Yes! starting April 30, 2006, Globe will automatically activate your current GHP SIM card so you can enjoy all the Globe Mobile Broadband 3G services (provided you are using a 3G handset and are in a Globe Mobile Broadband 3G covered area). For any concerns, you may reach us at 730-1000 or call 211 for FREE from your Globe Handyphone.

Download full-length music tracks, videos, and large files in seconds! (e.g. 4MB MP3 clip in 20 seconds or quicker!) Globe has simultaneously launched 3G and a technology known as High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), also known as 3.5G. Globe Mobile Broadband integrates these two technologies and Globe now offers this to its subscribers. This technology drastically increases the download speeds of 3G networks, delivering speeds of up to 1.4 Mbps with peaks of up to 1.

bull; a 3G handset such as the N70, N90, N6680, N91, SE W900, SE Z800, SE K608 among others, or a 3G/HSDPA data card (only hi-speed internet browsing will be available) Globe will automatically activate your current Globe Handyphone SIM card for 3G services starting April 30, 2006. All new Globe SIM cards issued after this date will already be 3G-activated. For any concerns, you may reach us at 730-1000 or call 211 for FREE from your Globe Handyphone for more details.

Yes! Globe 3G is open to all Globe subscribers, both postpaid and prepaid (Touch Mobile subscribers not currently included)

Globe Mobile Broadband 3G with HSDPA is the best mobile broadband service available today. In terms of speed, it is up to 25x quicker than dial up and up to 5-6x faster than regular 3G. In terms of coverage, you are not limited to the confines of a hotspot, as is the case with Wi-Fi. Because Globe Mobile Broadband 3G is a cellular technology, you can access the Internet wherever there is a Globe 3G cellular signal, even while driving down a highway!

No, unfortunately the current cards cannot be upgraded to support HSDPA. Customers will need to purchase the new HSDPA enabled Vodafone Mobile Connect cards.

All 3G enabled base stations have been upgraded to also support HSDPA, however the coverage is not identical as the HSDPA network is more sensitive to external influences such as indoor coverage, topography and weather conditions.

High-Speed Downlink Packet Access or HSDPA is a new mobile data protocol and is sometimes referred to as a 3.5G (or "3½G") technology.

Under perfect conditions one would get speeds of up to 1.8 Mbps, but expect to see speeds of between 400 Kbps and 800 Kbps with peaks of approximately 1.2 Mbps.

No. You should use the SIM card that comes preinstalled in the iPhone. You do not need to insert your old SIM card into the iPhone to keep your existing voice plan and phone number. You will need to select and activate a data plan.

During the trial, the coverage is only limited to Orchard area. SingTel will be expanding the coverage in phases to cover the whole island by end of 2007. No, your HSDPA phone will automatically detect that you are in a BroadBand on Mobile coverage area and when you start a data session, they will use the highest available bandwidth i.e. HSDPA.

Current 3G handsets are not compatible however new HSDPA enabled handsets are likely to become more readily available in the future.

Yes, when the signal drops off you will be able to access the 3G, Edge and GPRS network in the same manner as with the 3G Data cards.

Yes! Globe Mobile Broadband 3G gives you access to all the basic 3G services, like video calling and streaming.

The SIM Card number originates from the Isle of Man (I.O.M). You will be sent a +44 UK mobile phone number. Most operators classify the I.O.M as a UK number; however it is best to check with your provider before dialling.

Yes, roaming will be available initially in Germany, Austria and Portugal. It must be noted however that it is very costly and potentially more so than 3G due to the increased ability to download more data. Current 3G data roaming rates apply. No, there are multiple manufacturers available of 3G and HSDPA Mobile Data cards. To identify your card, look at the serial number on the back of the card.

BroadBand on Mobile (or HSDPA) is providing very much higher up and down-link as compared to 3G (see previous question). For example, a MP3 (approximately 1 min audio) of 1MB will take about 20 sec to download in 3G, but about 5 sec in 3.5G. a typical speed of 3.6Mbps (9 times faster than 3G) with a reduced response time, HSDPA offers advanced multimedia and high speed services with an overall better experience.

HSDPA is part of 3G but people have started referring it as 3.5G. Some other group has started referring to HSDPA as 'Super-3G' but they have proposed more enhancements (details below).

When you are connected via 3G HSDPA, you will seamlessly move between HSDPA and 3G, as they use the same network infrastructure. The flashing lights will however indicate which bearer you are using – 1 flash for GPRS, 2 for 3G and 3 for HSDPA. Whilst using your HSDPA Mobile Data Connect card, you will be able to check what network you are logged onto by checking the bottom left hand corner of the software.