Comments on: Globe Mobile Internet: 5 Pesos per 15 Minutes

By: jeffoi

jeffoi — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 02:16:52 +0000

is this only applicable to browsing the net? how bout logging in to skype or Y messenger. Can I log in to these app on my phone using this P5\15mins internet?

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 02:17:13 +0000

If I use a prepaid sim on an ulnlocked iPhone, with the rate still be 5 pesos for 15min of usage? Just want to make sure this rate also applies to smartphones.

By: nategrey

nategrey — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:02:48 +0000

Use a modified Opera or UCBrowser to surf, chat, download, stream without paying a single cent. Those telcos are gluttons so let’s take advantage of them. I’ve been using mobile internet on Globe and Smart for 8 years now albeit illegaly it’s actually safe (for this country).

By: Calvin

Calvin — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:23:48 +0000

i too made the mistake surfing in kb mode. i thought the default was time-based. globe changed it to time-based after i incurred a lot of charges from it.

By: jesie

jesie — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:10:49 +0000

i am also in the same situation. what is your course of action? i was surpriced i have unbilled charges up to P30K+ tho i am aware of globe’s KB browsing rate, there system will trap customers to incur this huge bill charges even tho your ‘s plan is in the lower bracket? what’s the purpose in having a credit limit if the limit is so high and make the users commit a mistake surfing in KB mode which will make the surprised costumer in a financial limbo if they are not capable to pay that amount! this makes me sad and i feel like a victim. why not take my soul too!!! sorry to vent my frustration here

By: mark

mark — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 06:30:32 +0000

@ maria burton: what did u do u pay the amount????

By: mariaburton

mariaburton — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 19:16:16 +0000

almost similar thing happened to my globe postpaid blackberry account. Right now my charges mounted up to almost 29K because last billing month (which was my second, i think) I was charged 26K+.
I was informed not to download attachments from my email to avoid excessive data charges which I did but I wasn’t informed that there are other things needed to be done to avoid excessive data charges (e.g. turning off facebook and twitter, etc).
i immediately went to their branch to dispute but they said they’ll have it investigated and I haven’t heard from them eversince. Right now i am hesitant to go to their branch because I can’t secure that very big amount they want me to pay.

By: Jow

Jow — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 23:09:52 +0000

hello, is this still current or is there a better service for mobile browsing? i’m using a motorola milestone and was wondering if the supersurf 50 is also usable even without the usb dongle/just my phone.

By: rexal

rexal — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:19:56 +0000

kb will charge you more than you can imagine if you’re downloading or surfing. All information on the webpage like images, details, etc are downloaded on your PC or cel per KB. On your phone you will see per KB displayed on the screen. Try per minute if you’re surfing or downloading. per KB charge is only good for email and chatting.

Cheers!

By: Aze

Aze — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:33:06 +0000

Be careful with the per kb charging – I was billed 19,000 pesos for one hour internet usage (using my mobile phone). ONE HOUR, just imagine!!!

Of course, I contested the bill since my limit was only 2,500 pesos per month. Its been two months now and all GLOBE can say is that IT IS UNDER INVESTIGATION!!!!

It is still safer to have the time based charging as the date and time of use is displayed in the billing (I suppose it is with Globe because my SMart bill shows this). In the per kb charging they will only show the total kb for the billing period, nothing specific.

As of now, I STILL PREFER SMART MOBILE!!!