Get
more "hi's" at an all-time low
Find out how
messaging apps can help you chat all you want without breaking the bank
With smartphones becoming the norm
rather than the exception, instant chat and messaging apps have sprouted to
take advantage of the smartphone's ability to help you stay connected anytime,
anywhere using the power of the Internet.
Some of these Internet-based
messaging apps that have skyrocketed in popularity are Viber, KakaoTalk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, and
Line. All the apps are full-featured
that you are able to make calls and send messages as long as you are connected
to the Internet. Which app you'll choose as your main messaging app will depend
largely on your contacts, as you'll end up using the app your friends are
using, too.
While they differ from one another
in features and the experience they offer, messaging apps provide a richer
messaging experience beyond the usual SMS. Not only are you able to send
messages to each other, you can also send photos, videos, voice messages,
location info, and animated stickers and emoticons which add an expressive
touch to your messages. The best part is, you can keep in touch with your
contacts from around the world for as long as the both of you are using the
same app. Recall Yahoo Messenger, but this time, access is right smack on your
fingertips.
Each app has its own appeal. Viber
is a no-frills app that gives you access to its features easily with no
registration required. KakaoTalk is a favorite among youngsters because of its
customizable themes and animated stickers. WhatsApp is great for creating group
chats and sharing photos, as well as customizing chat backgrounds with wallpapers
or actual photos.
On the other hand, Facebook
Messenger gives users quick and easy access to their Facebook messages, conversations,
and online contacts. Line has over 5,000 original stickers and emoticons as
well as the Line game which allows users to compete for the highest score or
battle together, while WeChat has the “Look Around” feature which finds WeChat
users in a specific area using location services.
While these apps level up the
messaging experience, users need to be connected to a Wi-Fi or 3G internet
connection to enjoy them. Don’t wait for a Wi-Fi spot or be charged with
additional data charges with the latest prepaid bundles from Globe Telecom, the
telco who understands that staying connected is not a luxury, but now a daily
necessity.
"Today’s mobile phone owners are
social and technology-savvy users who constantly look for new ways to connect
with their circles, here and overseas. It is our job to allow them to do so at
a reasonable price, thus the introduction of our latest prepaid offers that go
beyond call and text. We are excited to be the first Philippine telco to be the
first to unveil these innovative services for prepaid subscribers that once
again broke the barriers of Wi-Fi and added costs from data usage,” said Issa
Cabreira, Head of Globe Telecom’s prepaid business.
With
GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited
texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited access to
messaging apps Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp,
WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the
need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1
day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more
than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.
If you and your friends prefer messaging
exclusively via the apps, you can save even more: UNLICHAT25 gives you
uninterrupted and boundless access to Viber, Kakao
Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line, and GMessage for only P25 a day.
Cabreira added, “With
GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25, subscribers can enjoy the biggest wonderful digital
world and a richer messaging, calling, and sharing experience, wherever,
whenever. Only Globe Prepaid
lets you liven up your conversations, deepen your connections, and widen your
reach by giving you more ways to stay connected with all your friends, no
matter where they are.”
Go
all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your
Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888.
# # #
For more
information, please contact:
Yoly C. Crisanto
Head, Corporate
Communications
Globe Telecom, Inc.
Email Address: gtcorpcomm@globe.com.ph
Globe Press Room: www.globe.com.ph/press-room
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