After months of waiting, the winners are finally out! Globe and STI had a camera-phone photography contest with the theme, “National Issues facing the 2010 Elections”. Photo above is one of my 30+ entries I submitted to Globe.

Phones I used were my father’s Nokia N95, Jepoy’s Sony Ericsson K800i, and my own Nokia N70. Photo manipulation, effects and even the phone’s built-in photo effects were not used when the entries were submitted to Globe via PixLink.

My entries revolved on poverty, hunger, water shortage, child labor, drug addiction, and the ever popular “dagat ng basura” of Manny Villar. Unfortunately, none of my 30+ entries were worthy enough to win base on the decision of the STI judges and their criteria:

• Quality of Content - 50%
• Presentation/Overall look – 40%
• Mastery of the technology and tools online – 10%

Here are the top 3 photos from the contest:

Winner – 1st Place

Winner – 2nd Place

Winner – 3rd Place

And here some of my 30+ entries. Some of them are on my phone and I’ll upload them here as soon as I get my phone back from Nokia Care. (2 photos on the gallery below were entries of Mark and Jepoy):

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Do you think that tampered PCOS machines were used to pick the winner? LOL! Just kidding. I won’t rant, I’ll just let my entries speak for themselves. I don’t want some clown sprouting on my blog accusing me of being a “passive-aggressive” person and spreading lies. Right Rocky? Siopao? Jepoy? Karlo? Mark? Glen?

You may want to check my “dead” photo blog here

UPDATE

I checked the list of photos and most of my entries are not there. I have all confirmation messages and entries saved on my phone’s inbox and outbox so it’s impossible that my photos are not there. Unless someone deliberately deleted them. Also, most of my pictures have been re-sized and compressed, I wonder what happened to the original and impressive Pixlink compression technology.

Anyway, I picked 6 photos (except mine) that I think are better winners of the contest. They all fit the theme “National Issues facing the 2010 Elections”. Also, they have better presentation, quality, and overall look compared to the winners.

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What do you think?

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.

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.

Press Release from Globe.

Twi-hards will tell you, Edward Cullen would definitely approve. Of what, you ask?  Of the country’s one and only text service that never dies: ImmortalTxt, the first and only text offer  of its kind, only from Globe Tattoo, the hot new mobile prepaid brand from Globe Telecom.

To keep your texts alive on Globe Tattoo, all you need is P 10 and you can text 50 of your friends on Globe or TM and still have 10 more free texts for other networks.  Just make sure you have at least P1 load so you can keep texting till your free messages run out.  So stop worrying and hurrying to consume your text supply, because Globe Tattoo makes sure you can take your sweet time to finish what you started, just like Edward and Bella.

With a slew of designer Globe Tattoo prepaid SIMs available for just P 40 each,  choosing just one is like choosing between Team Edward and Team Jacob:  Difficult, bordering on painful, but still oh-so-sweet.   Four pop-art SIM designs will leave you spoilt for choice.  And to top it all off, your Globe Tattoo prepaid SIM is the first and only SIM that you can use in your mobile phone or your broadband USB stick,  to call, text and surf the internet till the wee hours.  With this one-of-a-kind converged experience, you can be hooked up and online every time, all the time.

Each Globe Tattoo prepaid SIM is also also pre-loaded with 25 free texts to all local networks, and has access to all the best Unlimited Call and Text promos from Globe. If you’ve already got a Globe Prepaid SIM, you can also enjoy the same promos being introduced by Globe Tattoo, with the same SIM you’ve been using all along.  And Globe Tattoo is also powered by the nationwide Globe network, so you can also experience the clear calls and quick texts that all Globe users enjoy.

Globe Tattoo SIMs are available at Globe stores and authorized dealers nationwide. Dial 211 on your Globe cellphone, call (02) 730 1000 or surf on over to www.globe.com.ph/tattoo to find out how you can get Tattooed today.

Finally, life without limits, day or night, only from Globe Tattoo.

Press Release from Globe

Innovation leader Globe Telecom has sealed its partnership with modu Ltd., with the shared mission of introducing breakthrough mobile products to the Philippine market.

