PLDT HOME enriches lifestyles at home with undisputed broadband dominance in the country

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The ultimate connectivity and entertainment experience can be found right at home with PLDT HOME’s contemporary suite of digitally connected services.

The leading broadband and digital services provider wraps up the first half of 2015 with a fresh and power-packed lineup, treating families to an ensemble of strong connectivity options and the most popular movies and TV shows all from their monthly subscription.

PLDT HOME joined forces with Smart Communications to establish the Entertainment Everywhere movement, first introduced through their breakthrough tie-up with Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service iflix. Families are given the sweet escapes and binge-watching moments they deserve with hit TV series and movies from the best content providers from around the world including top Hollywood, European, Asian and even local studios.

Entertainment Everywhere was levelled up immediately after with PLDT HOME and Smart’s partnership launch withFox International Channels, a global entertainment company and Asia Pacific’s leading broadcaster. Offers go beyond subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) content to include live and catch-up television on various Fox channels. Families are thus granted the power to keep up with every moment of the most thrilling sports events through live-viewing and enjoy the most popular blockbusters at their convenience through catch-up TV.

Having maximized its offerings within the home with voice, data and cable television services, the organic next step for PLDT HOME was to add a mobile offer, equipping consumers with the same strong and reliable connection when they step out of the house. With mobile connectivity completing the country’s first quadplay service, consumers can now also text, call, surf and enjoy iflix and Fox content anywhere and anytime without worrying about sky-high mobile bills.

“The first half of 2015 is momentous for PLDT HOME because of all the new opportunities that we introduced to Filipino families,” PLDT and Smart EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin said. “From boundless entertainment to connectivity solutions, we are able to bundle all digital needs at home and even beyond the home. We still believe that the strongest connections are at home and we are committed to adding more and more value to our home-based offerings, fortifying a digitally connected lifestyle.”

“We are pleased to maintain PLDT HOME’s status as families’ broadband of choice this first half of the year with a commanding market share of over 70 percent. Our massive consumer base helped us create and develop these recent innovations which all funnel towards the digital sphere,” PLDT VP and HOME Marketing Head Gary Dujali added. “It is our mission to give more families access to these connectivity and entertainment services to enrich their lifestyles at home and wherever they go.”

For more information, visit pldthome.com.

Smart Opens Registration for iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3 Today

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Interested in Apple’s new iPads? 

Smart has officially announced that interested buyers for the iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 at their website beginning today. Both tablets were announced a few weeks ago by Apple. Among the two tablets, the iPad Air 2 represents the true upgrade, as it currently holds the crown of the world’s thinnest tablet, which it took from Sony’s Xperia Z2.

For those interested subscribers and in owning the new tablets, you may now register your interest http://www.smart.com.ph/ipad and at the following Smart Bro’s registration pages:

iPad Air 2 – http://www.smart.com.ph/ipadair

iPad Mini 3 – http://www.smart.com.ph/ipadmini

Online pre-order and availability/launch will be announced soon. Follow and monitor Smart’s social media pages and official accounts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates and information.

Check out the specs and product details of the iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3:

iPad Air 2

At just 6.1mm, the thinnest iPad ever is also the most capable. It is loaded with advance technologies, including the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

It had re-engineered 9.7-inch Retina display, the revolutionary Touch ID fingerprint sensor, a powerful A8X chip with 64-bit architecture, a new iSight camera, an improved FaceTime HD camera, faster wireless, iOS 8, iCloud, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It also comes with a great apps for productivity and creativity.

iPad Mini 3

The most advanced iPad mini is loaded with innovations like the Touch ID fingerprint sensor and a 7.9-inch Retina display, a powerful A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, an iSight camera, a FaceTime HD camera, fast wireless, iOS 8, iCloud, and up to 10 hours of battery life. It also comes with great apps for productivity and creativity. And it now comes in a gorgeous gold finish.

You can also check out product updates on these gadgets by tracking the hash tags #SmartiPadAir2 and #SmartiPadMini3 or visit Smart’s iPad main page at www.smart.com.ph/ipad.

Smart to offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) today announced it will offer iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the biggest advancements in iPhone history. 

Wireless services leader and the country’s biggest network, Smart offers  iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

beginning on Friday, November 14, 2014. 

Customers can pre-order iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus beginning on Friday, November 7, 2014 at www.smart.com.ph/iPhone. 

For more information on Smart Communications, please visit: www.smart.com.ph. For more information on iPhone, please visit: www.apple.com/iphone.

Globe Telecom brings back Free FB promo

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Globe's answer to  #SmartFREEInternet is #FreeFBisBACK!

