How To Upgrade Globe Non-LTE Sim to LTE

Still using your old Globe Prepaid Sim card with your new LTE smartphone? If your answer is yes, your reason probably is, all your contacts are saved in your old Globe sim, but the disadvantage is you can't maximize the LTE connection feature of your LTE smartphone since you're still using your old Globe simcard. It's time for you to upgrade your Globe non-LTE sim to LTE.

Don't worry about fees, this Globe LTE sim upgrade will not cost you anything. Just like the saying goes, "the best things in life are free". You'll also retain your old mobile number. Remember to back up your SIM contacts and messages to your phone's internal or external memory.

How To Upgrade Globe Non-LTE Sim to LTE?
1. Go to nearest Globe Store or Globe Service Center near you. You can check Globe Stores location by visiting Globe Store Locator to claim your free Globe LTE Sim.

Just Present 1 Valid ID (Government issued ID , Company ID or School ID).
If you receive one of these following messages in your Globe non-LTE sim, just show the text message to the Globe representative. If you didn't receive any message, its alright.

"Make the most out of your LTE device with faster mobile internet by using an LTE SIM! Visit GLOBE to request a free SIM upgrade, and experience more seamless surfing and streaming. Just bring 1 valid ID and show this text. As a treat, you'll also get 1GB for surfing valid for 3 days once you upgrade, on us! Don't worry, your number will be retained. Remember to back up your contacts. Please disregard this text if you're already using an LTE SIM."

"Still using a non-LTE SIM with your LTE device? Upgrade now for free by going to the nearest Globe store, and start browsing at faster speed! We'll even give you 1GB valid for 3 days so you can experience this yourself. Just bring 1 valid ID and show this text. Don't worry, your number will be retained. Remember to back up your SIM contacts. Please disregard this text if you're already using an LTE SIM."

"Surf more and stream faster when you use an LTE SIM with your LTE device! In case you haven't upgraded to an LTE SIM yet, you can go to the nearest Globe store and exchange your regular SIM for an LTE SIM for free. Just bring 1 valid ID and show this text. Experience faster browsing with free 1GB valid for 3 days that we'll give you once you upgrade your SIM. Don't worry, your number will be retained. Remember to back up your SIM contacts."

2. Using your old Prepaid SIM card, text UPGRADE to 8080. Just a few reminder. Don't share the unique upgrade code to anybody.Memorize or take note of your upgrade code. Your upgrade code is only valid for fifteen (15) minutes.

3. Insert the new Globe Prepaid Upgrade SIM on your phone. The menu prompt for upgrade code should popup within five (5) minutes-the delay may depend on your phone model.

4. Enter the 6-digit upgrade code on the prompt, then press OK.

5. After entering the upgrade code, restart your phone once prompted.

6. Once the Globe sim upgrade process was done, you'll receive this successful confirmation message:

"Your upgrade for 0917xxxxxxx is successful! For exciting promos and services, dial *143#. Thank you!"

Your SIM is now LTE and you can still use your old mobile number as well as your remaining load balance, promo and Globe Rewards points in your old SIM. Register surf promos from Globe to experience browsing speed of up to 42 Mbps. Dial *143#.

Enjoy faster surfing and streaming in your new Globe LTE sim with your LTE smartphone.

See also:

How to Upgrade TM SIM to LTE for FREE

Complete List of Globe and TM SuperSurf Unli Internet Promos 2019

Globe Prepaid and Republika ng TM offer unlimited internet access to their subscribers with SuperSurf promos. Before, SuperSurf can be used with no limit, as in unlimited download with no speed capping. But today, Globe has implemented a policy on usage for all of their mobile data promos which is known as Globe FUP (Fair Use Policy).

Customers on Globe unli surf promo and plan who exceed 800MB a day, will experience browsing at slower speeds. According to Globe, this policy was made to maintain the quality of their mobile internet service and give all Globe customers a fair opportunity to enjoy their network, thus, providing their subscribers with fast and reliable mobile internet service.

