Monday, May 31, 2010

SMART GOLD – SONY ERICSSON RAFFLE TIE UP FAQs




Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):



1. What is the Smart Gold – Sony Ericsson Entertainment Unlimited Raffle Tie Up?

New Subscribers and those under Retention who avail of selected Sony Ericsson handsets can get a chance to win various prizes. Participating handsets are:
o SE Naite
o SE W595
o SE W705
o SE Aino

2. Am I automatically qualified to win if I will avail one of the handsets in the promo?

No. You must first register via SMS in order to qualify for the raffle promo. Text SEREGName/Co
mplete Address/Handset model to 3830.

Ex: SE REG Juan dela Cruz/123 Rose St., Brgy Bulaklakin, Quezon City/Aino.

3. What prizes are at stake?

It depends on what kind of handset plan you availed of. Check out the list below.

Handset Model Plan Qualified to Win

Sony Ericsson Naite FREE at Plan 800 1 of 8 Sony Bravia 32" LCD TVs
Sony Ericsson W595 FREE at Plan 1200 1 of 4 Sony PS3 Slims
Sony Ericsson W705 FREE at Plan 1800 1 of 4 Sony PS3 Slims
Sony Ericsson Aino FREE at Plan 3500 1 of 8 Sony PSPs


4. How do I join?

You must register via SMS in order to qualify. Text SEREGName/Complete Address/Handset model to access code 3830. Ex: SE REG Juan dela Cruz/123 Rose St., Brgy Bulaklakin, Quezon City/Aino.

5. When is the Raffle promo? When is the draw date?

Promo period is from March 19 to May 30, 2010. Handsets bought within the promo period must register via SMS within the promo period to join the raffle . Raffle draw: June 2, 2010.

6. Do I need to enter my complete name and address?

YES :) For example: Juan S. Dela Cruz/123 Rosal St. Brgy. Bulaklakin, Project 6, Quezon City, Philippines

7. How will I know if I am successfully registered in the raffle?

You'll get an SMS from access code 3830 that says: Ur mobile # is now registered to the SMART Gold-Sony Ericsson Raffle Promo. Raffle draw will be held on June 2, 2010. See posters and flyers for complete details. Per DTI Permit # 0786 Series of 2010. For inquiries, visit www.smart.com.ph/gold.

8. I registered using a handset that is different from the one I purchased for the promo. Will I still qualify?

If you availed of any of the included handsets under a Smart Gold Plan (see Item#1), and you registered using the qualified cellphone number, you're still in for the raffle.

9. I wasn't able to register for the promo. The sales officer didn't inform me.

No worries! You can still register and join the raffle anytime between March 19 to May 30, 2010.

10. How soon after the draw date will SMART call the winners?

We'll call within 5 working days from draw date.

11. How will I know if I win?

You'll receive a letter and a call from SMART. You will also be advised on the requirements for claiming your prize.

12. How do I claim my prize?

Prizes will be delivered to your home care of Sony Ericsson. When you receive the call, arrangements will be discussed with you on when and how the prize will be delivered.

13. Can my authorized representative receive the prize upon delivery?

Surely, an authorized representative may claim the prize provided the following requirements are complete.
- The mailed notification letter addressed to the winner
- Two (2) original valid IDs of the winning subscriber
- Authorization Letter
- Two (2) original valid IDs of representative
- The winning active SMART SIM
- Optional:
o Qualified Sony Ericsson handset used for registration
o Successful Registration SMS from access code 3830

14. What are the requirements needed for me to claim/receive the prize upon delivery to my home?

You MUST NOT have any overdue/unpaid balances :) Any dues must be paid in full in order to claim the prize. The following must also be presented in order to receive the delivered prize:
- The mailed notification letter addressed to the winner
- Two (2) original valid IDs of the winning subscriber
- The winning active SMART SIM
- Optional:
o Qualified Sony Ericsson handset used for registration
o Successful Registration SMS from access code 3830

15. Is there an initial cash out requirement to be able to qualify in this promo?

None. However, FREE handsets under Plan 500, 800, and 1200 must be availed of under the Auto-Debit Agreement. Otherwise, the following cash out are required:
- Plan 500: P1,000 cash out
- Plan 800: P 700 cash out
- Plan 1200: P 300 cash out

16. What happens if I am not able to receive my prize within the 60-day redemption period?

Your prize will be forfeited in favor of Smart Communications, Inc. Better claim early!

17. Can I interchange or request for the prize not allotted for my handset? Can I just pay the excess amount?

No, the prizes to be won are according to the handset availed, no exchanges please :)

18. Can I choose the color if I will win the PSP/PS3?

Sorry, but the color of prizes depends on currently available stocks of Sony Ericsson.