Free Facebook is back! Globe Telecom brings back its free Facebook offer starting next week, giving its over 36 million subscribers free access to Facebook on mobile phones for an initial period of three months.

Starting next week, all Globe users can enjoy sharing, liking & posting on FB for FREE! Only from Globe, your network that gives you a wonderful experience with no strings attached! 

After last Friday, PLDT and Smart Communications Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan made an announcement of free internet access for Smart, Talk N Text and Sun Prepaid users, its rival, Globe Telecom is bringing back FREE FACEBOOK starting next week!

Thinking of what a wonderful internet world nowadays, a healthy competition is good for consumers.

And this giant telecommunication companies' announcement is really a super fun time! Enjoying being a prepaid user, Globe or Smart, Talk N Text and Sun , the best things in life are FREE! 

MVP Announces FREE INTERNET for Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text Prepaid!

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The much awaited announcement by Manny V. Pangilinan made at the Makati Shangrila Hotel, September 26, 2014. It wasn’t about running for public office but the announcement is for an advocacy and promo they want to give more to people - Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text Prepaid subscribers.

In an unprecedented move, wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) together with Talk ‘N Text and Sun Cellular today announced that they will start providing free Internet access to its prepaid subscriber base via their mobile phones.

Manuel V. Pangilinan, (MVP) chairman of Smart and its parent company PLDT has announced that all subscribers of Smart Prepaid, Sun Prepaid and Talk ‘N Text will be able to use mobile internet for free. He said that these subscribers can post status on Facebook, upload photos on Instagram, listen to streaming music on Spinnr, shopping on Lazada or Zalora, and of course browse your favorite websites.

"We are launching this initiative to provide a much larger number of Filipinos the opportunity to try out and experience the Internet, enjoy its benefits and, as we at Smart like to say, live more," MVP said.

“This special offer is specifically designed to assist our prepaid subscribers who make up the bulk of our population. Many of them have the mobile devices capable of accessing the Internet but have yet to use them to go online,” said MVP.

Through this special offer, all of the 66 million Smart Prepaid, Talk ‘N Text, and Sun Cellular Prepaid subscribers can use their data-enabled cellphones to browse through and post on their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, visit their favorites websites, search on Google and Wikipedia, use navigation tools like Waze and Google Maps, book a cab or limo service via Easy Taxi and Uber, or use traffic info sites such as the MMDA's and InterAksyon's.

They can also send and receive emails, read their favorite blogs or update their own blogs, listen to songs via Smart’s Spinnr music service, shop via online stores like Zalora, Lazada, book their travel details through sites like Skyscanner and Expedia, among other things – all without incurring data charges.

Orlando B. Vea, Smart's chief wireless advisor said, "This special offer is in line with our advocacy of 'Internet for All'."

"It complements the affordable mobile Internet packages that Smart has been introducing over the past year. Among the latest of such innovations are PowerApp and PisoNet service which provides 10 minutes of mobile Internet access for one peso."

They’re encouraging prepaid subscribers to go online and experience mobile internet life without having to pay and subscribe for special prepaid data promos.

To avail of this promo, subscribers must:

**  have an available airtime balance of at least PhP 1 or is subscribed to any load bucket or promo

** register each day by sending "FREE" to "9999" (registration is free)

An SMS confirmation will be received upon successful registration.

Once registered, subscribers can enjoy free data of up to 30MB per day. However, data charges apply to peer-to-peer uploads and download, VOIP, and messaging.

Smart, Sun and Talk ‘N Text prepaid subscribers can start using their free mobile data starting today with at least 1 peso in their prepaid balance. Though The Big Boss of PLDT, MVP mentioned and encouraged that mobile browsing and app usage that requires internet connectivity can be used with their free mobile data, accessing streaming videos like YouTube and torrent downloading are not allowed. A paywall would appear and will advise the user to top-up their credits to access those features. “Free” here means no data charges, not unlimited bandwidth.

Smart, Sun Cellular, or Talk ‘n Text prepaid SIM on a data-enabled mobile device, you can enjoy up to 30mb of FREE mobile Internet per day for two months. Subscribers can access the internet either through data-capable feature phones or smartphones running on Android, iOS and Windows operating systems. 

The promo is good up to November 30, 2014.

This move complements Smart’s other affordable Internet access innovations, such as PisoNet, which gives users 10 minutes of mobile Internet access for one peso.

Unrivaled network

Smart’s free mobile Internet offer follows the telco leader’s recent announcement that it has stepped up the deployment of its mobile internet network, to meet the growing demand for mobile data services.

