightning-fast speeds and uninterrupted connection within 5G-ready areas. Through HD quality video calls and seamless live streaming of their adventures on social media, customers will also be able to stay connected while traveling abroad. All these can be experienced with Globe’s Roam Surf 399 (all-day for Postpaid, 1GB for Prepaid) and other Roam Surf promos with no additional charge. 

5G’s unbeatable speeds and almost real-time latency opens a world of countless possibilities that travelers can look forward to as more and more international destinations transform themselves into 5G-powered smart cities, delivering new experiences on retail, entertainment, and healthcare. 

Currently, Globe is working towards rolling out its 5G roaming services in more key markets in Asia, Middle East, North America, and Europe with the help of its roaming partners. For more information on 5G Roaming, go to glbe.co/5GRoaming. 

To learn more about Roam Surf 399 and Globe’s other roaming offers, click here glbe.co/roam.

Make This a Year for Reinvention With Globe and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G

Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G

 

Make This a Year for Reinvention With Globe and Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G and S21 Ultra 5G

 

Since the Samsung S Series was first launched in 2010, it has set the standard for devices that provide a groundbreaking experience for those who use their tech to creatively express themselves, enjoy entertainment on the go, and keep in touch with others. More than a decade later, smartphones have evolved beyond mere relevance into a truly indispensable part of our daily lives.

The new Samsung Galaxy S21 series has been designed for the way we live today while also being equipped for the innovations of tomorrow. All three models under the series, namely the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra, are 5G-ready and packed with state-of-the-art features which when combined  with the 5G network of Globe are sure to open up a new world of possibilities for users.

As a leader in 5G technology in the country, Globe continues to expand its 5G network all over Metro Manila and key cities in Visayas and Mindanao to help customers reinvent every day with the promise of lightning fast speeds and low latency.

Pro-Grade Camera

Level up your photography and video skills with the Galaxy S21 series’ improved pro-grade camera, now with a bold new camera design, that will have you shooting like a pro.

Both the Galaxy S21 and S21+ boast a triple rear camera consisting of 12MP ultra wide, 12MP wide, 64MP telephoto lens, and 10 MP front camera. On the other hand, the S21 Ultra, which is considered to be Samsung’s best smartphone camera yet, has a powerful quad camera that features 108MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, two 10MP zoom lenses, and a 40MP front camera.

With innovative features such as Unlimited Super Steady Video, Director’s View, Multi MIC Recording, Single Take, and a better Space Zoom, content creation is also made easy for everyone with the Galaxy S21 series.

Top of the Line Performance and Display

Moreover, the S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra run on Galaxy’s fastest chip ever, the new 5nm processor, that guarantees seamless performance like no other. So whether it’s for gaming, streaming, or multitasking between several apps, the Galaxy S21 series lets you stay on top of the things that you love anytime and anywhere.

For a super smooth and optimized viewing experience, it also utilizes the Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display that supports a refresh rate of 48-140Hz for the S21 and S21+, and 10-140Hz for the S21 Ultra.

Be one of the first to try what the all-new Samsung Galaxy S21 series can offer, and how it best pairs with Globe 5G. As of the moment, only the S21+ and S21 Ultra are available locally. Postpaid customers can pre-order these models with ThePLAN via the Globe Online Shop or visit www.globe.com.ph/GalaxyS21, and select Globe stores. Up to Php 20,000 worth of exclusive freebie bundles including the Galaxy Tab A 8.0, Galaxy Buds and Smart Tag await those who will pre-order until January 24, 2021.

Platinum customers, on the other hand, can avail through their Relationship Managers, thru Thea, their Digital Assistant on Facebook Messenger (globe.co/thea-gp), or thru the link glbe.co/PlatS21. New and recontracting customers will also get limited-edition freebies that will round out the Galaxy Ecosystem experience for them.

Globe’s 5G network is now available in 17 cities in Metro Manila, and in key areas in Davao and Cebu. Visit globe.com.ph/5g to know more.

