No More Internet Settings Needed to Surf in Globe

Globe Telecommunications has announced yesterday that starting May 8, 2015, all prepaid users will be able to use mobile internet without manually configuring their phone's internet settings. Users can automatically go online; no more hassle of setting up their internet configuration. Just register to an internet promo, open your browser and enable data connection in your phone and whala, internet on the go!

They also let their subscribers to manage this automatic internet connection by turning on their FREE SurfAlert. It will put the user's browsing on hold when their device attempts to connect online and they are not registered to a certain surfing promo. This is similar to Smart and Sun's Load Protect which protect the load balance of users from accidental consumption because of sudden enabling of data connection. They will be redirected to a FREE site that informs them that they are not being charge for the internet access and they will be prompted to register to a promo first before connecting to the internet.


I presume this is another precautionary measure of Globe from unwanted internet access of users using apps or programs that bypass their system gain FREE access. This is like a checkpoint to those who are requesting access in their network but are not subscribed to a valid internet promo. This can save Globe's bandwidth demand but I doubt this attempt that it will totally eliminate ALL the "internet squatters". Ika nga nila, laging may butas jan, hanap-hanap lang! Globe can put barriers and set up walls but not a bugproof network.

For more info about SurfAlert, just dial *143# } My Account } Mobile Internet Usage (or directly dial *143*2*3#).

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Trick to Prevent Smart LTE Signal Block Due to Heavy Downloading

Smart Communications provides LTE signal to its millions of users but this service comes with a condition that users will not exceed 1.5GB usage per day once subscribe to any of Smart's unlimited internet promos. Otherwise, their LTE (or 4G) signal will be cut off or blocked and they can only continue with their internet access using the 3G signal. Unlimited but with limits?! This is similar to Globe's Fair Usage Policy (FUP) which allow their users to browse, download, upload or stream any internet content using their HSPA+ connection but within the 800MB data limit when registered to any of Globe's unlimited internet promos. So, Smart's is bigger with the limits but there's still a limit. Smart monitors each user's internet data usage and once you reached the limit, your SIM will be blocked from getting the LTE signal (#forever!) and your signal will be downgraded to 3G. This is called throttling but in Smart this will be forever unlike with Globe, you can regain your H+ signal after midnight. You can also use this tutorial on Unblocking Your Smart SIM Blocked Internet Access.

Any internet user will prefer access to LTE signal because it's way faster than 3G and it saves surfing time and provides you as much as many streamed or downloaded files as possible. If your location is already included in the LTE signal coverage, why will you let yourself locked up in the slow 3G signal especially if you are a heavy user? 

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The trick to prevent your Smart LTE signal from being blocked is to use SmartBro's APN instead of the LTEinternet APN. Then connect and start browsing in the real sense of unlimited data!

New! Unli Internet With Unli Call and Unli AllNet Texts For Less Than PhP10/Day (Smart/TNT)

Requirements:
a. Smart Jump-IN SIM (Student SIM) - can be bought for PhP15-20 from a Telco store. It is an LTE-capable SIM. Register it to any LTE unlimited internet promo from Smart (i.e. LTE 50 (1 day), LTE 299 (7 days) and send to 2200).
b. USB Broadband Stick or Modem (SIM-Capable) or an internet-capable Android phone or tablet - better if it is LTE-capable

Procedure:
1. Insert your Smart Jump-IN SIM to your broadband stick or modem and access your broadband settings or your phone's internet settings. Input the following values:
Profile Name: Smart LTE Lagi (Any name)
APN: smartbro
No proxy and port
Hit Save and make it your default internet profile. If this fails, try setting the APN to Dynamic (Auto) and hit SAVE. If you are still being blocked, use the default Globe APN: http.globe.com.ph.
2. Connect your broadband or your phone to the internet and start browsing, downloading, streaming and uploading the unlimited way!
*LTE signal only works if you are registered to an LTE promo, is using an LTE-capable device and SIM and your area is in the LTE coverage. Otherwise, you will only be enjoying the 3G/H+ signal.

