New SIM card for Pinoy seafarers

MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom has launched a new SIM card offering the most affordable rates to the Filipino seafarer and his family.

The Globe-Seanet SIM, a partnership with Seanet Maritime Communications AB, an innovative maritime network operator in Sweden, offers the cheapest all-day rate for GSM voice and SMS roaming services, making it competitive with prevailing maritime calling services.

The service allows Filipino and non-Filipino seafaring crew members and even tourist cruise passengers to call and text their loved ones in the Philippines at very affordable rates.

The SIM works on Seanet’s on-board technology which allows the seafarer to use his cellphone to call or text while at sea with no special handset required like a satellite phone. It will also make it easier for seafarers to buy load as they can also purchase prepaid cellphone load inside the ship.

According to Seanet chief executive officer Klas Lundgren, the Globe-Seanet SIM service provides significant contribution to crew welfare as they are given a cost-efficient means to communicate while on board.

“Personal communication using a personal device, rather than a shared phone on the bridge, has significant integrity advantages,” Lundgren said.

“It is essential for the Filipino crew to be able to communicate easily while at sea. That is why Globe continuously comes up with various products and services that will ensure every overseas Filipino, including seafarers, will remain connected to their families at very inexpensive rates,” Globe president and CEO Ernest Cu added. – goodnewspilipinas