Country Specific SIM Card For Philippines Includes:
This Country Specific SIM Card For Philippines Includes:
Calls back to the USA as low as $0.40* a minute direct-dial or $0.38* a minute using our USA Bounce Back Services (please call us at +1 (703) 620-0879 orclick here for details)
A local Philippines telephone number
Unlimited FREE incoming calls
About 77 minutes of peak calls or 154 minutes of off-peak calls within the Philippines
GPRS High Speed Data, Voicemail, WAP and SMS available
No monthly bills or fixed term contracts; you determine the usage
Airtime Rates - Within Philippines
Local calls to the same area within the Philippines
Peak: Php 8 / US$0.14* per minute
Off-peak: Php 4 / US$0.72* per minute
Local calls NDD (National Direct Dial to different areas within the Philippines)
Peak: Php 8 / US$0.14* per minute
Off-peak: Php 4 / US$0.72* per minute
SMS
Incoming message: FREE
Outgoing message: Php 1 / US$0.02* per 160 characters
Airtime Rates - International Calls
Making International calls from your cellular phone is quick and easy.
Calls to USA / Canada / EU / Switzerland / Norway / Australia / Japan
Php 22/ US$0.4* per minute
SMS to USA / Canada / EU / Switzerland / Norway / Australia / Japan
Php 15/ US$0.27* per minute
Service Life
Your SIM card credit will remain valid for 60 days from the date of activation. All the remaining credits will be forfeited after 60 days. If the Smart Buddy SIM for the Philippines is not reloaded once every 120 days, the SIM and accompanying phone number will expire. You have to start using the SIM card before the expiry date stated on the card.
International Capabilities
If you will also be traveling to other countries during your trip, be sure to call us at +1 (703)222-7161 ext.110 to find out about your options
Activation Instructions
Your SIM card will be activated the first time you attempt a call using this SIM card from the Philippines. After your first outgoing call your SIM will be ready to receive incoming calls
- When you get to the Philippines , turn on your phone and set your phone to 900/1800 frequency if required
- Your SIM's phone number will begin with "412" and is included in the SIM package
- Enter the 4-digit PIN (which is located in the SIM package) and press Yes/Send button on your keypad
- You are now ready to make and receive calls
If you have problems with your Smart Buddy Philippines prepaid SIM, please call Customer Service anytime by dialing 888-1111 from your handset.
The Country Code for the Philippines is 63. People calling from the US would need to dial 011 63, and then the Philippines mobile number. Calling overseas using your Philippines SIM card should start with 00 followed by the country code and phone number.
Adding Credit
Your SIM card has an initial airtime credit of Php 616 (US$11*) preload for your convenience once you arrive in the Philippines. You can reload your Smart Buddy Philippines SIM card by buying airtime vouchers that are available in convenience stores, Smart Buddy or Gold retailers, Tobacco shops and newsagents throughout the Philippines in the following denominations:
- Php 300 (US$5.4*)
- Php 500 (US$9.0*)
- Php 1000 (US$18*)
To Add Reloads To Your SIM for the Philippines:
Once you have purchased a recharge card, simply follow these easy instructions:
- Scratch off the cover layer to expose the 14-digit code
- Dial 1510 and the 14-digit code, then press the Yes/Send button on your keypad
- Wait for the voice prompt to confirm your reloaded credits
GPRS High Speed Data
GPRS rates are Php 0.25 (US$0.004*) per Kb for text, Php 15 (US$0.27*) per Kb for Polytones, and Php 2.5 (US$0.04*) per Kb for downloads. Simply call Customer Service at *888 to activate the GPRS service for your Philippines SIM card.
* Assuming exchange rate of Php 1 = US$0.0179; currency exchange rates subject to market fluctuation
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