As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, Philippine telcos Globe Telecom and Smart Communications announced free roaming services for Filipinos in Ukraine.
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine with explosions heard across the country and its foreign minister warning a “full-scale invasion” was underway.
To assist Filipinos who might get caught in the middle of the tensions in Ukraine, Globe said it was offering free roaming calls, texts, and data.
The Ayala-led telco said customers currently using roaming services in Ukraine may connect with their loved ones with free 15 minutes of incoming and outgoing calls, 15 texts to all networks, and 1GB data, whichever service is currently available, good for seven days at no extra cost.
To avail of the free roaming service, Globe said customers only need to connect to the telco’s roaming partners, Life or Kyivstar.
“There is no registration required as this goodwill offer will be automatically provided to Globe customers currently located in Ukraine. A confirmation message will be sent to customers advising them that the free roaming offer is ready for use,” Globe said.
“To make a call, dial “+” plus country code, area code and telephone number (ex. +63773101212) or dial “+” plus country code and mobile number (ex. +639171234567). To send a text, type “+” plus country code and mobile number (ex. +639171234567),” it added.
To use the free 1GB data allocation, customers simply need to turn on mobile data and data roaming on their phone’s settings, and set the network connection to 3G or LTE, Globe said.
“Postpaid customers are encouraged to only turn on their mobile data and data roaming once they have received the activation message,” it added.
Smart, meanwhile, announced that it will give nearly 1,000 roaming customers in Ukraine a free five-day 1GB Gigaroam subscription “to help them place urgent calls and texts or to assure their families and friends of their safety.”
“Smart roamers in Ukraine can also get instant and free access to Smart’s data roaming manager by going to gigaroam.smart.com.ph using their Smart roaming SIM,” the Manny Pangilinan-led telco said. — VBL, GMA News
Globe, Smart extend free roaming services to Filipinos in Ukraine
Source: News Panda Philippines
About admin
0 comentários :
Post a Comment