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Reinforcing its thrust to bring cutting-edge innovations to more Filipinos, mobile services provider Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) becomes the first Asian telecommunications company to launch a pluggable eSIM adapter for Android users. This technology enables non-eSIM-capable Android devices to store and manage multiple eSIMs, providing users with convenience and flexibility without having to purchase a new handset.
Now available at the Smart Online Store, Smart Stores, and accredited retailers nationwide for only Php119, the Smart Multi SIM is a physical SIM card that comes with a mobile number and a welcome bundle of 5 GB of open access data, 100 SMS, and 10 minutes of calls valid for three days. The Smart Multi SIM works with a companion mobile app. With it, users can easily download and install up to five eSIM profiles, and conveniently manage and switch between these eSIMs for personal, business, or travel use. To begin using the service, users simply need to download the Smart Multi SIM app on Google Play Store. The app's homepage provides a simple interface for managing existing profiles, adding new ones, and purchasing more eSIMs directly from the Smart Online Store. With the Smart Multi SIM, users can access and enjoy more innovative services, such as Smart's Trave app for more convenient and affordable data roaming, or sign up for KiQ, Smart's eSIM-based service that offers a personalized mobile experience by letting users choose their data allocation, call and text inclusions, and validity period. For more information on the Smart Multi SIM, visit https://smrt.ph/multisimapp or https://tntph.com/Pages/TNTMultiSim.
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Smart Partners With Top Filipino Content Platforms For More Accessible Entertainment
Meanwhile, in a move to further democratize access to mobile entertainment in the Philippines, Smart has teamed up with four leading homegrown streaming services — Cignal Play, iWant, VivaOne, and Watchapp — to make it easier for more Filipinos to enjoy their favorite shows, movies, and videos anytime, anywhere. Through these respective strategic partnerships, Smart subscribers can conveniently access and stream content using Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) which instantly charges subscriptions to these platforms using their prepaid load or postpaid bill. This payment method opens the door to premium entertainment for millions of Filipinos who may not have a bank account, credit card, or e-wallet. By partnering with the country’s leading streaming platforms, Smart is making it possible for more Filipinos to experience the best in local entertainment wherever, whenever. The collaboration also includes plans to introduce an innovative data pack designed specifically for streaming. Additionally, Smart will explore opportunities with each partner to offer exclusive content available only to Smart customers.
Cignal Play is Cignal TV’s video-on-demand service that offers over 80 live channels spanning sports, news, lifestyle, and entertainment as well as more than 1,000 hours of movies and series. Recently, it launched microdramas featuring short-form vertical dramas that subscribers can enjoy for as low as Php20 per day. Viva One is a subscription-based video streaming service by Viva Communications featuring a mix of local and international content including original series under Viva One Originals which feature dramas, documentaries, and reality programming. A Viva One monthly subscription starts at Php99 per month. Watchapp is a web-based streaming platform developed by VOXP Technologies that enables subscribers to watch their favorite vlogs, movies, tv shows, sports updates and more. Users can enjoy subscription-like viewing experience at affordable prices – get non-stop entertainment for as low as Php5. There’s no need to download an app, just go to watchapp.ph and browse for free to their hearts’ content — anytime anywhere. iWant is ABS-CBN’s global over-the-top (OTT) streaming service which offers a rich library of local world-class entertainment including television dramas, variety shows, news, documentaries, music, and sports, as well as live-streamed channels and exclusive originals. Its basic plan starts at Php35 per month.
