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Globe vs Smart: Which has better prepaid data promos?

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Back in the day, Philippine telcos conquered the call and text market, but the shift to mobile data has grown rapidly since the rise of smartphone apps. Users used to be charged based on how long they browsed online; now with more data traffic (and slow loading times), telcos shifted to charging by how much data users consume.

In this comparison, we’ll compare Globe and Smart’s staple prepaid promos for mobile data:

Price

Globe

Smart

15

40MB

+ 30MB Mobile Legends
+ 50MB Instagram

Valid for 2 days

50

1GB

+ 100MB Instagram
+ 300MB App of choice
+ Unli text to all networks

Valid for 3 days

1GB

+ 300MB for video streaming apps
+ Unli text to all networks


Valid for 3 days

99

1.5GB

+ 300MB for video streaming apps

Valid for 7 days

299

1.5GB

+ 100MB Instagram
+ 1GB App of Choice

Valid for 30 days

2GB

+ 1.1GB for video streaming apps

Valid for 30 days

599

4GB

+ 100MB Instagram
+ 1GB App of Choice

Valid for 30 days

799

4.5GB

+ 1.1GB for video streaming apps

Valid for 30 days

999

8GB

+ 100MB Instagram
+ 1GB App of Choice

Valid for 30 days

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What are the advantages of each side?

Based on the data available on the telcos’ website, we learned the following:

  • Globe has the cheapest data promo at PhP 15
  • Globe also offers the most data in a single promo
  • Globe offers more flexible freebies
  • Smart still has a seven-day promo
  • Smart offers the better PhP 299 promo
  • They’re somewhat even at the PhP 50 mark

Which telco has better data promos?

Both Globe and Smart have comparable data promos. They don’t differ that much in terms of open data allowance (the data you can freely use on any website), so the contest relies on which freebie you’d want more, and how little or how much you’re willing to spend.

Globe gives free Instagram access to all subscribers of its GoSurf promos. Their cheapest offering at PhP 15 comes with a small allowance for Mobile Legends, while the succeeding options come with a free data for an app of choice like Facebook, Viber, Pokémon Go, YouTube, and more. Users can also avail themselves of individual add-ons for gaming, streaming, and social apps.

As for Smart, they include extra allowance for GigaSurf promos with music and video streaming on iFlix, YouTube, Spinnr, Vimeo, Dailymotion, and Dubsmash.

Which is the best value for your money?

Out of the nine available prepaid data promos from both telcos, their PhP 50 combos are still the best choices. They’re ideal for phone use, and also come with unlimited text to any network in the Philippines. Their three-day validity gives users ample time to enjoy the data allowance, as well.

If you’re going to use one of them for mobile Wi-Fi, it’s best to use any of the month-long promos starting at PhP 299, so that you can connect to the internet anytime without worrying about quick expiration.

SEE ALSO: Philippines still ranks near bottom for 4G LTE speeds and availability

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Sony Days 2026: Unmissable deals, exclusive roadshows, and experiences

Save, score exclusive gifts, and take part in the festivities

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The Sony Days Mid-Year Promotion 2026 has finally arrived. From May 21 to June 30, customers can look forward to attractive deals, exclusive roadshows, and immersive hands-on experiences across Singapore.

Featured are various Sony offerings, from cutting-edge home entertainment systems to award-winning audio devices and digital imaging gear.

With the theme “Get Match Ready”, Sony has limited-time promotions and in-store perks throughout the mid-year campaign period.

Unlock incredible savings

First, here is a quick breakdown of compelling offers across several product categories:

BRAVIA TV

  • BRAVIA 7: from SG$ 3,249
  • BRAVIA 3: from SG$ 1,099
  • BRAVIA 8 II: from SG$ 3,599

BRAVIA Theatre

  • BRAVIA Theatre Bar 5: save SG$ 140
  • BRAVIA Theatre Quad + SA-SW5: 50% savings

Bravia 3 II | Bravia Theater

Audio

  • Up to 37% off on selected 1000X series headphones
  • Up to SG$ 100 savings on Truly Wireless earbuds (from SG$ 59) and Wireless Speakers (from SG$ 129)

Digital Imaging

  • Up to SG$ 1,300 savings on select full-frame cameras, including A7C, A7 III, and A7R V
  • ZV-1 II: Save SG$ 210
  • GM Lens: Receive a complimentary premium gift set with purchase

Xperia

  • Receive free gifts such as WF-1000XM6 and free casing (early bird, in-store)

Reon

  • Up to SG$ 30 off on Reon Pocket Pro Plus, Reon Pocket 6
  • Special bundle price of SG$ 518 for both models

Sony Days Roadshow

Moreover, Sony’s latest innovations will be on display at interactive roadshows happening across key locations.

