The provided documentation outlines several promotional data bundles offered by Globe, a telecommunications provider, specifically targeting mobile data users and gamers. These promotions, primarily from 2019, focus on combining open-access data with specialized "freebies" for specific applications, including the popular mobile game Mobile Legends. The information details various GoSURF and GoSAKTO plans, their inclusions, pricing, validity periods, and registration methods. This article synthesizes that information to explain the structure of these offers, the available app bundles, and the eligibility requirements for subscribers.
Overview of GoSURF and GoSAKTO Promotions
Globe offered two main categories of data promotions: GoSURF and GoSAKTO. GoSURF plans generally provided a specific allocation of open-access mobile data combined with a selection of "freebies," which could include data for specific app categories, unlimited texts, and sometimes Wi-Fi access. GoSAKTO plans appeared to offer more flexible, often shorter-term combinations of data, unlimited texts, and calls.
GoSURF Plan Details
The documentation lists several GoSURF variants, ranging in price from Php15 to Php999. The specific inclusions and validity periods varied by plan.
GoSURF15:
- Price: Php15
- Data: 40MB for surfing
- Validity: 2 days
- Freebies: 30MB Go Play for Mobile Legends and other supported games, musical.ly, and 50 All-Net Texts.
- Registration: Text
GOSURF15orGS15to 8080. - Add-on: An additional 100MB for 1 day could be purchased by texting
GS ADDSURF 15to 8080, requiring Php15 load.
GoSURF50:
- Price: Php50
- Data: 1GB mobile data
- Validity: 3 days (Source [1] lists 3 days, while Source [2] lists 1 day; the documentation contains this conflicting detail).
- Freebies: 300MB for an "App of Choice" (from a list including musical.ly, Spotify Basic, Mobile Legends, Pokemon Go, Clash of Clans, Clash Royale, YouTube, Daily Motion, Facebook, Snapchat, and Viber) and unlimited texts to all networks. Source [1] also includes 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (which includes Mobile Legends) and 1GB GoWIFI access.
- Registration: Text
GOSURF50orGS50to 8080. - Add-ons: Text
GS ADDSURF 10to 8080 for unlimited data for 1 hour (capped at 700MB), requiring Php10 load. TextGS ADDSURF 15to 8080 for an additional 100MB for 1 day, requiring Php15 load.
GoSURF299:
- Price: Php299
- Data: 1.5GB mobile data (Source [1] and [2] list 1.5GB; Source [3] lists 4GB; this is a point of contradiction).
- Validity: 30 days.
- Freebies: 1GB for an "App of Choice" (same list as GoSURF50). Source [1] and [2] also include 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (including Mobile Legends), 1 GoSHOP promo code, and 1GB GoWIFI access.
- Registration: Text
GOSURF299orGS299to 8080.
GoSURF599:
- Price: Php599
- Data: 4GB mobile data (Source [1] and [2] list 4GB; Source [3] lists 8GB).
- Validity: 30 days.
- Freebies: 1GB for an "App of Choice." Source [1] and [2] also include 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (including Mobile Legends), 1 GoSHOP promo code, and 1GB GoWIFI access.
- Registration: Text
GOSURF599orGS599to 8080.
GoSURF999:
- Price: Php999
- Data: 8GB mobile data (Source [1] and [2] list 8GB; Source [3] lists 8GB).
- Validity: 30 days.
- Freebies: 1GB for an "App of Choice." Source [1] and [2] also include 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (including Mobile Legends), 1 GoSHOP promo code, and 1GB GoWIFI access.
- Registration: Text
GOSURF999orGS999to 8080.
GoSAKTO Plan Details
GoSAKTO plans offered combinations of data, unlimited texts, and sometimes calls.
GoSAKTO70:
- Price: Php70
- Data: 1GB data
- Unlimited Texts: To all networks.
- Freebie: 2GB for GoWATCH and Play.
- Validity: 7 days.
- Registration: Text
GOSAKTO70to 8080.
GoSAKTO90:
- Price: Php90
- Data: 2GB data
- Unlimited Texts: To all networks.
- Freebies: 2GB for GoWATCH and Play, and 1 GoSHOP Promo code.
- Validity: 7 days.
- Registration: Text
GOSAKTO90to 8080.
GoSAKTO120:
- Price: Php120
- Data: 1GB data
- Unlimited Texts: To all networks.
- Unlimited Calls: To Globe/TM.
- Freebies: 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (including Mobile Legends), and 1 GoSHOP Promo code.
- Validity: 7 days.
- Registration: Text
GOSAKTO120to 8080.
GoSAKTO140:
- Price: Php140
- Data: 2GB data
- Unlimited Texts: To all networks.
- Unlimited Calls: To Globe/TM.
