GLOBE Telecom Inc. is boosting smartphone penetration in the country with an innovative offer that allows prepaid customers to avail themeselves of discounted devices and also get rebates.
In a statement, Globe said its latest prepaid offering called GoGadgets is the first-of-its-kind prepaid service that allows customers to create their own prepaid bundle by choosing a gadget from a menu of discounted Android phones ranging from P2,699 to P7,899. To complete their prepaid bundle, customers just need to choose their promo combo (texts to all networks or unlimited calls), the validity period of the promo (seven, 15 or 30 days) and the registration period (six, 12, 18 or 24 months), with no need to submit any requirements.
Customers can earn their money back via GCash every time they register to any GoGadgets promo, which allows them to get their devices almost free.Devices that can be availed from GoGadgets, include CloudFone Excite 400dx, a smartphone that comes with interchangeable batteries and has 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 512 megabytes RAM, 4 gigabytes of internal storage and long-lasting battery which can last up to one day of heavy use and two-three days on regular usage and Samsung Trend Lite which sports 4-inch screen powered by 1GHz processor and 3-megapixel rear camera.
“We continue to provide game-changing experiences to our customers through the introduction of innovative and first-in-market products and services. With GoGadgets, prepaid customers get the latest devices and get their money back while enjoying the flexibility of prepaid promos, enabling them to fully enjoy their digital lifestyle,” Globe Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile Marketing Issa Cabreira said. Globe booked a net income of P10.53 billion in the first nine months of the year, fueled by an increase in service revenues which is at P72.7 billion, despite a faster rise in expenses to P42.9 billion.