Smart recently reported a 73% hike in mobile data traffic, as smartphone prices continue to fall and innovative services like SmartNet and PisoNet allow more and more Filipinos to gain access to the Internet via their mobile phones.

“The strength and resiliency of our mobile data infrastructure enable us to make this special free internet offer available to our prepaid subscribers. Moreover, we continue to expand the reach of our network so that we can bring the internet to more communities all over the country,” said Napoleon L. Nazareno, president and CEO of Smart and PLDT.

The PLDT Group has thus far rolled out about 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic cables all over the country which provides the transmission facilities needed to support internet services. It has also the most extensive international cable systems needed to connect the Philippines to the rest of the world.

Smart now fires up LTE-Advanced, PH goes ‘5G’ !

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The Philippines goes ‘5G’ now as wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) fires up LTE-Advanced.

Two years after it pioneered the deployment of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) or 4G technology in the country, Smart announced that 5G wireless technology LTE-Advanced (LTE-A), is now running in the Philippines’ largest and strongest network.

Smart switched on LTE-A at the Smart Jump Center in Mandaluyong City recently, setting the next phase of mobile communication technology beyond 4G LTE standards. 

LTE-A, also referred to as ‘5G’ by reports on leading global mobile operators AT&T and T-Mobile, delivers data from between 100 megabits per second (mbps) to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps), or ten times faster than 3G services and more than twice as fast as 4G services.

By firing up LTE-A technology on its network, Smart joins only a handful of carriers around the world with an LTE-A network, along with leading mobile operators in South Korea, United States, Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong.

Co-founder and Chief Wireless Advisor of Smart Orlando B. Vea (first from left) during the tests of 5G LTE-A in Smart last year, where speeds reaching 209.66 mbps were recorded.

Orlando B. Vea, founder and Chief Wireless Advisor of Smart, said “even as our 3G and 4G networks continue to be unrivaled, Smart becomes the first operator to leap into the future and put the Philippines at par with the world’s most advanced countries in terms of mobile communications technology.”

With LTE-A, a 10MB file takes less than a second to download, YouTube videos no longer have to buffer, and video calls are almost lag-free. But beyond speed, LTE-A’s main feature is also its capability to allocate more network resources to users when the need arises. 

Last year, Smart started testing LTE-A across the country delivering results of more than 100Mbps in Makati City, in Boracay, and in Davao City during the Kadayawan festival. 

The recent development is part of the company’s multi-pronged approach in addressing the various needs for internet and data services in the market.

“The PLDT Group’s strategy has always been to create solutions that address the varying needs of all segments of our customers, to bring fixed, wireless and mobile broadband services where they really matter. They may be delivered at different speeds and volumes, using a variety of technologies, and meant to respond to a wide range of needs of the market – but all of it is aimed at bringing the benefits of the internet to every Filipino,” explained Ramon Isberto, Public Affairs head for Smart and its parent company the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT).

This strategy meant deploying a combination of Fiber-to-the-Home, Next Generation Network, Time-Division Duplex LTE, Frequency-Division Duplex LTE and vDSL to bring internet to every Filipino home, and 3G, 4G, and 5G or LTE-A for mobile subscribers, according to Isberto.

“We are able to deliver all these high-bandwidth services and applications on the strength of our transmission backbone network, which is the most extensive and most resilient in the country. Aside from allowing us to commit to speed, our unmatched network resources give us the edge in terms of efficiency and reliability,” added Isberto.

Smart’s nationwide coverage is backed by PLDT’s fiber optic cable connection which has now reached nearly 90,000 kilometers, or more than four times than competition. To further strengthen this domestic fiber optic network (DFON), PLDT also set up third legs in its fiber loops in key areas nationwide, the latest of which is the Bohol DFON project that provided redundant links between the Visayas and Mindanao.

“Viber Out” comes to Windows Phone 8

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Viber 4.1 For Windows Phone 8 Brings Multiple Major Updates And Popular Viber Features To Microsoft’s Smartphone Platform

Viber, the leading mobile communications platform offering free messaging and HD-quality phone calls, announced today the release of Viber 4.1 for Windows Phone 8 bringing “Viber Out” calls to the platform for the first time. Now Viber users on Windows Phone 8 can make affordable calls to their friends and contacts who have landlines or phones that don’t have Viber. Additionally, the update brings several key Viber features to the mobile Microsoft platform.

Viber has pursued a consistent strategy of supporting as many platforms as possible in order to expand the potential user base its users can contact, strengthening the capability of the platform. Viber allows users to communicate with almost any of their friends or contacts regardless of which platform they use. Now, with the addition of “Viber Out,” Windows Phone 8 users will be able to call any phone number with Viber.

