Globe strengthens its role as the dependable ally of overseas Filipinos with the launch of the Globe-Seanet Maritime SIM offering the most affordable rates to the Filipino seafarer and his family.

The Globe-Seanet SIM launched in partnership with Seanet Maritime Communications AB, an innovative maritime network operator in Sweden, offers the cheapest all-day rate for GSM voice and SMS roaming services making it competitive with prevailing maritime calling services.

The service allows Filipino and non-Filipino seafaring crew members and even tourist cruise pasengers to call and text their loved ones here in the Philippines with very affordable rates.

The SIM works on Seanet’s on-board technology which allows the seafarer to use his cellphone to call or text while at sea with no special handset required like a satellite phone. It will also make it easier for seafarers to buy load as they can also purchase prepaid cellphone load inside the ship.

According to Seanet Chief Executive Officer Klas Lundgren, the Globe-Seanet SIM service provides significant contribution to crew welfare as they are given a cost-efficient means to communicate while on board. “Personal communication using a personal device, rather than a shared phone on the bridge has significant integrity advantages,” Lundgren said.

This was confirmed by Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu. “It is essential for the Filipino crew to be able to communicate easily while at sea.

That is why Globe continuously comes up with various products and services that will ensure every overseas Filipino, including seafarers, will remain connected to their families especially those who are on Globe or TM network at very inexpensive rates," Cu said.

Globe currently has many international products for overseas Filipinos worldwide. Through Globe’s worldwidest services and partnerships with top telecom companies abroad, Globe enriches lives by keeping Filipinos connected with their loved ones back home through our easy, relevant, and affordable international calling, texting, and reloading products.

For more information on Globe’s services for Filipinos worldwide, log-on to www.globekababayan.com.ph.