Globe Telecom has introduced a free roaming relief package for its customers in selected Middle Eastern countries amid rising tensions in the region.
The initiative covers Globe Prepaid, TM and Postpaid subscribers currently in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait. Eligible users will automatically receive 1GB of data, 15 minutes of calls and 15 SMS, valid for seven days. Customers will be notified via SMS once the package has been activated.
Partner networks covered under the offer include STC and Zain in Saudi Arabia; du and e in the UAE; Batelco and Zain in Bahrain; Ooredoo and Vodafone in Qatar; and Ooredoo Kuwait and stc Kuwait.
Globe also announced that customers in Iran connected through MTN Irancell will receive billing adjustments and load assistance.
The move comes amid escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirming the first reported Filipino casualty linked to the crisis. The company said the roaming relief package is intended to help affected Filipinos stay connected with their families during the ongoing tensions.