Much like Globe, modu is a pioneer in its field and is poised to locally launch its flagship product, the customizable and modular modu phone never before seen in the Philippines and soon to be available only from Globe through its exclusive local distributor Lynk Communications.

Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest L. Cu welcomes the partnership as marketing coup, as well as a key strategic move. “At Globe, we are committed to always putting the customer first and doing everything in our power to delight the Globe user.     Modu for its part has shown an astute understanding of what makes our customers tick; the modu™  phone, with its unique approach to personalization,   is proof positive. We are confident this leading-edge partnership will bring new value to a market that continues to grow in sophistication and discerning tastes.”

The modu phone is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records™ as the lightest fully-functional phone in the world, weighing in at only 1.5 oz., yet fully loaded with a music player, mass storage device and 2 GB internal memory.   The Philippines will in fact be among the first countries to launch this novel phone.  The big news behind the modu™   phone is its incredible potential for personalization through interchangeable  modu™  jackets –  fashionable phone enclosures which can instantly change the look and style of the handset. Through the use of various trendy modu jacket designs, users can have a different phone every day of the week, with a single handset.

modu was founded in 2007 by Dov Moran, inventor of the USB Flash Drive (DiskonKey™) and other groundbreaking personal storage solutions.   The company is headquartered in Israel with offices in Croatia and South Korea. The company’s vision is to bring a fundamental change to the dynamics of the personal communication world.  Introducing the world’s lightest phone, in partnership with Globe, is a key step.

For Globe’s part, the company’s track record for innovation began over a decade ago with the launch of text messaging. Over the years, Globe has introduced a series of advanced services, such as the award-winning m-commerce solution GCash, the world’s first and only virtual landline and mobile service Duo,  and the re-launched Globe Broadband Tattoo which is now the fastest-growing prepaid wireless broadband service in the Philippines.

Globe has also strengthened its broadband play by rolling out new connectivity solutions like the cutting-edge fiber-to-the-home technology GPON, and the country’s first WIMAX network which is also the largest WIMAX 2.5 GHz deployment in Southeast Asia.

Globe’s latest launch is the new Globe Tattoo, a re-branded and revitalized prepaid service providing the first-ever prepaid SIM that can be used to call, text and surf the internet. The converged experience from Globe Tattoo comes in an array of pop-art designer prepaid SIMs that can be used in both mobile phones and broadband USB sticks.  The flagship offer of Globe Tattoo is ImmortalTxt, another pioneering effort which is the country’s first-ever SMS service with no expiry for its text offer.

The Globe-modu partnership bodes well for technophiles for whom the latest, hottest device is an absolute must-have.  Gadget fans can look forward to exciting new offers from Globe and modu.

In photo, Globe Telecom President and CEO Ernest L. Cu and modu founder and CEO Dov Moran show off the world’s lightest phone, exclusively available from Globe.

ONEcall, another first from Globe, is a unique and specially designed business communication solution for corporations and SMEs. The first of its kind in the Philippines, ONEcall is a mobile office phone system that synergizes the functionality and sophistication of a PBX phone system with the reach and flexibility of mobile phones.

With ONEcall, companies could dramatically boost customer service and/or specific operations by routing incoming calls to the mobile phones of their employees or other intended recipients.

Unlike traditional phone systems that demand an upfront investment, ONEcall does not charge you or your company any hardware, software, cabling, or installation fees. Maintenance fees likewise do not exist.

ONEcall is the business phone system you’ve been waiting for – no hardware, no software and no hassle!

Maximize the use of your company’s existing Globe mobile phones, and deploy a reliable phone system for your business today!

Globe has an exclusive arrangement with GoHello to provide ONEcall in the Philippines. GoHello is Europe’s leading ALLmobile, operator independent phone system for business, with offices in Copenhagen and London, and a development centre in Prague.

What is ONEcall?

The first of its kind in the Philippines from Globe, ONEcall is a mobile office phone system that combines the functionality and power of a PBX phone system with the reach and flexibility of mobile phones. Companies could dramatically boost customer service and/or specific operations by routing incoming calls to the mobile phones of intended recipients. Unlike traditional phone systems that demand an upfront investment, ONEcall does not charge you or your company any hardware, software, cabling, or installation fees. Maintenance fees likewise do not exist.