Remove Capping/Throttling of Your Smart SIM
If you are registered to LTE/Unlisurf promos or to the Piso/Dos Unli Internet Per Day promos, somehow you might have experienced that your network speed is always at the minimum. If this happens, try the registrations below to remove the capping/throttling of your SIM. Don't worry, they are FREE of charge. You only have to redo some of the steps in the Piso/Dos Unli Net Per Day.
1. Setup your APN as the one above (APN: smartbro).
2. Send PROTECT ON to 9999 and wait for confirmation that your load is now protected.
3. Send FREE WIKI to 5555 and wait for confirmation.
4. Send POWERAPP OFF to 5555 and wait for confirmation message.
5. Send ROAM OFF to 333 and wait for confirmation.
6. Done. Enjoy the unlimited internet in the real sense of it!

Prevent Capping/Throttling of Surfmax Promos
You might want to check the post on Overcoming the 800MB Bandwidth Limit of Your Subscription
1. Send PROTECT ON to 9999 and wait for confirmation.
2. Register to SURFMAX50/SURFMAXPLUS (send to 9999) and wait for confirmation.
3. Send FREEWIKI to 5555 or to 7577 and wait for confirmation.
4. Done. You can now enjoy the unlimited internet without the worries of being capped or throttled.

I haven't tried this using the SmartBRO SIM because I don't have one and it is more expensive to purchase.

If your SIM Card is already blocked from the LTE signal, your internet will always be in 3G. But you can recover your LTE signal by calling the Smart's Customer Service at *888 or messaging them at their Twitter account (@SMARTCares). You only have to ask them to unblock you from the LTE signal and they will surely do that.

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Cheap Consumable Internet Data for 1 Month (Globe and TM)

If you prefer consumable internet data, you might like the following promos for TM and Globe. You can use the promo for 30 days for only PhP299 in TM and 28 days for PhP280 in Globe. The promo is suitable for users who prefers a longer internet validity than the unlimited internet subscription but good only for a day or two. It gives users the benefit of enjoying the internet in their mobile phones or tablets because these gadgets consume less kb per page loaded than when using a laptop or PC. One can also opt to use browsers that saves data when loading webpages and prefers the images to be loaded in low quality or even not at all. Users can also play Clash of Clans or browse Facebook and Twitter for a month with less than PhP300 budget.

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TM Users:
1. To register, send GOSURF299 to 8888 and enjoy 1.5GB of internet data valid for 30 days. Wait for the confirmation message then you are good!

Globe Users:
Pack 1: New!
900MB consumable internet data and 1GB Spotify Basic
Valid for 30 days
Cost: PhP104.00
Click here for procedure

Pack 2:
You have to register every week for 4 weeks to enjoy it for a month.
1. To register, send GOTSCOMBODD70 to 8080 and enjoy 1GB internet data and 1000 texts to Globe/TM for 7 days. You can also register using your phone dialer: *143*1*6*1*4*1*5*3*1*1# and press the call button.
2. Before your subscription expires (at least an hour before expiration), register again to GOTSCOMBODD70 and the remaining internet data and texts from your previous subscription will be carried over to your new promo subscription letting you have more than 1GB of internet data and more than 1k texts to same network. Do this for 4 weeks and you will have 4GB internet data and 4000 texts to Globe and TM for 28 days. Done!

How to check your balance?
Send GOSAKTO STATUS to 8080.


Need additional data during the seven-day period of your registration?
You can add another 1GB data to your subscription by registering to GOTSCOMBOKEA37 (sent to 8080). This costs PhP37.00 and will expire along with your DD70 expiration date, not one day.

For more cheap GoSakto promos with 30 days expiration, read this post.
Cheaper Consumable Internet for 7 Days (PhP47)

Talk 'N Text and Smart Users, check this:
Cheap Internet Access to Clash of Clans, Facebook and Email Services (PhP5/Day)
Piso per Day Unlimited Internet Access

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What's With the Ariel 7.50 Memes?

I have been seeing a lot of Ariel memes lately and I don't know why it's so viral. I don't have TV in my current location so I barely watch Philippine TV shows. To show the level of my ignorance, I am not even aware of the Forevermore soap opera! I remember when my friend mentioned that she went to Pureza, I even asked stupid questions like "What's in Pureza?" and she said it's the setting of Forevermore and I answered again, "The movie Forevermore?".

