Smart Unlimited Surfing on my iPhone 3G

Yes, I now have a smartphone - an iPhone 3G - but I am still in prepaid subscription- a Smart SIM.

Today, I decided to try out Smart's Unlimited Surfing on my iPhone 3G. After an initial setback, Smart Customer Care surprisingly came to the rescue and more. Initially, I tried what I commonly use for my Blue H1 Mobile PC - UNLISURF 50 to be sent to 2200. But I received a notification that I am not allowed to avail of that service for my iPhone.

Left with no option, I begrudgingly dialed Smart's Customer Care Hotline - *888.

A CSR named Aya received my call and dutifully me informed that my iPhone can avail Smart's unlimited surfing for one day by texting UNLI 50 to 211. She even obliged when I requested her to sent the instructions via SMS to my iPhone for my reference if I forgot.

Pleased by her efforts, I, in turn obliged to listen to her talk about their TRINET30 promo.

Afterwhich, I immediately registered to avail of a full day unlimited surfing experience. However, my SAFARI browser kept displaying a "not connected to the internet" message.

One call and setting my iPhone's APN to "internet" later, I was able to browse updates on the 2012 Tennis US Open.

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Smart Lahatxt Unli 25, Counters Globe's SUPERUNLIALLTXT

I learned about Smart's Lahatxt Unli 25 searching online, first via tanggera.com.

Searching further, interaksyon.com provided more details about Smart's counter to Globe's Superunlialltxt.

It figures. Interaksyon.com is a website of TV channel 5 which is now owned by Manny Pangilinan, owner of Smart Communications.

Image from tanggera.com

From the interaksyon.com website:

To avail of Lahatxt Unli 25, subscribers must register to the package by texting LTU25 to 2266. The package costs only P25 and is valid for 24 hours.

The subscriber must maintain P1 airtime balance to continue using Lahatxt Unli 25. This offer will be available from July 15 to November 30, 2011.

Lahatxt Unli 25 vs. SUPERUNLIALLTXT 25:

Globe has the edge on face value. Globe offers additional one hour mobile internet and indicated no expiration date of such product/service.

Ultimately, subscribers will decide.

Kindly share your experience at the comments section and help other prepaid cellphone subscribers find the better service for their unlimited texting needs. :)

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SMART Unli Call & Text 100

Is this the first manifestation of the PLDT-Smart/Digitel-Sun Consolidation? Smart is now offering its subscribers unlimited call and text promos made popular by Sun Cellular.

SMARTALK UNLI CALL&TEXT 100

With SMARTTalk UNLI Call&TEXT 100, Smart Buddy subscribers can enjoy unlimited calls and unlimited texts to smart/tnt/red subscribers for 4 days for only 100 pesos.

To register, Smart Buddy subscribers should text UNLI100 to 6406. To call using this promo, dial *6406 + 11-digit Smart/TNT/Red Mobile cellphone number. A prepaid load of Php 1.oo need be maintained to continue enjoying this promo.

SMARTTalk25 is also available. It also offers the same unlimited calls and unlimited texting but for only a day. Text UNLI25 to 6406 to register.

This promo runs until August 31, 2011.

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Smart Buddy Php 2 per Minute Call Promo

When I performed pasaload from my old Smart SIM to my Smart Bro plugit, I also receive this info as part of the confirmation SMS.

Smart Buddy's P2.00/min calls. Dial *2222+11digit Smart/TNT/Red#

That means Smart subscribers can still squeeze a one- minute call (to Smart/TNT/Red Mobile subscribers) right up to his/her last 2 peso prepaid load.

There was no mention of maintaining balance or duration of this promo.

Feel free to share your experience using this Smart promo. :)

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Is Smart's Extra Awesome Weekends really awesome?

Weekends are supposed to be off-work days for rest and leisure. I wouldn't consider my weekend awesome if I find myself using my cellphone for more texting or calling even during the weekends.

But for those smart subscribers who essentially must get in touch with some one else during the weekends, their weekends could truly be awesome with Smart's Extra Awesome Weekends.


Each week, Smart will feature a favorite prepaid offer that subscribers can enjoy more texts, longer calls and longer validity.

You can learn more here.

Smart's Extra Awesome Weekend
Image from Smart's Website

I rarely use my SMART sim since my dual sim phone broke down. But I would take a closer look at Smart's Extra Awesome Weekends if I should use it more frequently. And if Smart's weekend offering for its subscribers is better than Globe's old weekend promo.