SuperSurf lets Globe and TM subscribers to have mobile internet access using Globe/TM sim inserted to Globe Tattoo broadband USB stick, Globe Pocket WiFi or to any phones/android devices with sim slot which are 3G/4G/LTE capable. Browse Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, play Mobile Legends or EverWing, stream on YouTube, Vimeo, Daily Motion or on paid-subscription streaming sites like Netflix, HOOQ, iflix, NBA League Pass and many more. SuperSurf price starts from 50 Pesos up to 999 Pesos.

Below is the complete list of SuperSurf Promos for Globe and TM. Just reload your Globe or TM Prepaid account according to the price of your desired promo which suits your budget and lifestyle.

List of Globe and TM SuperSurf Promos

SUPERSURF50 to 8080
Unlimited internet for 1 day
Requires 50 Pesos Load


SUPERSURF120 to 8080
Unlimited internet for 3 days
Requires 120 Pesos Load

SUPERSURF200 to 8080
Unlimited internet for 5 days
Requires 200 Pesos Load

SUPERSURF999 to 8080
Unlimited internet for 30 days or 1 month
Requires 999 Pesos Load

* All SuperSurf promos are subject to Globe FUP - Bandwidth throttling (experience slower speeds when 800MB/day was reached). The normal speed will reset on the next day. But if you are tired waiting for the next day, you can avail Speed Refresh (which can be found below) to immediately regain fast internet speed.

* SuperSurf promos listed above are available to Globe Prepaid, Tattoo and TM Prepaid subscribers.

To Check your SuperSurf Status:
Just text SUPERSURF STATUS to 8080.

SuperSurf Speed Refresh
Speed Refresh is advised when your SuperSurf subscription is experiencing slow speed due to Globe FUP. Speed Refresh helps you to temporarily enjoy normal browsing speed again until your FUP speed has been reset.

SPEEDREFRESH 20 to 8080
50MB data allocation
Valid for 1 day
Requires 20 Pesos Load

SPEEDREFRESH 300 to 8080
1GB data allocation
Valid for 7 days
Requires 300 Pesos Load

SPEEDREFRESH 500 to 8080
2.5GB data allocation
Valid for 30 days
Requires 500 Pesos Load

To check your consumption:
Just text SPEEDREFRESH CHECK to 8080.
How To Stop SuperSurf Subscription

To unsubscribe your SuperSurf, just text SUPERSURF STOP to 8080.
To know more about Globe and TM SuperSurf, just text SUPERSURF HELP to 8080.

And to keep updated of the latest Globe Promos, just dial *143# on your phone for free.

How to Borrow Load in Globe or TM (Loan Load/Utang Load)

No load? No problem! Globe Telecom offers Load Loan service to both Globe and TM Prepaid subscribers. This means you can borrow load anytime when you ran out of load. You can do it by SMS keyword registration or by dialing *143# and choose LOANS (for Globe) / UTANG (for TM). This loan load service is more convenient than Globe Share a Load/Pasaload as you don't need to ask your friends or family to reload your mobile number. Globe Loan Load service allows you to request directly from Globe network to allocate fixed load amount or promo declared on this service to be loaded on your phone or SIM.

The difference between Globe Emergency SMS service (GTSOS) and this Globe Promo and Load Loan offer, the Globe Emergency SMS service lets you borrow a number of texts and 1 Peso load while Globe Promo and Load Loan offer lets you borrow load which will allow you to get any promo you want within the load denomination.

How to Borrow Load in Globe or TM (Loan Load/Utang Load)
1) Borrow or Loan Load via Text Message
Text Format for Globe users:
LOAN<space>KEYWORD send to 3733
Example (Borrow 5 pesos load): LOAN LOAD5 send to 3733
Text Format for TM users:
UTANG<space>KEYWORD then send to 3733
Example (Borrow 5 pesos load): UTANG LOAD5 send to 3733

Note: The loan prices will be equal to the promo/load regular price + corresponding service fee, which will be deducted from your account the next time you reload. Service fee is calculated as 20% of the regular price of load/promo rounded up to the nearest peso value. The service fee serves as a transaction fee for advancing the service, even before payment.

You can only borrow one service at a time, whether it is a promo or load loan. Once you have settled your existing or outstanding loan, that's the time that you can avail of a loan again.