 

Here’s How Globe At Home Recreates Holiday Traditions At Home

 

As Christmas Day nears, families are looking for fun ways to celebrate at home without worrying about the restrictions we deal with outside. Thankfully, the internet is here not just to give virtual party ideas, but to also bridge us to our holiday traditions and connect us to our loved ones wherever they are in the world.

 

Filipino families have Globe At Home as a reliable partner when it comes to matters of connectivity. This season, it has a lot in store for its customers to help them recreate all the things they love about the holidays, right at home.

 

Recreate the spirit of togetherness with the whole family through virtual Christmas parties and exchange gifts! With the new Globe At Home Postpaid Unli Plans, these are now made possible thanks to fast and reliable internet connection for as low as Php 1899 for speeds of up to 30mbps and up to 100mbps for Php  2899 . The plans also come with 3 months access to Amazon Prime Video, Viu Premium, and HBO GO that you can use to watch your favorite Christmas flicks and bingeable shows with the family and 6 months membership to KonsultaMD which gives your family 24/7 access to licensed Doctors via voice or video call.

 

Likewise, Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi customers can surf more and do more this Christmas with the bigger and better HomeSURF199 that now comes with 30 GB of data – 23GB open access data plus 1GB daily allocation for Google, YouTube, Viber, WhatsApp, and other apps valid for 7 days, available until December 31, 2020 only!

 

An elevated watch experience at home also awaits Globe At Home Postpaid customers via the Globe VR cardboard, which gives users a more immersive experience as they watch YouTube VR videos. Starting from December 15, get a free Globe VR cardboard for those who exclusively purchase an Android TV box using the Globe At Home app. Promo runs on a limited time only!

 

Be delighted with fun surprises and virtual events this holiday season. Who doesn’t love a good ol’ Christmas raffle? Using the Globe At Home app, you get the chance to win exciting giveaways and prizes such as GCash Send Pamasko, free data and volume boost, and many more! Download the Globe At Home app now for free at the App Store or Play Store.  One of the best prizes is undoubtedly a Filipino family favorite: special movie passes to watch the annual Metro Manila Film Festival, a cherished local tradition that Globe At Home can bring right to their living room this December.

 

For the whole month of December, Globe At Home also prepared a lineup of online experiences that recreate traditions in the Paskuhan@Home digital platform including an online concert, bazaar, and even caroling! Just check for your access codes upon registration to the Globe At Home portal and log on to [globeworldathome.com] to be part of all these activities.

Finally, Globe At Home recreates gift-giving by giving back to the community through WiFi2Teach advocacy which supports the DepEd’s Distance Learning program through the donation of Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi modems. Until December 31, 2020, Globe At Home will match every purchase of a Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi sold in Lazada, Globe Online Shop, and Shopee with a P100 donation to fund free Home Prepaid WiFi modems for these students. Likewise, P1 will be donated for every registration to HomeSURF and HomeWATCH data promos until January 7, 2021 . Modems have been donated to DepEd to equip selected public school teachers and ensure that education remains unhampered. The program continues as it now works towards raising funds to provide free WiFi modems for public school students in partnership with the Ayala Foundation.

 

Recreate. The Christmas that We Love with Globe At Home. To know more about Globe At Home’s offerings that will best fit your connectivity needs, visit [shop.globe.com.ph/broadband-plans

Need a fast connection? No worries, Grab and Globe At Home Have Got You Covered!

Paying bills and purchasing necessities with the use of e-wallets have been a growing trend especially in a time where most people are still not comfortable going outside to run errands or buy something at the mall. Leveraging on this demand for quick and safe service, Globe At Home has partnered with Grab Mart to bring its products and services closer to Filipinos.

In need of an affordable and reliable internet connection at home? Starting November 24, 2020, customers can conveniently purchase Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and Xtreme Home Prepaid WiFi devices on GrabMart. Now you can expect your new prepaid WiFi device to arrive at your doorstep within 60 minutes from ordering via the Grab app.

