How to Upgrade Your Smart SIM to LTE 2019

Still using your old Smart SIM card with your new LTE smartphone? It's time for you to upgrade your Smart non-LTE sim to LTE to experience fastest data connection. Don't worry about fees, this Smart LTE SIM upgrade is completely FREE in Smart store or Sim upgrade center near you. 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.

Smart LTE SIM upgrade is available to Smart Prepaid, Smart Bro Prepaid and will be soon available to Smart Postpaid. The Smart LTE SIM features tri-cut sim card (regular, micro, nano) and internet speed of up to 42 MBps. Enjoy different online activities with 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution).

Stream video at super fast speeds in YouTube, Vimeo or Daily Motion. Download files, music and videos faster than ever. Seamless multiplayer mobile gaming with low ping in Mobile Legends, AoV, PUBG Mobile, ROS, and more online games. Super clear and fast video calls in FB Messenger, Skype, IMO, WeChat, Viber and other chat apps. Stay connected to your favorite social apps like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


How to Upgrade Smart SIM to LTE

There are two ways to upgrade your Smart SIM to LTE: (1) Do It Yourself; (2) via Smart Store.

Do It Yourself
1. Buy an LTE-Ready Self-Service Upgrade SIM from Smart Stores, official retail partners or convenience stores for only Php10.

Using your current SIM, text GET PIN to 7927 for free. And you will receive an SMS containing 6-digit PIN. 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 thirty (30) minutes.

2. Insert the new Smart LTE SIM on your phone. The menu prompt for upgrade code should popup.

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

4. Keep your phone idle for 15 minutes, then restart your phone and wait for the SMS conformation. Keep your number when you upgrade your SIM.

Via Smart Store
1. You may get the LTE Upgrade SIM for FREE in the nearest Smart Store or authorized SIM upgrade center in your area, just bring the following: Old SIM and 1 Valid ID - preferably government issued.

2. The Smart representative will then process the LTE SIM upgrade.

3. Your new LTE SIM will be ready anywhere from 15 minutes to 24 hours after upgrading.

Your SIM is now LTE and you can still use your old mobile number as well as your remaining load balance, promo and MVP Rewards points in your old SIM. Register Smart internet promos to experience browsing speed of up to 42 Mbps. Dial *121#.

You can verify the LTE capability of your SIM by texting SIMCHECK to 5832.

Enjoy faster surfing and streaming in your new Smart LTE sim with your LTE smartphone. Aside from Smart, this LTE SIM upgrade is also available to TNT, Sun Prepaid, Sun Broadband Wireless Prepaid and Sun Postpaid SIMs.

How to Borrow Load in Smart or TNT (Smart SOS Load)

Smart Prepaid and TNT subscribers can borrow load from Smart even at zero load balance through Smart SOS Load. This Smart Emergency Load Service allows Smart Prepaid, Smart Bro and Talk 'N Text users to borrow regular load, call and text bundles, and even Internet promos thru dial method, SMS registration or USSD code method, no need for you to rush going to your nearest Smart/TNT load retailer just to reload your mobile number during an emergency.

Smart SOS Load service is more convenient than Smart Pasaload as you don't need to ask your friends or family to reload your mobile number. This loan load service allows you to request directly from Smart network to allocate fixed load amount or promo declared on this service to be loaded on your phone or SIM.

Here are some reminders before you try the Smart SOS Load service:

• Your Smart Prepaid, Smart Bro or TNT SIM needs to be active for at least 30 days.
• You can only borrow one SOS Load service at a time.
• You can borrow load again as soon as your previous loan has been paid off.
• The SOS Load packages cost more than regular promos as they require a service fee. The service fee serves as a transaction fee for advancing the service, even before payment.
• There are two ways to pay off your SOS Load loan: (1)Automatic deduction to your next reload (2)Paying outright by texting PAY to 7676

How to Borrow Load in Smart or TNT (Smart SOS Load)
1) Thru Dial Method
You just need to directly dial or call the given number to borrow load or text.
Dial *767
Borrow 4 texts to Smart/TNT
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 4 Pesos
Dial *7572
Borrow 5 texts to All Networks (Smart, TNT, Sun, Globe & TM)
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 5 Pesos
Dial *7871
Borrow 1 min call to Smart/TNT
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 6.50 Pesos

2) Thru Text/SMS Registration
You can also borrow load or text by sending your desired service keyword to 7676.
SOS BIG7 to 7676 (For Smart) / SAKLOLOAD BIG7 to 7676 (For TNT)
Borrow 9 texts to Smart/TNT
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 7 Pesos
SOS BIG10 to 7676 (For Smart) / SAKLOLOAD BIG10 to 7676 (For TNT)
Borrow 10 texts to ALL NETWORKS + 3 texts to Smart/TNT
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 10 Pesos
SOS SURF10 to 7676 (For Smart) / BRO SURF10 to 7676 (For Smart Bro) / SAKLOLOAD SURF10 to 7676 (For TNT)
Borrow 20 minutes internet browsing + P1 airtime load
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 10 Pesos

OTHER SOS LOAD OPTIONS

SOS ALLOUT20 to 7676
150MB Data, 20 min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun, Unlimited texts to all netwoks, Unlimited Facebook
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 24 Pesos
SOS ALLOUT30 to 7676
300MB Data, 30 min calls to Smart/TNT/Sun, Unli allnet texts, Unli FB
Valid for 2 days
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 36 Pesos

SOS UCT30 to 7676
Unlimited calls to Smart/TNT/Sun, Unlimited texts to all networks
100MB Data
Valid for 1 day
Amount to be deducted on your next reload: 36 Pesos

3) Thru USSD Code Method
Just dial *5623# to avail SOS load app exclusives like FB5 for Facebook access, COC5 for Clash of Clans, WAZE5 for WAZE app access and UBER5 for Uber app access. You can enjoy access to your chosen app for 6 hours with 8MB data allocation.

How to Check My SOS Load Status
To know your remaining loan balance, just text SOS BAL to 7676 for Smart subscribers, SAKLOLOAD BAL to 7676 for TNT subscribers. If you encountered problem with the Smart SOS *767 Load service, you can get help by contacting their Customer Service Hotline, just dial *888 and follow the voice instruction to call a customer service representative.