Enjoy exclusive on-site deals, free gifts (with selected purchase), instant rewards for new member sign-ups, and more.

Here’s the schedule:

  • Suntec City, Level 1 Atrium: May 25 to 31
  • Parkway Parade, Level 1: June 1 to 7
  • Westgate, Level 2: June 1 to 14
  • Wisma Atria, Level 1: June 15 to 28

Sony Store offers

Moreover, consumers can head over to Sony Stores for year-round premium services, including:

  • Personalised engraving
  • Sensor cleaning and firmware updates
  • Lens loan services
  • Headphones earpad replacement
  • 1-to-1 product demonstrations
  • 2-hour product loan services
  • Tax-free savings

Here’s where you can find them:

  • One Holland Village, 7 Holland Village Way, #02-38/39, Singapore 275748
  • Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, #01-39 Westgate Singapore 608532
  • Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Road #03-01 and #03-01A Wisma Atria Singapore 238877
  • 313 @ somerset, 313 Orchard Road #02-28 to 37 313@somerset Singapore 238895
  • Changi Airport, 65 Airport Boulevard Terminal 3 #02-62 Singapore 819663 Departure / Transit Lounge

Alternatively, customers can shop online conveniently through Sony Store Online for next-day delivery and additional online discounts using promo codes.

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Great Samsung Sale: Upgrade gaming with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, OLED TV, more

Upgrade the experience with these gaming-focused offerings

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Samsung is inviting consumers to upgrade their gaming by taking advantage of The Great Samsung Sale.

The gaming-focused offer is available from June 1 to June 30, with deals on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Z Fold7, OLED TVs, and monitors.

For mobile gamers, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra promises lag and stutter-free gaming. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite processor and a massive 24% uptick in GPU performance.

Visuals also look effortless with the flat 120Hz QHD+ AMOLED 2X display. Gaming sessions can also go the extra mile with the flagship phone’s 5,000mAh battery.

For extra screen real estate, there’s the Galaxy Z Fold7. Unfolded, it has an 8.0-inch main display, giving players a distinct spatial advantage.

Along with 16GB of RAM and UFS 4.0 storage, as well as Flex Mode Gaming, players can even split the interface and dedicate a half of the screen for gaming and another half for messaging apps. This is for coordination, minus the frame drops.

Meanwhile, for console gamers, the Nintendo Switch 2 casts effortlessly onto Samsung’s premium display lineup.

The Odyssey OLED G7 4K, for instance, brings brighter and more detailed visuals with 0.03 response time. The display can offer 4K at 165Hz, and full HD at 330Hz for responsive gameplay when visuals and timing matter.

On the other hand, the OLED S90H comes with Glare Free Real Black & Real Color technology. This allows for authentic contrast and accurate hues to make scenes more vivid and immersive.

With deep blacks, clean whites, and a full range of lively colors, players can experience crisp visuals at blazing-fast speeds. Motion Xcelerator 165Hz also provides an exceptionally smooth motion performance at 4K quality.

All aforementioned devices are part of The Great Samsung Sale, so don’t miss out on upgrading your gaming experience.

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Verizon is offering the new moto razr 2026 for US$ 0

No trade-in required

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The new motorola razr 2026 and moto g 2026 smartphones have recently been launched, and Verizon is offering both models at US$ 0.

Yes, the latest devices from Motorola are virtually free when customers subscribe to a new line on myPlan. There is no trade-in required.

As part of the offer, Verizon is also throwing in a three-year price-lock guarantee on the base monthly rate of the chosen myPlan and myHome.

For reference, Verizon’s myPlan mobile service rates start at US$ 55 a month for one line and US$ 25 a month for four lines.

The myHome internet plan, meanwhile, starts at a standard rate of US$ 59.99. Customers have the option to bundle this with a Verizon mobile line for a discount.

Depending on which subscription tier customers avail of, they can enjoy unlimited talk and text, unlimited internet, international texting, and more inclusions.

motorola razr 2026

The new motorola razr 2026 is a clamshell-style foldable, priced at US$ 799. It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7450X processor, and comes with up to 256GB of internal storage to complement 8GB of RAM.

Unfolded, it has a 6.9-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, FHD+ resolution, and 3,000 nits peak brightness.

The external screen, meanwhile, is a 3.6-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate, 1700 nits of peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass Victus protection.

At the back are two 50MP cameras while in front is an extra 32MP punch hole camera.

The handset comes with a 4,800mAh battery which supports 30W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.

Free FIFA World Cup tickets

The moto razr 2026 promotion coincides with Verizon’s “Get Verizon Close” campaign, where the service provider plans on dropping 2,500 free tickets across all 64 matches in every single United States host city on June 1.

The United States, of course, is one of three FIFA World Cup 2026 host countries.

A spot has been unveiled as well to promote the campaign, featuring football legend David Beckham.

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