I’m a loyal subscriber of Sun Cellular ever since they launched their service in 2003. I was part of the few people who beta-tested their network during those days. Unfortunately, these people don’t care about loyalty. The only thing they want is profit.

I’ve been re-loading my Sun Cellular prepaid sim with P150 text unlimited every month, and just recently the P200 text unlimited variant. I made a mistake this afternoon, instead of converting my prepaid load to Text Unlimited P200, I sent the keyword for Text Unlimited P150. I immediately asked their hotline to cancel my transaction, but instead they gave me cold answer that goes something like this –> “We have your load and you’ll never get it back!”

In other words, they won’t cancel my transaction even though I’ve been a regular user since 2003 and the transaction happened a few minutes before I called their hotline.

Ma’am, we apologize however, once you have converted your load, it is no longer possible to cancel the registration. Also, please be informed that the transaction is self-initiated that triggers the system to convert your load, thus the system automatically capture the type of load you purchased. Thank you.

I encountered a similar problem with Globe Telecom a few years ago and I got my prepaid credits back a few minutes after I called their hotline. Globe even added P250 as a way of saying sorry.

This is not the first time I had problems with Sun Cellular. Their customer service is so bad I don’t even know why I am still a subscriber. Maybe because of their cheap rates. But cheap rates come with a price. Poor service. Poor customer relations.

Then just this afternoon, I learned about Globe Telecom’s new BlackBerry Plans for Christmas. For almost the same amount I am spending on Sun Cellular, I can get a free BlackBerry phone and unlimited mobile surfing. I can even get consumable credits if I get a slightly higher plan.

Most of my friends are on Globe Telecom more than half of them are on BlackBerry. For as low as P599 a month, I get a free BlackBerry phone and unlimited mobile internet. With that, I am no longer limited to SMS. I can send them messages and pictures via BlackBerry Messenger. I can update my Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Unlimited Internet. Unlimited Messaging. Unlimited YM. AND A FREE PHONE! Isn’t that exciting?  These are way better than the crappy SMS of Sun. Unlimited nga sila na mura, hindi naman dumadating mga messages!

I’ll be checking out Globe’s BlackBerry offers this Saturday, Christmas Eve. I might as well get one as a gift for myself after years of suffering with Sun. Save me Globe! Save me from Sun!

Details of the Globe BlackBerry My Super Plan UnliSurf Combo:

Subscribe now to My Super Plan UnliSurf Combo, from 599 to 2499, to get any of these amazing BlackBerry offers with free Globe services:

BlackBerry Curve 8520 
FREE at UnliSurf Combo Plan 599 with unlimited mobile surfing

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300
FREE at UnliSurf Combo Plan 999 with:
•  unlimited mobile surfing
•  P400 consumable amount
•  1 freebie from A to C, E

BlackBerry Curve 9360 
FREE at UnliSurf Combo Plan 1799 with:
•  unlimited mobile surfing
•  P1,200 consumable amount
•  3 freebies from A to C, E

BlackBerry Bold 9780

FREE at UnliSurf Combo Plan 2499 with:
•  unlimited mobile surfing
•  P1,900 consumable amount
•  5 freebies from A to C, E

Handset pricing for all plans:

Freebie choices:

A – 10 min calls and 200 SMS to Globe/TM 
B – 5 min calls and 25 SMS to other networks
C – 20 mins IDD calls and 10 ISMS to 10 destinations**
E – Unlimited calls and text to one Globe/TM number
** US, Canada, Guam, Hawaii, Alaska, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Thailand

Promo period is from December 1 to 31, 2011. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 9409, Series of 2011
Available for new Globe Postpaid line applications only.

Press Release:

Have you ever been browsing the web with your BlackBerry handheld, merrily tweeting your updates, when you suddenly hit a red light trying to watch the latest “American Idol” ep on YouTube?   It could happen.   While your BlackBerry can get you onto most websites free and clear, there’s a small handful of sites that require you to switch on a separate internet access first before getting into the site. The moment you do that, you get billed an additional P 5 for every 15 minutes of web browsing on those sites, using your BlackBerry.

If you’re wondering why this is so, it’s because some content-rich websites may not yet be optimized for a handheld device like your BlackBerry; if you try to browse them, you’d need to switch over to regular internet access to get the best experience.

But those days are gone because Globe is launching Super Surf for Blackberry Max, a new service that gets the CrackBerry addict in you just about anywhere you want to go on the web.  With Super Surf for BlackBerry Max, there’s virtually no limit to what you can do online:  Email, browse the web, chat with pals via BlackBerry Messenger and even stream your favorite videos on your BlackBerry phone.

