Globe extends flat data roaming rate to 35 more countries

MANILA, Philippines - Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc. has expanded the list of countries worldwide to 35 covered by its standard rate for data roaming providing subscribers unlimited Internet on their mobile phones when travelling abroad.

Raul Macatangay, vice president for postpaid business and devices at Globe, said the standard rate for data roaming of P599 per day is now also available in Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Netherlands, Norway, Qatar, Slovakia, Sweden, and Switzerland.

“With our default P599 roaming rate, subscribers can enjoy access to the Internet without the fear of bill shock, as well as without having to memorize roaming rates or promo codes. Subscribers can also register anytime because the P599 rate is valid for an entire 24-hour period. Just select the roaming partner in your country of destination and enjoy a wonderful and worry-free data roaming experience from Globe,” Macatangay said.

The standard flat rate is also available in partner-carriers in Australia, China, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, US, and Vietnam.

For only P599 a day, postpaid subscribers travelling outside the country for work or leisure can avail of data roaming services without the need for promo registration.

Customers can surf the Internet on their mobile phones and enjoy access to their e-mail accounts, social networks, apps, and other sites for a full 24-hour cycle.

With the default data roaming rate, Macatangay said subscribers are guaranteed of no bill shock, especially those who don’t get to activate or renew promo subscriptions.

Customers no longer have to take note of various roaming rates with a standard rate for all countries covered. They also need not wait until midnight to register and keep track of time zones since the new default rate covers a full 24-hour cycle.

 “More Globe customers around the world can now enjoy our default data roaming rate as we continue to grow our coverage with the addition of 15 new countries, effectively bringing the worry-free data roaming experience to more Filipinos abroad. This standard rate aims to simplify the roaming experience and protect our customers from bill shock due to excessive data charges,” he said.

Aside from worry-free surfing, subscribers would also enjoy free TravelCare insurance for up to 30 days, which provides up to P200,000 worth of protection from travel inconveniences like flight or baggage delay, loss of travel documents, and trip cancellation, as well as accidental death or medical expenses.