Friday, September 4, 2009

HK + Macau Week: 2 Days To Go

Well, technically, since this day is almost over, it's 1 1/4 days to go. I've been trying to pick out clothes to wear for the trip and now I'm seeing the impossibility of packing it all in 2 medium sized bags together with my Mom's and sister's things. Mom wants everything hand carried because it's easier and cheaper that way I guess. I'm seeing a Battle of the Bag Space tomorrow when the actual packing ensues.

Aside from that, I've now googled how it is to set my Globe Prepaid Sim to the roaming service. I found out that though it's as easy as texting to check your balance, you won't have any load balance to check anymore from the staggering rates. In case anybody needs the information, here are the steps to the kingdom of Check Operator Services.


HOW TO ACTIVATE GLOBE ROAMING SERVICE
Step 1: ACTIVATE your roaming while still in the Philippines
  • Postpaid subscribers can call 211 (toll-free) via mobile.
  • Prepaid clients can text GROAM ON and send to 2884. Free of Charge.

Example: GROAM ON 06/01/2008


Step 2: For HELP while roaming, you can call our 24/7 Customer Service Hotline

  • Postpaid subscribers can call +632.7301212 from your mobile (toll-free)
  • Prepaid clients can call *131*6327301212# from your mobile (toll-free)


How to MAKE CALLS while roaming:

  • Postpaid subscribers

    Simply dial “+” + country code + area code (or operator code) + phone number.
    Example: +6327301000 if landline or +639178000000 if mobile and press SEND.

  • Prepaid clients

    Dial *131* + country code + area code (or operator code) + phone number + # sign.
    e.g. *131*6327301000# if landline or *131*639178000000# if mobile and press SEND.


How to SEND MESSAGES while roaming:

Use the International Number format when sending a message to someone: "+" + country code + mobile access number + mobile number.

Example: +639xxxxxxxxxx, and press SEND.


  • These services have the following rates: P2.50 if sent while in the Philippines, P25 + P2.50 if sent outside the Philippines.
  • A minimum balance of P80 is required to make and receive a call while roaming. A minimum balance of P25 is required to send a text message.
  • As soon as you arrive in the Philippines, please be reminded to text GROAM OFF and send to 2884 so that the minimum balance as stated above for calling and texting will not apply.


PREPAID ROAMING ZONES & RATES

Zone 1

Voice

Text

VAS

Outgoing

Php 60.00 per minute

Php 25.00 per message sent

Php 25.00 + my Globe Services Charge

Incoming

Php 60.00 per minute

FREE

FREE


Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Bolivia
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Chile
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Rep
Denmark
Egypt

Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Finland
France
Gibraltar
Greece
Guernsey
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Indonesia
Ireland
Isle of Man
Ivory Coast
Japan
Jordan
Kuwait

Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg

Macau
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Pakistan

Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone

Singapore
Slovak Rep
Slovenia
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Uganda
Ukraine
Vietnam
Yemen
Serbia & Montenegro (Yugolasvia)



Countries are divided into different zones with varying rates. I didn't include the others because it's no use to me. I'm kind of posting this entry for bookmarking purposes that if in case I need to, I'll be able to search about this information by just visiting my blog. The previous data are taken from the following sites which you may find useful.

Globe - International Roaming
Globe Prepaid Roaming Zones and Rates

So that's it. Almost one day to go and I still have to buy an extra pair of contact lenses and prepaid load for this insane roaming service. Plus I really need a haircut because my hair's starting to weigh me down and eat up all the protein in my body even though I have way too much already. Hopefully, grandma's in a good mood today to give me a free haircut. *crosses fingers*

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