Globe International Business: Serving Filipinos with Worldwide Connection

The International Business Group of Globe goes beyond the Philippine borders by offering affordable communication services to Filipinos around the world who want to keep in touch with their loved ones in the Philippines.

UK and Italy Sim

Globe launched the Globe UK SIM where Filipinos in the United Kingdom can keep in touch with friends and family back home while paying local rates.

With the Globe UK SIM, Pinoys just need to pay 10 pence for calls and texts to Globe and TM in the Philippines and to all networks in the UK.

In Italy, _kababayans_ can call Globe and TM in the Philippines with the Globe Italy SIM for as low as five euro cents or P3 per minute. According to Globe, this is the lowest rate for any Italian mobile operator.

Duo International

Globe International Business’ second offering is the DUO International costing US $25 a month.

In a press release, Globe said it specified that for DUO International, a local landline number is assigned to the Globe or TM mobile of the subscriber’s loved ones so there will be no more international long distance charges when calling the Philippines.

This service is available in the USA, the UK, Korea and Canada.

Seafarer Sim

Meanwhile, the 400,000 members of the Filipino maritime community who visit seaports around the world can also avail of the recently-launched Globe Seafarer SIM, where affordable call and text rates from anywhere around the world is offered, without the need for satellite equipment connections.

Globe added call charge to Philippines starts at US$0.20 per minute, while sending an SMS costs US$0.10 per text message.

Best Connectivity to Filipinos Worldwide

Globe Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for International and Business Markets Gil Genio said they aim to provide the best connectivity to millions of Filipinos worldwide.

“We aim to provide the best connectivity offers to over 11 million Filipinos overseas. We are pleased to be able to introduce the Globe brand of service to Pinoys, making it more affordable to keep in touch with family and friends back in the Philippines,” Genio said.

Globe Senior Vice President for International Business Rizza Maniego-Eala also said they proud to offer these services.

“Globe is proud to offer services for the global Filipino community. Whether they are permanent migrants or working in a variety of sectors, they have already embraced these countries as their second home but continue to find ways to keep in touch with family in the Philippines, “ Eala said.

She added it is their vision to provide innovative and value-for-money communications services that maintains strong ties with their loved ones back home.

“Connecting them to a wonderful world – a commitment to them by Globe International Business”, she said.

Robust Retail Presence Worldwide

Globe aims to serve over 11 million Filipinos living and working in over 70 countries around the world. The company now has robust retail presence in six major overseas Filipino markets namely the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Singapore. (With Press Release)