Open to both Globe postpaid and prepaid BlackBerry lovers,  Super Surf for BlackBerry Max is just P 1500 a month or P300 for 5 days, and will be available till August 18, 2010.  And Super Surf for BlackBerry Max works great with Globe’s array of  BlackBerry offers, like the top-of-the-line Bold 9700, favored by showbiz and high society, and the collegiate Curve 8520, the back-to-school starter model which comes in ruby-red, snow-white and classic black.

Globe’s Super Surf for BlackBerry Max is also a great add-on to the array of My SuperPlan offers,  which means that  My SuperPlan customers who own a BlackBerry can easily upgrade their surfing experience by asking for the Super Surf for BlackBerry Max plan.

Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid, says, “We want to make the internet experience as smooth and worry-free as it can be. Super Surf was designed with that in mind: Giving our customers unlimited and convenient access to the internet content and websites that they love. Now with Super Surf for BlackBerry Max, we are upping the ante and letting them go anywhere they want in cyberspace, no holds barred. We encourage all our BlackBerry users to upgrade their surfing experience with Super Surf for BlackBerry Max.”

Your maxed-out Super Surf experience is just a click away. Register via text by sending BB MAX 300 (5 days) to 8888, for 5 days of unlimited browsing on your Globe BlackBerry handset. And if you want the full 30-day service, just text BB MAX ON (30 days) to 8888.

25 million Globe, Tattoo, and TM subscribers will be smiling on April 4th once they receive a message from 4438.

4 Reasons Why You Will Be Happy on April 4

1. It’s the first weekend of April! And it’s the weekend after payday! Oh yeah!

2. The carnivore in you will resurrect because the Lent is over!

3. Those who will successfully fool you on April Fools Day, mark this day as the Day of Vengeance.

4. If you’re one of the 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers, you will receive a message from 4438 and it will make you happy. Trust me.

4 Important, Groundbreaking Events in History that Fell on April 4

1. On April 4, 1968, Apollo 6 was launched. Zoom!

2. On April 4, 1983, Space Shuttle Challenger made its maiden voyage!

3. On April 4, 1969, the first temporary artificial heart was implanted by Dr. Denton Cooley. Doctors save lives, indeed!

4. On April 4, 2010, 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers will receive a happy message from 4438

3 More Cool Moments in History that Occurred on an April 4

1. On April 4, 1964, the Beatles held the top five positions of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Can’t Buy Me Love topped the chart, followed by Twist and Shout, She Loves You, I Want to Hold Your Hand and Please, Please Me.

2. On April 4, 1979, legendary Australian actor Heath Ledger was born. Rest in Peace.

3. On April 4, 2010, a text message from 4438 will make 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM users happy.

8 Occasions to Celebrate on April 4!

1. Easter Sunday. Lets go egg-hunting!

2. The Feast of Isidore of Seville!

3. International Day for Landmine Awareness and Assistance. Help spread the word. Help save lives.

4. Senegal’s Independence Day

5. Start of the National Week of the Ocean in the US. I think we should have the same here in the Philippines since we care about the ocean just as much.

6. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, its Childrens Day!

7. All Britney fans, celebrate! It’s, well, her sister Jamie Lynn Spears’ 19^th birthday.

8. The day 25 million Globe, Tattoo and TM subscribers will be happier than ever because of 4438.

*Press Release*

If unlimited offers make you drool, if the gadget freak in you loves to type more than talk, and if the thought of not having email at your fingertips gives you pangs of separation anxiety, Globe Tattoo gives you the ride of your life with a new never-say-die deal that make mobile email virtually limitless.With hard work as your addiction and email as your drug of choice, Globe Tattoo UnliMAIL is the fix for you.  With Globe Tattoo UnliMail, you get unlimited email right on your mobile phone, and it’s totally free until March 31, 2010.

Globe Tattoo UnliMAIL lets you send and receive emails at home, on the beach, at the mall, or from anywhere else you like. Even email attachments can’t stop you; download or view them as you please with no hassles. And you can hook up with your current web-based inboxes like Yahoo! Mail, GMAIL, Windows Live, or your office Microsoft Outlook email. No smartphones, no laptops, no internet shops needed.  You can be the consummate professional, always in the know even while on the go.

re not just a phone service, not just an internet or email provider; we are an enabler, the brand that helps young people express who they are and enjoy every facet of their digital lifestyle. With Globe Tattoo our job is not just to put together offers that people will want to try. It’s also about blasting through the old limitations of calling, texting or emailing, and re-defining the experience so that Tattoo users get not just the best possible deal and a rich experience that really delights them and keeps them plugged into everything they love.”