“Viber Out has been a game changer for our users and allows them to rely on Viber for all their communication needs. With the addition of this critical feature to our Windows Phone 8 version, we are ensuring that the complete Viber experience is available on as many platforms as possible. This focus on cross-platform support is one of our most important commitments to our users,” said Talmon Marco, CEO of Viber.

The release also includes multiple feature updates that expand the functionality of the app, including:

· Sending video messages

· Sending multiple photos at the same time

· Hands-free Bluetooth support

About Viber:

Viber is developed by Viber Media, a pioneering mobile messaging and VoIP company. Viber lets everyone in the world connect. Freely. Users can send free text messages, fun stickers, photos, videos and doodles, share locations anywhere in the world, make free HD-quality calls and communicate with Push-To-Talk. With Viber Out, users can make low-cost calls to any phone number around the world. Viber is available for iPhone®, Android™ phones and tablets, Windows Phone, Blackberry®, Windows®, Windows 8®, Mac, Linux, Symbian, Nokia S40 and Bada devices over 3G/4G or WiFi connections. With over 300 million users in 193 countries, Viber is constantly innovating by introducing new platforms and adding fun new features.

See more at:

https://www.facebook.com/viber

https://twitter.com/viber
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Smart, Deezer tie up to bring world of music to PH mobile users

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Here's a great news and updates from the Philippine mobile leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart)!

Smart Communications, Inc. announced a strategic and exclusive partnership with leading global music streaming service Deezer to bring the full breadth of music experience to mobile users in the country through Deezer’s Premium+ service.

With Deezer Premium+, more than 72 million Smart mobile subscribers nationwide will be able to enjoy unlimited web and mobile access to the most number of music tracks online and offline, all in high-quality and without the interruption of ads.

Deezer’s availability in more than 180 countries will also allow Smart to provide a seamless experience to mobile users who want to be able to listen to their favorite songs wherever they are, whether they are in the Philippines or overseas.

Smart will soon announce affordable streaming rates and promotions with Deezer that both prepaid and postpaid subscribers can enjoy. With this groundbreaking partnership, Smart users will be able to purchase a Deezer Premium+ subscription using only their prepaid or postpaid accounts.

“We are excited to announce this pioneering partnership with Deezer, which will deliver even more exciting music experiences to our subscribers and enhance their mobile lifestyles on the go,” said Mellissa Limcaoco, Innovation and Product Development Group Head at Smart.

“With SPINNR, we promised the total music experience to users at affordable prices. This partnership broadens our portfolio even further with millions of music tracks from Deezer, the largest digital music catalogue in the world, which users can enjoy whether they are here or abroad,” Limcaoco explained. “This strengthens Smart’s expanding suite of mobile content and application offerings that makes us a formidable player in the entire mobile ecosystem.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with Smart, the Philippines’ largest mobile operator, to provide music fans in Philippines easy access to all the music they can consume. This collaboration puts millions of tracks in the hands of millions of mobile users in Philippines whether they are at home or on the go,” added Steven Frank, Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific at Deezer.

Smart’s Limcaoco added that with Smart’s newly modernized network that now includes more than 10,000 4G-capable (HSPA+, LTE/LTE-A) sites all around the country, users will be able to enjoy seamless and unhampered access to various mobile services that include the likes of Deezer and SPINNR.

On mobile devices, the Deezer app can be installed on iOS, Android, Windows Phone as well as Blackberry 10 smartphones and tablets. It can also be enjoyed using traditional desktop browsers in laptops and PCs.

For more information, visit www.smart.com.ph<http://www.smart.com.ph/> 

or www.deezer.com<http://www.deezer.com/>.

Smart unveils exciting plans, perks for Samsung Galaxy S5

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Mobile services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has unveiled its lineup of exciting postpaid offers for the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5 as it gears up for the smartphone’s simultaneous Philippine launch on April 11.

Users interested in acquiring Samsung’s latest flagship device can get one for free at Smart Postpaid’s UnliSurf Plan 2000, which already comes with unlimited mobile LTE surfing, 150 minutes of calls and 200 of texts to all networks under a 30-month contract.

The Galaxy S5 will also be available for only P1,799 a month under UnliSurf Plan 999, with P800 monthly handset cash-out for 24 months. This plan comes with unlimited surfing for one month plus calls and texts. 

“We’ve already said that Smart’s reliable LTE network is the perfect match for the Samsung Galaxy S5, but we’re throwing in additional exclusive perks so our subscribers can best enjoy this new flagship device with the leader in mobile,” said Kathryn Carag, Postpaid Marketing Head at Smart. 

