Globe Telecom Homesurf Promotions Free Data And Additional Benefits For Internet Subscribers

The provided source material focuses on Globe Telecom's HomeSURF promotional offers for their prepaid WiFi service in the Philippines, which includes various free data allocations and additional benefits. This article examines these promotional offers, their features, and how customers can access them.

Overview of Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi Service

Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi offers flexible internet promos based on users' budgets and needs. Unlike traditional broadband postpaid plans, this service provides internet access without monthly fees or lockup periods. The service is designed to be quick and easy to set up, with no installation required. Users simply need to plug in the prepaid WiFi device, load it with credit, and can then enjoy internet access for daily activities such as browsing, streaming, and gaming.

The modem for Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi costs Php 1,999 as a one-time payment. The service comes with several advantages including no requirements beyond purchasing the modem, no installation fees, easy setup, and maximum speeds of up to 50 mbps. However, potential users should be aware of certain limitations, including the high initial cost of the modem, lack of landline services (which means no free calls/text that sometimes come with other Globe promos), difficulties with reloading, expensive promos and data, share-a-load limits that prevent topping up desired amounts in a day, and the fact that promos are subject to change without prior notice.

HomeSURF Promotional Offers

Globe Telecom offers several HomeSURF promos for their prepaid WiFi subscribers, each with different data allocations, validity periods, and associated benefits.

HomeSURF599+ and HomeSURF1499+ Promos

The newer HomeSURF599+ and HomeSURF1499+ promos provide customers with increased data allocations and extended validity periods compared to standard offerings. The HomeSURF599+ comes with 30GB of open data allocation, while the HomeSURF1499+ offers 120GB. Both promos include an additional 1GB of access to Globe's Watch, Learn, Chat, and Earn apps throughout the 30-day validity period.

The total data allocation for these promos is substantial: - HomeSURF599+ provides a total of 60GB (30GB open data + 1GB daily app access for 30 days) - HomeSURF1499+ provides a total of 140GB (120GB open data + 1GB daily app access for 30 days)

This represents an increase of 5GB for HomeSURF599+ and 10GB for HomeSURF1499+ compared to their standard counterparts. Both promos offer double the standard validity period of 15 days, lasting for 30 days instead.

The daily 1GB free data allocation can be used across various categorized applications: - Watch & Learn apps: YouTube, Google's G Suite, DepEd Commons, TESDA - Chat apps: Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Viber - Earn apps: Lazada, Shopee, GCash, Grab

These promos are particularly suited for students, employees, and professionals who require constant connectivity.

HomeSURF999 Promo

The HomeSURF999 promo offers customers 30 days of data access for 999 pesos, which includes a base 30GB of data plus an additional 35GB as a freebie, resulting in a total of 65GB of data for the month. When registered for this promo, users experience no limitations on their internet access and can browse websites, access social media platforms, play online games, and watch video streams.

HomeSURF15 and HomeSURF349 Promos

Older promos include the HomeSURF15, which offers 1GB of data with validity dependent on a GOSURF50 registration, and the HomeSURF349, which provides 10GB of data with 10 days validity. These promos were designed to offer shorter-term data access options for users with different needs.

Additional Free Data Allocations

Beyond the standard HomeSURF promos, Globe Telecom offers additional free data allocations to certain customers:

Free Social Media Data

Globe provides its prepaid customers with an additional 1GB of free daily access to popular social media applications. The specific free allocations vary by customer type: - Globe Prepaid customers receive 1GB free daily access to Facebook and Instagram when they register for any prepaid promo priced Php20 and up - Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi customers subscribed to HomeSURF199 and up receive 1GB free daily access to YouTube for the duration of their promo

The free Facebook and Instagram data allocation expires at 12AM daily and refreshes the following day, with the refresh only valid until the expiration of the prepaid promo purchased. These freebies cannot be extended.

Beyond Data: Additional Freebies

Globe At Home customers can access several freebies beyond data allocations when they avail of Globe At Home products, particularly those starting with HomeSurf 199 and up. These additional benefits include:

1. Free Online Course: One month of access to online educator site Shaw Academy for a fee of PHP 500, compared to the published rate of PHP 799. This is available as a one-time availment per email address.

2. Shopee Discount: A 10 percent discount voucher with no minimum spend requirement from Shopee, one of the Philippines' leading e-commerce platforms.

3. Grab Express Discount: PHP 30 off per transaction within Metro Manila and Cebu with a minimum fare of PHP 150 from Grab Express, a popular ride-hailing and delivery service in the Philippines.

Registration Methods

Customers can register for Globe HomeSURF promos through several methods:

Via Globe at Home App

The Globe at Home App provides a convenient way to register for promos. Users can download the app for free from the Google Play Store (for Android users) or the App Store. Once installed, the app allows users to browse and register available promos specific to their Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi service.

Via Globe GCash App

The newer HomeSURF599+ and HomeSURF1499+ promos are available exclusively through the Globe GCash app, which is also free to download from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. This digital wallet and mobile payment platform serves as the registration channel for these specific promotional offers.

Via Share-a-Load

HomeSURF promos can also be activated through share-a-load, where customers transfer load from their mobile phone to their Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi number. This involves sending specific keywords (such as "HOMESURF 15") to the WiFi number via text message and confirming the transaction. However, this method requires multiple text messages and confirmations, and prepaid numbers are limited to five share-a-load transactions per day, which can be inconvenient for customers who wish to register for multiple promos or larger amounts.

Considerations for Potential Users

When evaluating Globe At Home Prepaid WiFi and its HomeSURF promos, potential users should consider several factors:

The advertised maximum speed of 50 mbps represents an upper limit, and actual speeds may vary, with users reporting average speeds around 15 mbps. The prepaid nature of the service also means that customer support is not available 24/7, which could be a consideration for users who require immediate assistance.

Additionally, the service has experienced changes to its promotional offerings over time, with some older promos like GOSURF99 being discontinued. Users should be aware that HomeSURF promos may also be subject to similar changes without prior notice.

The modem, while compact and powerful, represents a significant upfront investment of Php 1,999 with no refunds available. Users should also be aware that some modems may have SIM cards set to expire, which could impact service continuity.

Conclusion

Globe Telecom's HomeSURF promos offer Philippine customers various data packages with additional free allocations and benefits. The newer HomeSURF599+ and HomeSURF1499+ promos provide substantial data allocations (60GB and 140GB respectively) with 30-day validity periods, while the HomeSURF999 offers 65GB total data for the month. Additional free daily data for social media platforms and other benefits like online course discounts and e-commerce vouchers enhance the value proposition.

Registration can be done through the Globe at Home App, Globe GCash App, or via share-a-load, with the newer promos requiring digital app registration. Potential users should consider the upfront modem cost, potential speed variations, and the possibility of promotional changes when evaluating this service.

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