Globe Tattoo has made mobile fun easier and more affordable than it’s ever been. Get Tattooed and get set for unlimited happiness. Text UNLIMAIL to 8888 to download the UnliMAIL application for FREE or visit www.globe.com.ph/unlimail for more info.

There are already 4 wireless broadband internet in the Philippines: Globe (3G, WiMax), Smart (3G, WiMax?), Sun (3G), and Bayantel/MTI (WCDMA). Is there still room for another? San Miguel Corporation and the Qtel Group of Qatar has just launched another WiMax service in the country under the name wi-tribe.

San Miguel and Qtel have bought ailing Liberty Broadcasting Network and used the company’s license to offer wireless broadband in the country. Liberty Broadcasting Network claims that wi-tribe will be 3 times faster than current 3G technology.

wi-tribe is an international brand as there are also wi-tribe services in Pakistan and Jordan, both operated by Qtel under partnership with local companies.

More info about 4G:

• 4G is broadband that delivers true wired speeds without wires.
• 4G is faster because it has more bandwidth.
• 4G is completely portable so you can enjoy it in your office, so you can bring it to your favorite coffee-shop,  or your hang out.
• 4G is 3 times faster than 3G technology.
• 4G is the preferred broadband technology that will give you the richer,  pleasurable internet experience you truly deserve.

There’s still no information on wi-tribe’s signal coverage and subscription packages. You can check out their website for more updates.

(via Jepoy)

Want an alternative to all those wireless landlines in the market? Introducing, PATALK Prepaid Wireless Landline. It’s being offered by Multimedia Telephony, Inc. (MTI), a fully franchised Philippine Telecommunications carrier granted various licenses and authorities by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and operates under the trade name Broadband Philippines.

They’re  one of the first to offer wireless internet access about 4 or 5 years ago under the name Airnet Personal Wireless Broadband. I remember reading somewhere that they have already merged with BayanTel around September 2007 so I was surprised when I learned about them offering wireless landlines again.

Anyway, I’m selling prepaid kits of PATALK. PATALK operates under a CDMA network so you need to buy a handset from me. Those GSM phones will not work. Well, the good news about PATALK is that the handsets are cheap and cheaper if you buy a bundle.

Features:

• Talk all you want with other PATALK subscribers.
• Unlimited SMS to all PATALK subscribers.
• Only P1.00/min. to call other landline networks
• Affordable per minute rates to cellular networks (P7.00/min Globe & SMART)
• No requirements needed to apply.-
• Calls from a landline number to a PATALK subscriber are FREE
• Portable
• Available in selected areas in Metro Manila
• P100 prepaid load valid for 30 Days! (comes pre-loaded with the handset)
• Internet capable (desktop model) with 128kbps

Available Units:

Available Bundles:

1. Combo A - ZTE X195 + ZTE WP960BD = P3,000 (you save P750)
2. Combo B – ZTE WP960BD + ZTE WP960BD = P2,000 (you save P1,000)

Interested? Send me an email, post a comment here or click the BUY NOW buttons below! Prices below include PayPal processing fees.

Combo A – ZTE X195 + ZTE WP960BD – P3,500 (PayPal price)

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Combo B – ZTE WP960BD + ZTE WP960BD = P2,500 (PayPal price)

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Handset Only – ZTE X195 = P2, 750 (PayPal price)

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Desktop Only – ZTE WP960BD = P2,000 (PayPal price)

Smart is currently offering an unlimited mobile internet package for Smart Buddy subscribers. For as low as P50, you can enjoy unlimited mobile internet for 24 hours. You can browse and download anything, no website restrictions.

Also available are P300 for 7 days and P1,200 for 30 days. To activate, just visit m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.

Smart Communications recently introduced Hellow, the Philippines’ first re-loadable IDD card. For as low as Php2.50/minute, anyone can talk to their love ones abroad in over 17 countries. All you need is a cellphone using a Smart or Talk and Text SIM!

• Calls to Canada, mainland US, Guam and Hawaii cost only P2.50 per minute.
• Calls to Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong cost P5.
• Calls to Japan, Australia, the UK, Italy and Thailand, Hellow offers P8 per minute,
• Calls to Saudi Arabia and UAE cost P10.

