MWC 2012: Globe Telecom Launches GCASH App for BlackBerry Smartphones.

WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.

Globe Telecom Launches GCASH App for BlackBerry Smartphones.

Barcelona, Spain; February 29, 2012 - GCASH, the internationally-acclaimed mobile commerce service of Globe Telecom, has claimed another first with the launch of the GCASH mobile application for BlackBerry® smartphones, now available for free download via the BlackBerry® App World.

Using the GCASH application is simple. After subscribers download the application, all they need to do is click on the GCASH icon on the Main Menu of their BlackBerry® to launch the application.  There is no need to go to any website to transact.  Internet connection is also not needed.  The app is very accessible and easy to use.  Subscribers only need to enter the details of their transaction together with their Mobile PIN (MPIN) as prompted by the application to conduct any GCASH transaction. There is no need to memorize any keywords or access numbers.

Furthermore, the new GCASH application for BlackBerry® smartphones displays the wallet balance at the top of the screen which is automatically updated after every completed transaction, providing the user with easy reference to his wallet balance.  Sending money via the GCASH application is also made easier.  The application allows the user to access his BlackBerry Contacts List without switching applications.  Also, BlackBerry® users who have downloaded the GCASH mobile application will automatically receive upgrade notifications for them to immediately enjoy the latest version.  

“With the GCASH BlackBerry app, customers will enjoy a richer experience when doing GCASH transactions,” said Paolo Baltao, President of G-XCHANGE INC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe and operator of GCASH. “Instead of just using SMS or the GCASH Menu burnt on the Globe or TM SIM, subscribers may now do transactions via a more interactive, user-friendly, and stylish manner. The GCASH for BlackBerry application is an affirmation of our commitment to make it easy, safe, and convenient for our customers to use GCASH.”

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About Globe Telecom

Globe Telecom is a leading full-service telecommunications company in the Philippines, serving the needs of consumers and businesses across an entire suite of products and services which include mobile, fixed, broadband, data connections, internet, and managed services. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singapore Telecom; both acknowledged industry leaders in the country and across the region. 

For more information, please contact:

Ms. Yoly C. Crisanto                                                                                    

Head, Corporate Communications

Tel. No. +6327302627                                                                  

Fax No. +6327393075                                                                  

Email Address:  globe.corpcomm@gmail.com