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Preorder the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with SMART; free at UNLI DATA Plan 2000

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is coming to carriers in the Philippines very soon. The estimated target date is this October 16 2012. If you’re looking for a high-end Android based smartphone to quell your holiday gadget lust, the Galaxy Note 2 is definitely a good choice. Knowing that the SRP of the device alone will be in the PHP 30,000+ when it launches, getting it from SMART may be a good choice as the carrier is giving the phone away for free at UNLI DATA PLAN 2000. Here is the pre-order page.

Note that this is not the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

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SMART LTE official launch has a date: August 25 2012

If you were at the LTE forum today, the biggest news is that SMART Communications is finally taking their LTE service out of closed beta and into commercial availability this coming August 25 2012. There is still no word on official pricing and specific devices (the up and coming iPhone 5 is rumored to have LTE connectivity) but it seems that NTT Docomo, SMART’s partner will be providing the hardware because of the similarity in the spectrum (maybe phones and dongles — who knows?!). Here’s a short list of LTE enabled sites from the beta, which means that more are coming.

So that’s that. August 25 2012. A completely new spectrum. Completely new technology. Huge network overhaul.

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Buy now: Piso Sale for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs from SMART Communications

The iPhone 4 and iPhone 3Gs are going on sale for only P1.00 for every new postpaid subscriber / contract renewal. This promo is available from June 18 to 25 2012.

If you’re not really a big fan of Siri or an ultra-fab camera, this new promo from SMART is tough to resist.

With every postpaid application or contract renewal from June 18 to 25, 2012, both new and existing Smart All-In Plan 1800 subscribers can purchase the premium Apple iPhone 4, the business-centric Nokia E7, or the entertainment-savvy Samsung Galaxy Tab P7500 for the price of a piece of candy.

Similarly, Smart All-In Plan 1200 subscribers can take home the stylish Apple iPhone 3GS and the robust Nokia E5 for the same price while All-In Plan 800 subscribers can have their pick between the elegant Nokia N9 (16/64GB) or a functional Netbook PC.

For more details head on to your nearest SMART store to inquire.

#$ I am a consultant of SMART Communications

Smart expands ‘Piso Sale’ lineup

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SMART Rewards for Father’s Day Specials

What? You still don’t have a gift for Father’s Day? OK here’s what you can do: if you’re a SMART subscriber there are a number of things you can do with your current subscription plan, which includes availing of discounts. If you use data, SMS, calls — anything (!!!) you gain points which you can readily convert to promos and discounts. Now these aren’t your typical baduy promos -they’re atually pretty cool. You can see a complete list at www.smart.com.ph/rewards.

Alternately, you can also check out a ready made list of things you can grab with SMART Rewards in the release below.

Pro Tip: Lest I forget, if you have extra points to consume you can always avail of the readily available P50.00 rebate in your monthly bill by sending REDEEM 50 to 9800.

Make Your Dads Feel Special With Gifts Galore From SMART Rewards

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Samsung congratulates SMART for LTE Networks at Mobile World Congress 2012 ;)

Straight from the camera of Jim Ayson, here’s a rather interesting video he took of a Samsung ad on the bridgeway of the convention center for Mobile World Congress 2012. It’s been a year since I was last in Barcelona for the Netphone launch and seeing these photos and videos brings about a tech nostalgia that only a geek can get lucid on.