With shareable and loadable data, you can share, surf, and watch with everyone at home! It even comes with 10GB of Free Data!

To order, just open the Grab app and tap Grab Mart. Select the [Globe At Home store: https://grb.to/globeonmart] and choose the device you wish to purchase, proceed to payment, and have your Globe at Home Prepaid modem in an hour or less. You can pay through [Credit, Debit, Cash and Grab Pay].

Make the most out of your devices by registering to HomeSURF199 and HomeWATCH199! Starting November 28, surf more and do more with HomeSURF199 that comes with up to 30GB of data – 23GB open access data plus 1GB daily allocation for Google, Youtube, Viber, WhatsApp, and other apps good for 7 days. With HomeWATCH199, on the other hand,  you can stream your favorite movies and series with 7 days of 6GB open access data and 4GB daily allocation for Netflix, iWant, Viu, and streaming platforms.

Download the Grab app for free on the Apple App Store and Google Playstore. To be updated with the latest news on this partnership, visit www.globe.com/globeathome. 

Globe named as one of Top 30 ‘Global Rising Star’ telcos in the World

 In a time where fast and reliable connectivity has become a daily necessity, Globe is stepping up its game to deliver all the tools that customers need to stay on top of life in the digital normal. The company has recently been named one of the Global Rising Stars at the Opensignal^[1] Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2020, owing to its continuous improvements innovations in mobile technology and service.

Created by independent mobile analytics firm, Opensignal, the Global Rising Star citation is given to the top 30 telco operators across the globe whose customers have seen the greatest improvement in mobile network experience in the last year, between the first half of 2019, and the first half of 2020.  Globe has made impressive progress in Opensignal’s four critical measures of the mobile network experience, namely Video Experience, Download Speed Experience, Upload Speed Experience and 4G Availability, and even bagged a Global Rising Star award for Video Experience – a feat described by Opensignal as “requiring tremendous effort.”

Globe’s fast and reliable internet connection has become an essential in today’s world, enabling a multitude of activities across Filipinos from all walks of life. Remote employees can now transform their homes into a workspace where they can continue making a living for their families, with video calls and online meetings an integral part of their day. Students who have shifted to distance learning can also take their classes and access learning materials online throughout the school year.

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^[1] Opensignal Awards – Global Mobile Network Experience Awards 2020 based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period January 1 – June 28, 2019 & 2020. © 2020 Opensignal Limited.

Apart from work, the strong connectivity provided by Globe has proven ideal for those pursuing the hobbies and pastimes they love. With its improved video experience, the possibilities are endless for customers – they can stream their favorite movies in high definition, watch online concerts without a fuss, and even learn a skill or two through YouTube! For gamers, Globe’s improved latency allows them to seamlessly play and be competitive with their friends online.

In order to keep up with the modern Filipino’s need for fast and reliable internet, Globe is accelerating its network improvements to deliver higher capacity and expanded coverage for more people. This includes 1) upgrading all its cell sites to 4G/LTE; 2) speeding up 5G availability where it matters, and 3) fast-tracking fiber rollout to homes. These are all crucial enhancements to power the digital lives of all Filipinos, making each day better, easier, and more enjoyable.

We are extremely proud of the recognition given by Opensignal. This signifies our commitment to our customers that we will always find ways to improve their Globe experience that goes beyond connectivity," says Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu.

As Filipinos recreate a better normal for themselves and their community, Globe will continue to do everything possible to empower them with services and offers that match whatever their lifestyles need. That way, every Filipino can move forward into 2021 with courage and confidence  to face whatever lies ahead.

Globe At Home Partners with Abenson and Electroworld to Offer Device Bundles for Work-From-Home and E-Learning

 Globe At Home Partners with Abenson and Electroworld to Offer Device Bundles for Work-From-Home and E-Learning

 

Working and learning from home is the current norm nowadays. With this, it’s important to make sure that you are equipped with the right tools such as a trusty laptop and a fast and reliable home internet connection to enable you to stay on top of things at school or work more efficiently, saving you time to do other things that you love.

