‘Kaya Mo Now’: Globe At Home launches GFiber Prepaid, PH’s First Affordable Fully Digital Home Prepaid Fiber WiFi Experience

In a world where connectivity has become a crucial life enabler, having access to a reliable internet connection is extremely important. Such a connection should seamlessly support various internet needs, be it for learning, earning or leisure. But with rising costs of basic necessities, many may think hindi kaya ang fast and reliable connectivity and that they’ll just have to make the best of what they’ve got.

Globe At Home is poised to change that, as it delivers a game-changing innovation that will make Filipinos believe na “Kaya Mo Now.”

In line with its mission to champion the country's digital transformation, Globe launched on Thursday, July 20, 2023, a new product that aims to empower more Filipinos and show them that they can go beyond their limits: GFiber Prepaid – an unlimited prepaid fiber WiFi for Filipino homes.

"Over the years, Filipinos have settled for regular internet services they can afford to meet their and their family's internet needs without realizing that they are limiting their potential. With Globe at Home's latest innovation na “Kaya Mo Now” - GFiber Prepaid - we can now tell them na kahit ano, kaya mo, kaya ng pamilya, kaya now," said Raymond Policarpio, Vice President of Globe At Home Brand Management.

At the GFiber Prepaid “Kaya Mo Now” launch at The Globe Tower in BGC, attendees were given the chance to witness and experience first-hand the power of fiber technology through a Fiber Lab Tour led by a group of experts, the Globe Home Squad. In the immersive session, attendees learned about how fiber optic technology works, experiencing its journey to the household.

Attendees were then brought inside an installation of a GFiber Prepaid-powered home where influencers showcased how this powerful yet affordable prepaid fiber connection can be used for their diskarte in life, among them online learning, live selling, and content creation.

Hosted by a madiskarteng Pinoy herself, Neri Miranda, the event also featured real-life experiences and stories of madiskarteng Pinoy like Imarie Yoshida, a former brand ambassador turned online seller, and Carmencita Bumanglag, a hustling sari-sari store owner. Both have a clear vision of how they want to progress in life, but were limited by poor internet connectivity. Through having access to GFiber Prepaid, they found new possibilities, empowered to keep driving towards achieving their goals.

GFiber Prepaid offers fiber-speed home internet with various affordable loading options that consumers can tailor according to their budget. To ensure that no Filipino family is left behind, Globe at Home offers No Lock Up, Unlimited Pay-Per-Use promos, and a ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ option in partnership with GCash via GCredit and GGives, making it easier for customers to secure their fiber connection.

Beyond expanding its product offerings to cater to more Filipinos, Globe At Home, through GFiber Prepaid, is reshaping the digital landscape as the Philippine’s first fully digital prepaid fiber experience from application to consumption, via the Globe One App. Customers can conveniently apply, schedule installation, track their order, and purchase their desired promos through the app.

Through GFiber Prepaid, Globe takes a step closer towards promoting digital inclusion and enablement, making the battlecry “Kaya Mo Now” come true for Filipinos.

Distort Monsters headlines Globe Platinum’s Pop-Up Store Launch for 917 #ExtraGDayEveryday

Globe Platinum collaborated with renowned contemporary and street artist Distort Monsters at the launch of the Platinum Series Hub for its first-ever pop-up store in celebration of the annual 917 #ExtraGDayEveryday in September.

Customers at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) Amphitheater were treated to the live mural painting of Distort Monsters, who shared inspiration and motivation for his craft.

 

Globe Platinum also prepared a surprise game at the end of the program to drive customers to the Platinum Series Hub, which is open until October 30 on the corner of 26th Avenue and 9th Street in BGC, Taguig City.

 

At the event, visitors were invited to a Monster Hunt and to follow the trail of signages from the amphitheater to the Hub, and snap and share all four monsterized ‘0917’ online with the hashtag #GlobePlatinum #OwnTheExtraordinary. All successful hunters won a P500 discount off their exclusive and very limited Distort Monsters merchandise and wearable art. 

 

To make their Platinum experience even more EXTRA, guests shopped for exclusive Globe Platinum x Distort Monsters merchandise while grooving to live music by DJ David Ardiente and enjoying specialty drinks curated from premium bottles of Diageo’s Rare and Exceptional portfolio, Mortlach 12-Year-Old and Singleton 18-Year-Old.  Customers were able to use their Globe Rewards points to redeem the drinks during Happy Hour. 

 

“We are delighted to provide our customers with exciting sensory experiences, introduce latest Tech Innovations, and allow them to feel how it is to be a Platinum VIP, giving them access to exclusive and one-of-a-kind perks like this. We are also grateful to our partners for giving their 100 percent to make sure our guests enjoyed this very rewarding event,” said Kaisie del Carmen-San Pablo, Head of Globe Platinum Business. 

 

The Hub also showcased Globe Platinum’s latest  innovation and first-in-the-market, Platinum ONE Plan. A lounge area was set up for anyone to test Globe Platinum’s Priority 5G network and UNLI Fiber and inquire about the Platinum service from stationed Relationship Managers.

 

Experience BEST-IN-CLASS service by visiting The Platinum Series Hub.  Guests can also enjoy Happy Hours with Diageo every Friday and Saturday.

 

G Day is Globe’s annual tradition of giving back to its customers. Exciting rewards and surprises await everyone until Oct. 30 to transform ordinary days into something extraordinary. 

 

Learn more about Globe Platinum and its latest Tech Innovations, Rewarding Perks and Best-in-Class service by visiting www.globe.com.ph/platinum 

Drag Race Philippines creates ‘herstory’ at Globe’s G Music Fest with First Complete Public Performance

“Pop off!”