Unlike other IDD services, anyone can avail of the Hellow reloadable IDD card for P30 from any Smart wireless centers and other accredited resellers. Printed on the plastic card are the unique account number and PIN. The Hellow user just needs to key in these numbers when using any Smart or Talk ‘N Text handset. The per-minute charge is deducted from the Hellow account and not from the Smart or Talk ‘N Text handset.

The P30 load that comes with the Hellow reloadable IDD card may be used up to the last P2.50 and subsequent loads come in denominations of as low as P15.

This is a perfect way to say “Hellow” to your love ones abroad,  Christmas is just around the corner.

Globe Tattoo gives you Super-Unli. Enjoy unlimited texting AND calling to Globe/TM for only P150 for 5 days. Now you’re free to connect non-stop with friends, anytime and anyway you want to because it is complete with unlimited texting and calling.

It’s so easy to subscribe to Super-Unli! Simply text SUPER150 to 2824, and you’ll enjoy unlimited texts to Globe / TM for 5 days. To make unlimited calls, change the 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM number you are calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx).

*Available for Globe Prepaid, Tattoo Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers

*Promo period from September 19 – October 18, 2009.  Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 4858, Series of 2009.

FAQs:

1. What is the SUPER-UNLI promo?

Globe SUPER-UNLI is an unlimited call and text offer. Now you can make unlimited calls and texts to any Globe or TM number for 5 days for P150. Unlimited calls do not include calls to other networks(Smart, Sun, Red), landline numbers, and IDD calls.

Promo runs from September 19 – October 18, 2009. (Per DTI NCR Permit No. 4858, Series of 2009). Promo is available nationwide.

2. Who can avail of the new Globe SUPER-UNLI promo?

This may be availed of by Globe prepaid, Globe Tattoo, and Globe postpaid subscribers only. If you are a TM subscriber, you can avail of TM ASTIGUNLI.

3. Is the service available nationwide?

Yes, registration is available anywhere in the country, and once registered, you can make unlimited calls and texts to any Globe or TM number anywhere in the country.

4. How do subscribers avail of the promo?

For prepaid subscribers – A minimum of P151 load is required for you to register to Globe SUPER-UNLI. Just text SUPER150 to 2824 to register and enjoy unlimited calling and texting for 5 days. For Unlimited calls, just change 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM no. ur calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx).

You will receive a confirmation message to inform you that you have successfully registered to SUPER-UNLI.

Upon successful registration, P150 will automatically be deducted from prepaid subscriber’s load. For postpaid subscribers, P150 will be charged on top of your G-Plan / G-Flex monthly plan.

5. Can I avail of the SUPER-UNLI promo through retailers via load?

No, you may not avail of the promo via Globe load retailers. You can only subscribe to the promo by texting SUPER150 to 2824.

6. After I register, how will I know if my Globe SUPER-UNLI is already active?

Within 1 hour from registration, you will receive a confirmation message from Globe which will let you know that you can start using Globe SUPER-UNLI.

Reply Message:
For Postpaid: You can now use GLOBE SUPER-UNLI! Enjoy unlimited Globe-Globe/TM calls and text for 5days! Registration fee is charged on top of your subcription plan. To enjoy unlimited calls, just dial 238 plus the 10-digit Globe/TM#. Ex. 238917xxxxxxx. All text msgs to Globe/TM w/in 5 days after registration are free. To check status, text SUPER BAL. To stop, text SUPER OFF. Send to 2824 for free. Promo is until 10/18/2009. DTI4858SO9.

For Prepaid:
Maari mo nang magamit ang Globe SUPER-UNLI! Enjoy unlimited Globe-Globe/TM calls and text for 5 days! Unlimited texts to Globe / TM until xx/xx/xx. For unlimited calls until xx/xx/xx, just change 0 to 238 at the start of the Globe / TM no. ur calling (eg 238917xxxxxxx). Maintain P1 in ur account upang patuloy na makapag-SUPER-UNLI. Promo is until 10/18/2009. DTI 4858.

7. Do I need to use a prefix (or number before the mobile number (e.g 23891xxxxxxxx) when calling using the SUPER-UNLI promo?

For pre-paid and postpaid subscribers, after the successful registration, you need to change the 0 at the start of the number you are calling to 238 to avail of the free or unlimited calls. (e.g 23891xxxxxxxx).

8. What will happen to my call if I use 238 prefix in calling a Globe or TM number but I am not registered to Globe Super-Unli?

