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Globe switches UnliSurf to GoSurf in MySuperPlan

Abe Olandres Leave a comment

Last month, we reported that Globe is consolidating its mobile internet plans under the new GoSurf label replacing both PowerSurf and SuperSurf. Globe has denied it will phase out SuperSurf but it looks like they’ve actually started doing so this month.

In 3 separate conversations with Globe Customer Service on the phone over the week-end, we received multiple confirmations that the new default mobile surfing plans will now be GoSurf and SuperSurf is no longer offered in the plans.

Some of the new Globe MySuperPlan packages are as follows:

MySuperPlan 1799:
GoSurf 5GB – 999
Consumable – 800
Unlimited Calls & Text to Globe/TM – Php599
iPhone 5S 16GB – free

MySuperPlan 1799:
GoSurf 10GB – 1499
Consumable – 300
Unlimited Calls & Text to Globe/TM – Php599
iPhone 5S 16GB – free

Both plans will net you Php2,398 for the MSF and there’s some cash-out depending on the contract period and the type of handset availed.

When asked about the old SuperSurf plans, the CSR has stated that it has been phased out in favor of the new GoSurf offers. Old SuperSurf subscribers will not be swicthed to the new GoSurf plans. However, once old subscribers renew their 24-month contract, the new GoSurf plans will be offered instead of SuperSurf.

The 1GB/day or 3GB per month FUP on the old SuperSurf still remains, which makes the GoSurf at 5GB more palatable.

The new GoSurf plan is probably Globe’s way to address the FUP issue and clarify the bandwidth allocations for mobile internet by its subscribers (thereby adhering to the “truth in advertising” complaints a lot of subscribers have been hurling against them).

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BlackBerry 10 feature: BBM Screen Share

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

If you’ve been using a BB10 device such as the Z10 and the Q10, then you’re probably aware of one of new features of BBM which is Video Calling with Screen Share. Read on to find out how I take full advantage of this very nifty feature.

Screen Share, as the name of the feature suggests, lets you share what’s on your BB10 device’s screen while you’re on a BBM Video chat with someone. It can be a photo, browser, an app, or a business document.

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Activating Screen Share involves these simple steps:

1. Start a BBM Video chat with a BBM contact by tapping on the video chat icon found beside the contact’s name.

2. Choose BBM Video then wait for the other person to answer your call.

3. During the video chat just tap on Screen Share icon and start sharing the contents of your phone.

Using Screen Share can actually save a lot of time. Whenever I want to quickly share a photo with a contact I don’t need to attach an image file and email it. Same goes with webpages, I can just Screen Share it rather than sending the link itself. The only downside is that the feature is limited to BB10 devices like the Z10 and Q10. Hopefully this feature catches on with Android and iOS when BBM goes cross-platform.

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To sum it up, BBM’s screen share is a powerful tool to have in your productive aresenal. It also works via WiFi, HSPA+, and LTE. But for you to fully utilize this feature, make sure that you have a fast and reliable data plan like the Powersurf 499.

Powersurf 499 is a consumable megabyte plan that allows you complete control over your megabytes. PowerSurf 499 is both available for prepaid and postpaid. To subscribe just text POWERSURF 499 to 8888.

Disclosure: Globe Telecom provided a free BlackBerry Z10 unit and postpaid plan to the author of this post.

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BlackBerry Z10 and Globe’s Plan Profiler

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Having an LTE-enabled smartphone like the BlackBerry Z10 has its perks, like being able to use a high-speed internet connection on a rich 4.2-inch display. But while you’re enjoying those speeds, do you know if your data plan is well-suited to your needs?

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If you don’t know the answer to the question above, then Globe has a tool that will certainly help you find out – the Plan Profiler. The Plan Profiler is a web-based data calculator that estimates your daily or monthly data usage.

To use just select the type of smartphone you’re using (BB10, iPhone, Android or Windows Phone), select your SIM type (Prepaid, Postpaid), then adjust the sliders depending on your estimated usage. The Plan Profiler automatically shows you your estimated data usage and recommended data plan.

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For some reason, I noticed that the BB10 consumes more data than the rest of the pack. With a sample daily usage consisting of 20 emails, 20 webpages, 180 mins of video streaming, 10 app downloads, 10 file downloads and uploads, 40 sessions of chats, and 20 SNS posts, the Plan Profiler gave out an estimated 1.0GB while other smartphones are at 482MB.

In this case, the Plan Profiler recommends using Globe’s SUPERSURF200 which gives you unlimited mobile internet for 5 days for only Php200. In my case, I’m using Globe’s POWERSURF 499 which gives me 1GB worth of data for 30 days with support for LTE.

To sum it up, Globe’s Plan Profiler will provide you with good Plan recommendations and alternatives depending on your mobile data needs. If you want to give it a spin just visit the Plan Profiler’s webpage here.

Disclosure: Globe Telecom provided a BlackBerry Z10 unit and a postpaid plan to the author of this post.

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