“We’ve found that users prefer to enjoy their Samsung smartphones with Smart’s robust LTE network, as reflected by the sales volumes of previous devices such as the Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Note 3, the demand for which almost tripled last year compared with their respective predecessors,” Carag explained.

Interested users should register their interest now and watch out for more exciting deals and prizes coming their way in the weeks leading up to the local launch of the Galaxy S5, she added.

To be among the first to own the Samsung Galaxy S5, simply log on to www.smart.com.ph/s5 to register your interest in purchasing the latest top-notch smartphone from Samsung. 

Once registered, users will receive constant updates on promos, offers, and details about the local launch of the Galaxy S5 on April 11.

Exclusive perks

As an added perk, subscribers who pre-registered and eventually subscribed to a Galaxy S5 plan will get exclusive premium deals from Smart, including free one month unlimited music streaming plus access to millions of tracks via a SPINNR VIP subscription and a chance to win one of ten Samsung Galaxy Gear devices to be raffled off on launch day.

Additionally, the first 200 individuals who subscribed to a Samsung Galaxy S5 plan on the first day of availability will be entitled to Smart Gadget Shield, a one-year free handset insurance which covers repair and replacement of the device in case of accidental damage or loss due to theft or robbery.

Limited offer

But for those who want to move up to a more exclusive lifestyle, Smart Infinity also offers a host of Samsung Galaxy S5 plan for interested subscribers, starting with the Aspire Plan 3500 which offers the Galaxy S5 for free.

Those who want to get more with their device can choose to subscribe to the Prestige Plan 5000, which includes the Samsung Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, and a choice of free P5,000 gift certificate or one month free monthly service fee. 

The Premium Plan 8000 is also available for those who want the complete package, as it comes with the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, and a choice between a 32-inch Samsung Smart TV or P15,000 worth of gift certificates.

Being a member of Smart Infinity includes having personalized service and perks such as a personal Infinity Management Officer, access to the 24/7 international concierge service, a vanity number, a backup SIM, a dedicated hotline (*800), and VIP assistance at select stores.

Subscribers will also enjoy a variety of premium benefits such as access to premier events, lifestyle offers, and exclusive rewards all year round through their Smart Infinity subscription. These limited-time Samsung Galaxy S5 offers come with the standard 24-month contract, and will only be available until May 11, 2014. 

To know more on how to avail of these exciting Infinity offers, simply visit http://smart.com.ph/infinity.

Widest LTE network 

Unveiled during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain in February, Samsung’s latest flagship mobile device features a 5.1-inch 1080p AMOLED display, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chip and a 16-megapixel rear camera.

Samsung has also updated the look and feel of the Galaxy S5’s chassis and software as it sports a dimpled rear cover and a refreshed look for its trademark TouchWiz user interface. It is available in Electric Blue, Charcoal Black, Shimmer White, and Copper Gold color variants.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 also allows ultrafast mobile Internet surfing via LTE connectivity. With Smart’s widest LTE network around the country, the first Philippine users of the Samsung Galaxy S5 will be able to enjoy blazing-fast Internet connections on their high-end device. 

Smart currently has more than 10,000 4G-capable sites (HSPA+, LTE/LTE-A) nationwide backed by 78,000 kilometers of fiber backhaul, which makes the telco best-equipped to meet the data demands of its most demanding subscribers wherever they are in the country.

“All must go” in Smart’s five-day gadget sale at Jump Experience Center

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Smart’s “All Must Go” deals for five days starting NOW - January 29 at Jump Experience Center , SM Megamall ! 

Get two free smartphones with your UnliSurf plan. Own a laptop or tablet powered by hours of Internet surfing for as low as P499 a month.

Enjoy huge savings with 75% off on Smart Bro Prepaid Rocket Devices. These are just some of the deals being offered at the biggest gadget sale of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

From January 29 to February 2, 2014, Smart is holding its “All Must Go” Gadget Sale only at Jump Experience Center located at the fourth floor (Cyberzone) of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.

For a limited time, customers can take advantage of amazing deals and big savings on some featured gadgets, while enjoying the mobile leader’s widest network coverage and reliable data services.

Prospective postpaid subscribers can “Buy 1 Win 1” with their Smart Postpaid UnliSurf Plan 999 which includes unlimited surfing, and nine minutes of calls and 99 texts to all networks.

Aside from the free smartphone bundled with the plan (Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy Note 2, LG Nexus 4, O+ USA 8.15 and many more available on the plan), subscriber will also automatically win one more mystery smartphone.

