AN ASTOUNDING SUCCESS
Fil-Am community responds enthusiastically to SMART World Mobile’s market entry
Filipino-flavored mobile services
PLDT US Mobility has finally arrived in the United States.
Fil-Ams had another great reason to celebrate the 116th Declaration of Philippine Independence. On June 12, Freedom Day, PLDT US Mobility gave them the freedom to easily and conveniently connect with their loved ones in the Philippines through the exciting launch of SMART World Mobile. Thousands of attendees filled the concert venues to the rafters: the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on June 13; the Bill Graham Civic Centre in San Francisco on June 14; and the Sports Centre of Las Vegas in Nevada on June 15. The tour continues at San Diego Civic Centre in San Diego on June 20 and at the Waikiki Shell in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 22. Emceed by LA 18 Kababayan Today’s Jannelle So and Filipino entertainer Giselle Sanchez, The Freedom Concert Tour featured popular Filipino artists: Marian Rivera, Alden Richards, Allan K, Jonalyn Viray, Sheryn Regis, Ogie Alcasid and Asia’s Songbird, Regine Velasquez. In attendance were PLDT Group CEO Napoleon L. Nazareno; PLDT EVP and ePLDT CEO Ernesto R. Alberto; PLDT SVP and PLDT Global CEO Alejandro O. Caeg; and PLDT FVP & PLDT Global CFO Chaye Cabal Revilla. From T-Mobile (PLDT US Mobility’s network provider), T-Mobile Partner Relationship Director Timm Tobin; and T-Mobile Senior Manager (B2B Wholesale) Daoud Naouri also graced the event, on behalf of T-Mobile SVP (MVNO, Partner Brands & National Accounts) Doug Chartier. Apart from being entertained by top Pinoy acts, over 12,000 jubilant Fil-Ams also availed of SMART World Mobile SIM cards and discounted handsets at the PLDT US Mobility kiosks. During the concerts, PLDT US Mobility General Manager Enrique G. Yu elaborated on the features of the new and uniquely Pinoy SMART World Mobile service. PLDT US Mobility equips Fil-Ams with Filipino-flavored mobile services, especially designed to meet their unique needs. SMART World Mobile SIMs provide the ease and convenience of having both a US mobile number and a Philippine mobile number in one SIM. Loved ones from the Philippines can call and text the US at local Philippine rates (currently at Php 1.00/text message and Php 6.50 per call per minute).
Connecting, now made even more convenient & within reach SMART World Mobile makes connecting between US-based Pinoys and their family and friends in the Philippines easier, through more affordable calls and text messages. You can connect to the largest fixed and mobile subscriber base in the Philippines with PLDT, SMART and SUN. The no-contract, pre-paid service gives consumers 3 monthly base plans to choose from: $25, $45, and $55. You can also opt to keep your existing mobile number with SMART World Mobile. What’s more, SMART World Mobile gives subscribers 240 FREE text messages and free 30 minute calls to the Philippines every month. Add to that a 50 percent rebate on the base plan rate every 3rd month.
Reliable nationwide coverage through T-Mobile network PLDT US Mobility has partnered with T-Mobile, which ensures nationwide coverage on the fastest LTE network in the US. Subscribers get to enjoy unlimited text, calls and data at very affordable rates. With the support of T-Mobile, SMART World Mobile subscribers can avail of the fastest 4G data services and nationwide GSM service coverage. T-Mobile’s data network has more capacity than any other nationwide network.
Value-added services SMART World Mobile boasts of relevant, Filipino-centric value-added services, such as the reloadable mobile wallet, which will allow subscribers to send remittances, at very affordable rates. Apart from high-speed browsing and keeping abreast through social media, you can view live streaming Philippine TV with SMART Pinoy TV, send gifts and pay bills with SMART Pinoy Store and enjoy e-magazines and e-books, etc. It also allows subscribers to send airtime credits to other US-based SMART World Mobile subscribers, as well as to PLDT, SMART, Talk N’ Text and SUN subscribers in the Philippines. This can be done through Local and International Airtime Transfers. Subscribers can also avail of PLDT Home services, such as wired or wireless landline and DSL services for their Philippine beneficiaries through SMART World Mobile. Tell your friends and family in the US that SMART World Mobile services are now available through PLDT US Mobility dealers and agents, by calling toll-free 1(888)278-6587, or online via www.smartworldmobile.com. (Part of the proceeds of The Freedom Concert Tour has been committed to the Philippine Disaster Recovery Foundation/PDRF. During the concerts, PDRF President Butch S. Meily thanked his kababayans for contributing to PDRF’s cause.)