Google, Globe launch Free Zone service in Phl.

On the internet search giant Google and regional telecommunications company Globe Telecom just lately unveiled the Free Zone online sites that offer free access to the world wide web and select Google services on internet-enabled mobile phones.

Powered by Google, the Free Zone service makes it possible for no data charges for vast amounts of Web sites, Gmail, Search, including Google+.

Peter Bithos, Senior Consultant for Consumer Business of Planet, said the company marked another milestone for the reason that world’s first telecom operator to provide Free Zone.

Bithos said Globe Prepaid and TM subscribers is now able to instantly access Free Zone about feature phones and smartphones without cost via libre. ph.

"Our products are all about empowering our own subscribers, Free Zone testifies to the present promise yet again. Free Zone powered by Google empowers subscribers by allowing them to be in the know along with keeping them updated right at their fingertips. The best portion is, subscribers don’t need to bother about getting charged, so they can enjoy visiting sites through Google as well as other Google services worry-free, " Bithos mentioned.

Derek Callow, Google's head connected with marketing for South East Japan, said Google is glad to provide the service to Globe and may soon empower the service to other telcos in the Philippines and worldwide.

Both Bithos and Callow claimed Free Zone is good for first-time mobile internet users whom often find basic services similar to e-mail, mobile web browsing and social applications to get very expensive, thus limiting his or her subscription to mobile surfing options and bundles.

By using Free of charge Zone, users with basic internet-enabled devices can use the power of the web to build their businesses or keep touching friends and family without driving a car of unknown data costs along with make more informed choices in relation to their next data device.

Bithos said using the new mobile internet promo, Globe extends the unique experience of being online constantly even to its most budget-conscious members. The offer is initially accessible to more than 30 million Planet Prepaid and TM subscribers countrywide until March 31, 2013.

"We wanted to make search available to as numerous people as possible. But a free search outcome isn’t much good if you can’t then see a Web site, " said Andrew McGlinchey, Head of Products pertaining to Southeast Asia at Google. "So we decided to make all those Web sites available contained in the package as well. We’re hoping Free Zone is likely to make the mobile Internet feel just like a necessity that everyone can use rather than luxury. "

The versions connected with Google Search, Gmail and Google+ on Free Zone are created to work well with feature mobile phones that lack the technological firepower of the smartphone. Google built the software along with Globe became the first operator in the world to make it work about its network, making the Philippines the first place in the world to use this new product.

"The free click brings us right back to Google’s roots and I’m Experience Lucky. There’s a Web page on the market for almost every question and we’re still looking for you there in one simply click, or less, " McGlinchey mentioned.