This Ariel sensation is like the new habit of every Filipino nowadays. They will just blurt out "Finally, Ariel happened to me!" anytime they feel like it or when they are in distressful situations and someone will respond with "7.50 na lang". I thought it was from one of Vice Ganda's banat but I was wrong.
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 Remember the "Sarah magbalat na lang tayo ng patatas" memes? That too, I don't know why it suddenly become a hit to Facebook users. I even checked if Sarah Ang Munting Prinsesa is being aired again in TV. But no, someone just revived it out of interest with memes. Hahaha.

Back to this Ariel commercial, it got me intrigued. Fortunately I still have access to the outside world, The internet happened to me! I went to Youtube and searched for Ariel commercial 7.50 and besides the original commercial, there are other user-created spoofs along with the search results. I even saw Elsa's version of the "Finally, Ariel happened to me!" and the bekis' version of the skit. I also saw a video that depicts the remarkable power of Ariel to transform a person from an ugly one to hotness and gorgeous one just by drinking the powder. And those other memes of mixing Ariel with milktea if you want to poison someone and the Ariel powder being used as cooking mix especially when your day is full of activities.

I can say that the jingle in this commercial will win the LSS trophy! It will surely continue to play in your head after watching it thrice, what more in viewing it everyday on TV. No doubt, the Filipinos are making it part of their culture. The jingle is from the original song, Finally by Ceci Penistons.

Indeed, the 7.50-peso price it boasts for their Swakto pack is a big improvement to our budget. Ariel detergent powder is known to have a bit higher selling price compared to their rivals in the market. Now that with your 20 pesos, you can buy two Ariel sachets even if it is priced at 8.50 from your suking tindahan!

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FREE Call: Glitch for Talk 'N Text

Enjoy calling for FREE using your Talk 'N Text SIM Card even without load! I think this glitch is due to some of their maintenance activities recently so grab it now while it is working. You can only call your TNT/Smart friends or relatives. Other network calling is not possible. To do this, just dial your friend's or relative's number directly and press the CALL button. No more prefixes or maintaining balance.


Reminder: Do this only when you do not have any regular load balance otherwise your regular balance will be used. 


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Tricks for Cheap GoSakto Call, Text and Surf for Globe Users

Globe offers GoSakto packages that suit their users' budget. Before, you can avail Globe's internet data package for 50 pesos but with their new Gosakto packages, you can avail it for as low as 47 pesos. Same benefits but at a lower rate. Now, in this trick you can have the same promos but in an extended period of time. We will just mix the available GoSakto packages and whoosh, your subscription will last for 30 days! You can even top-up other existing promos for additional texts, calls and surf data package.

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Updated working list as of January 2017 has been moved to Cheap GoSakto Promos for 30 and 7 Days.
Let's have ALL your comments appear at the new post. Thank you. 


Note: Send the codes in at least 15 minutes interval because some users are having issues as to additional call, text or internet data is not being included in the 30-day validity and make sure that you receive a confirmation before sending the next code. Also, send GOSAKTO STATUS during off-peak hours to receive your subscription status or else it will say, Globe cannot process your request. As of today, use at your own risk, but you can always call their CSR at 211 to report nakain na load or promos not being enrolled.

Talk 'N Text and Smart users, check this:
Cheapest Internet Access to Play CoC (PhP5/Day)
Piso per Day Unlimited Internet Access

New! Internet Only for PhP78
Provided Service: 1.1GB internet data + 50 texts to Globe/TM
Subscription is Good for 7 days
Click here for procedure

New! Internet Only for PhP136
Provided Service: 900MB internet data + 1GB Spotify Basic (recommended for light users)
Subscription is Good for 30 days
Click here for procedure

New! Text Bug Only for PhP97
Provided Service: 1100 Allnet texts
Update (June 15, 2015): Gives users FREE access to Facebook, Clash of Clans and other sites 
Subscription is Good for 30days 
Click here for procedure 
 
Text Bug ONLY for PhP288 (Pack 1)
Provided Service: 1020 Allnet texts, 510 mins TM/Globe calls, 1GB interneet data package
Subscription is Good for 30days
 
