Globe Telecom brings iPhone 3G to the Philippines

Aug 6th, 2008 | By Jeric Peña | Category: Apple, Technology

When will be the iPhone 3G available in the Philippines?
The most talked about mobile phone is now coming to the Philippine shores under Globe Telecom. Earlier today, Globe Telecom announced to the public about the coming of the iPhone 3G in the Philippine market on August 22, 2008. The iPhone 3G came out in the United States last July 11, 2008. iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone plus 3G networking that is twice as fast*, built-in GPS for expanded location-based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs hundreds of third party applications available through the new App Store. The 8GB comes in black while the 16GB comes in black and white.

“We are very excited to launch iPhone 3G here in the Philippines. Beginning August 22, Globe is bringing to the Filipinos the best browsing experience through the revolutionary iPhone 3G on our 3G/HSDPA network,” said Gerardo C. Ablaza Jr., president and CEO of Globe Telecom.

How much would be the iPhone 3G in the Philippines?
Globe Telecom will be offering special postpaid plans and prepaid kits bundled with the iPhone (with 24-month lock-in period). Those who would be applying for the postpaid plans would be receiving free mobile internet hours and free Wi-Fi browsing hours in areas covered by Globe Wireless Internet Zones.

The following are available postpaid plans for the iPhone 3G:

If you are interested to purchase the iPhone 3G prepaid kit, the price for an 8GB iPhone would be P41,899 and P48,889 for a 16GB iPhone. Upon purchasing the iPhone 3G prepaid kit, you can enjoy 50 hours of free mobile internet hours for five months.

Starting today, interested parties can start reserving their iPhone 3G unit/s by calling Globe’s 24-Hour Call-in Service via landline (632)7301000 or 211 via toll-free mobile or visiting www.iphone3g.globe.com.ph.

What’s the “twice as fast, half the price” thing you’re talking, Steve Jobs?

*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.



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    1. dak August 8th, 2008 6:54 pm :

      i am so not buying it.

      what is it? a laptop?

      it’s not going to happen…

    2. Jeric August 9th, 2008 6:50 pm :

      Exactly my sentiments, dak. The iPhone has been hyped too much only to find out that it would cost us an arm and a leg.

    3. Philippine Technology BLOG - Tech Stop Tech Stuff » Blog Archive » iPhones 3G in the Philippines via Globe Telecom, Launch Date is 8/22/8 October 21st, 2008 2:44 pm :

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    5. bodydetox July 30th, 2009 10:54 am :

      my iPhone was actually a gift from my girlfriend. i really love this phone and i think that this is the best phone that money can buy. i like the features and the design.

    6. Martha August 24th, 2009 4:16 pm :

      the iPhone 3G looks very cool and feature packed. i will be saving some of my allowance to buy that phone.

    7. arthritistreatment_techguy September 3rd, 2009 6:43 pm :

      Iphone 3G is so packed of features and it really looks cool too. I own one iPhone 3G and i am planning to buy another one for my girlfriend.

    8. Acne88 September 12th, 2009 11:38 am :

      iPhone 3G is best phone ever released. it has great styling and has nice cool features that is why i like it so much.

    9. Sherrilyn December 22nd, 2009 9:53 am :

      I got an iPhone 3G as a gift from my best friend. This phone is the best phone that i ever had, great style and great features. I luv my iPhone 3G.
      *.

    10. Jaime December 31st, 2009 12:52 pm :

      iPhone 3G is simply the best phone that i have owned. It is very stylish and its nice features. I also own an N97 but i like the iphone.

    11. Caitlin February 11th, 2010 7:20 pm :

      last year me and my brother bought an iPhone 3G. it is a great phone with lots of functionality and great styling too.


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