Both Globe Telecom and Smart Communications have conjured up numerous plan options to get you an Apple iPhone 4S on a postpaid plan. Both companies' offerings are more extensive than they have done on any previous phone. In comparing the two, it is best to take it slow. This article compares Globe and Smarts plans for the iPhone 4S 16GB variant.
@Plan 2499. Both Globe and Smart offer the iPhone 4S 16GB free at Plan 2499. Globe Telecom offers it under its regular Plan 2499 Data Plan.
Globe Plan 2499
- Php1500 consumable
- Unlimited data
- 5 freebies
A: 10 mins of calls & 200 SMS to Globe/TM
B: 5 mins of call & 25 SMS to other networks
C: 10 mins IDD & 10SMS to 10 international destination
E: Unlimited Call & Text to 1 Globe/TM number
Smart created a specific plan for the iPhone, a Plan 2499 data
Smart iPhone Plan 2499
- 300 minutes calls to all networks
- 300 SMS to all networks
- 1GB of Data
Comparing the two, it is Smart that offers a better deal. For those heavy on voice calls, you have 300 minutes a month. If you did this with Globe's Plan 2499 and made 300 minutes of calls within the network and calls outside the network and sent 300 SMS, your bill would be near or over 3K, even counting the freebies. But if there is one Globe number you call a lot or the IDD freebies appeal to you, this could negate Smart's call advantage.
Globe offers a better deal on the data and SMS. If you are not heavy on voice calls, Globe offers unlimited data and you can consume the entire Php1,500 on SMS.
Both are great plans, but choosing between the two, I like the Globe offering better. iPhones have iCloud, Siri (which uses data) and 425,000 apps (many of which use data).
At Plan 2499, Globe looks like the better offering. It is a smartphone, and smartphones work best with unlimited data. But depending on your use, the Smart plan may be better.
Smart Data Plan 2000. But actually Smart has another option to get a iPhone 4S 16GB, Smart Data Plan 2000.
Smart Data Plan 2000
- Cash out Php2,500
- 150 minutes calls to all networks
- 200 SMS to all networks
- Unlimited data
This is the plan I use right now and my bill has been Php2,200 or less for the past eleven months, so this is the Plan which fits me best. If I got an iPhone, I would choose this plan.
Globe Data Plan 1799. Globe has a plan that can match Smart's Data Plan 2000.
Globe Plan1799
- Cash out Php4,800
- Php800 consumable
- Unlimited data
- 3 freebies
A: 10 mins of calls & 200 SMS to Globe/TM
B: 5 mins of call & 25 SMS to other networks
C: 10 mins IDD & 10SMS to 10 international destination
E: Unlimited Call & Text to 1 Globe/TM number
Smart Plan 999. Smart has a Plan 999, but we don't like this one.
Smart Plan 999
- Cash out - Php999 a month for 24 months
- 100 minutes calls to all networks
- 40 SMS to all networks
- 250MB of data
If you are paying Php1,998 a month you might as well cash out a bit a get one on Smart Data Plan 2000 or Globe Data Plan 1799.
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ReplyDeletedoes globe and smart allow tethering or using the iphone4s as modem for laptop?
ReplyDeleteFinally, someone breaks it down in an easy to understand read. Smart ignored my requests on twitter (that's the norm).
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU. Finally, someone cares.
WOW, what a username... AOL did that..
ReplyDeleteis it really true na unlimited data for plan 1799 of globe?i have an existing globe superstick postpaid.will it be ok if true na unli data ang plan 1799 to just cut off the superstick plan?
ReplyDeleteJust came back from a smart office this afternoon. Smart's unlimited data plan is not exactly true. If you read their contract, it just gives you 1.5 gb of data at 3G speed, if you exceed the 1.5 gb your speed will slow down to 24 Kbps for the rest of the month !!!
ReplyDeleteI have not yet checked with Globe if they have that restriction also. Can anyone from globe answer it?
Thanks for your info about the restriction. I agree with you that putting a cap on data is not necessarily a bad thing. But I have an issue with the very low cap 1.5 gb only, too small, and by the way, Smart does not allow push email and many other services that should be standard to iPhone ( if one is to utilize the full potential of iPhone) so I hope subscribre will study the contract first before signing it.
ReplyDeleteThe day od "The Customer is KING" is over. Now we are all at the friggin mercy of these GREEDY companies. You know the mean of R.I.P? Well Smart can rot in hell!
ReplyDeleteI took my smart buddy sim out of the galaxy y and placed it in the iphone 3g. CELLULAR DATA OFF.
ReplyDeleteThen i reversed the process. LOAD LOST. smart doesn't want to help, they just want my load. I DID tweet smart. No use calling the CS as it's a call center and the waiting time is always 30 mins or more.
Thank you.
can we use the consumable amount (globe plan 1799) for IDD calls and texts? thanks.
ReplyDeletewhat should be my annual income to avail the smart data plan 2000? thanks!
ReplyDeletei cant understand the globe plan.
ReplyDeletedo u only need to pay 2499/month or theres an additional fee for the plan? i mean for the unli mobile surfing?
how about the 1799 plan cashout 4800 is that true? and if its true does it gives u unli data also?
ReplyDeleteso if i go to globe centers ill just tell them about the 1799 + cash out plan for iphone 4s?
ReplyDeleteIf you are going to subscribe for an Unlimited Plan go with Globe they don't have those restrictions Smart's imposing to their subscriber who are supposedly on "Unlimited Data Plan". 1.5G Bandwith Cap (1G for Iphone). Additional charge for push emails, tethering and hotspot use, and they cant even tell which App can be used where there will be no additional charges.
