Globe storms all 4G fronts

NETWORK GIANT Globe Telecom has launched a new line of devices that will allow users to take advantage of the company’s new fourth-generation, or 4G, network that delivers the fastest wireless Internet connection speeds in the country today.

Last week, the company announced the release its “revolutionary” Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini, the fastest mobile broadband stick available in the market today. It provides subscribers with Internet speeds of up to 10 megabytes per second (mbps)—five times faster than regular broadband dongles.

On Friday, Globe also launched the first 4G-enabled mobile phone in the country, the Samsung Galaxy S II.

The Samsung device enables users to take advantage of the HSPA+ (high-speed packet access) technology, enabling them to enjoy mobile Internet speeds of up to 6 mbps.

The device has a 4.3-inch SuperAMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, delivering superior color, enhanced readability, contrast ratio and screen sharpness over regular liquid crystal display (LCD) screens.

Powered by Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system and a 1.2 gigahertz dual-core processor for fast web browsing, seamless multi-tasking, and superior graphics, “users experience PC-like browsing in the palm of their hands,” Globe said.

Touted as the “next generation smart phone” and the next step in the evolution of mobile communication, the Galaxy S II is exclusively available to Globe subscribers for free under My SuperSurf Plan 3799 starting June 27.

Completing the 4G portfolio is the Video Message Service (VMS)—the newest and one of the most interactive media channels for mobile phone users under the 4G network and the Samsung Galaxy S II device.

The new VMS was launched in partnership with GMA Network Inc., one of the country’s largest television networks.

Aside from giving access to regular TV content, VMS also allows users to connect with their favorite celebrities by following their video blogs and music videos or being updated with events through Globe’s partnership with GMA New Media.

The VMS be will available for free to My SuperSurf Plan subscribers until July 31.

To date, commercial deployment of HSPA+ has doubled, expanding coverage in Mandaluyong, Navotas, Caloocan and Valenzuela.