Globe partners with UAE’s du for lower IDD call rates

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Globe partners with UAE’s du for lower IDD call rates
Filipino workers in the United Arab Emirates can save 20% on calls compared to other Philippine networks



MANILA, Philippines – Globe Telecom, Incorporated has partnered with United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based telecommunications company du to provide overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East cheaper IDD  rates.

With about 7.3 million mobile subscribers, Globe said the “Kabayan offer” allows prepaid mobile subscribers in the Middle East to call Globe and TM in the Philippines to spend 20% less for calls compared to those of other local networks.

Globe prepaid subscribers in the UAE “can now call home for less 36 fils or P4.35 ($.097) per minute – a 20% savings compared to the rate of 45 fils or P5.45 ($.122) per minute for calls to other Philippine networks.”

“There are close to 1 million OFWs in the UAE, and we at Globe have endeavored to forge ties with a top telecommunications company like du to provide Filipinos abroad with better, more accessible means to call home,” said Globe Executive Vice President & Chiex Operating Officer for International and Business Markets Gil Genio.

“We’re excited about this partnership with du as we jointly work toward providing even more value to our customers in the UAE. The 7 Emirates have afforded our fellow Filipinos with wonderful opportunities to live in a vibrant environment and work in a progressive economy,” Globe Senior Vice-President for International Business Rizza Maniego-Eala said in a statement.

du Chief Commercial Officer Fahad AlHassawi said: “At du, we want to enhance the lives of our subscribers – anytime, anywhere. We know the Filipino community in the UAE work to keep ties strong by frequently calling their loved ones. Through our partnership with Globe, we’re delighted that we can make this happen.”

This is Globe Telcom’s sixth co-branded partnership after Japan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Canada, Singapore, and Hong Kong. – Rappler.com

$1 = P44.67

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