Here's the complete List of Promos and Load Amounts that you can borrow:

Globe Prepaid
LOAN LOAD5 - 5 peso load (valid for 3 days)
LOAN LOAD10 - 10 peso load (valid for 3 days)
LOAN LOAD15 - 15 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD20 - 20 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD25 - 25 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD30 - 30 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD35 - 35 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD40 - 40 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD45 - 45 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN LOAD50 - 50 peso load (valid for 15 days)
LOAN GOSURF10 - 40MB data + unli allnet texts valid for 1 day
LOAN GOSURF15 - 40MB data + 30MB Pokemon Go + unli allnet texts, all valid for 2 days
LOAN GOSURF30 - 150MB data + 50MB of chosen app + unli allnet texts, all valid for 2 days
LOAN GOSURF50 - 1GB data + 300MB of chosen app + unli allnet texts, all valid for 3 days
LOAN SUPERFB10 - Unli FB valid for 1 day
LOAN SUPERFB15 - Unli FB valid for 2 days
LOAN SULITXT 15 - 100 texts to Globe/TM valid for 1 day
LOAN GOUNLI20 - Unli Globe/TM calls + 20 all-net texts + 15MB valid for 1 day
LOAN GOUNLI25FB - Unli Globe/TM calls + Unli all-net texts + Unli FB valid for 1 day
LOAN GOUNLI25 - Unli Globe/TM calls + Unli all-net texts + Unli Viber valid for 1 day
LOAN GOUNLI30 - Unli Globe/TM calls + Unli all-net texts + FREE UNLICHAT valid for 1 day
LOAN VIBER10 - Viber access valid for 1 day
LOAN TWITTER10 - Twitter access valid for 1 day
LOAN GOOGLE15 - Google access valid for 1 day
LOAN IG20 - Instagram access valid for 1 day
LOAN WATTPAD5 - Wattpad access up to 20MB valid for 1 day
LOAN SURFSOS - 5MB surfing for 1 day

TM
UTANG LOAD5 - 5 peso load (valid for 3 days)
UTANG LOAD10 - 10 peso load (valid for 3 days)
UTANG LOAD15 - 15 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD20 - 20 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD25 - 25 peso load valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD30 - 30 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD35 - 35 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD40 - 40 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD45 - 45 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG LOAD50 - 50 peso load (valid for 15 days)
UTANG GOSURF5 - 5MB Surfing + 100MB Spotify valid for 1 day
UTANG GOSURF10 - 40MB Surfing valid for 1 day
UTANG GOSURF15 - 40MB data + 30MB Pokemon Go, all valid for 2 days
UTANG GOSURF30 - 150MB of surfing + 50MB of chosen app valid for 2 days
UTANG GOSURF50 - 1GB data + 300MB of chosen app valid for 3 days
UTANG ASTIGFB10 - Unli FB valid for 1 day
UTANG C10 - 10 mins calls to TM/Globe + Unli texts to TM/Globe + 50 texts to other networks valid for 1 day
UTANG C15 - 10 mins calls to TM/Globe + Unli texts to TM/Globe + 50 texts to other networks valid for 2 days
UTANG C20 - 20 mins calls to TM/Globe + Unli texts to TM/Globe + 50 texts to other networks valid for 3 days
UTANG T10 - Unli texts to TM/Globe valid for 2 days
UTANG UA10 - Unli texts to all networks valid for 1 day
UTANG U15 - Unli calls to TM/Globe valid for 1 day
UTANG SULITXT 5 - 25 texts to TM/Globe valid for 1 day
UTANG CA10 - Unli texts and calls to TM/Globe + 50 texts to other networks valid for 1 day
UTANG CA20 - Unli texts and calls to TM/Globe + 50 texts to other networks valid for 3 days
UTANG CU10 - 100 texts to ALL networks valid for 2 days
UTANG YOUTUBE5 - All-day access to Youtube up to 20MB, valid for 2 days
UTANG YOUTUBE10 - All-day access to Youtube up to 100MB, valid for 1 day
UTANG COC5 - All-day access to Clash of Clans up to 20MB, valid for 2 days
UTANG GOOGLE5 - All-day access to Google up to 20MB, valid for 2 days
UTANG TWITTER5 - All-day access to Twitter up to 20MB, valid for 2 days
UTANG INSTAGRAM5 - All-day access to Instagram up to 20MB, valid for 2 days
UTANG WATTPAD5 - Wattpad access up to 20MB valid for 1 day

