Are you fed up with your slow internet when browsing on your mobile phone? Currently, there are only two major players in the telecommunications industry, which are Globe and Smart. Both also have their own subsidiary cellular service, TM and Sun Cellular, respectively.
But even with limited options for subscribers, these telecommunication giants offer affordable prepaid data promos that will keep you connected while helping you stick to your budget.
Globe prepaid data promos at a glance
| Name | What’s Included | Price |
| Go50 | – 5GB of data valid for 3 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – Unli texts to all networks |
P50 |
| Go90 | – 8GB of data valid for 7 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – Unli texts to all networks |
P90 |
| Go120 | – 10 GB of data valid for 7 days
– 2 GB for GoWiFi – Unli texts to all networks – Unli call to Globe and TM |
P120 |
| Go140 | – 11 GB of data valid for 7 days
– 2 GB for GoWiFi – Unli texts to all networks – Unli call to Globe and TM |
P140 |
| GoSURF15 | – 100 MB of data valid for 2 days
– 30 MB for Instagram |
P15 |
| GoSURF50 | – 2GB of data valid for 3 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – Unli texts to all networks – 1GB daily of your choice (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P50 |
| GoSURF299 | – 2 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily on any of the following (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P299 |
| GoSURF599 | – 5 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily of your choice (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P599 |
| GoSURF999 | – 10 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily of your choice (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P999 |
| GoSURF1299 | – 15 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily on any of the following (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P1,299 |
| GoSURF1999 | – 30 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily on any of the following (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P1,999 |
| GoSURF2499 | – 50 GB of data valid for 30 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 10 GB daily on any of the following (GoWATCH&PLAY, GoSHARE&SHOP, GoLISTEN&TRAVEL or GoLEARN&WORK) |
P2,499 |
| GoSAKTO70 | – 1 GB data valid for 7 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 1 GB daily for GoWATCH&PLAY + GoSHARE&SHOP – Unli texts to all networks |
P70 |
| GoSAKTO90 | – 2 GB data valid for 7 days
– 1 GB for GoWiFi – 1 GB daily for GoWATCH&PLAY + GoSHARE&SHOP – Unli texts to all networks |
P90 |
| GoSAKTO120 | – 3 GB data valid for 7 days
– 2 GB for GoWiFi – 1 GB daily for GoWATCH&PLAY + GoSHARE&SHOP – Unli texts to all networks – Unli call to Globe & TM |
P120 |
| GoSAKTO140 | – 4 GB data valid for 7 days
– 2 GB for GoWiFi – 1 GB daily for GoWATCH&PLAY + GoSHARE&SHOP – Unli texts to all networks – Unli call to Globe & TM |
P140 |
Globe’s featured promos 2020
The Featured Promos offer unlimited texts to all networks with Go50 and Go90 on top of the open data access, which means you can surf any website or use any app until you reach the data cap.
You also enjoy unlimited calls to Globe and TM numbers on higher-tier packages, such as Go120 and Go140.
The cheapest prepaid package costs P50, valid for three days, with 5GB of open data and unlimited texts to all networks. You can surf the internet with any apps you like. In addition, you have free 1GB data that you can use at any GoWiFi hotspot nationwide.
The most expensive prepaid package costs P140, valid for seven days, and loaded with 11 GB of open data. It also comes with unlimited texts to all networks and unlimited calls to Globe and TM subscribers. If you use up your data, you still have an additional free 2GB for GoWiFi access.
To register and avail of this promo, log in to your GlobeOne account.
‘Every Lifestyle’ with GoSURF promo
GoSURF promos offer packages to budget-conscious folks and heavy data spenders that range from P15 to P2,499.
Choose a package that fits your lifestyle and will have enough data for your games, videos, social media networks, or music.
GoSURF299 has 10GB of data with your chosen package, such as ‘GOLEARN&WORK’, on top of the 2GB open data. With the GOLEARN&WORK package, you can use 10GB of data on apps assigned for that purpose, such as Zoom, YouTube Learning, Wikipedia, and Viber.
The package doesn’t include texts and calls, though. It’s valid for 30 days.
To register, text GoSURF299 to 8080 or dial #143 and choose GoSURF.
Personalized promo with GoSAKTO
GoSAKTO packages offer a more flexible combo for data, calls, and texts. Choose any of the featured packages and get free 1GB daily for Facebook, Instagram, and apps under the category of Watch & Play.
GoSAKTO70 and GoSAKTO90 only offer unlimited texts to all networks. Higher tier packages like GoSAKTO120 and GoSAKTO140 have both unlimited texts to all networks and unlimited calls to Globe and TM subscribers.
For instance, if you choose GoSAKTO140, you have 4GB of data, 2GB of GoWiFi access, unlimited texts to all networks, and unlimited calls to Globe/TM subscribers.
It also includes GoWATCH&PLAY and GOSHARE&SHOP, allowing you to use Netflix, YouTube, TikTok, and Facebook with a 1GB cap daily. This combo is valid for 7 days.
To register, text GoSAKTO140 to 8080 or dial #143 and select GoSAKTO.