Fortunately, Globe At Home has partnered with gadget and appliance retail chain, Abenson, and their sister company Electroworld Philippines to offer an amazing bundle that can help you get your hands on these tools at a more affordable price.

Starting from October 20 to November 20, customers can get a FREE Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi unit when they purchase Lenovo IDEAPAD S145 from Abenson and Electroworld branches nationwide. View the list of participating branches https://www.abenson.com/open-stores and https://www.abenson.com/electroworld/open-stores. While at it, make sure to inquire and ask assistance from helpful Abenson and Electroworld in-store staff to know the best which unit fits your needs and budget.

Your newly purchased Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi comes with free 10GB of data that you can use to watch, learn, and earn. Attend video meetings and online classes seamlessly and without worries by registering to any HomeSURF and HomeWATCH promos through the Globe At Home app, GCash, Lazada, Shopee, or your nearest retailer. Now you can do more and achieve more even from home with Globe At Home, Abenson and Electroworld!

 

Learn more about this promo and Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi via http://glbe.co/GlbeAbnsnElctrwrld

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Recreate the Way We Learn: Globe Prepares Students for the New School Year with Go50 and GoTOK

A completely new learning platform awaits students this upcoming school year with the shift to digital learning. By foregoing face-to-face classes, they are not only faced with the challenge of having the right mindset to adjust with the changes, but also having the sufficient tools to keep up with their online classes and everything that comes with it.

Recreate the Way We Learn: Globe Prepares Students for the New School Year with Go50 and GoTOK

In a changing world, Globe is steadfast in its commitment to make quality learning and self-improvement accessible for everyone online and in real life. That’s why it has introduced special Go promos for students and the GoTOK series.

 
Special Go Promos for Students
 
To ensure that no student gets left behind, Globe Prepaid has launched a special promo that’s made bigger, better, and more affordable for the needs of every student.
 
Recreate the way you learn with Go50 for Students that comes with 5GB of open access data; 1GB of data for GoLEARN apps that include YouTube Learning, Wikipedia, Google Suite, CourseHero, Canva, WhatsApp, Telegram, and Spotify; 1 GB of free GoWiFi access; and unlimited texts to all networks. The promo is valid for 3 days and even comes with a free 3-month subscription to Shaw Academy or Canva Pro.
 
For students who want to make their promo last longer, Globe also offers Go70 for Students that is valid for 5 days and has the same features as Go50. Register to Go50 and Go70 for Students exclusively via the GCash app and attend your online classes, download and access learning materials, and get in touch with your teachers and classmates with ease.
 
The GoTOK Series and  Masterclass
 
Globe is also bringing learning beyond the (online) classroom and into popular online platforms through its GoTOK series. Learn from local personalities as they share useful tips and tricks on fitness, beauty, business, and so much more on Globe’s TikTok page. The GoTok series is a sneak peek to the full classes that you can attend by signing up on the globe.com.ph portal. Through these classes, you can be inspired to try new things and become a better version of yourself!
 
The 4th GoTOK episode already went live on TikTok where makeup artists Jigs Mayuga and Kat Gumabao talked about, you guessed it right, beauty! In the masterclass last September 16, they will also highlight how makeup and skin care go together in bringing out the natural you and share helpful tips in taking extra care of your skin, and embracing your natural beauty.
 
 
Following that, photographer JC Gellidon and commercial artist and production house owner Khalil Ramos taught viewers how to shoot like a pro using just basic tools like your phone during the 5th GoTOK episode and the phone photography masterclass.
 
Aspiring artists must also not miss GoTOK’s 6th episode where they can learn how to make a business out of their craft from YouTuber Penelope Pop. She will share the basics of setting up a design business in this day and age⁠.
 
Follow @enjoyglobe on TikTok to make sure you don’t miss any episodes! Links to the masterclass sign-up portals will also be posted there.