MANILA, May 12 (PNA) — Discounted calling rates may be availed of by Globe and Touch Mobile (TM) customers beginning Tuesday following the signing of a new partnership between telco giant Globe Telecom Inc. and mobile platform, LINE.
Through Globe and LINE’s latest partnership, LINE users calling Globe and TM customers in the Philippines can save over 35 percent off in per-minute calling rates compared to calling other mobile networks in the country.
LINE users will benefit from the new USD 0.09 (Php 4.05) per minute rate, compared to the old rate of USD 0.14 (Php 6.30).
Filipinos residing in Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Japan, India, US, Thailand, Malaysia and Greece can take advantage of the offer by simply purchasing LINE call credits using their credit or debit card and can start calling their family and friends back home.
This development comes after Globe International Business Group last year announced its partnership with LINE where LINE users worldwide to make free calls to Globe and TM customers in the Philippines through the apps Premium Call function.
The LINE Premium Call offering is another expansion of the telco’s comprehensive line-up of services for Overseas Filipinos, which include DUO International for 24 countries, international SIMS in the UK, Spain, Italy, and co-branded partnerships in Hong Kong, Singapore and Saudi Arabia, among many others.
Globe EVP and COO for International and Business Markets Gil Genio in a statement welcomed the telco’s newest development.
“Strengthening our relationships with top messaging platforms help us give our customers value for money services,” Genio said.
“Inspired by how Filipinos around the world value keeping ties with their loved ones back home, we strive to provide an affordable way for them to connect as frequently as they can with our partnership with LINE,” he added.
LINE Philippines head Stephan Kang for his part echoed Genio’s statement.
“LINE constantly evolves into not just a mobile messaging app but a essential lifestyle platform. Working with Globe allows us to maximize the potential of our platform and reach out to more users,” Kang said.
“We are thrilled to extend special offers to LINE users globally with this partnership so they can enjoy discounted calling rates to their contacts on the Globe network in the Philippines through LINE,” he added. (PNA)