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The best way to stay connected in Philippines….. with a local Philippines mobile SIM Card |
When you are in Philippines, use a local Philippines mobile number to keep in touch. Roaming with your Singapore number in Philippines is ridiculously expensive!
Get your Philippines "Smart Buddy" prepaid SIM card right here (the same SIM sold in Philippines) so that you
EXTRA TIP!
Complete this off with the Ready-2-Go Link Service, an international call forwarding service. It which lets you divert your Singapore mobile calls to your Philippines number (at S$0.48 / minute) so that you always stay contactable.
SAVE 91% OFF YOUR ROAMING PHONE BILLS! CLICK HERE for call rates!
| Comparing: | Rates for the ‘Smart Buddy’ SIM (S$ per min) |
Roaming With Your Singapore Number (S$ per min) |
| Incoming calls (to your Philippines Number) | FREE | 2.84 |
| Outgoing calls (within Philippines) | 0.21 | 1.20 |
| Outgoing calls (to Singapore) | 0.56 | 3.30 |
| SMS (within Philippines) | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| SMS (to Singapore) | 0.45 | 0.72 |
| Data (via GPRS) | PHP P10 per 30 mins |
(1) Want more credit on your "Smart Buddy" prepaid SIM card? Top it up at convenience stores / phones shops across Philippines.
How much can you save with the Smart Buddy SIM?
| If you: | Rates for the ‘Smart Buddy’ SIM (S$ per min) |
Roaming With Your Singapore Number (S$ per min) |
| Receive 10 minutes of incoming calls | FREE (direct to your Philippines number) | 28.40 |
| Make 10 minutes of calls to Singapore | 5.60 | 33.00 |
| TOTAL | 5.60 | 61.40 |
| YOU SAVE 91% OF YOUR ROAMING PHONE BILLS! | ||
| Diverted Calls with the Link Service (S$ per min) |
Incoming Roaming Charges (S$ per min)* |
| 0.48 | 2.84 |
| YOU SAVE 72% IN THIS CASE! | |
(1) Top-up the credit on the Link Service (i.e. the international call forwarding service) by purchasing additional Link Service credit right here ONLINE
| SIM Card Operator: | Smart Communications |
| SIM Card Face Value: | PHP P140 (SIM Value P40 + top-up voucher P100) |
| Call Credits: | PHP P101 |
| Expiry Date: | (a) Prior to activation: as per stated on the SIM packs. (b) After activation, it is active for 10 days, and if you do not reload the SIM card within that period, you will be given a further grace period of 120 days to do so (when you can still receive calls and SMS), else the SIM card will expire. (Extend by 3 days with a PHP P5/10 top-up, 15 days with PHP P15/30/50, 30 days with PHP P60/100, 45 days with PHP P115, 60 days with PHP P200, 75 days with PHP P300 and 120 days with PHP P500) |
| Top-ups: |
At convenience stores / phones shops across Philippines |
| Operator Website: | http://smart.com.ph/Buddy/ |
| Customer Service: | +632 8881111 |
| Service Provider: | T-Innovations Pte. Ltd. |
| Call Forwarding Credits: | S$15 (or as per stated upon your purchase) |
| Customer Service: | +65 62355033 during office hours or e-mail info@trusling.com at anytime. |
| Top-up: | Click here! |
| For more information on the Link Service, click here. | |
NOTE:
Information provided on the "Smart Buddy" SIM packs here are for your ease of reference only and may be subject to amendments by the operator without any prior notice. If you have any other queries not answered below, please log-on to Smart's web-site or call their Customer Service directly.
For queries on the Link Service, click here and refer to the Link Service FAQs.
There is no difference between these. For your convenience, we have imported Smart Buddy SIM packs from Philippines to Singapore so that you can get them before you depart and able to use it once you arrive. SIM cards are sold at the same price here and in Philippines.
What's more, with the Link Service, you can forward your Singapore calls to your Philippines number, so you won't miss any of your calls.
