Globe, Digitel near 100% nationwide interconnection

The networks of Globe Telecom and Digitel Telecommunications Philippines near 100% interconnection in all areas both companies serve in the Philippines, following the signing of agreements between the two companies for the linking of their networks in Camarines Norte, Bataan and Sorsogon.

The commercial activation of local interconnection between Globelines, the wireline service of Globe and Digitel in Camarines Norte took effect last October 18, 2010. The interconnection initially covers the municipalities of Daet, Labo, Basud, Paracale, Sta. Elena, Talisay and Jose Panganiban. On the other hand, both companies launched local interconnection in Bataan and Sorsogon last October 15, 2010. The former covers Orion, Balanga, Limay, Morong, Mariveles, Orani, Dinalupihan, Hermosa, Samal and Abucay, all common areas served by both carriers, while in Sorsogon, the city of Sorsogon and the towns of Bulan, Castilla, Gubat, Casiguran and Donsol now have interconnection between Globelines and Digitel.

 

WD shipping the world’s largest capacity SATA hard drives

WD announced that the company is shipping the world’s largest capacity SATA hard drive. As the latest addition to its WD Caviar®

Green™ family of SATA hard drive,, the new hard drives deliver up to a massive 3 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity on a single drive. WD is leading the industry in capacity for SATA hard drives by utilizing 750 GB-per-platter areal density and Advanced Format (AF) technology.

 

Globe Negostar Richie Cuna offers a scoop of the Italian taste with Fiorgelato

Fiorgelato, the pure Italian ice cream brand of Milkin Corporation, started out of its owner Ricardo “Richie” Z. Cuna’s love for ice cream since he was a child. Now 18-years in the business, Fiorgelato has established a niche market and remains a strong brand in the Philippines with 50 outlets nationwide. Also, Richie’s passion has driven him to venture overseas.

As the President/CEO of Milkin, Richie stays on top of the business through his Globe Postpaid that helps him keep in touch with his people as he flies in and out of the country. A long-time Globe subscriber and a Globe Platinum member, it figures importantly in his daily activities. “I cannot live without my Globe mobile. It’s really part of my life already. Communication is crucial to me as I need to email, text and call regularly,” he said.

 

Samsung Apps Rides New Wave Growth with Free Apps

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced that Samsung Apps will begin offering complimentary downloads of selected applications to coincide with the global launch of its new Samsung Wave series of smartphones — the Wave525 (GT-S5250), Wave533 (GT-S5330), Wave575 (GT-S5750) and Wave723 (GT-S7230).

New Wave handset users can now download selected game apps, dictionary apps, and theme apps for free, including popular programs such as FIFA 10, Tetris Refresh, SporeTM Creatures, Assassin’s Creed II, DioDict French/English dictionary, Princess Magic Therapy e-book and SSkin theme series. FIFA10, Tetris Refresh and SporeTM Creatures will be free for the first 250,000 downloads; Assassin’s Creed for the first 300,000; and the remaining apps for a limited time.