We all know how important internet connection is. In our home, all of us rely on fast internet. Both EJ and I work from home. Our business is a software / technology company. And after we work, I blog / vlog, edit videos, upload massive files online, post and practice my profession using the internet. EJ, on the other hand, is also a game streamer and has to load games, some of which are quite “heavy” and have to stream and avoid lagging at the same time. And I haven’t mentioned Zeeka’s (our daughter) needs. too. She still goes to school and needs reliable internet connection so she can attend Zoom classes and do her homework on time.
This is the reason why we’ve been using Globe At Home and we have been postpaid subscribers for quite some time.
I think experiences will be different per home and per location really, but what I appreciate about Globe at Home is that they have our 1) records updated and information is readily accessible to us and 2) they are constantly improving and making their service better for all of us.
We used to have a different provider but it was a pain talking to them. They seem to have our records wrong and it seems that information that we given to them isn’t shared with the team that’s supposed to address our concern. It was just frustrating.
With Globe At Home, I appreciate the fact that they empower us. I don’t feel helpless. For those who don’t know, they have the Globe At Home app that you can download. I highly suggest that you do!
If you need any help, just click on Help and Support.
You basically have access to all of these things, resources and information above. You can check for connectivity issues, check the status of your technician who will visit your home, read FAQs, watch videos (which I personally like … they have a video on how to get stronger WiFi Connection Anywhere at Home), visit Globe Community and Level up your WiFi Experience (the tech squad can help you out).
So another thing that you may want to know about is that all postpaid subscribers of Globe At Home can claim a FREE COVID-19 and Dengue Insurance for 3 months powered by GInsure and Singlife with coverage of up to P140,500. This will be from April 4, 2021 until April 18, 2021.
This is the latest offering of Globe At Home to its loyal postpaid customers to continuously provide #ExtraCareAtHome protection that goes beyond connectivity.
The 3-month insurance plan offers comprehensive benefits against medical costs such as Php 500 test allowance for Dengue, up to Php 40,000 confinement allowance as well as up to Php 100,000 medical cost reimbursement if diagnosed with COVID-19 or Dengue. To read more about this GInsure x Singlife product, I wrote about it here: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO SINGLIFE AND GCASH CASH FOR DENGUE COSTS
Postpaid customers can redeem a voucher via the Globe At Home app. All current Globe At Home subscribers are eligible for this promo as long as they have the Globe At Home or GCash apps and make sure that their accounts are active and contact details are up to date.
So there! Those are some of the updates for you if you are a Globe At Home subscriber like me! Hope you get to avail of GINSURE and try out using the Globe At Home App. To learn more, please visit https://www.globe.com.ph/broadband.html.
This morning, I watched Globe Innovation Fest, where Globe shared great news on different changes and products and services that they have introduced. Their focus is understanding the needs of their customers and since a lot of changes have been happening since last year, Globe has been focused on listening, iterating and adapting to what their customers have been doing.
Some of the things that amazed me while tuning in to the Globe innovation Fest are the following:
Updates on the Philippines’ Internet Connection
During the Globe Innovation Fest, Issa Cabreira, the Deputy Chief Commercial Officer of Globe, mentioned that Globe has been consistently investing on innovations. For the Philippines, they have managed to help increase the average mobile download speed to 26 MBPS. We also have affordable internet in the Philippines with 1 GB that people can get at only Php 10.
With regard to 5G, 80% of Metro Manila can experience the power of 5G and key cities in Cebu and Davao. For those who don’t know what 5G is, 5G is 20x faster than 4G and 3G. Globe also has 5G roaming and partnered with other telcos from other places.
The recent launch of Globe’s 5G roaming services in the UAE and Thailand are set to continue with upcoming launches across Asia, Middle East, North America, and several countries in Europe. The 5G roaming service is available to Filipinos traveling internationally, as well as subscribers of select foreign telcos visiting the Philippines.
How Gigabytes are now a Form of Currency
From learning to working to managing our own personal lives, data has become an essential part of our lives. Globe pioneers the way customers use and extend the value of data by introducing data as currency in the Philippines. This applies to any Globe product whether mobile, Home Prepaid WiFi, or Reward for loyalty. Now, you can actually exchange your used GBs (gigabytes) for Globe Rewards points. For Prepaid, the conversion is 1GB = 1 Rewards Point. For Postpaid, 1GB = 10 Rewards points. For Home Prepaid WiFi, 3GBs = 3 Rewards. Gigabytes or GBs may be converted into points at any time within the promo validity or before the plan’s cut off date.
The Post-Paid Experience
After the Globe Innovation Fest, I immediately checked up on the plan of my husband. There were a lot of amazing updates for Globe Postpaid subscribers like my husband and I. We’ve been loyal to Globe ever since we had our own mobile phones! But admittedly so, our needs now as Globe subscribers are so different from what our needs were way back.