Do I get a Philippines mobile number straight away?Yes, you will find your Philippines mobile number on the Smart Buddy SIM pack inside the kit.
Is the Smart Buddy SIM compatible with my phone?If you normally use your Singapore number in your phone, you will be able to use the Smart Buddy SIM in it. Otherwise, if you've purchased your phone outside of Singapore, please ensure that your phone is not SIM-locked, else you will not be able to use any other SIM cards in your card other than that issue by your original telco operator.
Is the Smart Buddy SIM compatible with the iPhone4 / iPad?Yes, it is. However, do note that like all the other prepaid SIM cards which we offer, the Smart Buddy SIM card comes in normal SIM card size and must be clipped down to a microSIM before it can be used in the iPhone4 / iPad. While we do not offer this service, it is available at most phone shops across Singapore.
Do I need to register my prepaid SIM card?No, you would not need to register the SIM card.
I've activated my SIM card but the network does not register? Is something wrong? (I am currently in Singapore)If you're still in Singapore, you will not be able to use the Smart Buddy SIM card. This is because it is not enabled with roaming functions and thus can only be used in Philippines.
Will I be able to surf the web / download e-mails?Yes, you will be able to surf the web / download e-mails via GPRS with the "Smart Buddy" SIM card @ PHP P10 per 30 minutes. SMS "SURF" to 211 to activate.
Who is Smart Communications?A wholly owned subsidiary of Philippines' dominant telecommunications carrier, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT), SMART has the most extensive and modern digital communications GSM network and infrastructure in the Philippines.
- Ready-2-Go Philippines Travel Kit - Usage Instructions - Getting Started
- Ready-2-Go Link Service - Usage Instructions
- If you require any assistance, here's who you can contact:
The "Smart Buddy" prepaid SIM card: Operator Website: http://smart.com.ph/Buddy/ Customer Service: +632 8881111 at anytime The Link Service: Provider's e-mail: info@trusling.com Customer Service: Call +65 62355033 from 9:00am to 6:00pm daily from Mon to Fri (excluding public holidays) - Singapore time
or
E-mail info@trusling.com at anytime.
Going For A Short Trip? (e.g. holidays)
With the Ready-2-Go Philippines Travel Kit, you get the 2 essential items to keep in touch economically when you are in Philippines (right away!): A Philippines "Smart Buddy" prepaid SIM card (PHP P140 value)
S$15 of Ready-2-Go Link Service. . Use it to divert your Singapore mobile calls to your Philippines number.
Download a product summary / factsheet Only available from our web-site. Purchase it right now ONLINE! |
Ready-2-Go PHILIPPINES Travel Kit - activate by 31/08/12 |
Travel Regularly? (e.g. frequent travellers, corporate users)
If you go overseas regularly, (to Philippines and/or other destinations), it’s time to go VIP. With the $100 Ready-2-Go VIP kit, you get: 1. A FREE Philippines "Smart Buddy" prepaid SIM card (PHP P140 value) 2. S$100 of Link Service. Use it to divert your Singapore mobile calls to your Philippines number or any other overseas number of your choice. VIP customers also enjoy the following benefits: FREE credit!
Receive S$15 of FREE Link Service credit with every S$100 you top-up to your account in the future. Purchase individual (country-specific) mobile SIM card from us at any time!
Auto-extension of account validity
Don’t worry about the expiry date on your Link Service account (as long as there is credit in your account). We will automatically extend your account validity whenever it is about to expire so no credit is wasted (Note: a handling fee is chargeable for each extension). Only available from our web-site. Purchase it right now ONLINE! |
VIP Kit: S$100 Link Service & free PHP P140 PHILIPPINES SIM -activate by 31/08/12 |
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Ready-2-Go PHILIPPINES Travel Kit - activate by 31/08/12
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VIP Kit: S$100 Link Service & free PHP P140 PHILIPPINES SIM -activate by 31/08/12