ReplyDeletewhat do u mean by php1500 consumable?
ReplyDeleteI would definitely go for globe. for smart this is the downside, No tethering, Unlimited Browsing only and a 1.5gb fast data limit, and it will slow down to less than 50kbps until the end of billing cycle. which horribly sucks.
ReplyDeleteI mostly used my smartphone for data intensive task. I could consume more than 800mb a day. 1.5gb is a little bit short for me.
when you apply for smart postpaid plan for iphone 4s, can you get immediately the phone?? thanks!
ReplyDeleteOn smart data plan 2000 how will I know if I consume the 100minutes of call and 200sms? So that no additional fee on my bill?
ReplyDeleteOn data plan 2000, when checking online or through txt what is the meaning of running balance? If I have running balance of 1899 does it mean I already consumed the 150 minutes call and 200 minutes of txt? And this will cost addItional payment on my account?
ReplyDeleteHI SIR, WHY I CANT BROWSE MY WEB.
ReplyDeleteI JUST GET MY IPHONE 4S FROM GLOBE PLAN
HOW CAN I USE MY NET WITHOUT USING WIFI ?
BY JUST USING THE UNLI DATA PLAN ? PLS REPLY
HOW TO SET THE APN IN THE SETTINGS? =(
ReplyDeleteWhat does "cash out Php2500" mean??
ReplyDeleteHi i just want to ask, i just had my iphone 4s from smart plan 2000 and when i check my bal tru txt what does running bal mean?? Is that additional charge? And isn it true that there's restrictions for its unli data.. I really don't get the deal why is it called inlimited when its not..
ReplyDeleteWent to smart wireless store yesterday and asked about iphone plans, looks like i have no chance at all to get this for the requirements they told me... ex. credit card limit must be 50k, (my cc is 25k limit only). Monthly salary should be 25k,.. i think getting this iphone 4s will remain in my dreams... --- how sad :(
ReplyDeletei dont have cc :( what requirement do i need if i have 25k monthly salary? :) payslip??
DeleteIs this still accurate? I checked the globe website and cash out at Plan 1799 is P17,499 and not P4,800
ReplyDeleteCheck for the unlidata plan.
DeleteWhat's the maximum speed for globe's unli data plan 1799?
ReplyDeletePero decent nmn kaya yung speed ng globe? Planning to apply for one.
ReplyDeletesir, aside from those telcos, wala n bng ibang ngooffer ng ip4s dito? Like sa mga malls?
ReplyDeletePlan 1799 from Globe includes unlimited data right? So, does it include unlimited usage of applications like facebook, twitter, foursquare etc.. or it just covers web browsing(safari)? And does globe includes PUSH with that unlimited data plan? Because I read somewhere that Smart charges 10php per 30 minutes of using facebook app. Is that true? Please reply.
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ReplyDeleteP4,800 parin ang cash out hanggang ngayon sa Globe??
ReplyDeleteif i buy an iphone 4s prepaid at smart, can I put a globe sim card in it?
ReplyDeleteplan ko kase bumili ng iphone 4s sa globe, pero dadating na yung iphone 5. pano pag kumuha na ako ng postpaid plan ngayon. pwede ba ako mag change ng iphone 4s to iphone 5 without getting a new contract?
Deletehello, pede ba ung ipa-unlock? thanks
Deletebro, naka encounter ka na ba na ma capped ung 3G connection mo sa iphone 4s? Ano po ba yung kasali sa unlimited data plan nila, can I used the official FB application, foursquare, twitter, downloading apps from appstore, game center, & other internet connected apps? Kasi baka selected apps lang yung kasali sa unlimtied data nila.
ReplyDeletelooking forward to your prompt reply.
bakit sa site ng globe plan 5k free ung iphone 4s hindi naman sa plan 2499
ReplyDeleteSobrang helpful neto! Salamat :) Pwede bang mgpaplan sa Globe na data lang? Para sana pag need mgtxt or tumawag papaload nlng hihi :> thanks again!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info. I'm planning to apply for Smart data plan 2000. Ask ko lang, after applying for data plan makukuha mo agad yung phone? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHello! I'm quite new to my Globe's 1799 unlisurf postpaid plan, i got my 4s through it, do you know how i can track my usage? My unbilled charges? Like how do i know if i exceeded my plan's limits?
ReplyDeletePlus does using my phone's personal hotspot on my laptop give me additional charges?
Sir, i am planning to get an unlisurf plan 1799 with Nokia Lumia 800. What if you don't have any documents to support Proof of Billing Requirement?
ReplyDeleteAnd may i know if there's a minimum income requirement on this plan?
kindly email me here for info: ithcode_cs@yahoo.com
Thanks and God Bless. :D
sir,do globe also requires at least 25k salary for iphone 4s plan?. . .thanx
ReplyDeleteSir does the salary range of 25k and cc limit still applies if cash out is given? either both notworks.Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteDun sa site nang smart free ung iphone 4s 16gb sa plan 2000 , pero dun sa paper na pinamimigay nila 2,500 ung cash out! tapos dun sa plan 999 na may 999 cash out per month, pag magapply ako magkano unang babayaran ko? REPLY ASAP. =)) THANKS.
ReplyDeleteWell done Mr. Lim :)
DeleteI am going to have my re-contract with my postpaid with GLOBE this Sept 27 and I am getting an iphone 4s...bali cash out lang ng 4,800 then monthly 1799.
I just cannot afford to have an iphone with limited internet plan.
Sa GLOBE abot mo ang mundo :)
hindi po updated yung price sa taas sir.. free po yung iphon sa data plan 2000 ng smart.. just check here.. http://www1.smart.com.ph/Postpaid/plans/iphone-plans
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