Smart/Sun Cellular prepaid data promos at a glance
| Package for Smart/Sun | What’s Included | Price |
|
– 1 GB valid for 3 days
– Unli texts to all networks – 2 GB valid for 7 days – 4 GB valid for 30 days – 6 GB valid for 30 days – 8 GB valid for 30 days |
P50
P99 P299 P399 P499 |
|
– 1 GB valid for 3 days
– 2 GB valid for 7 days – 4 GB valid for 30 days – 6 GB valid for 30 days – 8 GB valid for 30 days |
P75
P149 P449 P549 P649 |
|
– 1 GB valid for 3 days
– 2 GB valid for 7 days – 4 GB valid for 30 days – 6 GB valid for 30 days – 8 GB valid for 30 days |
P10
P199 P549 P649 P749 |
|
– 1 GB valid for 3 days
– 2 GB valid for 7 days – 4 GB valid for 30 days – 6 GB valid for 30 days – 8 GB valid for 30 days |
P50
P99 P299 P399 P499 |
| ALL OUT SURF (Includes 100MB of Facebook use per day) | – 150 MB for 1 day
– Unli texts to all networks – 20-min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun – 300 MB for 2 days – Unli texts to all networks – 30-min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun – 500 MB for 3 days – Unli texts to all networks – 50-min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun – 1GB for 7 days – Unli texts to all networks – 100-min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun |
P20
P30 P50 P99 |
GIGA prepaid promos
Smart GIGA prepaid promos come in six categories — Videos, Stories, Games, Music, Study, and Work. It also has three types of packages — GIGA, GIGA +, and GIGA + ALL NET.
Prices start from P50 up to P649, and validity is from 3 days to 30 days.
GIGA packages are ideal for folks who consume massive data. GIGA + and GIGA + ALL NET offer a combination of data, calls, and texts.
Choose one of the GIGA categories based on your browsing habits:
- Videos — YouTube, NBA TV, Cignal, iWant, NBA League Pass
- Games — Mobile Legends, Clash of Clans, Arena of Valor, Facebook Games, Clash Royale
- Stories — TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
- Music — Apple Music and Spotify
- Study Anywhere — Google Meet, YouTube, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office 365
- Work — Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, GSuite, Office 365, Grab, Lalamove, Lazada, Shopee, GrabPay, and PayMaya
For example, if you choose GIGA VIDEO 99 for 7 days, you have 1GB per day to browse YouTube, NBA TV, Cignal, iWant, and NBA League Pass. If you surf other apps or sites (e.g., Viber, Shopee, and Lalamove), you will consume the additional 2GB open data.
If you always browse your social media accounts, you’d be better off with the GIGA Stories package.
You may also choose flexible packages like All Out Surf and Unlimited Calls and Texts or UCT if open data isn’t enough.
Therefore, you can save money and data if you only choose a category that fits your browsing habits.
Sun Cellular prepaid data promos at a glance
| Sulit Surf Plus 20
Sulit Surf Plus 99 Sulit Surf Plus 249 |
– 300 MB valid for 2 days
– Unli texts to all networks – Unli Trinet calls (Sun, Smart & TNT) – 1GB data valid for 7 days – Unli texts to all networks – Unli Trinet calls (Sun, Smart & TNT) – 30 mins call to other networks – 2GB data valid for 30 days – Unli texts to all networks – Unli Trinet calls (Sun, Smart & TNT) – 60 mins call to other networks |
P20
P99 P249 |
| Big Time Data 70
Big Time Data 150 |
– 1GB data valid for 7 days
– Unli texts to all network – 30 mins calls to Sun – 2GB data valid for 15 days – Unli texts to all network – 30 mins calls to Sun |
P70
P150 |
Sun Cellular Sulit Surf promos
Smart GIGA promos are available for Sun Cellular subscribers. Meanwhile, Sulit Surf Plus and Big Time Data are Sun Cellular’s standalone prepaid promos.
With the Sulit Surf Plus, you get a combination of data, calls, and texts starting from P20 up to P249.
The Big Time Data packages offer 1 GB and 2GB data and costs P70 and P150 respectively.
Which data package offers the best deal?
The best prepaid combo for you depends on whether you’re a heavy or occasional surfer.
Globe and Smart offer more flexible packages. SunCellular only offers a few, most of which are geared toward calls and texts.
Assuming that you want a mix of data, calls, and texts, let’s compare each provider’s 7-day and 30-day validity and total cost. Figures will vary if you choose other combos.
| Globe | Smart | SunCellular |
Go140 valid for 7 days
— Assumes renewal after validity: (4 weeks = 28 days) — Total cost: (4 x P140) = P560 |
GIGA VIDEO + P149 valid for 7 days
— Assumes renewal after validity: (4 weeks = 28 days) — Total cost: (4 x P149) = P596 |
Big Time Data 70 valid for 7 days
— Assumes renewal after validity (4 weeks = 28 days) — Total cost: (4 x P70) = P280 |
GoSURF2499 valid for 30 days
Total cost: P2,499 |
GIGA VIDEO + ALL NET P749 valid for 30 days
Total cost: P749 |
Sulit Surf Plus 249 valid for 30 days
Total cost: P249 |
Globe Go140 is one of the featured promos available via the GlobeOne app. The 11GB open-data access to any apps is enough for the entire week for all your videos, social media, and work-related browsing. Once it expires, you can register again or choose another promo.
For 28 days, you will only spend P560 on Go140 if you renew it four times. Compare that to GoSurf2499 for 30 days for a whopping P2,499. But of course, for the price, it offers a large open data cap of 50GB.
However, with GIGA packages, you have free 1GB data of your chosen category per day, whether for video, social media, or music apps. That means if you avail of GIGA VIDEO 149, you have 1GB per day plus 2GB of open data for 7 days.
Sun Cellular prepaid packages are recommended for people who prefer to call and text with a bit of occasional web browsing. If you want to stick with mobile data, you might want to check our reviews on Pocket WiFi Devices in the Philippines.
So, which among the three has the best deal on mobile data weekly and monthly? Let us know in the comments below.