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Cheapest Data GOTSCOMBODD70 Now Has All Net Texts
I know a lot of my readers are relying on Globe’s Gotscombodd70 promo where they get 1 GB of mobile data and 1,000 Globe/TM texts good for 7 days. But reader S. N. recently emailed me a screenshot showing that instead of 1,000 Globe/TM texts, Gotscombodd70 now includes unlimited texts to all networks! I saw…
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Smart Billing Issues – Being Charged Even if I Have Data Left
Last week, I got a big surprise when I checked my Smart Freedom Plan postpaid bill. My bill usually amounts to only around P250/month, so getting billed almost P500 caused me to scrutinize my bill. The reason I never exceed P250 is because I make sure that I never exceed my Mega 250 allocations. I…
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Netflix Philippines Is Here + Upcoming Shows!
Remember when I blogged about Netflix and How to Register to Netflix Philippines a few months ago? Well, last week, Netflix Philippines had their first official media event and I was invited! We were divided into small groups and had Netflix executives talk to us about how Netflix started and where it’s headed, with a…
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Huawei T1 7.0+ First Look – Only P6,490 + FREEBIES!
I recently attended the Huawei T1 7.0 Plus Media Event and was able to get a close up look at the new Huawei T1 7.0 Plus! Most important thing first – it only costs P6,490! And if you pre-order, you also get FREEBIES like this nice leather cover (see last part of post), earphones, and…
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Elephone Launches P9000, P8000, S1 Smartphones – First Impressions
Elephone, a Chinese smartphone maker, is launching their new phones in the Philippines through an exclusive partnerhip with Lazada Philippines to offer their smartphones at jaw-droppingly low prices. Elephone is an eight-year old Chinese smartphone brand that is one of the more well-known in China for offering fairly solid smartphones at affordable prices. The brand is not…
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Smart LTE Pocket Wifi Now Only P1,995!
Everybody’s been asking about getting an LTE pocket wifi, and I’m happy to report that I saw a very big price drop for the Smart LTE pocket wifi to P1,995! LTE pocket wifis were previously sold at around P4,000-P5,000, and when I saw it sold for only P1,995, I was like, ‘Finally!’. I’ve been saying…
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GET 2X DATA for Holy Week Using Smart Big Bytes!
From March 23 – 27, 2016, GET DOUBLE THE DATA on your Smart Big Bytes registration! Smart has a promo for Holy Week where you get double, yes, 2X your data when you subscribe to a Smart Big Bytes offer from March 23 – 27, 2016! LOAD ORIGINAL INCLUSIONS PROMO INCLUSIONS VALIDITY KEYWORD Big Bytes…
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How to Use helloPay to Shop at Lazada
Shopping at Lazada has become one of the modern conveniences that I have come to appreciate. So far, I have had good experiences shopping at Lazada – I receive the items I order quickly, and everything is tracked in my account so even if I don’t keep my own records, I can always check my…
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Should You Save or Splurge on Your Computer Mouse?
Have you had consistent problems with your computer mouse? Are you so disappointed with your mouse that you want to replace it? Read on to find out if you should save or splurge on your computer mouse. The past few years, I noticed that I kept having the same problems with all of my computer…
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Netflix Now Available in the Philippines! Quick Review
A few days ago I signed up for Netflix Philippines! Click here: The “How to Register to Netflix” Tutorial is here. Yes, that’s right, Netflix is now available in the Philippines! They have a free one month trial and you can cancel any time. NETFLIX PRICING 370 460 550 Price per month P370 P460 P550…
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Cheapest Legit Internet 1GB for P70 – Smart Big Bytes 70
Okay, everyone has been complaining about Surfmax. Not that I blame them. But this mobile internet “crisis” has made people look for alternatives, and I just heard of this legit mobile internet promo from Smart. This is apparently Smart’s counter to Globe’s popular Gotscombodd70. Smart’s Big Bytes 70: 1 GB open access volume no text…
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UnliSurf 50 is Back Again?
I’ve been getting some reports that Unlisurf 50 is back. This is not confirmed, though. However, a quick scan of the local telco discussion hangouts and social media showed that some people claimed to have been able to register to Unlisurf 50, particularly using Smart Bro. Apparently, it’s a try-and-try-until-you-succeed sort of thing. From Smart’s…
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Smart Promo Auto Renewal Problems
I have been a happy user of Smart’s postpaid Freedom Plan since it first came out in 2012. I didn’t have any problems with it and even convinced my immediate circle to switch to the Freedom Plan. This was the moment when I changed how I looked at Smart. Before that, I always thought of…
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Smart Unlisurf Ending, Replaced by Surfmax
UNLISURF ENDS, TO BE REPLACED BY SURFMAX The past several days, I have been getting reports that Smart is phasing out Unlisurf by the end of October. Barat Ako readers have been reporting that they receive messages from Smart when registering to Unlisurf, such as: Starting October 31, 2015, Smart Bro UNLISURF will no longer…
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Check Out These #EverythingProof Altec Lansing Bluetooth Speakers!
Last Monday, Altec Lansing launched their new range of nearly indestructible Bluetooth speakers. The event was held the Rockwell Tent. I was so excited to be invited to this launch because I have always been a fan of Altec Lansing. Just because I don’t want to spend a small fortune on high-end speakers, doesn’t mean…