Do we get direct dial numbers with ONEcall?

Your mobile phone becomes your direct dial with ONEcall. That way your customers and business partners could connect with you instantly wherever you are.

How does ONEcall work?

Each employee has a single phone, whether it’s their Globe mobile or a Globe desktop GSM phone, that is connected to an easy to use web-based switchboard providing all the features of a high end telephone system without any of the hassle. Calls go straight to employee mobiles, so your customers can reach you the first time they try.

What is the typical flow of calls using ONEcall?

1. A 3rd party calls a Globe landline number assigned to your company.
2. Caller is greeted by a customizable voice response system, or IVR.
3. Caller chooses a specific number. (e.g. 1 for Sales, 2 for Customer Service, 0 – reception)
4. Call is immediately transferred to the mobile phone of the intended recipient.

What does my business need to have to get started?

Technically, nothing.  Except for a mobile phone for each employee and an Internet connection to connect to a secure web-based switchboard.

You mentioned a Globe landline component.  Isn’t ONEcall supposed to be a “mobile” phone system?

For several reasons, we realize that most of your customers would still prefer to contact you on your landline (or trunk line), so we’ve included a virtual landline in the subscription package.  By calling this main number assigned to your company, your customers could immediately and conveniently reach you or other personnel on your/their Globe mobile phones. Since it’s “virtual” there is no hardware/handset device (i.e. no additional cost).

All mobile phone extensions are linked to a web-based switchboard.   How does this work?

After selecting and enrolling Globe mobile phones under ONEcall, these now become/operate as extensions.  From day one, all incoming calls would be managed by an electronic switchboard that is accessible via the Internet.  You may choose to have a receptionist manage the switchboard particularly for more complex type of operations.

When your customer calls in and decides to go to the operator/reception, the call rings the mobile phone of the receptionist.  The receptionist answers and asks the caller for the person he/she wants to speak with.  The receptionist could either transfer the call immediately, or place the caller on hold in order to contact the intended party (on his mobile phone) first.

Could I use multiple receptionists? How do I distribute the calls among them?

Yes. Calls to your main (landline) number are forwarded to the receptionists that are signed on to the ONEcall Switchboard and are ready to take the call. You can select the order in which the receptionist receive the calls and whether the calls should be distributed evenly among the receptionist, or you can list them in order of priority.

Does my company always have to be connected to the web-based switchboard to receive calls?

No. Once you’ve set up your configuration, default routing of incoming calls would be handled by an automated voice response system (i.e. IVR).  The IVR could be adjusted anytime through a web-based control panel that could be accessed by you or your assigned company representative.

How much does ONEcall cost?  What does a subscriber have to pay for?

Typically, a ONEcall subscriber pays for two (2) components of the service: i) Business Line, and ii) License per seat.

What is the “Business Line” for?

Upon subscription, the Business Line includes the virtual landline and license for one (1) Seat.  The virtual landline is the landline number assigned to your company.  This landline number, in turn, is what your customers and other third parties dial or call to speak with you/your employees.  “License for one (1) Seat” refers to the enrollment of one (1) existing/new Globe Business postpaid mobile number, which functions as your first extension.

What is the “License per Seat” for?

A license fee is charged for every existing/new Globe mobile phone that is registered as an extension of the ONEcall service.

Could I enroll any type of Globe mobile number as an extension?

Yes.  You may enroll any Globe postpaid and/or prepaid mobile number.  You may also enroll Touch Mobile (TM) numbers if you wish.

Could I enroll non-Globe mobile numbers as extensions?

No.  ONEcall supports only Globe mobile numbers.  If non-Globe mobile numbers are enrolled, these would not be accepted during the registration process.

Are there a minimum number of seats required for each subscription?

Yes.  The minimum number of seats is five (5), which is equivalent to five (5) licenses per month.  These five seats, in turn, could support five (5) Globe mobile numbers at any time.

Does that mean I could interchange the mobile numbers enrolled per seat?

Yes.  You may do so at any time at no additional cost.  ONEcall subscribers pay for licenses per seat.  Subscriptions of mobile phones enrolled in the service are treated independently.