Core memory unlocked for loyal Globe subscribers with the spectacular stage act of 12 glamorous queens from the popular reality competition Drag Race Philippines at the recently held G Music Fest.

It was a surprise for fans at the festival as the queens’ presence at the music fest was only announced the night before the event.

In celebration of Globe’s annual customer event, the most-awaited G Music Fest gave festival-goers a show to remember. Joining a star-studded lineup of local and international acts, the Drag Race Philippines Queens made “herstory” as they performed the complete “Pop Off Ate” version for the first time to a crowd of roughly 6,000 at the Circuit Events Grounds Makati on September 17.

Drag Race Philippines is the Philippine edition of the famous RuPaul’s Drag Race, a show that has drawn a cult following around the world. The show is produced by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series.

The show features 12 queens— Brigiding, Corazon, Eva Le Queen, Gigi Era, Lady Morgana, Marina Summers, Minty Fresh, Precious Paula Nicole, Prince, Turing, Vinas De Luxe and Xilhouete— in a fierce battle to be crowned the Philippines’ first Drag Superstar. 

The show is available to stream on discovery+ and HBO Go.

The Queens’ appearance at G Music Fest was an unexpected treat for many fans, who said Drag Race Philippines’ contestants were the highlight of the night for them.

“Naiyak ako, nakita ko na sila. Gaganda nila,” one fan said.

“Is it just me being too emotional when watching “Pop Off Ate” being performed live by Drag Race Philippines Queens in #GMusicFest?? They’re making herstory! Kaka-proud!,” said another fan.

Other than serving fierce looks onstage, the queens also called for support for the Hapag Movement, Globe’s advocacy program on fighting involuntary hunger through technology.

In collaboration with their mobilization partners Ayala Foundation, Caritas Philippines, Tzu Chi Philippines and World Vision, the Hapag Movement aims to rally Filipinos behind a collective effort to help create sustainable livelihood opportunities and provide food relief to families in need through digital solutions, including Globe Rewards and GCash. A donation of just P50 affords one meal for the needy.

Bringing together the Drag Race Philippines Queens on the G Music Fest stage was just one of the many treats Globe prepared for customers on 917 GDay.

“The G Music Fest is all about extraordinary experiences, so we were delighted to see our customers enjoying their hearts out with the queens during the event. We hope that with the G Music Fest, we were able to banner local talents and opened the doors for more Filipinos to discover their passions,” said Jerome Patalud, Head of Globe Rewards.

The festival fulfilled its promise of bringing the best of the best in music, entertainment, culture, and arts.  Loyal Globe subscribers also had fun at experiential booths as they brought home freebies along with precious memories.

GDay, an annual event held every September 17 as a symbol of Globe’s iconic 0917 mobile number prefix, enables customers to get first access to on-ground, digital, and virtual experiences.  To watch and enjoy the festivities even if you missed the G Music Fest, visit the first-ever metaverse of GlobeXBud Virtual World.  Socialize with your friends and even take pictures for a 917 #ExtraGDayEveryday experience.

To learn more about GDay, visit  glbe.co/ExtraGDay.

Globe At Home Customers get 100 Mbps Average Internet Speed Under FREE Plan Realignment

Existing Globe At Home postpaid customers can now enjoy an average internet speed of 100 Mbps with free broadband upgrades, giving them greater bandwidth to accomplish their daily tasks and enjoy leisure time online.

“We always ensure to give our postpaid customers the right combination of value and price so they get the best experience. We realize this by providing them the best connectivity options in the market with the most affordable rates at the offered speeds,” said Globe At Home Brand Management head Janis Legaspi-Racpan.

As a testament, one user shared via Twitter a screenshot of a speedtest with a download speed of 353.35 Mbps and an upload speed of 320.56 Mbps.

“Perks of being loyal with @enjoyGlobe. Free internet speed upgrade,” read the tweet.

Another customer expressed appreciation for the free permanent Globe At Home Fiber speed upgrade. He shared a screenshot of a speedtest showing a download speed of 352.50 Mbps and an upload speed of 315.64 Mbps, more than twice the previous speeds.

Providing accessible and fast connectivity through GFiber plans is part of Globe’s mission to provide a #1stWorldNetwork to Filipinos nationwide and its goal to foster innovation and infrastructure to drive economic development, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Current Globe At Home customers who want to check for the right speed for their plans may file their requests via Globe At Home Facebook messenger.

Meanwhile, existing Globe At Home customers who want more than the free speed upgrade can also get up to 2x their previous speed for only a P200 add-on. They can upgrade online via https://www.globe.com.ph/broadband/plan-upgrade/request.html.

Those who want an upgraded digital lifestyle can choose between GFiber Unli 2399 and 2999 with speeds of up to 300 and 600 Mbps respectively. It is good for up to 15 devices that family members can use for browsing, email, video calls, downloading large files, video streaming in HD, multiplayer gaming, and enabling an intelligent home. They also get exclusive access to the VIP hotline for aftersales concerns on troubleshooting, billing, etc.

Customers who upgrade to GFiber UNLI plan 2399 (300Mbps) and GFiber UNLI Plan 2999 (600Mbps) will get two Huawei AX3 mesh units as part of the bundle.

“We are currently offering the most competitive prices for faster internet in the market, giving Filipinos access to first world internet speeds like that of Singapore, Japan, and Korea for their homes. This also helps improve connections within the home, bringing families closer as they create more moments and memories together,” Racpan said.

To learn more about Globe, visit www.globe.com.ph.