Procedure:
1. Send GOCOMBOCHAF224 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GOCOMBODAD64 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:
a. Send GOCTCOMBOGKA14 to 8080 for additional 500 call mins (PhP14). If this code is not working, send GOCSCOMBOGAA17 for PhP17 or GOCOMBOGKAA18 for PhP18.
b. Send GOTSCOMBOHAA17 to 8080 for additional 1000 allnet texts (PhP17). If this code is not working, send GOTXTALLD20 for PhP20 or GOCOMBOAHAA20 for PhP20.
c. Send GOCOMBOGHAA24 to 8080 for additional 1000 allnet texts and 500 mins call (PhP24).
d. Send GOTSCOMBOKEA37 to 8080 for additional 1GB data (PhP37). If not working, send GOCOMBOAKEA38 for PhP38.
e. Send GOCOMBOGKEA42 to 8080 for additional 20 allnet texts, 500 call mins and 1GB consumable data (PhP42).
f. Send GOCOMBODDD71 to 8080 for additional 1000 allnet texts, 500 call mins and 1GB consumable data (PhP71).

Text and Call Bug for PhP171 (Pack 2)
Provided Service: 1020 Allnet texts and 510 call mins
Subscription is Good for 30days

Procedure:
1. Send GOCTCOMBODD32 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GOCOMBOAKCOF139 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:
a. Send GT5 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts: You can subscribe from 7AM-9AM (PhP5.00)
b. Send GOTXTALLD20 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts (PhP20.00): In case you weren't able to register to GT5 within the allotted time slot.
c. Send GOCTCOMBODD32 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts and 500 call mins (PhP32.00)
d. Send GOCALLD20 to 8080 for additional 500 call mins (PhP20.00). Or use GOCTCOMBOGKA14 for only PhP14.
d. Send GOCALLD20 to 8080 for additional 500 call mins (PhP20.00). Or use GOCTCOMBOGKA14 for only PhP14

Text and Surf Bug for Only PhP230 (Pack 3)
Provided Service: 1000 allnet texts and 1GB internet data package
Subscription is Good for 30days

Procedure:
1. Send GOTSCOMBOKEA37 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GOTSCOMBOHAF193 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:
a. Send GOTSCOMBOKEA37 to 8080 for additional 1GB internet data (PhP37.00). If code is not working, use GOCOMBOAKEA38 for PhP38.
b. Send GOTSCOMBOHAA17 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts (PhP17.00)

Text and Surf Bug for Only PhP198 (Pack 4)
Provided Service: 1000 Allnet texts and 810MB internet data package
Subscription is Good for 30days
Procedure:
1. Send GOTSCOMBOHAF193 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GT5 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation (can only be subscribed during 7-9AM).
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:

a. Send GT5 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts and 800MB. You can subscribe from 7AM-9AM only (PhP5.00)
c. Send GOTXTALLD20 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts (PhP20.00): In case you weren't able to  register to GT5 within the allotted time slot.

Text, Call and Surf Bug for Only PhP246 (Pack 5)
Provided Service: 1020 Allnet texts, 510 call mins and 1GB internet data package 
Subscription is Good for 30days
Procedure:
1. Send GOCOMBOAHAF204 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GOCOMBOGKEA42 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:
a. Send GOCOMBOGKEA42 to 8080 for additional 1000 allnet texts, 500 call mins and 1GB internet data (PhP42.00)
b. Send GOTSCOMBOKEA37 to 8080 for additional 1GB internet data (PhP37.00)
c. Send GT5 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts and 800MB (PhP5.00, during 7-9AM only)
d. Send GOCTCOMBODD32 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts and 500 call mins (PhP32.00)

Text, Call and Surf Bug for Only PhP776 (Pack 6)
Provided Service: 1020 Allnet texts, 510 call mins and unlimited internet
Subscription is Good for 30days
Procedure:
1. Send GOCOMBOAKFF744 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
2. Send GOCTCOMBODD32 to 8080 and wait for the confirmation
3. Done. You can add other promos such as:
a. Send GOCTCOMBODD32 to 8080 for additional 500 call mins and 1000 allnet texts (PhP32.00)
b. Send GT5 to 8080 for additional 1000 texts and 800MB (PhP5.00, during 7-9AM only)
c. Send GOCTCOMBOGKA14 to 8080 for additional 500 call mins (PhP14.00)
How to Check the Status of Your Promos?
Send GOSAKTO STATUS to 8888.