Once (mobile) extensions are in place, is there an option to lower call costs for these extensions?

Yes, you have two options.  First, you may opt to apply, at no additional cost, for a special Business Loop (Bloop) rate of P2.50 per minute.  This special Bloop rate applies to any calls made between extensions/mobile numbers enrolled under ONEcall.  The minimum requirement is that all extensions/mobile numbers are Globe Business registered numbers.  Second, you may subscribe to DUO for all the postpaid mobile subscriptions enrolled under ONEcall.  Ask your Account Manager for details on each option.

Could I increase the number of seats/licenses at any time?

Yes.  Contact and make a request with your account manager.

Could I get just the Business Line?

No.  ONEcall subscription comes bundled with Business Line plus support/licenses for other seats.

Is there a lock-in period for ONEcall?

Yes, each ONEcall subscription has a holding period of six (6) months.

Are there other services that could be bundled with ONEcall subscription?

Yes.  Since ONEcall is a business phone system, it allows subscribers to add other relevant services such as electronic fax (eFax) and electronic voicemail (eVoicemail).  These services are sold separately.

Describe the billing process.

As a distinct service, ONEcall has its own separate bill.  For the convenience of clients, ONEcall comes in just one (1) bill.   At the end of each month, the bill for the postpaid plan enrolled under the Business Line lists the MSF for the Business Line plus the MSF corresponding to the number of licenses/seats purchased.

How many billings can a typical company expect?

Assuming a company subscribes to ONEcall, and all the mobile extensions enrolled (assume 5) are postpaid plans:

• One (1) bill – for ONEcall
• Five (5) bills – for five postpaid plans

In what areas is ONEcall available?

At the moment, ONEcall could only be offered to companies duly registered in Manila and Cebu. For Cebu, ONEcall will be available on 15 July 2009

Are there extra charges on the Primary number and/or enrolled extensions that are on International Roaming (IR)? What happens if these mobile numbers are abroad?

Yes. When calls are routed through ONEcall to both the Primary and enrolled mobile extensions while these are using International Roaming (i.e. abroad), each affected mobile will be charged corresponding International Roaming rates. The rate would depend on the country the respective mobile numbers are in at the time of the call(s).

Will the IR be charged even during the free trial period?

Yes. When applicable, International Roaming (IR) charges will apply during the trial period. IR service is considered separate from ONEcall service.

My free trial has expired.  How do I subscribe to the permanent service?

Contact your account manager.  Or call us at +632 730 1288.  Our Customer Service representatives will help you get in touch with our Sales team.

Could I subscribe to the full service before the free trial is up?

Yes.  Contact your account manager.  Or call us at +632 730 1288.  Our Customer Service representatives will help you get in touch with our Sales team.

I was informed that there is a free 7-day trial for ONEcall. Is this true?

Yes. All interested subscribers are encouraged to try out the service by visiting the ONEcall website at http://globe.com.ph/ONEcall.Once there, users simply need to click on “free trial” and register details. After registering, users will receive an email for confirmation.Once details have been confirmed and remaining instructions carried out, users may start using the ONEcall service for free.

When does the free trial start?

The free trial starts as soon as the registration process and appropriate email confirmations have been satisfied.

Is the registration process easy or complicated? I am not techie.

You need not be a techie to set-up the trial. Once you click on the “free trial” the website will guide you throu each step of the required registration and set-up procedures. The whole process could be done in 10 to 15 minutes.

What are the requirements?

All you need are the following:

• One (1) Globe mobile number that will act as the receptionist or Primary number – this mobile number will be assigned a Main (landline) number which may be used by any third party to contact you.
• Additional ten (10) mobile numbers or less than that would act as the extensions

What’s a Main number? And what is it for?

The Main number is a landline number that would be tagged to the mobile number you enrolled as the receptionist or Primary line. The Main number is the contact number you broadcast to third parties in case they need to reach you. When a third party calls the Main number, the primary /receptionist’s mobile phone you enrolled will ring (this will also appear in the ONEcall Switchboard). From there, calls from the third party may be forwarded to any of the extension mobile phones enrolled.