:)

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Smart LAHATxt Combo Tempts Me to Switch to Smart

Smart's latest offering - Smart Buddy LAHATxt Combo - had me seriously considering ditching my Globe sim and switching to Smart.

More than my recent personal frustration with Globe, Smart's LAHATxt 30 Combo seemed just the right mobile product for my daily and monthly cellphone consumption.

Now, at least, I regret not exerting an effort to get my busted Cherry Mobile C55 cellphone get repaired.

Smart Buddy's LAHATxt COMBO
Image linked back to Smart Product Page

Smart's LAHATxt 30 Combo allows its prepaid subscribers 250 text messages to all mobile networks and 20 minutes of Smart-to-Smart calls for 2 days for only Php 30.

To avail of LAHATxt 30 Combo, just key-in L30 and send it to 2266.

You can further break that down to 15 per day or 450 a month. That is, more or less, my average monthly prepaid expense.

LAHATxt 20 Combo is also available. It offers 150 text messages to all mobile networks and 10 minutes of Smart-to-Smart calls for 1 day for Php 20.

To avail of LAHATxt 20 Combo, just key-in L20 and send it to 2266.

Subscribers must maintain Php 1.00 prepaid cellphone load to continue to enjoy this product/service. Subscribers who inquire for their prepaid load balance will also be notified of the expiration of their LAHATXT Combo package.

What makes me hesitant to switch to Smart is that this LAHATxt Combo packages are only offered until June 30, 2011. Plus the fact that most of my contacts are using Globe sims.

:(

I wonder if availing of Smart's combo packages is much easier than Globe, like its superunli package.

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Smart All-In 20 - 3 Different Ways for Smart Buddy Subscribers to Communicate Made Affordable

When you are are a Smart Buddy subsriber, that means a prepaid subscription Smart SIM on your cellphone, you have 3 very affordable ways to communicate via Smart All-In 20.

Smart All-In 20 gives its Buddy subscribers unlimited texting to Smart/TNT/Red Mobile Subscribers, 20 text to all the other networks and 20 minutes flexi consumable calls to Smart/TNT/Red Mobile or mobile internet browsing, all for just Php 20 a day.

To avail of this promo, just be sure your cellphone has enough smartload. Since, a 1 peso balance is needed to enjoy this promo, you need at least 21 peso worth of smartload.

Smart Buddy All-In 20

When you do, register by sending 20 to 6415. You can then enjoy unlimited text to Smart/TNT/Red subscribers.

To enjoy the call allotment for this promo, simpy dial the prefix *6415 + <11-digit Smart/TNT/Red Mobile #>. Dialling directly will be charged with regular calling rates.

To browse the internet via your mobile phone, set GPRS first by sending SET to 211.

Promo is available only until May 31, 2011.

Smart All-In 30 also available and it offers the same unlimited texting to Smart/TNT/Red Mobile Subscribers, 30 text to other networks and 30 minutes flexi consumable for Smart/TNT/Red calls or mobile internet browsing. Just text 30 to 6415.

Calls and mobile internet browsing are charged to the consumable minutes for calls and data. You can still avail of the other promos and services even if you are concurrently using the service, except for unlimited sms offers. Promo can not be used for roaming and international transactions.


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There is also this note from Smart's webpage that this promo must be used for peer to peer transactions only and not for commercial purposes or for spamming.

Except for the unlimited text to Smart/TNT?Red subscribers, I can't figure out how this promo can be used for spamming. Anyway, it is better to be cautious not to just give your Smart buddy number to anyone, and not give those of your friends nos to anyone without their consent. A little paranoid may be, but such precaution is needed if you don't want receiving unsolicited text ads or worse text scams.


Use Smart All-In 20 to be closer to your family and friends.

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Smart Flexi 15 - Affordable Flexibility for your Smartload

Here's another smartload product I heard over my favorite radio program, Smart Buddy's Flexi 15.

Smart Flexi 15 allows its subscribers to send text messages to all local networks for only Php 0.50 per text or to call fellow Smart subscribers, Talk 'N Text or Red Mobile Subscribers for only Php 0.50 per minute.

This prepaid product from Smart really gives their prepaid subscribers affordable flexibility in communicating with other people.

