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What is Globe’s Magic IP and why is it free?
Been getting a lot of comments from readers regarding this certain Magic IP from Globe which allegedly allows users to be able to still surf the net even with zero load. So I sent out a message to...
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A first step to Prepaid SIM Registration
Earlier this week, while talking to some executives of a local telco, I opened up the topic of prepaid SIM registration and asked why they’re not keen on implementing it on their own (without...
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Huawei E586 Review
The HSPA+ network of Smart and Globe are continuously growing and getting wider coverage around the country. Devices like the Huawei E586 maximizes the speed of the HSPA+ network (just like the ZTE...
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GMate: Turn your iPod Touch to an iPhone
Yup, that’s true. You can even turn your iPhone 4 to a dual-SIM phone too. Got this GMate by SkyRoam the other month but since my 4G iPod Touch and iPad2 have not been jailbroken, I wasn’t able to use...
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Globe implements Load Watch for Prepaid Subs
This was shared to us by the folks from Globe Telecom last February 14 but I completely forgot about it. I only remembered it again when I used the prepaid SIM card they gave me to test on the HTC...
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5 things I missed about our tech in the Philippines
For the last 3 weeks now, I’ve been to three European states and have seen and experienced the advancement of technology in these first-world countries. It’s oftentimes amazing but once in a while, I...
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Huawei E587 Review
Huawei continues to improve its very popular line of pocket WiFi, the latest of which is the E587 that claims HSPA+ speeds of up to 42Mbps. We already reviewed the first Huawei E5 before as well as...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Review
The Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the most highly-anticipated smartphone of 2012. It’s mainly because of the stellar success of its predecessor and Samsung’s over-all performance in the Android handset...
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Globe and Smart pass NTC’s QoS tests for Q2
The country’s top telcos, Globe Telecom and Smart Communications, recently passed NTC’s Quality of Service (Qos) Benchmarking Tests for the second quarter of this year. According to NTC’s results,...
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Globe intensifies effort against Text Spammers
Globe Telecom has really had enough of companies, particularly the Caritas Health Shield Inc., which send unsolicited text advertisements to their subscribers that they’ve asked the National...
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The Pirate Bay Taps CloudFlare to Overcome ISP Block
Resilient is a fitting term to describe the torrent site The Pirate Bay. After surviving the Swedish Police onslaught late last year, the popular peer-to-peer site rose from the shambles in under two...
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Huawei nova 7 5G: the 5G smartphone for everyone
Huawei is one of the leading companies when it comes to 5G technology and it is evident in the 5G technology they’re releasing in the market, from network infrastructures, routers, and smartphones. One...
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Globe announces additional 5G sites in Metro Manila
To cater more subscribers, Globe expands its 5G network to additional areas in Metro Manila. Previously, the telco initially offered 5G connectivity in key central business districts in Metro Manila...
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What you need to know about GOMO PH
A few days ago, a “digital telco” launched in the Philippines called GOMO. The company didn’t provide much background information, so we did a little bit of research to find out the origins of this new...
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Upgrade to a 4G SIM to better enjoy video streaming, online gaming
Telcos are starting to roll out 5G across the country but along with it are efforts to improve 4G connectivity which is what most subscribers are using nowadays. However, not all users are using 4G and...
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GOMO Package Unboxing, SIM Setup, Speed Test
GOMO launched in the country a few days ago and it offered data packages that are hard to ignore. Starting at PHP 299, you will get a 25GB of data with no expiry, so we immediately bought a SIM...
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Globe launches KonekTayo School Bus WiFi in Manila City
Globe Telecom has recently launched the School Bus WiFi program in Manila City. The telco’s latest initiative aims to provide fast, reliable, and low-cost home internet connectivity for those who need...
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What are VoLTE and VoWiFi?
When talking about internet services, there are two terminologies that you will frequently encounter, LTE and WiFi. The former is a standard for wireless broadband communication for mobile devices. The...
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Globe’s 5G coverage in Metro Manila now in 80%
Globe has recently announced that its 5G outdoor coverage is now at 80% in Metro Manila. The latest initiative results from Globe’s desire to modernize its network, which allows its customers to...
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Interconnection Agreement: What is it for?
The country’s major telcos, PLDT, Globe, and new player DITO, have once again become a hot topic online when they announced that they had signed interconnection agreements with the latter. But some of...
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