For postpaid subscribers, calls using 238 prefix will be successfully connected but will be charged regular mobile rates depending on the subscription plan. However, for prepaid subscribers, calls using 238 prefix will not be connected. Prepaid subscribers must register first before using 238 prefix.

9. What will happen to my call if I don’t use the 238 prefix in calling a Globe or TM number but I am registered to Globe Super-Unli?

While subscribed to Super-Unli and you call without using the 238 prefix, your calls to Globe and TM will be charged the regular rates (P6.50 per minute for prepaid / and applicable rates based on your plan for post-paid).

10. How do I avail of the unlimited texting?

Upon successful registration to Super-Unli, all SMS to Globe / TM within 5 days or 120 hours will be free of charge. To register for Super-Unli, text SUPER150 to 2824.

11. How much will I be charged if I made calls to other networks?

For prepaid subscribers, calls made to other networks still cost P7.50 per minute. For postpaid subscribers, it would depend on the rates of your particular plan.

12. How much will I be charged if I made texts to other networks?

For prepaid subscribers, texts to other networks still cost P1.00 per text. For postpaid subscribers, it would depend on the rates of your particular plan.

13. Can I avail of this promo while roaming?

The promo is only applicable to calls and texts made within the country and does not apply when you are using the international roaming service. All calls and texts made while roaming or outside the country will be charged the applicable roaming rates.

14. What will happen if subscriber is still in the Philippines and the roaming feature is still active?

Subscriber may register to SUPER-UNLI as long as he or she is within the Philippines and may enjoy the service as long as he or she is within the Philippines.

15. What will happen if the subscriber has an active SUPER-UNLI subscription, then activates their roaming?

Roaming activation will be successful even if a subscriber is subscribed to SUPER-UNLI.SUPER-UNLI will not be deactivated automatically after Roaming has been activated but the subscriber may not use the promo while Roaming. Roaming rates will supersede SUPER-UNLI Zero Rate when the roamer is outside the Philippines. SUPER- UNLI will be deactivated by Application Server as scheduled.

16. How much prepaid balance should I maintain in order to enjoy my SUPER-UNLI promo?

You only need to maintain P1 to enjoy Globe SUPER-UNLI.

17. When will my SUPER-UNLI subscription expire?

SUPER-UNLI subscription will expire after 5 days or 120 hours upon activation.

18. How can I check if my SUPER-UNLI subscription is still active?

To check if your SUPER-UNLI subscription is still active, just text SUPER<space>BAL to 2824 for FREE. You will receive a message confirming the status of your subscription and when it will expire.

19. What do I text if I want to know more about the promo?

Just text SUPER<space> HELP to 2824. This is free of charge.

20. What should I text if I want to unsubscribe from the promo?

Just text SUPER<space> OFF to 2824 for free. In case you unsubscribe from the service before your SUPER-UNLI subscription expires, Globe may no longer refund the registration fee that was charged to your account.

21. What will happen to my SUPER-UNLI subscription if I change my SIM or change my number?

Prepaid subscribers: Your SUPER-UNLI subscription will continue even if you change your SIM card as long as you retain your mobile number. If you change your SIM and number as well, your subscription to SUPER-UNLI will not be transferred thus, you will need to register again.

Postpaid subscribers: Any modification in your account will not deactivate your SUPER-UNLI subscription. Change of plan, SIM or change of number does not affect a postpaid subscriber’s subscription to promos, thus your subscription to SUPER-UNLI will continue.

22. Can I avail of SUPER-UNLI while I’m subscribed to DUO service?

Yes, you can still register to Globe SUPER-UNLI while subscribed to DUO and enjoy the unlimited calls and text to any Globe or TM subscribers for 5 days.

23. What is the difference between SUPER-UNLI and U-CALL?

Globe U-Call allows you to make unlimited calls for P100 for 5 days and P30 for 1 day while SUPER-UNLI allows you to make unlimited calls and texts for 5 days, for P150. Also, U-Call is available only in selected areas while SUPER-UNLI is available nationwide.

24. Can I avail other promos while I am subscribed to SUPER-UNLI?

Yes, you can avail other Call promos like Tawag236, Sakto Calls, Duo and P10/3mins even if you’re registered to Globe SUPER-UNLI but these calls will be charged on top of your SUPER-UNLI subscription depending on the promo rate. You just have to use the correct calling syntax for the promo you want to use. However while registered to SUPER-UNLI you cannot avail of UNYT CALLS and U-CALL promos.

