Globe Roaming: Packages, Rates, and More

If you are a frequent traveller, you must know that buying a new SIM in each country is troublesome. However, you would never want to miss out on gossip from your friends while away from your home. If you are a Globe user, activating roaming on Globe SIM is your ultimate solution.

Globe enables smooth connection in more than 130 countries, allowing users to send and receive calls and text messages or surf the internet outside their local coverage area with Globe. This article will uncover how to activate Globe roaming along with the popular roaming packages.

How to Activate Roaming in the Globe?

The activation process varies for postpaid and prepaid users. However, in both cases, you need to maintain a PHP100 as your minimum daily balance to continue using the Globe roaming services.  Let’s break it down and learn how you can complete the process of roaming Globe.

How to Activate Roaming Globe Postpaid?

If you are a postpaid user and want to activate Globe roaming, call the toll-free number via your phone which is 211. However, if you want any more details about the postpaid subscription for roaming Globe, call its toll-free hotline number +632.7301212 and ask your questions directly from the Globe customer service representative. 

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How to Activate Roaming for Globe Prepaid?

You can activate Globe Roaming Prepaid by sending a text message to your mobile phone. Open your mobile’s messaging app, type GROAM ON [Start Date] [Number of Days], and send the message to 2884. You will receive a confirmation message regarding the activation of the roaming on Globe SIM.

Note: The Globe roaming request can be sent a maximum of 7 days before the departure to one hour for the successful processing of your roaming request.

Region	Countries
Asia	Afghanistan,  Timor Leste, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Bhutan, Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, Armenia, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Azerbaijan.
Africa	Mozambique,  Botswana, Zimbabwe, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Namibia, Senegal, Somalia, South Sudan, Algeria, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Comoros, Angola, Benin, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Central African Republic, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Sudan, Swaziland, and Guinea.
Europe	Greenland, Guernsey, Andorra, Cyprus, Faroe Islands, Gibraltar, Monaco, Belarus, Montenegro, Netherlands Antilles, Reunion Islands, St. Pierre, Bosnia Herzegovina, and Miquelon.
North America	American Samoa, Belize, Bahamas, Haiti, Caribbean Sea (Latin America), Cuba, Dominican Republic, Montserrat, and US Virgin Islands.
South America	Bolivia, Venezuela.
Oceania	Palau, French Polynesia, Cook Islands, Kiribati, Micronesia, New Caledonia, and Solomon Islands.

Globe Roaming Rates for Prepaid and Postpaid Users

Unlike the rates of the other Telecom companies, the Globe roaming rates stay the same as its local rate regardless of your geographical location. So, whether you are a prepaid Globe user or postpaid, here are the charges you need to pay for receiving or sending a text message or call. 

Service	Sending	Receiving
Call Price	PHP60 per minute	PHP120 per minute
Message Price	PHP20 per 160 characters	Free

However, if you are looking for the data packaging to browse your favorite social media app without burning a hole in your pocket, here is a table with the detailed Globe roaming data packages.

Package	Price	Inclusions	Validity	Activation Process
Roam Surf 399	PHP399	1GB	1 Day	Dial *143#
Roam Surf 999	PHP999	3GB	3 Days	Dial *143#
Roam Surf 1599	PHP1599	5GB	5 Days	Dial *143#
Roam Surf 2199	PHP2199	7GB	7 Days	Dial *143#
Roam Surf 3999	PHP3999	12GB	15 Days	SEND TEXT “ROAM SURF 3999” to 8080
Roam Surf 5999	PHP5999	20GB	30 Days	SEND TEXT “ROAM SURF 5999” to 8080

How to Activate Roaming in the Globe for 2G and 3G Users?

Unfortunately, many partner networks for Globe roaming have deactivated the roaming services for 2G and 3G SIMs. So, your network services are not going to work abroad if you are a 2G or 3G user. 

To resolve this issue, visit your nearest Globe store and upgrade your mobile network to 4G or 5G depending on your local Globe coverage. Once upgraded, you can follow the above procedure and activate Globe roaming on your device.

Tips for Globe International Roaming

Activating the Globe roaming services should be at the top of your travel preparation checklist. To make it easy for you, here are our best tips to streamline the process and connect with your loved ones via message or call without any network restrictions.

• Install the GlobeOne app and keep checking it for the latest promos for Globe roaming, so you have a few options on hand.
• Track your data usage with the GlobeOne app, so you are always mindful of data usage and prevent overage charges,
• Subscribe to a Globe roaming offer at least one day before your departure to use Globe services at cheaper rates.

Frequently Asked Questions about Roaming Globe

Final Words

Globe international roaming is a viable option for travelers or businessmen who frequently travel to foreign countries and do not want to go through the intricate processes of buying a local SIM in each country they visit. Globe roaming allows you to save your time and tension of searching for a suitable network provider in each region by allowing you the roaming services in 130+ countries with the collaboration with its partner networks. Make sure to activate Globe roaming at least a day before departure and stay connected with your loved ones.