How to Activate Globe Roaming: Prepaid & Promo Tips

Globe Telecom, a major telecommunications operator in the Philippines, offers Globe Roaming as an international service. With this service, Globe customers can make calls, send messages, and utilize data on their mobile devices even while traveling abroad. For assistance with activating the service or troubleshooting any issues, you can always rely on Globe Customer Service to provide support. This comprehensive guide to Globe Roaming covers everything from activation to understanding its benefits, bundles, and cost-saving recommendations, ensuring travelers enjoy their trips with a seamless internet experience.

What is Globe Roaming?  

You can utilize your Globe SIM card and number internationally with Globe Roaming after completing your Globe SIM Registration. This service lets you use mobile Internet, send SMS, and make calls exactly like you would at home. It is designed for Filipino tourists, foreign workers, and entrepreneurs who frequently travel overseas and must maintain contact with friends, family, or coworkers while they are abroad.

How to Activate Globe Roaming

You need to activate Globe Roaming on your smartphone before leaving the Philippines.

For Prepaid Subscribers

With the use of SMS: 

Step 1: Ensure your load balance is sufficient. Generally, at least PHP 100 is required for text roaming.  

Step 2: Text ROAM ON to 2884, then enter the country you’re going to (for example, ROAM ON JAPAN). A message of confirmation is to arrive soon.  

Step 3: After you return to the Philippines, text ROAM OFF to 2884 to deactivate.  

Use the USSD Code:  

Enter *143#, select “Roaming & Int’l,” and then click “Activate Roaming.”

For postpaid customers

For a large number of Globe Postpaid plans, roaming is pre-activated. 

Type *143# (both international and Philippine toll-free).

A menu will appear. Select 0 from there and press send.

Click Option 7 from the supplier information menu that appears.

You need to select option 1 (Roaming) from the new menu that appears. After pushing transmit, a notification will appear indicating you are on auto from now on.

Globe Roaming Packages and Plans

Globe offers a range of packages that meet different spending limits and use demands, helping you efficiently control expenses. These are some of the most well-known:

Roam Text & Call 

These bundles are intended for consumers who want dependable text and voice access but have minimal data requirements.  

Roam Combo 399: 100 MB of data, 30 texts, and 30 minutes of phone calls every single day.  

Roam Combo 999: 300 MB of data, 90 SMS, and 90 minutes of calls over three days.

Roam Surf (Data Roaming)

Having unlimited internet packages accessible in a few countries, Roam Surf is Globe’s main wireless roaming service, allowing you to browse, stream, and utilize applications without bothering about incurring extra fees. 

Roam Surf 399: In certain areas, Roam Surf 399 offers unlimited data for 24 hours.  

Roam Surf 499: Unlimited data for 24 hours across a greater number of nations.  

Roam Surf 999: Three days of unlimited data  

Roam Surf 1999: Five days of unlimited data with Roam Surf 1999.

Packs for Asia and Europe

Roam Asia and Roam Europe are two examples of region-specific packages that Globe sometimes provides. Certain packages include data bundles, lower call prices, and even exclusive roaming rights in specific regions. 

How to Register for Roaming PROMOS

The GlobeOne app is the most common option for both postpaid and prepaid users to sign up for roaming promotions. Before your trip, get it from the App Store or Google Play. You can also use the GCASH option as an alternative.

General Tips for All Subscribers

Setting up an APN: To gain data connectivity overseas, set your device’s Internet Access Point Name (APN) to internet.globe.com.ph.  

Globe Roaming Promotions: To save costs, try subscribing to Globe’s roaming promotions using the GlobeOne app or by dialing *143# and selecting the correct promo.  

Selecting a Network: For access to available networks in the destination country with comfort, set your smartphone to automatically choose networks.  

Data Roaming Settings: To use mobile data services overseas, turn on data roaming on your smartphone.  

Deactivating a When You Get Back: When you go back to the Philippines, send GROAM OFF to 2884 to switch off roaming.

How to Avoid Roaming Bill Shocks

The first step to avoiding roaming bill shocks while using Globe for overseas travel is to plan properly and configure your phone to avoid unwanted expenditures.  

Turn off mobile data (if not using a roaming promotion):  

It’s more beneficial to completely turn off mobile data if you don’t have a roaming promo. You can turn this off under the “cellular” or “mobile” settings on a lot of mobile phones.  

Choose a Fixed-Rate Promotion:  

Globe has many postpaid and prepaid roaming promotions, like Go Roam and Roam Surf, that give fixed prices for calls and data, decreasing the possibility of unexpected costs.

Register Before Leaving:  

To ensure that the roaming package is working when you get to the foreign country, try to register for it before you leave. You can either call *143# or use the GlobeOne app to do this.  

Use Wi-Fi When Possible:  

When Wi-Fi is available, connect to it at restaurants, hotels, and other common areas. Your requirement for using mobile data is reduced as a result.  

Get Offline Content:  

Before leaving the Philippines, download maps, music, films, and other data-heavy items. You can download maps for offline usage using apps like Google Maps.  

Put streaming apps in offline mode:  

To avoid using mobile data for streaming, download material from apps like YouTube or Spotify to listen to offline. 

GLOBE 5G ROAMING

Globe is now providing 5G roaming in 72 countries, including more recent acquisitions like South Africa, India, and Guatemala. For travelers using 5G-capable smartphones, this translates to better internet rates.

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Activating 5G Roaming

Postpaid subscribers: Make sure you have turned on data roaming and mobile data. The Roam Surf 399 service, which provides all-day data access for a fixed price that regenerates every 24 hours, can be automatically activated.  

Prepaid subscribers: If you don’t have an active data promotion, turn on your phone when you arrive in a foreign country and convert to 2G or 3G mode. Following that, sign up for Roam Surf promotions using the GCash or GlobeOne applications.

Comparing Globe to local SIM roaming

When you travel internationally, staying connected to the internet is important. You can choose to purchase a local SIM card at your location and use your current Globe SIM card with international roaming abilities. The following comparison will assist you in making a decision:  

Globe SIM with Roaming:	Local SIM Card:
Roaming fees can add up rapidly, particularly when using a lot of data. While Globe provides a range of roaming packages, prices can remain more expensive than those of local providers.	Generally, less costly for data, calls, and texts. Local rates are useful, and they can result in significant discounts, particularly for longer trips.
Purchase and install a new SIM card, which can involve visiting a local retailer and giving your identity. Your contact list will need to be updated with the new local number you receive.	Getting a local SIM card can often be more cost effective and offer better data performance for longer stays or data-intensive needs.
While Globe provides wide 5G roaming coverage, the infrastructure of the local network can impact speeds and reliability.	As there are no intermediaries involved, you can reach the local network directly, which typically results in faster data rates and more coverage.
Using Globe’s roaming services is useful when you have brief visits or when maintaining your original number is essential even if the charges are higher.	Getting a local SIM card can often be more cost-effective and offer better data performance for longer stays or data-intensive needs.

CONCLUSION

Globe roaming helps you stay connected when you’re on vacation by activating the service in advance while managing your use with tracking tools and promotions. To keep your bills down, make sure you have enough load, utilize promos for cheap data, and switch off data when not in use. Globe roaming allows you to connect with others reliably and cost-free when traveling globally. 

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