Quote Originally Posted by Dedworth View Post
How much did the Blackberry Globe work out at ? Might take mine next time as last hacked off humping laptop about, we've now got a netbook so that would be a lot easier as I've got business related stuff which would be hard on the BB
It worked out from 50 peso of load (simple send a message to 8888) and the conection sorts it self out there are a number of different versions. Many advise not to bother switching over your email to Globe or any of the Phill networks for reasons I can go into I was tempted to try out as have contacts with Vodafone tech support if i need my BB re registered. But simply used the free gmail software to save the hassle.

Costs for Globe

http://site.globe.com.ph/blackberry/...AAHS4zAgAAABJe

Cost for Smart

http://info.smart.com.ph/internet/blackberry/

But means you can use bbm, most of the major IM services, Facebook, Twitter any other service which uses BIS/BES connection and the internet although that used to take a little while to switch on i found although if you put a 5 day load or long that was hardly a problem.

It doesn't need to be BB any internet phone could be used (of course with a suitable plan) and the unlimited services out in Phill on Globe and smart seem to be quite decent.

One thing which was of use is the full BB service super surf max allowed tethering (mentions in the text msg you recieve) which maybe useful so you can use your phone and Netbook and only pay one connection fee..

If all your doing is checking on social emails, social media, maybe uploading Photos if the family over there have pc's you can use it certainly frees up some of your luggage you need to carry ( i know laptops are normally on top of your luggae allowance)

Here are some plans for non BB's on globe im sure smart have some as well

http://site.globe.com.ph/surf?sid=Tb...AAG5BlzoAAAAVe