MANILA, Philippines - Globe Telecom announced that it is the first operator to bring Samsung Galaxy S II, the first 4G smartphone that works best on the HSPA+ network, to mobile phone users in the Philippines.
The powerful device dons a massive 4.3” Super Amoled Plus capacitive touchscreen display delivering superior color, enhanced readability, contrast ratio, and screen sharpness. Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor for ultra-fast mobile surfing complemented by superior graphics, Samsung Galaxy S II users experience PC-like browsing on the palm of their hands.
The device boasts of an ultra-slim 8.49mm form factor, a luxurious design, and an easy grip. It comes equipped with an 8MP rear camera that also takes full 1080p HD video recording, and a 2MP front camera for video-conferencing.
Touted as the future of mobile communications, the Samsung Galaxy S II is perfect for subscribers whose mobile phone needs go beyond the traditional call and text services. With the Samsung Galaxy S II, subscribers can enjoy mobile internet speeds of up to 10Mbps, enabling faster and more seamless web browsing – may it be doing research, social networking, downloading mobile apps, or playing and streaming video content. Its exclusive All-Share feature allows users to link the smartphone to a TV, computer or audio system to play multimedia files in a flash.
Beginning June 27, Globe subscribers can avail of the Samsung Galaxy S II under My SuperSurf Plan, the country’s first-ever range of fully-customizable unlimited data plans which provide uninterrupted mobile surfing, consumable monthly fees, and bonus call and text services in a single data subscription. My SuperSurf Plan is the answer to the needs of data-intensive subscribers who need to be online anytime, anywhere, giving them unparalleled ways to customize and optimize their unlimited data plan to their unique need.
The Samsung Galaxy S II is available for free under My SuperSurf Plan 3799 or with a one-time discounted cash-out at lower plans. Prepaid subscribers can also purchase the Samsung Galaxy S II at P29,899 from Globe stores nationwide.
“Once again, Globe stands at the forefront of introducing breakthrough devices with the availability of the Samsung Galaxy S II in the Philippines. To sweeten the deal, the device runs on our HSPA+ network, allowing users to enjoy maximum mobile browsing speeds and improved experience in our call and text services. Completing the hottest mobile data package is our innovative My SuperSurf Plan which satisfies the appetite of our data-driven subscribers who need to be online wherever they are minus the fear of hidden and high charges,” according to Martha Sazon, Head of Globe Postpaid.
Globe is the first Philippine operator to commercially roll out a 4G mobile network that utilizes the HSPA+ technology. It also pioneered the launch of the fastest broadband dongle in the market, the Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini stick running on 4G, providing subscribers Internet speeds of up to 10 Mbps.