Smart Flexi 15

To avail of the service, Smart subscribers should have a smart load worth at least 15 pesos. They simply to need to register to enjoy the service by sending FLEXI15 to 6415. A Php 1.00 balance is required for you to make a call under this service.

The service is good for one day so that may mean, 30 text to any local network or 3o minutes of call time to fellow smart or tnt/red mobile subscriber.

To make calls to Smart/TNT/Red Mobile subscribers at the discounted call rate, one has to dial the prefix *6415 + 11-Digit number they are calling. Example: *641509191234567

If you forget to do this, calls will be charged with the regular rate. Calls will be charged on a per minute basis. Meaning, calls made 59 secs or less will still be charged Php 0.50 under this service.

This service is only until March 31, 2011. I guess Smart Subscribers should avail of Flexi 15 immediately for more flexible options in reaching their loved ones and other important persons.

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Smart Talk 20 - Enjoy Unlimited Calls to 6 People for a Day

Heard this over my favorite radio show.

Smart Talk 20 from Smart Buddy allows you to enjoy unlimited calls to 6 people whether its your family or friends as long as they are Smart/TNT subscribers for the whole 24 hours.

To avail of this service, just text TALK20 to 6630 to register. And then dial the 6 numbers who you want to talk to unlimited for the next 24 hours.

A quick check from the Smart website, says that you need to dial *6630 + 11-digit SMART/ TNT number. To check which 6 cellphone numbers you can call (unlimitedly) with this service, send MYGRP to 6630.

This service is only up to March 31, 2011. Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 8643. Series of 2010

So, there. Do comment if you use this prepaid service from Smart.

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Smart's MEGA LAHATXT 20 Maybe A Little Too Much For CP Users Like Me

Smart's MEGA LAHATXT 20 was one of the many ads shown over the telecast of Pacquiao's demolition of Margarito.

The service allows smart subscribers 250 text messages to ALL mobile networks for only P20 prepaid cellphone load.

To avail of this prepaid service, Smart subscribers need only text 20 and send it to 2266.

I'm guessing once availed the service is for one day or 24 hours. The ad was short and there was no mention of maintaining load balance. A quick search on Smart's homepage revealed no additional information.

I can't imagine myself being able to send that much no. of text messages/SMS in a day unless I am broadcasting an event for an org I'm a member of.

Anyway, for me to take advantage of Smart's MEGA LAHATXT 20, I need to send at least 15 text messages every hour for the succeeding 16 hours. I came up with 16 hours considering 8 hours of sleep.

I guess for the texting generation youth of today Smart's MEGA LAHATXT 20 isn't that hard enough to consume in a day.


Image via FaceinHole with author modification. Smart Buddy copyright by Smart Communications

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ALLTxt Combo Plus - Update Your Facebook/Twitter/Friendster via Text from Smart Buddy Using Any Mobile Phone

Smart Buddy is riding on the social media explosion by offering its ALLTxtComboPlus prepaid cellphone product.

This product allow Smart Subsribers to post updates to their Facebook/Twitter/Friendster accounts using ANY mobile phone via texting or SMS.

Costs only 25 pesos and good for one day.(1 Peso prepaid credit maintaining balance needed).

Here are the info I gathered when I texted PLUS to 2526.

Step 1: Visit www.smart.com.ph/buddy/alltxtcomboplus to link your cellphone to your Facebook/Twitter/Friendster account.

Step 2: Avail of the ALLTxTComboPlus by texting FB25 to 2526. ( 25 Peso Prepaid Cellphone Credits needed) You will get 100 Smart SMS/MMS + 10 all-network SMS + 5 mins (Call) + 40txts to either Facebook or Twitter or Friendster.

Promo is until October 31.

Smart did an ingenious way of maximizing social network and mobile service. To avail of the service, you will be required to register your Smart CP number, and add Smart to your social media account.

I tried the ALLTxtComboPlus for my twitter account. As I understand it, I am given 10 times to post tweets via text and will receive 30 notifications when there are tweets from people I follow.

For me to send TWEETs, I must txt TW [tweet] & send it to 2526. To check my texts to twitter, I need to send ETXT to 2526. 1 Peso balance is needed.

Ordinary mobile phones can now be used for Social media just like smartphones. I think majority of Filipinos still uses ordinary mobile phones. And this service would be truly awesome if you can access all 3 or other social media accounts in one registration only.

But this is still a nice move from Smart. Globe, Sun are you reading this?


*** Image taken from Smart Alltxtcomboplus page during registration.

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