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Comparison: Globe ThePLAN vs Smart Signature Postpaid Plans

The postpaid game is heating up

Published

June 22, 2019

Daniel Morial

Are you getting a new plan soon? Or maybe you’re up for renewal.

Smart recently unveiled their new Signature postpaid plans that give larger data allowance and better call and text offers. How does it stack up against Globe‘s ThePLAN? Here’s a comparison.

Globe and Smart offer standard contracts for each postpaid plans with either a 6- or 24-month lockout. The terms and conditions may vary as well if you’re getting a promotional offer.

Both telcos offer postpaid plans with and without devices.

SIM-only Plans

The advantage of having a SIM-only plan is the bigger allowances for data, calls, and texts. Although, as its name implies, the telco will only provide a SIM card and it doesn’t come with any phone.

This type of plan is ideal for those who prefer to keep their old phone or for those who already purchased a brand new device somewhere else. SIM-only plans have a commitment period of six months on both networks.

	Globe ThePLAN	Smart Signature
Plan 599	1.5GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	2.5GB data 25 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 799	6GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 999	8GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	10GB data 100 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1299	12GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1499	16GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	20GB data 200 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1799	19GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1999	21GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	30GB data 300 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 2499	26GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 2999		60GB data 600 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks

The new Smart Signature plans have been upgraded to have more data allowance and better call and text bundle. All of the telco’s plans offer unlimited calls and texts within their network. If you have to contact peers from other networks, you have an unlimited text service and a generous number of minutes for voice calls.

Globe, on the other hand, offers a wider range of choices. The telco has more options to choose from based on your budget; however, the included data and voice call allowances don’t match Smart’s offer. Still, Globe has freebies for its subscribers including Spotify Premium, DisneyLife, iflixVIP, and Amazon Prime Video subscriptions.

With Device Plans

Of course, both Globe and Smart also offer their postpaid plans with the latest phones available. The catch is, the plans that come with devices have lower allowances and a longer contract period of 24 months.

Additionally, the bundled device will either come for free or with cashout depending on the cost of the device and the postpaid plan.

	Globe	Smart
Plan 599	2.5GB data Unli texts to all networks
Plan 799	1.5GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 999	4GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	5GB data 50 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1299	6GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1499	8GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	10GB data 100 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1799	11GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 1999	16GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks	15GB data 150 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks
Plan 2499	21GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks
Plan 2999		30GB data 300 minutes calls to all networks Unli calls to Smart/Sun/TNT Unli texts to all networks

Again, Smart’s new Signature plans beat Globe’s current offers. Smart has bigger data packages (except in Plan 1999) with a better bundle for calls and texts. Moreover, Smart’s plans are more suited for those who have a lot of contacts on other networks because of the allotted minutes of voice calls to any networks including PLDT.

Globe’s plans still offer great value, especially if the majority of your friends and colleagues are within Globe’s network. You could still message people from other networks with unlimited texts to anyone. Also, the freebies included in Globe’s SIM-only plan are included here.

Conclusion

Without a doubt, Smart offers the best value postpaid plan today. Thanks to the new Signature plans, Smart gives its subscribers bigger data with the most flexible call and text allowance. The ability to call somebody on any network without the high cost is the game changer here.

In the end, you’ll have to choose based on your needs because the unlimited offer is still “limited” within each telco’s network.

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

Two-in-one deal for Carats

Published

April 22, 2024

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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.