While registered to SUPER-UNLI you may not avail of SMS promos such as Everybodytxt, Sulitxt and Unlitxt (all day, daytime and nighttime), and TEXTOTHERS but you may avail of Immortaltxt.

25. Can I register to SUPER-UNLI while my previous registration to other promos are still active?

You may register to SUPER-UNLI while you are registered to Duo. However if you have an active registration to U-CALL, Unlicalls Nyt, Everybodytxt, Sulitxt, Unlitxt, and Text Others, you may not register to SUPER-UNLI. You have to wait for your subscription to expire before you can register again.

26. Are local video calls part of SUPER-UNLI?

No, local video calls are not part of the unlimited calls when subscribed to SUPER-UNLI. Video calls will be charged the normal rate for Video Calls while subscribers are on SUPER-UNLI.

27. I still have free SMS in my account. What will happen to my FREE SMS once I subscribe to SUPER-UNLI?

For Prepaid subscribers subscribing to SUPER-UNLI, any FREE SMS in your account will be used should you text subscribers of OTHER NETWORKS. SUPER-UNLI will cover your Globe to Globe and Globe to TM text messages.

For Postpaid subscribers any FREE SMS from your plan will be consumed after the expiration of SUPER-UNLI.

28. I’m registered to Immortaltxt and then I register to SUPER-UNLI. Will my Immortaltxt be used up only after my SUPER-UNLI txts?

Yes, your texts from Immortaltxt will only be used after your SUPER-UNLI registration expires.

Students of member schools of the University Athletics Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) gathered in a festive inter-university blowout mounted this weekend by leading wireless Internet provider Smart Bro.

Worthy of a Guinness record title, the huge crowd turn-out in “B Free Day” reached peak excitement as 10,000 units of Smart Bro prepaid wireless modems or ‘dongles’ were given away for free to the students, a first in the marketing initiatives by a wireless broadband company in the country.

This is in line with Smart Bro’s partnership with the two premier collegiate sports leagues, which produced limited editions of Smart Bro Plug Its, dongles designed with the sports team monickers of UAAP and NCAA member schools. These are Adamson University, Ateneo, La Salle, FEU, National University, UE, UST and UP for UAAP. The NCAA member schools are College of St. Benilde (CSB), Jose Rizal University, Letran, Mapua, San Beda, San Sebastian, Philippine Christian University (on leave), and University of Perpetual Help.

“Supporting school sports is one of our advocacies as these provide positive entertainment and promote healthy competition among the youth. Giving away the dongles is our reward to them, in line with Smart Bro’s goal of delivering Internet for all,” explained Smart marketing group head Annie P. Naval.

UAAP Season 72  president Anton Montinola said the league was “happy to be associated with Smart, a quality organization with quality products that cater to the youth, just like the UAAP. We are very thankful for this collaboration.”

On the other hand, NCAA 85^th Season chair Jose Mari Lacson said, “We only partner with number one, and this should add spice to what the NCAA is all about, which is that of keeping up with the times.”

The NCAA board’s marketing committee head Henry Atayde also said “it’s about time we introduced something new, young and fresh since we’re the oldest league in the country.” Earnings from the partnership will be used for the scholarship program of CSB, the school he represents.

This first-of-its kind event was a fitting get-together for students as the collegiate sports season moved towards heated final playoffs that will decide the fate of their school teams.

Held at the Megatent in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, “B Free Day” thrilled the student crowd with back-to-back performances by popular rock bands Sandwich, Hale and Spongecola; raffle draws; and games and treats reminiscent of school fairs such as bail out jail booth, balloon darts, ball toss, back massages, burgers, beverages and other sponsors’ freebies—all beginning with the letter ‘b’.

Another popular section of “B Free” featured a remount of the successful Smart Bro Broadbandemonium – The Great SMART Bro Sale. The sale brought together major PC brands Acer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Lenovo, Neo and Toshiba, which have bundled Smart Bro in some of their latest models, to give buyers the right equipment to enjoy the Internet with Smart Bro’s fast connectivity.

Smart Communications, Inc. recently launched its expanded HSPA network nationwide, from Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte to Digos, Davao del Sur—with many more cellsites expected to go live before 2009 ends. Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and other key cities are already covered with seamless, high-speed mobile broadband which provides a subscriber high speeds of up to 5.8Mbps, enabling Smart Bro subscribers to enjoy the fastest wireless broadband service when surfing the internet.

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