What happens after seven days?

After the seventh (7th) day, the free trial shall cease. There will be no residual impact to any of the mobile phones/plans you’ve enrolled. Also any unused minutes will be forfeited, but at no expense or liability to the end user.

What if I would like to end my free trial before the seven days?

You may end your free trial before the seven days are up. Simply cease using the service. Also any unused minutes will be forfeited, but at no expense or liability to the end user.

You mentioned unused minutes. Does this mean that the trial is not just in terms of days? Is there a usage component to the free trial?

• Yes. There are usage limitations during the free trial. These are:
  • Maximum allowable inbound calls received – 1,000 calls
  • Maximum number of inbound call seconds – 100,000 seconds (equivalent to 1,666 minutes)
  • Maximum length of call for each inbound call received – 100,000 seconds (equivalent to 1,666 minutes)
• Once any of these limits are reached, whether or not the seven days is up, the free trial shall cease.

How do I know that I am about to reach or that I’ve already reached the set limits for the trial period?

The number of days available for free trial is indicated in the ONEcall Control Panel.

During the trial period, could I send SMS to the enrolled mobile extensions?

Yes, but only to enrolled mobile extensions.

Is there a limit to the number of messages that could be sent to the enrolled mobile extensions?

Yes. During the trial period, you may send up to a maximum of 100 SMS or text messages.

Will reaching the SMS limit of 100 messages stop the free trial?

No. Only the set limits in terms of (inbound) calls would affect the duration of the trial.

Could the free trial be extended at any time?

No. Free trial periods may not be extended whether or not the set limits (i.e. days, minutes) have been reached.

May I use previously enrolled numbers for another trial?

No. Once a mobile number (postpaid or prepaid) has been enrolled under a trial set-up, that number is tagged and cannot be used for a separate existing/potential trial.

Ok, I’ve signed up – now where do I start?

ONEcall is made up of 2 parts – the Control Panel and the Switchboard. The Control Panel is where you add employees, define groups, choose music on hold, select your office hours, and more. The Switchboard is used by receptionists to handle incoming calls.

What if I’ve forgotten my password to the Control Panel?

On the login page select Forgot Your Password to request a password reminder that will be sent to your email.

Where do I get the ONEcall Switchboard?

Simply login to the Control Panel, go to the Support section and then select Install ONEcall Switchboard. There are two versions to choose from – a web-based version with basic functionality and a software based version with full functionality.

How do I add an extension/employee?

Select Employees in the menu. Click the Add button and type in the employee details. Click Apply changes when you are done. The employee is immediately displayed in the Switchboard.

Can I create new groups?

Select Employees in the menu. Click the Add button and type in the employee details. Click Apply changes when you are done. The employee is immediately displayed in the Switchboard.

Can I change the predefined groups?

Yes. In the Groups page select the predefined group and use the member selector to change who is part of the group. You can also change the name of a predefined group: simply type a new name and click Apply changes.

How do I set my opening hours?

On the Reception page, choose the Office Hours tab, and select the opening and closing hours for each day of the week. When you are done press the Apply changes button. The changes will take effect immediately.

We are open 24h – how do I set this up?

On the Reception page, choose the Office Hours tab. Select the “Always open” entry.

How do I change the way calls are distributed among my receptionists?

Calls to your main (landline) number are forwarded to the receptionists that are signed on to the ONEcall Switchboard and are ready to take the call. You can select the order in which the receptionist receive the calls and whether the calls should be distributed evenly among the receptionist, or you can list them in order of priority.

What does the caller hear when calling us outside our opening hours?

The caller will be greeted and asked to call back.

What happens when we get a call and the receptionist is busy?

If there are no available receptionists then incoming callers are placed on hold listening to music. You can configure the maximum number of calls you want to have waiting. Via the Receptionist tab, you can also select a fallback number for when no receptionist is logged in.

s there a User Guide for the ONEcall Switchboard?

Yes, simply login to the Control Panel, select Support and then select Documents and Tools.

How do I search for groups and colleagues?

