Responding to the growing demand for affordable smartphones in the country, Globe Telecom unveiled its most extensive array of device offerings all available for free at Plan 499.
For as low as P499 monthly, subscribers can avail of a free device of their choice under the telco’s suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans, ranging from Android devices Samsung Galaxy S Duos or CloudFone 501D, Windows phones Nokia Lumia 520 or Huawei Ascend W1, a BlackBerry 9320, or a CloudPad and CloudFone 352g bundle.
Android enthusiasts can take advantage of the extensive Android app community with the Samsung Galaxy S Duos which has a large 4-inch screen display that can comfortably accommodate web pages, long e-mails, detailed photos, and videos, or the CloudFone 501D which has a 5” WVGA Touchscreen and a 5MP camera powered by a 1GHz dual core processor.
Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Nokia Lumia 520 comes with exclusive digital lenses, a 1GHz dual core processor, 4-inch WVGA display touchscreen, and 5MP. Huawei Ascend W1 is Huawei’s first Windows Phone 8 smartphone that features a 4-inch touchscreen, a 4 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via microSD, and 5 MP rear camera and VGA front camera. These handsets will appeal to Windows users who want their phones to be both work and productivity tools.
Aside from worry-free messaging and e-mailing, the BlackBerry Curve 9320 also boasts of its Mobile Hotspot support which allows users to share mobile data connection with up to 5 Wi-Fi-enabled devices. Its integrated camera includes a flash and supports video recording, and pictures can also be tagged with their location using its built-in GPS.
Subscribers can also avail of the best Globe tablet and phone available for free at Plan 499 with the CloudFone 352g which has a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive display and a 2MP front camera powered by a 1GHz single-core processor, and the CloudPad runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, has a 2MP rear camera, and powered by a 1.0 GHz dual-core processor.
Subscribers are also eligible to enroll to Globe Gadget Care, a mobile phone protection program that safeguards gadgets against theft and accidental damage.