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MANILA - Two of the country's top telecommunications firms assured their subscribers that they will be able to use their prepaid mobile phone credits for a longer time starting this Sunday. Smart Communications Inc. and Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc. (Sun Cellular) said they will follow the new guideline set by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) regarding the extended shelf life of prepaid credits. The new rules, as detailed in memorandum circular 03-07-2009, were set to be implemented by all local mobile phone firms starting July 19 . The NTC said it will impose the necessary sanctions on any firm that fails to comply with the new guidelines. The two companies said the NTC ruling will cover all regular prepaid credits, including their load-sharing services or "pasa load." However, they pointed out that their bucket-priced offerings such as unlimited calls and text promos will not be included in the extension. Meanwhile, many subscribers are pla...

Good news to all Globe Sun and Smart subscriber Prepaid Load Extension, Signed by NTC a new memorandum was signed by the National Telecommunications Commission regarding the extension of prepaid loads for Globe, Sun and Smart subscribers. Here’s the new prepaid load extension of expirations; Prepaid Load Validity Date 10-or-less load - 3 days 10-20 load - 7 days 20-30 load - 10 days 30-40 load - 14 days 40-P50 load - 17 days 50-60 load - 20 days 60-70 load - 21 days 70-80 load - 24 days 80-90 load - 30 days 100-150 load - 45 days 150-200 load - 60 days 200-300 load - 90 days 300-600 load - 150 days 600 to 1,000 load - 180 days