Those who thrive on Internet on-the-go meanwhile may get a free laptop or tablet with Smart Bro Gadget Plus Plans. For as low as P499 a month and with zero one-time fee, subscriber can take home a free gadget such as the Acer Aspire One Netbook or Neo VC2EW Netbook powered by free 30 hours of Internet surfing and every month. 

Offer is also available with Smart Bro Gadget Plus Plan 699 that comes with a free gadget such as Asus EEE Pad Slider, Asus Nexus 7 Tab and more – with 50 hours of Internet Surfing every month. 

These plans come free with a Smart Bro Pocket Wifi or Power Plug-It and the Anti-Bill Shock feature that allows subscribers to have unlimited Internet surfing with maximum data bill of P1,199 for Gadget Plus Plan 499 and P1,299 for Gadget Plus Plan 699.

Subscribers also have the option to get the Smart Bro device of their choice under the Easy App plan with no lock-in period by just paying a one-time fee.

For those who want to unleash the full potential of their existing gadgets – whether laptops, tablets, smartphones – Smart Bro is also offering 75% off the Smart Bro Rocket Plug-It, Rocket Chic and Rocket WiFi Plus.

Surf the Internet on rocket speed with either the tough and rough-looking Smart Bro Rocket Plug It or the pink and stylish Smart Bro Rocket Chic, now for only P495 each (previously P2,345), backed by 4G High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+) technology of up to 12 Mbps.

The ultra-fast Smart Bro Rocket Wi-Fi Plus is also now available for only P1,495 (previously P6,495). Running on HSPA+ network with speeds of up to 12 Mbps, the Smart Bro Rocket Wi-Fi Plus can easily connect up to five gadgets.

Smart’s “All Must Go” deals are valid until supplies last. 

For more information on Smart’s “All Must Go” sale and to check the list of all available devices, visit http://www1.smart.com.ph/postpaid/smartgadgetsale.

 Smart Bro is the wireless broadband service of Smart Broadband, Inc., a subsidiary of Smart.

Smart Bro’s Asus Transformer Book T100 offer a game-changer

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Tablets are great for games and entertainment, but what if you want to maximize the power of your high-tech device? Change the way you see and use your trusty slates as Smart Bro makes the Asus Transformer Book T100 available for as low as P1,299 a month.

Now available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1,299, the groundbreaking Asus Transformer Book T100 combines the best of multimedia entertainment on a tablet with the productivity afforded by a full-fledged laptop.

“Increasingly, we are seeing users adopting the so-called ‘multi-gadgeted lifestyle,’ where they bring around two to three mobile devices wherever they go,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart. Smart Broadband, Inc. (Smart Bro) is a subsidiary of Smart.

“Smart Bro combines the flexibility of the Asus Transformer Book T100 with its unparalleled mobile broadband service to empower multiple gadget users with the best mobile experience possible,” Curran added.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 comes with a 10-inch tablet that can easily be connected to a dock with a full-sized keyboard, offering the convenience of quickly shifting from play mode with the tablet to work mode when combined with the dock.

And with Windows 8 and Microsoft Office built-in, this latest addition to Smart Bro’s expanding gadget lineup provides a powerful platform that allows users to have fun with their tablet and still be productive even while on the go.

The Asus Transformer Book T100 is just the latest in the ever-expanding list of gadgets available under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plans, which enable users to get their hands on the latest mobile devices without the need for a credit card.

Payable over 24 months under Plan 1299, this latest offering provides 50 hours of Internet surfing every month via a Smart Bro Pocket WiFi device with speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. This comes with the standard Anti-Bill Shock Guarantee that activates automatically, which means subscribers wouldn’t have to pay more than P1,899 on their monthly bills.

With more than 10,000 4G-capable sites (HSPA+, LTE and LTE-Advanced) nationwide, Smart provides the most reliable and high-speed mobile broadband service in the Philippines with up to 42 Mbps of LTE speeds.

The telco recently completed a combined 150-kilometer undersea fiber-optic project in Bohol, bringing its total fiber footprint to 78,000 kilometers nationwide, providing four times more fiber power than any other provider in the country today.

To apply for the Asus Transformer Book T100 under Smart Bro’s Gadget Plus Plan 1299, interested individuals simply need to proceed to selected Smart Stores nationwide or order from the Smart Online Store (smart.com.ph/store). The device is also available under Plan 999 with a P6,000 initial cash-out upon application.

They may also visit smart.com.ph/bro, contact 6727277 on their landline phones, or dial *888 for existing Smart subscribers.

