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Comparison: Globe ThePLAN vs Smart Signature Postpaid Plans
The postpaid game is heating up

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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Plan 599 | 2.5GB data Unli texts to all networks |
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Plan 799 | 1.5GB data Unli calls to Globe/TM Unli texts to all networks |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.


Honda Cars Philippines welcomes the holiday season with a service promo called Oh-BER-load Deals.
From September 11 to December 11, all owners of Honda vehicles are entitled to exclusive offers – including those who previously missed maintenance visits or whose cars are beyond the warranty period.
Honda customers can head to any of the 37 participating Honda dealers to avail of the following:
- Free 50-point check-up with advanced Tire and Battery Assessment
- 10% discount on recommended parts for replacement (Tire, Battery, Brake Pad/Shoe, Wiper)
- PhP 500 discount on Periodic Maintenance and General Repair Services (minimum spend of PhP 2,000)
Customers whose vehicles have surpassed the warranty period are likewise still eligible for a 20% discount on Periodic Maintenance Parts and Fluids.
Exclusive offers through HCPI’s Oh-BER-load Deals are available from September 11 to December 11, 2023.
Here are participating Honda Dealers nationwide:
No. | DEALER | Dealer Name | Address | Contact Number |
1 | HCIN | Honda Cars Ilocos, Inc. | Brgy. 16, San Marcos, Payas, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte | (077) 670 0087 / (077) 781 3218 |
2 | HCPA | Honda Cars Pangasinan, Inc. | San Miguel, Calasiao, Pangasinan | (075) 521 4888 / 89 |
3 | HCCU | Honda Cars Cauayan | National Highway, Barangay Tagaran, Cauayan City, Isabela | (0917) 844 6586 |
4 | HCBL | Honda Cars Bulacan | MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Poblacion, Guiguinto, Bulacan | (044) 794 1147 / (044) 794 1447 |
5 | HCNE | Honda Cars Nueva Ecija | Maharlika Highway, Brgy. San Mariano Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija | (044) 940 6095 |
6 | HCTA | Honda Cars Tarlac, Inc. | MacArthur Highway, Sta. Cruz, Tarlac City, Tarlac | (045) 982 8002 to 07 |
7 | HCPG | Honda Cars Pampanga, Inc. | MacArthur Highway, San Agustin, San Fernando City, Pampanga | (045) 963 5552 |
8 | HCAC | Honda Cars Angeles-Clark | Manuel A. Roxas Highway, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles, Pampanga | (045) 499 8100, (045) 499 8097 |
9 | HCBG | Honda Cars Baliuag | Lot 3A, Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway, Brgy. Sabang, Baliuag, Bulacan | (044) 792 9890 / (02) 8 273 7507 / (02) 8 519 4656 |
10 | HCGH | Honda Cars Greenhills | Ortigas Avenue corner Columbia St., Brgy. Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City | (02) 8 995 3216 to 26 |
11 | HCQC | Honda Cars Quezon City | 141 Quezon Ave., Quezon City | (02) 8 712 6850 to 61 / (02) 8 731 1523 / (02) 8 732 8556 |
12 | HCMA | Honda Cars Manila | Paz M. Guanzon Ave. Corner Quirino Ave., Manila | (02) 8 562 4548 / (02) 8 562 4550 |
13 | HCBN | Honda Cars Balintawak | 598 EDSA, Balintawak, Kalookan City | (02) 8 366 5617 to 18 / (02) 8 366 5620 |
14 | HCFR | Honda Cars Fairview | Lot 4, Block 4, Neopolitan Business Center, Fairview, Quezon City | (02) 5 322 5888 |
15 | HCMR | Honda Cars Marcos Highway | No. 64 Marcos Highway, Brgy. Dela Paz, Pasig City | (0915) 202 9256 / (0915) 879 7012 |
16 | HCAL | Honda Cars Alabang | Alabang-Zapote Road corner Investment Drive, Alabang, Muntinlupa City | (02) 8 424 4050 loc. 602 |
17 | HCMI | Honda Cars Makati, Inc. | 1 Pres Osmena Highway, Magallanes, Makati City | (02) 8 424 4994 loc. 702 / 703 |
18 | HCPS | Honda Cars Pasig | E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue corner Calle Industria, Bagumbayan, Quezon City | (02) 8 424 1262 |
19 | HCSW | Honda Cars Shaw | Shaw Blvd. corner Pilar St., Mandaluyong City | (02) 8 424 1272 |
20 | HCMB | Honda Cars Manila Bay | 6513 Bradco Avenue, Aseana City, Pasay City | (02) 8 236 7000 loc. 835 / 836 |
21 | HCBT | Honda Cars Batangas | Diversion Road, Brgy. Bolbok, Batangas City | (043) 402 0335; (02) 8 887 3461 |
22 | HCCV | Honda Cars Cavite | Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Salitran, Dasmarinas, Cavite | (046) 416 6525 to 26 / (046) 416 6881 to 84 |
23 | HCSP | Honda Cars San Pablo | Barangay San Nicolas, San Pablo City | (049) 562 7713 to 14 |
24 | HCCL | Honda Cars Calamba | National Highway, Barangay Milagrosa, Calamba | (049) 502.9778 / (049) 502.9776 / (049) 502.0324 |
25 | HCCM | Honda Cars Carmona | Tetra Trading, SLEX – Carmona Toll Plaza, Brgy. Maduya, Carmona, Cavite | (049) 683 2847 / (049) 683 2656 |
26 | HCCP | Honda Cars CamSur-Pili | Maharlika Highway, San Jose Pili, Camarines Sur 4418 | (054) 477 1234 |
27 | HCCA | Honda Cars Cainta | Km. 22 Ortigas Ave. Ext. Highway, Cainta, Rizal | (0960) 332 2237 / (0960) 332 2236 |
28 | HCLC | Honda Cars Lipa | Ayala Highway, Brgy. Balintawak, Lipa City, Batangas 4217 | (043) 757 5974 / (043) 757 5977 / (043) 786 1779 |
29 | HCCI | Honda Cars Cebu, Inc. | A. Soriano Ave., North Reclamation Area, Cebu City | (032) 231 3502 to 08 |
30 | HCCG | Honda Cars Cagayan de Oro | Kauswagan National Highway, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental | (088) 858 4010 ~ 24 |
31 | HCIL | Honda Cars Iloilo | Sen. Benigno Aquino Ave., Brgy. San Rafael, Mandurriao, Iloilo City | (033) 508 8400 to 03 / (033) 508 8522 |
32 | HCMD | Honda Cars Mandaue | A.S Fortuna Street, Brgy. Bakilid, Mandaue City | (032) 422 3700 / (032) 344 5760 |
33 | HCNO | Honda Cars Negros Occidental | National Highway, Talisay, Negros Occidental | (034) 707 8000 to 03 |
34 | HCGS | Honda Cars General Santos | Jose Catolico Sr. Avenue, Lagao, General Santos City | (083) 301 3108 |
35 | HCTG | Honda Cars Tagum | Purok 1 Rizal, Canocotan, Tagum City, Davao del Norte | (0951) 463 1028 |
36 | HCTS | Honda Cars Tandang Sora SPA | L-393 C-6B Mindanao Avenue, Brgy. Talipapa, Quezon City | (02) 8 983 2898 |
37 | HCSR | Honda Cars Sta. Rosa SPA | Balibago-Tagaytay Road, Brgy. Pulong Sta. Cruz, Sta. Rosa City, Laguna | (049) 544 0371 to 72 / (049) 530 9082 / (02) 519 4295 |

