Globe, Smart Offer Free Roaming Credits in Afghanistan
Globe Telecom said it is giving free roaming credits to Filipinos in Afghanistan which they can use to make or receive calls, and send text messages to all networks. Find out more about Globe Afghanistan roaming services below.
The free credits will allow the stranded Filipinos to use Globe’s roaming services in order to connect with and update their loved ones of their status, the company said.
“In light of this situation, we are offering assistance to our subscribers in Afghanistan. It is of utmost importance that our customers are able to reach out and communicate with their loved ones,” said Globe vice president Coco Domingo.
The Ayala-led telco said subscribers only need to make sure they are connected to Globe’s roaming partner in Afghanistan, Roshan.
“We are monitoring the situation in Afghanistan and are ready to provide assistance to our kababayans. Access to communication and information during this time of crisis is of extreme importance. We are also praying for their safety as they await evacuation,” said Alfredo Panlilio, President and CEO for PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications.
In a statement, Smart said it is giving all Afghanistan-based Filipinos prepaid load on their Smart roaming SIMs to make urgent calls and texts to coordinate their evacuation or to assure their families and friends of their safety or whereabouts.
They will also receive a free Roam Lite 250 subscription with 200MB open access for web surfing and social media app usage valid for three days to help them stay informed of the situation in the conflict-ridden country, the telco said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs earlier issued an Alert Level 4 for Afghanistan the Taliban took control of the capital and as the US forces exit the country.
The DFA had also urged Filipinos there to prepare as it would implement a mandatory evacuation.
On Monday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the government is working to evacuate some 170 Filipinos in Afghanistan. globe afghanistan roaming
However, many are yet to leave due to the cancellation of commercial flights. Thousands of people also mobbed Hamid Karzai International Airport to flee the Taliban’s hardline rule.
