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Globe vs Smart: Which has better prepaid data promos?

Published

August 14, 2017

Daniel Morial

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	—

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.

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OPPO Reno11 F 5G: Get a free BSS postcard set

Two-in-one deal for Carats

Published

April 22, 2024

GadgetMatch

Are you a Carat? Specifically, a Tteok Twi Soon? Every purchase of the OPPO Reno 11 F 5G now comes with a free BSS postcard set. That’s a two-in-one deal, especially if you’re a fan of the SEVENTEEN subgroup.

Named as OPPO’s latest Portrait Expert ambassadors specifically for the Reno11 series, BSS has risen to popularity with hit songs like “Just Do It”, “Fighting (Feat. Lee Young Ji)”, and “7 PM (Feat. Peder Elias)”.

The Reno 11 F 5G, meanwhile, is still one of the top affordable mid-rangers in the market today at just PhP 18,999. It comes with a 64MP Ultra-Clear Triple Camera, 120Hz AMOLED borderless display, and a lot more capable features.

For the rest of the Reno11 F 5G’s specs and features, read: OPPO Reno11 F 5G: Price, availability in the Philippines

Customers may choose between Coral Purple, Ocean Blue, and Palm Green. Each postcard set includes includes two postcards each of BSS members DK, Hoshi, and Seungkwan.

To avail of this promo, head to the following OPPO Brand Stores:

SM North EDSAd
SM City Manila
SM Mall of Asia
SM Megamall
Ayala Market! Market!
SM City Fairview
Robinsons Place Manila
SM City Grand Central Mall
Glorietta
SM Cubao
SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Calamba
SM City Lipa
SM City Batangas
SM City Santa Rosa
SM City Bacoor
SM City Cebu
Robinsons Place Dumaguete
SM City Baguio
Robinsons Place San Nicolas
SM City Legazpi
SM City Naga
SM City Pampanga
SM City Davao
SM City Mindoro
SM City Lanang

Alternatively, fans may shop online via OPPO’s official Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok Shop stores. Installment via HomeCredit is likewise an accepted payment option.

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Limited time only: PMC offers free shipping nationwide

Don’t miss this promo

Published

April 19, 2024

Levi Verora Jr

Power Mac Center is offering free shipping nationwide this weekend as part of their Fri-YAY Finds promo. Products such as MacBook, iPhone, and iPad cases may be purchased through the PMC website, Lazada, and Shopee.

Although the name of the promo suggests customers may only avail of several products this Friday, PMC has extended the promo period to April 21, giving consumers more time.

What’s great about the promo is there is no cap on the shipping discount, as long as the three-piece order requirement is met. So if you’re still looking for accessories to match your Apple products, now is definitely the time.

Participating PMC products include Apple MacBook cases and sleeves, iPhone and iPad cases, Apple Watch straps, charging cables, and power adapters. Moreover, multiport adapters from the following brands are also available:

Cygnett
Moft Z
Speck
Belkin
Pipetto
UAG
UNIQ
LAUT
RIVACASE
PanzerGlass
Innostyle
Ventev
SwitchEasy
QDOS
Anker

Free shipping promos are a big factor for online shoppers always looking for the best deals on the internet. Make sure you don’t miss this promo if you’re an Apple user.

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Play Assassin’s Creed Mirage for FREE

For a limited time

Published

April 17, 2024

GadgetMatch

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to try Assassin’s Creed Mirage, that opportunity has come. The game is available for free trial on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC, Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store. The promotion will be available from April 17 to 30.

During the Free Trial, players will have access to the first two (2) hours of the. Progression will carry over if they purchase the game.

Players streaming will be able to get and offer to their viewers an exclusive reward: Basim Valhalla Sword, if they stream during the Free Trial period. This unique sword is Basim’s weapon from his later years in England.

Discounts will also be available on PC via Ubisoft Connect only. From April 17t to 24 , Assassin’s Creed Mirage Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition will be 40% off.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Assassin’s Creed Mirage spins a tale centered around an already established character, rather than a blank slate like Valhalla’s Eivor. It follows Basim Ibn Ishaq, a character introduced in Valhalla. Taking place before the events of the previous game, Mirage has the assassin root out the Order in 9^th-century Baghdad, a setting familiar to those who played the original title in 2007.