The provided source material details a series of mobile data promotions offered by TM (Touch Mobile), a subsidiary of Globe Telecom in the Philippines. These promotions, known as TM EasySurf, provide subscribers with consumable mobile internet data, often bundled with additional data for specific applications or services. The information focuses on the technical specifications of these offers, including data allowances, validity periods, subscription methods, and management functions such as balance checks and cancellation. The material does not reference any free samples, promotional offers, no-cost product trials, brand freebies, or mail-in sample programmes in the context of consumer goods such as beauty, baby care, pet food, health, food, beverage, or household items. Consequently, the following article is a factual summary of the TM EasySurf mobile data promotions as described in the source documents.
Overview of TM EasySurf Promotions
TM EasySurf is a prepaid mobile data promotion designed for subscribers who require affordable internet access. The promotions are structured to provide open-access mobile data, which can be used for general internet browsing, along with additional data allocations for specific application bundles. These app bundles are categorised under themes such as FunALIW (for socialising, watching videos, and gaming), FunKWENTUHAN (for online meetings and video chatting), FunRAKET (for online shopping and business), and FunARAL (for educational purposes). The availability of these app bundles and the specific data allocations vary depending on the chosen EasySurf promo.
The promotions are available at various price points, ranging from ₱10 to ₱2,499, with corresponding validity periods from one day to thirty days. The data allowances are structured in two parts: a consumable mobile internet quota and a freebie or app bundle data. The freebie data is often allocated on a daily basis (e.g., 1GB per day) for a selected application or service, while the consumable data is a total amount usable over the promo's validity period.
Registration and Subscription Methods
Subscribers can register for TM EasySurf promotions through several methods. The primary method is via SMS by sending a specific keyword to 8080. For example, to subscribe to EasySurf 50, one would text EZ50 or EASYSURF50 to 8080. Registration can also be conducted through the TM app or via the GCash app. Using GCash provides access to exclusive promotions such as EasySurf50 Doble Data and EasySurf99.
Before subscribing, it is necessary to have sufficient prepaid balance to cover the promo's cost. The source material indicates that promotions are stackable, meaning a new promo can be registered while an existing one is active, and the new data allocation will be added to the current internet data. The stacked data will follow the validity or expiry date of the new promo subscription.
Claiming Freebies and App Bundles
For specific EasySurf promos, such as EasySurf 50 and above, subscribers receive a freebie or an app bundle. The process for claiming these freebies involves receiving a confirmation message from TM after registration. This message includes the available freebie choices and corresponding keywords. To select a specific app bundle, the subscriber must reply to the message with the designated keyword. For instance, to choose Instagram for the EasySurf 50 promo, the reply would be EZ50 IG.
The available app bundles and their associated keywords are listed in the source material. Examples include: - Facebook: EZ50 FB - Twitter: EZ50 TWITTER - Instagram: EZ50 IG - Snapchat: EZ50 SNAPCHAT - Viber: EZ50 VIBER - Games (Mobile Legends, Pokemon Go, Clash of Clans): EZ50 GAMES - Video (YouTube, Dailymotion): EZ50 VIDEO - Spotify: EZ50 SPOTIFY
Balance Checks and Subscription Management
Subscribers can manage their EasySurf subscriptions through specific SMS commands. To check the remaining consumable internet data balance, one texts EZ STATUS to 8080. To check the data balance for the selected freebie or app bundle, the command is EZ
To stop or unsubscribe from the EasySurf promotion, the command is EZ STOP to 8080. This action empties the data and discontinues the subscription. To extend the subscription for an additional 24 hours (1 day), the command is EZ EXTEND to 8080.
Specific Promo Details and Variations
The source material lists several EasySurf promotions with varying data allowances, validity periods, and costs. Key variations include:
- EasySurf 10: 40MB mobile data for ₱10, valid for 1 day.
- EasySurf 15: 100MB mobile data plus 30MB for Instagram for ₱15, valid for 2 days.
- EasySurf 30: 300MB mobile data plus 50MB for Facebook, Instagram, Viber, and Snapchat for ₱30, valid for 2 days.
- EasySurf 50: 3GB mobile data plus 1GB/day for a choice of app bundle and unlimited texts to all networks for ₱50, valid for 3 days. A "Doble Data" variant is available exclusively via GCash and the TM app.
- EasySurf 70: 1GB mobile data plus 1GB/day for a choice of app bundle and unlimited texts to all networks for ₱70, valid for 7 days.
- EasySurf 75: 2GB mobile data plus 2GB/day for a choice of app bundle, unlimited texts to all networks, and unlimited calls to all networks for ₱75, valid for 3 days.
- EasySurf 90: 2GB mobile data plus 1GB/day for a choice of app bundle and unlimited texts to all networks for ₱90, valid for 7 days.
- EasySurf 99: 2GB mobile data plus 2GB/day for a choice of app bundle and unlimited texts to all networks for ₱99, valid for 7 days.
- EasySurf 140: 14GB apps (2GB/day), unlimited call and text to all networks for ₱140, valid for 7 days.
- EasySurf 299: 2GB consumable internet with 10GB free site of choice for ₱299, valid for 30 days.
- EasySurf 599: 5GB consumable internet with 10GB free site of choice for ₱599, valid for 30 days.
- EasySurf 999: 10GB consumable internet with 10GB free site of choice for ₱999, valid for 30 days.
- EasySurf 1299: 15GB consumable internet with 10GB free site of choice for ₱1,299, valid for 30 days.
- EasySurf 1999: 30GB consumable internet with 10GB free site of choice for ₱1,999, valid for 30 days.
- EasySurf 2499: (Details not fully specified in source, but listed in registration table).
Additionally, some EasySurf promotions include 1GB of GoWiFi data for use in Globe's public hotspot locations. Promotions like EasySurf50 and EasySurf70 also include unlimited all-network texts.
Conclusion
The TM EasySurf promotions provide a structured and flexible mobile data solution for prepaid subscribers in the Philippines. The promotions are characterised by their tiered pricing, varied validity periods, and the inclusion of app bundle freebies for higher-tier plans. Registration is straightforward via SMS, the TM app, or GCash, with clear commands for managing subscriptions, checking balances, and claiming freebies. The material indicates that these are paid mobile data plans, not free samples or consumer product trials. The information is based on the provided source material, which outlines the technical specifications and operational procedures for these telecom promotions.