Smart PowerApp gives free access to seven social apps this holiday season

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Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is giving its more than 56 million subscribers nationwide free mobile access to the latest social networking apps and sites through its revolutionary new service called PowerApp, a mobile application that brings the most affordable unlimited Internet bundles to users today.

By installing PowerApp on their phones, users can get free access to the app and mobile sites of Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, Google Plus, LinkedIn, Path and Waze until January 15, 2014. The service is initially available to prepaid and postpaid Smart and Talk 'N Text users in the Philippines.

PowerApp is the world's first mobile Internet storefront which gives users the ability to access their favorite mobile apps and sites without the need for a WiFi connection, making the experience truly mobile. 

Users no longer have to stay for several hours locked down to a table in a coffee shop or stay a little bit longer in the office to take advantage of the free WiFi connection. 

“A number of smartphone users today only use their smartphones for calling or texting, or wait till they reach their homes or offices to connect to the Internet. Through PowerApp and its affordable Internet bundles, subscribers can confidently keep posting, liking, or tweeting everywhere they go without the need for a WiFi connection,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Head at Smart.

Subscribers can now post their photos on Facebook anytime, anywhere; tweet their thoughts on Twitter real-time; check in on any location via Foursquare; share common interests in Google Plus; avoid the chaotic holiday traffic mayhem using Waze; get their dream job with the help LinkedIn; and stay connected with their closest friends via Path with the help of PowerApp.

To activate the free unlimited access to social apps and websites, subscribers simply have to download Smart’s PowerApp via Google Play or and register for the Free Social Package, originally priced at P20 for one day (Social20) or P10 for 3 hours (Social10). 

iOS and feature phone users can also text FREE SOCIAL to 5555 (for Smart Prepaid, Postpaid, Infinity and Talk ‘N Text) 9990 (for Smart Freedom Plan subscribers) or 7577 (for Smart Postpaid All-In users) to avail of the promotion.

“With PowerApp, users can continuously enjoy these 7 social networking apps and services absolutely free. PowerApp provides free and unlimited notifications so users can continue to receive updates from background apps without having to incur additional data charges,” Curran explained.

By installing PowerApp on their phones, subscribers can use these mobile apps with absolutely no hidden charges as they are notified every time they access a site or app that is outside their current package subscription. And with free unlimited notifications from running background apps, they are assured that they will not incur unexpected data charges while using the service.

Aside from the Social package, users can regularly subscribe to other bundles that include the Email, Chat, and Photo packages which are similarly available through the PowerApp mobile application.

For workaholics who cannot miss a single email, PowerApp’s Email package is available for P10 per day (Email10) or P5 for 3 hours (Email5). Available apps and mobile sites under this e-mail bundle are Gmail, Yahoo! Mail, Outlook.com and Exchange. 

Students who love to chat with their friends can now enjoy a wide-range of chat applications from PowerApp’s Chat package. For only P10 a day (Chat10) or P5 for three hours (Chat5), subscribers can have unlimited access to multiple chat applications such as Line, WeChat, WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Oist!, Google Hangouts, Chikka Messenger, Viber, and KakaoTalk. 

Unlimited #Selfies, #ThrowbackThursdays and #OOTDs are also now possible through PowerApp’s Photo package for P20 for all-day access (Photo20) or P10 for three hours (Photo10). Included apps in the photo bundle are Instagram, Tumblr, Regram, Pinterest, Flickr and Imgur. 

For the multi-hyphenated all-around man, PowerApp also has an Unli package which gives them access to all mobile sites and mobile applications. For only P30 for 24 hours (Unli30) or P15 for three hours (Unli15), Powerapp users can enjoy unlimited browsing of all available apps and mobile sites.

While the app is initially available only on Android, iOS and feature phone users can send the corresponding keyword of their desired package to either 5555 (for Smart Prepaid, Postpaid, Infinity and Talk ‘N Text users), 9990 (For Smart Freedom Plan subscribers) or 7577 (For Smart Pospaid All-In users) to avail of the different packages.

“Subscribers can count on Smart to continue to bring these revolutionary mobile innovations to the public as the Internet becomes a vital resource of content and information that enrich their lives and allow them to live more,” Curran added.

For more information on PowerApp and other mobile Internet services and promos

users can go to http://go.smart.com.ph/internet

follow @SmartPromos on Twitter

or like Smart Communications, Inc. on Facebook

Smart, Sun and Easy Taxi help commuters beat the holiday traffic

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The convenience of taxi commuting via the Easy Taxi app is best enjoyed with Smart and Sun’s unbeatable mobile Internet surfing offers, currently the most affordable in the country today. 

Very stressful and so tired of being turned down by choosy taxi drivers. But here's how to  rid yourself of holiday commuting woes with the mobile taxi-booking service, Easy Taxi.