How to Extend Your Existing Promos for Another Month?
Pack 1 -  Extend Allnet Texts, Globe/TM Calls and Internet Data: Send GOCOMBOCHAF224 to 8080 (PhP224.00)
Pack 2 - Extend Allnet Texts and Globe/TM Call: Send GOCOMBOAKCOF139 to 8080 (PhP139.00)
Pack 3 - Extend Allnet Texts and Internet Data: Send GOTSCOMBOHAF193 to 8080 (PhP193.00)
Pack 4 - Extend Allnet Texts and Internet Data: Send GOTSCOMBOHAF193 to 8080 (PhP193.00)
Pack 5 - Extend Allnet Texts, Globe/TM Call and Internet Data: Send GOCOMBOAHAF204 to 8080 (PhP204.00)
Pack 6 - Extend Globe/TM Texts and Call and Internet Data: Send GOCOMBOAKFF744 to 8080 (PhP744.00)

You can use GT5 for additional 1000 allnet texts for all packs.
You can use the add-ons for as many times as you want as long as the price suits your budget.
Do not consume all the text, call and data balance when you are planning to extend or subscribe to add-ons; if you did, one month validity for the add-ons and extension will not apply. 

Known Issues:
The system has detected multiple registrations from this mobile number and no longer allowed to register blah blah. Solution is just wait for an hour or two before you register again. Register during off peak hours to prevent this from happening.
The amount for the registration was deducted but the promo was not availed/registered to your account.  Sad to say, the only solution for this is to call Globe Customer Hotline at 211 and report to them that your load was "kinain" during the registration. Globe will graciously return the specific amount if your claim is valid.
You have received the FREEPROMO from Globe and your one month subscription expired along with the expiration of your FREEPROMO. Just wait for your subscription to expire then send FREEPROMO STOP to 8080 to stop receiving Globe's freebies which causes early termination of your one-month subscription. Thanks to the Sir Neb for the comment below. You can also call Globe's CSR to report this issue in case your data allocation has been cut off due to this FREEPROMO.

For more Cheap Consumable Internet Data with 30 days expiration, go to this post.
If you prefer UNLIMITED internet data, read these Cheap UnliSurf Promos.
How to Speed Up Your Internet Using Your Android's 3G/4G Signal

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Kamote ala Halayan (Halayang Ube Alternative)

Let's call this recipe, Kamote ala Halayan as the preparation and ingredients are almost similar to Halayang Ube. Instead of using ube which is quite hard to purchase in the city and a little bit expensive than sweet potato (kamote). This recipe prefers the purple variety of kamote as it is sweeter than the white and yellow varieties. But you can use the other varieties if the purple one is not available in your area. The purple hue of the kamote can even compare to the ube's color. You can learn more about the different varieties of kamote here. The cooking procedure is very easy and you can even let your kids do most of the work for a more enjoying experience for them.

Kamote ala Halayan, Halayang Ube, Recipe
Kamote ala Halayan
Ingredients
1 big can condensed milk (300mL)
2 pcs big sweet potato (kamote) - about 350 grams
1 1/2 tbsp melted butter

Total cost: around Php80

Procedure
1. Boil the kamote in a casserole until it becomes soft and the skin can easily be peeled off.
2. Remove the kamote skin and mash it along with the melted butter and condensed milk. Remember to add the milk in three portions to ease the mashing process.
3. Once the ingredients are thoroughly combined and mashed, heat a deep pan in low heat. Put the mixture in the pan, cooking it in cut and fold process until it becomes smooth and clings to the spoon. Cooking will take around 25-30 minutes. Don't let the mixture burn.
4. Allow it to cool and serve it as dessert. Refrigerate the leftovers.

Enjoy this cheap but delicious dessert!
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Credit to my friend who made this simple recipe.
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FREE Facebook From Smart

Even if Smart Communication's FREE internet has ended, Smart and Talk N' Text users can still avail of FREE Facebook use using their phones. They can access the social media site by going to http://free.facebook.com/ using their favorite web browsers. 

Just maintain a one-peso balance and you are one-click away from your news feed, status post and likes. Use the default Smart internet settings. 


Note: The site will not let you access Facebook with no loaded images of your friend's photos. 

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