Every month your favorite shopping app holds their monthly sale. Each with their unique discount and bundle offers.
To save you time, GadgetMatch has compiled some top picks and steals for your convenience.
The Philippines is now officially into the “-ber” months, which marks the start of a long Christmas season celebration.
And as early as now, online stores each have their promotions for customers to score gadgets for discounted prices. Here are some for 9.9:
HONOR: Up to 50% off
The HONOR 90 5G and HONOR Magic5 Pro, as well as the HONOR X Series will come with up to a PhP 2,300 off promotion on Lazada, Shopee, and TikTok from September 9 to 13.
The HONOR 90 5G and Magic5 Pro will also get freebies like the HONOR Band 6 that is worth PhP 1,790.
There are over 20 devices included in the brand’s sale for the period. Check their official online stores for more details.
realme Mega Sale: Up to 7K off
Meanwhile, realme is kicking off its fifth-year celebration with discounts on selected smartphones on each of the three major e-commerce apps.
For the Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day from September 9 to 10, the budget realme C33 (4GB+64GB) gets even more affordable. It’s now at just PhP 4,294 (from 6,499).
The narzo 50 Pro 5G (8GB+128GB), on the other hand, gets a massive discount. It’s now just PhP 8,499 (from PhP 15,999) via Lazada’s 9.9 Mega Brands Sale until September 13.
The realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition may also be purchased for just PhP 13,999 (from 18,999) on TikTok until September 10.
On the official realme e-store, there are price cuts of up to PhP 6,000 off until September 12. Meanwhile, the realme C55 (6GB+128GB) gets a free Bluetooth speaker on top of a discounted price.
Xiaomi 9.9 sale
As for Xiaomi, there are 18 devices going on sale for 9.9 on both Lazada and Shopee. It ranges from smartphones to tablets and wearables.
The upper mid-ranger Xiaomi 12 (8GB+256GB) which is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor and comes with 67W of turbocharging gets a PhP 8,000 off discount and is now available for just PhP 31,999.
In the tablets category, there’s the Redmi Pad (4GB+128GB). It has a 10.61-inch 90Hz screen along with 8MP rear and front cameras and a large 8,000mAh battery. For 9.9 only, it can be grabbed for just PhP 8,599 (from 13,999).
Make sure to visit Xiaomi’s official stores so you won’t miss out on the complete list of devices.

TCL, one of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023’s global partners, is offering fans an immersive TV experience at the tournament’s game venues in the Philippines (Araneta Coliseum, Mall of Asia Arena, and Philippine Arena).
Not only is the electronics giant the official partner for the “TCL Player of the Game” trophy each game, but TCL also has interactive IOT booths located inside the venues to showcase some of its products.
Featured at the booths is the 55-inch TCL C648 QLED TV which is priced at just PhP 24,995 which has HDR for UHD content, along with exceptional brightness, shadows, and colors.
The TV also has a Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation (MEMC) algorithm that reduces motion blur and image tearing especially in fast-moving scenes, such as a basketball game at the World Cup.
The C648’s discounted rate will be available until September 17. Other models (C645, C646, and C647) are likewise available different TCL dealers nationwide.
TCL’s IOT booths also include some of its renowned top-of-the-line products such as refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioners.
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