What’s even better is that up until December 27 this year, all Smart, Sun Cellular and Talk ‘N Text subscribers in Metro Manila can use the service without having to pay the P70 booking fee.

Available on Android and iOS smartphones, the Easy Taxi mobile app offers a convenient way for users to virtually hail a taxi to take them to their destination. By having a cab automatically assigned to them, passengers can avoid choosy cab drivers that tend to run rampant during the month of December.

“We’ve all experienced the headaches of hailing a cab during the holiday season. With this partnership from Smart and Easy Taxi, booking a taxi to take you back to your home or to any shopping mall is now just a few clicks away on your smartphone,” said Michele Curran, Data and International Services Marketing Head at Smart and Sun.

Here's how to book an Easy Taxi cab:

* Simply open the app on your phone and choose your desired pick-up point on the map. After this, provide important details such as landmarks, your desired destination, the amount of tip to give your driver and the type of cab you want to fetch you and take you to your destination.

* After clicking the "Request Taxi” button, users will immediately receive the driver's details including the name, photo, car model, phone number, and plate number. This gives them the peace of mind that should any emergency arise during the trip, they already have the necessary information to give the authorities.

To enjoy unlimited mobile surfing for one day, just text Unli<space>50 to 211 (Smart) or i50 to 247 (Sun) using your mobile phones. For instant Internet access, just turn on your phone’s data connection and use the app for only P5 per 15 mins. of mobile internet usage.

To download the Easy Taxi app, simply proceed to the Apple App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/ph/app/easy-taxi-app/id567264775?mt=8) or the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=br.com.easytaxi). 

“Easy Taxi prioritizes the safety and quality of service offered to its customers by confirming that the passenger has successfully boarded the vehicle through a personal call, all the way to a feedback form after every booking,” explained Mario Berta, Regional CEO of Easy Taxi.

With the traffic rush and safety risks during the holidays, Easy Taxi’s zero booking fee is certainly a pleasant treat for all Smart, Talk ‘N Text and Sun subscribers.

To know more about Smart and Sun’s affordable mobile data offerings, please visit smart.com.ph or suncellular.com.ph, or visit any Smart Store or Sun Shops near you.

Sun Cellular is the mobile brand of Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc. (DMPI), a member of the PLDT Group

Smart exclusively offers first Android KitKat phone

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Here's the first-ever smartphone running on the latest Android 4.4 Kitkat is exclusively available through Smart Communications - Google Nexus by LG.

Google Nexus 5 is the first phone in the Philippines running on Android 4.4 KitKat. It also boasts a 5-inch full-HD display and 8MP camera with image stabilization. It’s the sweetest deal from Smart at Plan 1500 with unlimited LTE!

Executives of LG Philippines and Smart Communications  with the Google Nexus 5 by LG during the  sweet launch of Android KitKat phone last Thursday, December 12, 2013, held at Jump Experience Center, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong City.

Smart Communications offers the Google Nexus by LG for free under Unli Surf Plan 1500. Through the said plan, subscribers can enjoy unlimited Internet surfing on the Nexus 5 over Smart’s 4G LTE network.

Visit  http://www1.smart.com.ph/postpaid/phones/all-phones-and-devices/2013/12/12/google-nexus-5

The postpaid plan comes with 120 all-network text messages and 60 minutes of calls every month within a 30-month lock-in period.

Smart also offers Nexus 5 for PhP 22,500 to prepaid subscribers.

For more information on the features of the Google Nexus 5 by LG visit Smart Communications' Jump Experience Center at the SM Megamall. 

Smart Communications offers iPad Air Wifi + Cellular and iPad Mini with Retina, available this December

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Smart today announced that it will offer iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Retina display with Wi-Fi + Cellular in the Philippines soon.

Smart will offer these new iPads with a range of attractive data plans that will allow customers to connect to its fast LTE network with speeds of up to 42 Mbps.

iPad Mini, stylized and marketed as iPad mini is a line of mini tablet computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It is a sub-series of the iPad line of tablets, with a reduced screen size of 7.9 inches, in contrast to the standard 9.7 inches. The first iPad Mini was released on November 2012 in nearly all of Apple's markets. It features similar internal specifications to the iPad 2, including its display resolution.

And now, this iPad Air with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Retina display with Wi-Fi + Cellular is more excitingly watching for.

For more information on iPad please visit www.apple.com/ipad<http://www.apple.com/ipad>.

iPAD AIR / iPAD MINI WITH RETINA DISPLAY WEBSITE
http://www.smart.com.ph/ipad