So it was a pleasant surprise that the new GPlan with GCash offers maximum flexibility for customers by giving them GCash credits which they can spend for anything they want and need — whether it’s content subscriptions, shopping vouchers, or even home essentials like robot vacuums. They used the term life enablers a lot and I think these adjustments are perfect, since we have different needs and wants.
With each GPlan, aside from generous data allocations, customers will receive unlimited all-net calls & texts, free GoWiFi when in transit, unlimited teleconsultation via KonsultaMD & 3 months insurance coverage via GInsure from Singlife with plan offers like GPlan with Device, GPlan Sim-only, and GPlan with GCash. I immediately told my husband about this and asked if he maximized these perks. I already did, but I didn’t know that all GPlan subscribers had these perks. Amazing!
In the Globe Innovation Fest, it was also announced that Globe Postpaid will also make available soon special offers using the iQiyi app, one of the world’s leading online movie and video streaming websites for Korean and Chinese TV dramas, movies, variety shows, and Japanese anime. The mostly Asian content will be available using FREE and VIP versions accessible via iQiyi app or iQ.com. VIP subscription allows customers to get additional features like advanced episodes and no ads. iQiyi VIP offers will be available in GlobeOne and GCash apps next month.
Another thing that I am excited about is that they mentioned that Globe At Home is boosting its plans’ speeds. I’m super happy for this since most of the time, my husband, daughter and myself are all on the internet at the same time. We really need this, Globe! Globe at Home has also ramped up its entertainment and health freebies through its Unli Fiber Up plan with speeds of up to 100Mbps for only P2,899.
Updates from the Globe Innovation Fest
Aside from those mentioned, customers are also covered with 3 months worth of FREE GInsure medical coverage for COVID 19 and dengue of up to Php140,500. Health is very important nowadays and having peace of mind that if anything happens (related to COVID and Dengue), we can reimburse up to Php 140,500 of the costs. I also appreciate the free 3 months medical consultation through the KonsultaMD Family Plan. I got to use a teleconsult last December when I got food allergies. I really appreciated the fact that I didn’t have to pay for any medical consultation.
For entertainment, customers can choose to watch their favorite shows via three months FREE access to Amazon Prime Video, HBO GO, and Viu Premium. For gamers like our family, this got us excited! Globe customers can enjoy Amazon Prime Gaming, which comes with the 3-month Amazon Prime Video access and offers in-game content for top games plus a selection of free games every month.
I also downloaded the Globe At Home app. where I can easily see details of my account. You can get support and avail of services like bills payment, plan upgrades, and volume boost to get more data using the app. Concerns may be resolved without calling a hotline or visiting a Globe Store by simply sending a message to the Globe At Home Facebook chatbot. To reach customers faster, installation is guaranteed to happen within 48 hours upon plan approval, exclusively for online application only. Requests for repair may also be done via the app.
Helping SMEs and businesses in their digital transformation
Now some good news for business owners which was shared during the Globe Innovation Fest. Globe myBusiness has been assisting hotels, restaurants and cafes through the Safe Recovery Campaign. Going digital, accompanied by proper safety protocols has allowed the hospitality industry to slowly gain its momentum back. Globe myBusiness offers solutions and services such as Amber (SMS service to reach customers), Rush (loyalty & rewards program), and KonsultaMD (to ensure safety of staff and guests). Also, Globe myBusiness has partnered with SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, to offer the Hygiene Monitored Program.
For corporate customers, Globe Business continues to work with clients and partners to ensure that enterprise businesses run smoothly and securely, as they propel their digital transformation. Globe Business helps in future-proofing businesses through connectivity, Cloud, cybersecurity, and a host of digital solutions, meant to reinvent the concept of ‘anytime, anywhere’.
Through the Cloud, for instance, businesses are able to elevate their operations from on-ground activities to online. Companies that used to be restricted to maintaining servers on-premise can shift their workloads (applications, services, and capabilities) to the Cloud. To help enterprises progress towards digitalization, Globe fully acquired cloud professional and managed services company, Cascadeo. This investment will help attain the highest level of professional and managed service capabilities for multi-cloud operations, guaranteeing extensive experience and knowledge in designing, architecting, building, migrating, and managing workloads and applications on the cloud.
Aside from its acquisition of Cascadeo, Globe also staked a claim on business applications and consulting company, Third Pillar—the Philippines’ largest Gold Partner of Salesforce, the world leader in CRM solutions. Through Salesforce, businesses can take advantage of cloud-based applications that allow them to automate B2B sales processes, leverage on AI to support customers, and more. With its expertise in CRM and impressive list of success stories, Third Pillar serves as a guiding hand for implementing best-in-class technologies that help Globe customers achieve innovation, sharpen their competitive edge, and generate growth in a digital landscape.
