Globe to launch “GoSurf” tiered data plans?
I recently read a blog post over at Yugatech’s site about something Globe Telecom is cooking up called “GoSurf” (note that the source isn’t Globe).
According to Yugatech’s post:
“Subscribers will be offered GoSurf plans which is basically 5GB of LTE plus unlimited access to the EDGE network after the allocation is consumed. It’s still basically unlimited access to their data network, only that you’ll be transferred to the slower network once you’ve consumed 5GB of data.”
Personally, if this is true… I think it’s great news!
My thoughts on GoSurf
If Globe’s GoSurf plans are anything like the tiered schemes commonly implemented abroad, my usual 3GB data consumption means that I will be spending less than what I am currently paying now… and so will you, too.
Likewise, GoSurf plans will put to rest all the FUP complaints that have been causing quite a stir the past few months.
I’ve yet to hear an official announcement from Globe about GoSurf. But I’m certainly hoping it does happen.
What should we do for now?
Here’s what I think you should do while waiting for Globe’s official announcement… Measure your actual mobile data consumption by using data monitoring apps on your devices the way I did just recently. This will give you a better idea of what GoSurf plan to avail when Globe launches the tiered scheme.
It seems great times are ahead for all of us who are always mobile and constantly online. *crossing fingers!*
August 17, 2014 @ 3:40 AM
Hi … I’m a globe postpaid subscriber .. Im using Samsung Galaxy S5 under 1799 plan includes 1000 peso value consumable for call and text + Go Surf 999 for 5GB mobile data per month .. The S5 has it own data tracker apps installed , so that you can see the measurement if how much data you already consumed ( That is auto update)everyday . My cut off Date is every 2oth of the month and i already reach up the 5gb last Aug 15 2014 which is 5 days before my due date and it was automatically block the mobile data and i cannot use it anymore .
Here’s what happen ( before i used up my data allowance) :
First week : i rung customer service for my Info update and being curious as well , i ask them if how much data i already consumed ( month to date ) which is based on my data tracker i already used up round about 2gb of data for 1 week . The lady told me name Alona my current balance for call and she told me that i still have 5gb of data which i really doubt ??? . I told her that i already consumed 2gb of data based on my tracker and how come that i still 5gb of data ? – she answered thats based on their system and record – it will change if i already use the data ..
What i told her : i used my phone when Im out or about … At the office or anywhere except at home coz we have Wifi .. Then you are telling me that i still have 5gb ?? (Still doubt) I ask if they are updating their systme time to time but same answer “yes they did every 2 hrs) . I still got no peace of mind ..
Second Week : Since that i dont have a peace of mind …After a week i rung up again and same question i ask .. what i get is the same answer / same scenario .. No changes happen with my data allowance .. I still 5gb of data based on their system …( I doubt)
Lastly : yesterday ( Aug 16 2014) .. I inquire and cancel my one month free gadget care .. This is the 3rd time around that i ask about my data allowance and remaining balance ( SAME ANSWER ) i was surprise that i still got 5gb data … What the rep did was he will going to escalate and raised this concern to higher department since there is no accuracy happen . I explained to him one by one since i started to use this plan ..
I shared this info because Im worried about having a BILL SHOCKED one day …
The Big Question is ?? How come that i still got 5gb data which i already used up my 5gb data allowance baed on my tracker … ??? SIGH
Hopefully GLOBE might need to provide some notification through text if their customer is about to used up any allowances that they are getting in a specific postpaid plan just to avoid bill shocked !!
August 17, 2014 @ 4:52 AM
Hi there. I suggest that you move to a GoSURF plan instead. You can determine how much data you need in a month and you will not be affected by the Fair Use Policy. Also, GoSURF plans have billshock protection. I suggest you switch to that plan soon to avoid problems. :)