You can easily look up groups and colleagues using the search fields in the panel headings. You search for groups from the search field at the top of the group overview, and you search colleagues from the search field at the top of the user list. You can search with letters and numerals. Enter your search criteria, and press ENTER.

Is there an easy way to include an employee’s email address in a phone message?

By using the mouse in the information overview panel you can select text fields and cut and paste them into e.g. a text message (SMS) or an e-mail.

How do I see all users / Is there a home button?

In order to reset the group overview and the user list to the default state you can either click the “Show all” icon in the main toolbar. The list of groups and the list of employees will then be sorted alphabetically.

Can I see a list of calls I have handled?

The arrow to the right of the Number field shows the call history: click on the arrow, and a list of the latest calls and text messages appear. Choose from the list to fill out the Number field to easily redial or dial back.

Can I resend a phone message?

The History-button can be used to resend a text message, either to the same recipient or to a new recipient.

How do I write efficient phone messages?

If you write a telephone number in the message, the recipient can dial the number directly by clicking Dial on his mobile phone. Write “Call Pedro at +639171234567″ rather than just “Call Pedro”. Remember to insert appropriate prefix/area code (if necessary) and leave out spaces.

Globe Telecoms, one of the country’s biggest telecommunication companies, and renowned courier service Delbros have partnered up to offer online shoppers and sellers a way to buy and sell online while ensuring a safe and convenient means of delivery.

A first in the history of online shopping in the country, GCash Click will handle payment, pick-up and delivery of online purchases courtesy of Delbros. This means Filipinos who want to shop in Multiply, eBay Philippines, Sulit.com.ph and other local websites can do away with face-to-face meetups and do all transactions online.

“Globe is honored to be a partner with Delbros to deliver secure online shopping for anyone with his finger on a mouse or his hand on a cellphone. With GCash’s structure, as well as Delbros’ reputation for safe and secure deliveries, you’re free to shop online without worrying about delivery,” Globe CEO Ernest Cu said in a statement.

Cu said GCash Click has upped the ante on online shopping by promising a personal sense of security. The buyer is assured that he only pays for an item he is satisfied with when it’s delivered. Buyers get to open and inspect the package and confirm acceptability or return it if otherwise.

On the other end of the deal, convenience is assured for the seller because the product is picked up from him for delivery to the buyer and the guarantee that the deal is sealed once the buyer accepts the product. And because sellers deserve as much protection as the buyers themselves, they are also given additional protection for their merchandise as items are returned to them should payment be withheld.

Delbros CEO Jose Eduardo Delgado said he is proud of this pioneering achievement that brings the service for the first time to Filipinos. “We are pleased to be part of a partnership that ensures safety for Filipinos who love to shop online. Aside from the convenience of door-to-door delivery, you can be assured of affordable shipping rates and that your purchase will arrive safely at your doorstep and give you a chance to inspect the item before you pay. We don’t only deliver goods, we deliver peace-of-mind,” he said.

How does GCash Click work?

STEP 1 : Sign-in or Register

1. When ready to purchase an item from any Philippine online shopping site, log in to the GCash Click site for payment. (http://gcashclick.delbrosonline.net)

2. Make sure that your Globe or TM mobile phone is registered to GCash and your GCash wallet is funded for a hassle-free shopping experience.

3. If you are new to the site, register for free to GCash Click and accept the Terms & Conditions for faster payment of your online purchases.

4. Log on to your GCash Click account

STEP 2 : Buy or Sell

1. Fill up the BUYER’s portion of the order form and click “submit”

2. Your SELLER will receive an SMS and email notification on you purchase offer. SELLER logs on to GCash Click and completes the SELLER’s portion of the order form and is submitted to you for confirmation.

3. You will receive an SMS and email notification requesting you to confirm all transaction details in the GCash Click site.

GCASH Click sends you an SMS to debit your payment from your GCash wallet by replying with your MPIN.

GCASH Click temporarily holds the payment to reduce potential risks and fraud. GCash Click disburses the payment to the SELLER upon BUYER’s inspection and acceptance of the item.

4. Delbros picks-up item from the SELLER and schedules delivery to your doorstep. Payment is released to your SELLER once you have received, inspected and accepted the item.

Click here to know more about Globe GCash