TM Regional Loan Offers
UTANG UT10 - Unli allnet texts to TM/Globe valid for 2 days (Available in Visayas, Mindanao and following South Luzon Areas: Camarines Norte/Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Quezon, Marinduque)
UTANG UP15 - Unli calls and 100 texts to TM/Globe valid for 1 day (Available in Mindanao)
UTANG ACA10 - 100 allnet texts + 100 mins calls to TM/Globe valid for 1 day (Available in Davao)

2) Borrow or Loan Load via *143# (Globe/TM USSD Code)
Just dial *143# and choose LOANS (for Globe), UTANG (for TM), then choose your desired loan service.
Sample options:
1. LOAN LOAD5 (5 pesos regular load)
2. SURFSOS (5MB surfing for 1 day)
3. Emergency Text Service (3 texts to Globe/TM for 1 day + 1 peso regular load)
Then after choosing the loan service, select Subscribe, and wait for the successful confirmation message.

How to Check My Loan Load/Utang Load Status
To know the remaining balance of your load or promo, just follow the tutorial below for each network.
For Globe customers:
For Regular Load amounts, just text BAL to 222. Or dial *143# > LOANS > Status.
For Promo Loan, just text LOAN<space>PROMOKEYWORD<space>BAL send to 3733. Example: LOAN GOSURF50 BAL to 3733.
For SURFSOS, just text SURFSOSBAL to 3733.

For TM customers:
For Regular Load amounts, just dial *143# > UTANG > Status
For Promo Loan, just text UTANG<space>PROMOKEYWORD<space>BAL send to 3733. Example: UTANG GOSURF50 BAL to 3733.
For SURFSOS, just text SURFSOSBAL to 3733.

via *143#
For Globe, dial *143# > LOANS > Status > follow the succeeding instructions for each loan service, then wait for the SMS confirmation regarding the status of your loan.
For TM, dial *143# > UTANG > Status > follow the succeeding instructions for each loan service, then wait for the SMS confirmation regarding the status of your loan.

How to Stop or Unsubscribe from the Load Loan Service
To unsubscribe loan load or utang load, just text the unsubscribe keyword to 3733.

For Globe customers:
Just text STOP<space>LOAN<space>PROMOKEYWORD send to 3733.
Example: STOP LOAN GOSURF50 to 3733.

For TM customers:

Just text STOP<space>UTANG<space>PROMOKEYWORD send to 3733.
Example: STOP UTANG GOSURF50 to 3733.
via *143#
For Globe, dial *143# > LOANS > Unsubscribe. Then wait for the SMS confirmation.
For TM, dial *143# > UTANG > Unsubscribe. Then wait for the SMS confirmation.

To know more about Globe Loan Load / TM Utang Load, just text LOAN INFO to 3733 for Globe, or UTANG INFO to 3733 for TM.
If you encountered problem with the Globe/TM load loan service, you can get help by contacting their Customer Service Hotline, for Globe just dial 211 and for TM just dial 808.

List of Globe HomeSurf Promos - 1GB for P15, 10GB for P349, 15GB for P599

Globe HomeSurf Promos are consumable data promos exclusive to Globe Prepaid Home WiFi subscribers, that gives bulk gigabytes of mobile data consumable per kilobyte. Enjoy surfing the web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, listening to music, streaming videos on YouTube and playing Mobile Legends, AoV, ROS together with your friends or family.

Home Prepaid WiFi promos can be availed in 3 denominations that starts with P15, P349 and P599. Just go to the nearest Globe load retailer to reload your Globe Prepaid Home WiFi account. You can register Globe HomeSurf Promos in 5 ways: (1) Globe at Home App, (2) dial *143#, (3) Globe Share-A-Promo, (4) AutoLoadMax, and (5) GCash. Below is list of Globe HomeSurf Promos and how to register them.