Join the Globe Community in Doing Good
What I admire most about Globe is that they do most of their projects while keeping in mind that they are supporting the UN SDG goals. One of the things that they help with is climate change. Globe continues to forge partnerships with government organizations and has committed to adopt frameworks like the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) to help address climate-related risks through science-based research, financial information and disclosures. Proactively investing in initiatives that create real and lasting social impact is a testament to the company’s commitment in creating a #GlobeOfGood.
Another thing that was mentioned in the Globe Innovation Fest is that Globe continuously encourages the community to be involved in different initiatives through innovations like Globe Rewards, Globe One, and GCash. We all can do our part and help in promoting proper e-waste disposal, recycling, rainforestation, energy conservation, marine biodiversity, and minimizing single-use plastics.
Globe company supports 10 UN Global Compact principles and contributes to 10 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals such as UN SDG No. 9 which recognizes the importance of infrastructure and innovation as crucial drivers of economic growth and development, and UN SDG No. 12 – Sustainable Consumption and Production, which is about achieving economic growth and sustainable development by urgently reducing ecological footprint. It is also about decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles by changing the way we produce and consume goods and resources.
What do you think about these things? 🙂 Feel free to comment on the comment section below.
The world of Disney has shaped our childhood for the longest time.
As a child, I remember twirling around in my long skirts, pretending to be a princess in a ballgown. I admired Mulan’s bravery and wit and cried my eyes out when Mufasa fell into his death in the stampede. I also loved playing with my pots and pans, pretending I was Belle and they were Chip and Mrs. Pots.
I was so excited when I found out that I was having a baby girl. I looked forward to reliving my childhood with Zeeka and watching my favorite Disney movies with her.
But did you know that Disney fans like us can now enjoy their favorite Disney movies anywhere we go?
Globe Telecoms has partnered with The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia to bring us DisneyLife: The World of Disney in One App.
Now Disney fans can enjoy over 350 movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars all in one place. The app also gets you access to more than 5,000 kids’ TV episodes and over 6,000 music tracks at the palm of your hands.
The DisneyLife app offers fan-favorite stories, characters, and music from iconic Disney movies and television shows over the years. Fans can take a look back and reminisce the heart-warming moments from movies like The Lion King and Up.
Check out DisneyLife app’s launch with Mickey and Minnie Mouse together with Head of Media Distribution and OTT, The Walt Disney Company South Asia Amitra Pandey, EVP & Managing Director, The Walt Disney Company South Asia Mahesh Samat, Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu and Globe Chief Commercial Officer Albert De Larrazabal.
Enjoy the awesome animation from Pixar like The Incredibles. Love Star Wars? Watch your favorite stories any time of the day. And since we’re fans of the Marvel Universe, Zeeka and I especially enjoy Marvel movies in the app like Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Iron Man 3.
Kids of all ages also get access to new episodes of their favorite shows first on DisneyLife. Your favorite series can also be streamed from Disney Kids’ TV’s biggest library. This includes Disney Channel’s Big Hero 6, Tangled, Disney Junior’s Mickey and the Roadster Racers, and Disney XD’s Spiderman and Star Wars Rebels.
If you love Disney’s iconic soundtracks like me, you’d be happy to know that DisneyLife also gives its users access to a super extensive library. Have fun singing along to your beloved hits from Disney’s TV series and movies.
I remember when Coco came out. I wanted to watch the movie with my family because like everyone else, I got curious about the trailer. But what surprised me the most was Zeeka’s reaction to the movie.
I was surprised with how emotional she became while watching. I mean, who won’t be emotional with Miguel’s song? And who wasn’t surprised to know that Coco wasn’t the name of the boy?
It’s the magic of discovery that I love the most about Disney, and the lesson that good will always win if you persevere. That’s what makes Disney movies so appealing to everyone.
With DisneyLife, I could relive the same magic with Zeeka whenever we want. We could wander through the vast ocean with Moana and Maui. We could sing along with Ana and Elsa and their breakout hits from Frozen. And we could definitely dance to the catchy tunes of Coco all in the palm of our hands.
The good news is, Globe customers will get awesome perks with the app.
All existing Globe Postpaid customers and new or re-contracting customers on ThePLAN or ThePLAN PLUS 999 and above get a free 6-month subscription to DisneyLife.
New and existing Globe At Home Postpaid customers subscribed to or upgrading to Plan 1299 and up will also get a free 6-month subscription. You also get an additional 3-month subscription for free when you buy Globe Streamwatch Roku Powered.
For prepaid users,watch out for awesome surprises from Disney and Globe soon! You can check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for announcements shortly.
You can now download the DisneyLife app, which is compatible with iOS and Android devices. Just go to the App Store or Google Playstore to get yours.
Get to know more about DisneyLife! Visit www.disneylife.ph or www.globe.com for promos and other cool stuff you might want to know.
And don’t forget to share with us your experience with DisneyLife below!