- Freebies: 2GB for GoWATCH and Play (including Mobile Legends), and 1 GoSHOP Promo code.
- Validity: 7 days.
- Registration: Text
GOSAKTO140to 8080.
Other Promotions
The documentation also mentions other combinations, though some are noted as untested.
GOSURFBE34 + GOTSCOMBOKEA37:
- Price: Php71 (total)
- Data: 1GB consumable
- Validity: 15 days.
- Registration: A multi-step process involving texting
GOSURFBE34to 8080, followed byGOTSCOMBOKEA37to 8080, and finallyGOSURF STATUSto 8080.
GOTSCOMBODD70 and GOTSCOMBODD90:
- These are mentioned as offering 1GB or 2GB of data with 1000 texts to all networks, but specific details and registration methods are not fully provided in the source chunks.
Selecting App Bundles (Freebies)
After registering for a GoSURF promo, subscribers would receive a text message asking them to select a free content bundle. The available bundles and their corresponding app lists are detailed below.
GoWATCH&PLAY
This bundle provides access to video streaming services and online games.
* Apps Included: YouTube, Netflix, iflix, HBO GO, NBA, Viu, V Live, ONE, Mobile Legends, Marvel Super War, Arena of Valor, Clash of Clans, Rules of Survival, Free Fire, PUBG, and Call of Duty Mobile.
* How to Redeem: Text GS<denomination> WNP to 8080. For example, to redeem for GoSURF299, text GS299 WNP to 8080.
GoSHARE&SHOP
This bundle provides access to social media and online shopping platforms.
* Apps Included: Twitter/X, TikTok, Lazada, Shopee, and Zalora.
* How to Redeem: Text GS<denomination> SNS to 8080. For example, to redeem for GoSURF50, text GS50 SNS to 8080.
GoLISTEN&TRAVEL
This bundle is for music lovers and travelers.
* Apps Included: YouTube Music, Spotify, WeSing, Grab, Google Maps, and Waze.
* How to Redeem: Text GS<denomination> LNT to 8080. For example, to redeem for GoSURF599, text GS599 LNT to 8080.
GoLEARN&WORK
This bundle targets students and teachers.
* Apps Included: YouTube Learning, Wikipedia, Zoom, and Viber.
* How to Redeem: Text GS<denomination> LNW to 8080. For example, to redeem for GoSURF50, text GS50 LNW to 8080.
Alternative Redemption Keywords
The documentation also lists alternative keywords for redeeming bundles, though it includes warnings that these codes may not be tested or functional.
* For GoSURF2499:
* Watch and Play: Text GS2499 WNP to 8080.
* Share and Shop: Text GS2499 SNS to 8080.
* Live and Discover: Text GS2499 LND to 8080.
* General Alternative Codes:
* Share and Shop: Text GS<denomination> SS to 8080.
* Watch and Play: Text GS<denomination> WP to 8080.
* Live and Discover: Text GS<denomination> LD to 8080.
Eligibility and Registration
According to the provided sources, eligibility for these promotions is broad. All Globe Postpaid, Globe Prepaid, TM (Touch Mobile), and Tattoo Nomadic customers can register to GoSURF promos.
The standard registration method for all listed promos is to text the specific keyword (e.g., GOSURF50, GOSAKTO70) to 8080. It is emphasized in the documentation that users should wait for a confirmation text message from Globe or 8080 before using the promo to avoid unwanted charges.
Important Considerations and Warnings
The source material contains several points that require careful attention due to conflicting information or unverified claims.
- Conflicting Data Allowances: There are discrepancies in the data allowances for certain plans. For instance, GoSURF299 is listed as having 1.5GB in some sources and 4GB in another. Similarly, GoSURF599 is listed as 4GB in some sources and 8GB in another. GoSURF50's validity is listed as 3 days in one source and 1 day in another.
- Untested Codes: Several registration and redemption codes are explicitly marked as "NOT Tested in actual promo registration and may not work" or "Tested, Try on your own risk." These include the alternative redemption keywords (e.g.,
GS<denomination> SS) and the multi-step registration forGOSURFBE34 + GOTSCOMBOKEA37. - Validity of Freebies: The validity period for the app bundle freebies is stated to be the same as the validity period of the main promo.
Conclusion
The provided documentation details a comprehensive, albeit dated, system of data promotions from Globe. These offers combined open-access data with targeted freebies for gaming, social media, streaming, and other applications, with Mobile Legends being a prominent inclusion. The system allowed for flexibility through various plan tiers and the ability to select specific app bundles. However, users must navigate potential discrepancies in plan details and exercise caution with untested registration methods. The core registration process involves texting a specific keyword to 8080 and awaiting confirmation.