List of Globe HomeSurf Promos

HomeSurf 15
1GB for 3 days
Requires 15 PHP load and must be registered first to GOSURF50. You can register HomeSURF15 as many times as you want as long as GoSURF promo has not yet expired.

HomeSurf 349
10GB for 10 days
Requires 349 PHP load

HomeSurf 599
15GB for 30 days/1 month
Requires 599 PHP load

*Enjoy FREE INTERNET for videos and games when you register to any HomeSurf variants. You can have unlimited access to Viu, League of Legends and Arena of Valor. Binge-watch K-dramas, and play LoL and AoV all day, only at Globe Home Prepaid WiFi.

How to Register Globe HomeSurf Promos
You can choose any of the 5 ways to register Globe HomeSurf Promo.

Via Globe At Home App

Download Globe At Home App first and link your modem mobile number.

Globe At Home on Google Play Store Globe At Home on Apple App Store

Procedure:
1. Open the Globe at Home App
2. Click Go to Dashboard
3. Click + Get More Data
4. Select the promo you desired on the list then click Subscribe.
5. Done!
Using Globe At Home App, you can easily load, track, and manage your Home Prepaid WiFi.

Via *143#
*143# is Globe USSD Code menu to access promos and other services.

Procedure:
1. Dial #143* using your phone
2. Choose My Account
3. Choose Globe at Home
4. Choose Globe at Home Prepaid WiFi
5. Enter the 11-digit Prepaid WiFi Number (ex. 09662756289) found on the back of the modem
6. Choose Get Data
7. Choose between Share-a-Promo w/ PIN or Share-a-Promo w/o PIN
8. If Share-a-Promo w/ PIN was chosen, enter the PIN
9. Choose your desired Prepaid WiFi promo
10. Confirm transaction
11. Done! Wait for successful confirmation message before browsing.

Via Globe Share-A-Promo
Globe Share-A-Promo service lets Globe subscribers transfer promos like Globe Home Surf Promos to Prepaid Home WiFi SIM.

Procedure:
1. Text your desired HomeSurf Promo to 2+10-digit Prepaid WiFi Number (ex. 29271234567)
Sample Text Format: text HOMESURF349 and send to 29271234567
2. Reply YES to the automated response text to proceed with the share-a-promo transaction.
3. Wait for the SMS confirmation and enjoy surfing at home!

Promos include: GOSURF50, HOMESURF15, HOMESURF349, and HOMESURF599. A P1.00 transaction fee will be charged together with the price of your preferred Promo.

Via Globe AutoLoadMax
AutoLoadMax is an electronic load (e-load) that lets you buy prepaid load credits or HomeSurf Promos for your prepaid account.

Procedure:
1. Go to the nearest store (sari-sari store or convenience store) with Globe AutoLoadMax
2. Choose your desired HomeSurf Promo
3. Give your 11-digit Prepaid WiFi Number (ex. 09271234567) found on the back of the modem
4. Provide payment to the store
5. Wait for the successful confirmation message and start surfing the internet!

Via Globe GCash
Download GCash app first and register.
GCash on Google Play Store GCash on Apple App Store

Procedure:
1. Open the GCash App
2. Enter your GCash Pin
3. Select Buy Load
4. Enter your 11-digit Prepaid WiFi Number (ex. 09271234567) found on the back of the modem
5. Select Broadband
6. Select desired Prepaid WiFi Promo
7. Click Confirm
8. Done! Enjoy surfing at home together with your family or friends!

How to Check Prepaid WiFi Promo Remaining Data Allocation
To check your remaining data allocation as well as your prepaid balance, just go to the Globe at Home App Dashboard. You can also go to the built-in SMS by opening your browser and go to 192.168.1.1 then navigate SMS, and text HOMESURF STATUS to 8080.

All HomeSurf Promos are stackable, meaning you can register to a HomeSurf Promo while you're registered for another. Data allocations will be added together and the validity of the promo with the longest validity will apply.

If you already used up all your MB allocation, your succeeding internet connections will be charged the regular browsing rate (P5 for 15 minutes or P2/MB) unless you register again to a HomeSurf promo or any Globe mobile data promo.

To get help on your Globe home prepaid wifi promo, you can call Globe customer service hotline by dialing 211 on your phone