19. Who do I contact in case there is a problem with my Sony Bravia LCD TV / Sony PS3 Slim / Sony PSP?

You may contact the Sony Philippines Service Center Hotline at (02)330-1111 for any technical concerns on the prizes.

Sunday, May 30, 2010

Get the ultimate surfer’s high from Globe BlackBerry Max




Have you ever been browsing the web with your BlackBerry handheld, merrily tweeting your updates, when you suddenly hit a red light trying to watch the latest “American Idol” ep on YouTube? It could happen. While your BlackBerry can get you onto most websites free and clear, there’s a small handful of sites that require you to switch on a separate internet access first before getting into the site. The moment you do that, you get billed an additional P 5 for every 15 minutes of web browsing on those sites, using your BlackBerry.

If you’re wondering why this is so, it’s because some content-rich websites may not yet be optimized for a handheld device like your BlackBerry; if you try to browse them, you’d need to switch over to regular internet access to get the best experience.

But those days are gone because Globe is launching Super Surf for Blackberry Max, a new service that gets the CrackBerry addict in you just about anywhere you want to go on the web. With Super Surf for BlackBerry Max, there’s virtually no limit to what you can do online: Email, browse the web, chat with pals via BlackBerry Messenger and even stream your favorite videos on your BlackBerry phone.

Open to both Globe postpaid and prepaid BlackBerry lovers, Super Surf for BlackBerry Max is just P 1500 a month or P300 for 5 days, and will be available till August 18, 2010. And Super Surf for BlackBerry Max works great with Globe’s array of BlackBerry offers, like the top-of-the-line Bold 9700, favored by showbiz and high society, and the collegiate Curve 8520, the back-to-school starter model which comes in ruby-red, snow-white and classic black.

Globe’s Super Surf for BlackBerry Max is also a great add-on to the array of My SuperPlan offers, which means that My SuperPlan customers who own a BlackBerry can easily upgrade their surfing experience by asking for the Super Surf for BlackBerry Max plan.

Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid, says, “We want to make the internet experience as smooth and worry-free as it can be. Super Surf was designed with that in mind: Giving our customers unlimited and convenient access to the internet content and websites that they love. Now with Super Surf for BlackBerry Max, we are upping the ante and letting them go anywhere they want in cyberspace, no holds barred. We encourage all our BlackBerry users to upgrade their surfing experience with Super Surf for BlackBerry Max.”

Your maxed-out Super Surf experience is just a click away. Register via text by sending BB MAX 300 (5 days) to 8888, for 5 days of unlimited browsing on your Globe BlackBerry handset. And if you want the full 30-day service, just text BB MAX ON (30 days) to 8888.

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Coolest Gadgets for FREE* Only From Globe




Get a GLOBE Postpaid Plan 1800 or higher and get one of these bundles for FREE:
• Nintendo Wii plus Nokia 2730c
• Sony PSP 3006 plus a Nokia 2730c

Get a Globe Postpaid plan 2500 or higher and get:
• Sony PS3 Slim 120GB plus a Nokia 2730c.

MECHANICS
1. Submit proof of ID, proof of billing and proof of income (amount of which should be commensurate to the plan value applied for) to any Globe store in GMA. Fill up the Mobile Application Form. Applicants must submit the above documents in order to qualify for the offer.
2. Subscribers should maintain the subscription for at least 24 months, otherwise the subscriber will be charged with the Handset Base Price plus the Gadget Base Price.
3. One-month advance payment is required and will be offset with the first month’s bill.

Promo is from May 1 to May 31, 2010 only.

For more information, visit the nearest Globe Store* or call (02)730-1000.

You can also check out http://site.globe.com.ph/features/gadgets_galore for more details.

*Available in GMA Only

Monday, May 17, 2010

Coolest Gadgets for FREE* Only From Globe



Get a GLOBE Postpaid Plan 1800 or higher and get one of these bundles for FREE:
• Nintendo Wii plus Nokia 2730c
• Sony PSP 3006 plus a Nokia 2730c

Get a Globe Postpaid plan 2500 or higher and get:
• Sony PS3 Slim 120GB plus a Nokia 2730c.

MECHANICS
1. Submit proof of ID, proof of billing and proof of income (amount of which should be commensurate to the plan value applied for) to any Globe store in GMA. Fill up the Mobile Application Form. Applicants must submit the above documents in order to qualify for the offer.

2. Subscribers should maintain the subscription for at least 24 months, otherwise the subscriber will be charged with the Handset Base Price plus the Gadget Base Price.

3. One-month advance payment is required and will be offset with the first month’s bill.

Promo is from May 1 to May 31, 2010 only.

For more information, visit the nearest Globe Store* or call (02)730-1000.

You can also check out http://site.globe.com.ph/features/gadgets_galore for more details.

*Available in GMA Only