Globe scores plaudits in Speed Magazine 2009 Tech Newsmakers list

Leading telco Globe Telecom recently received a tribute from popular tech magazine SPEED, which cited two of Globe’s banner services among the Top 50 Tech Newsmakers of 2009.   Conferred by the magazine’s editors, the SPEED Magazine awards named affordable mobile internet the 4th  biggest newsmaker, giving props to Globe Tattoo Broadband for keeping web surfers online and connected to their favorite tweets, emails and instant messages.   In addition, the publication also gave the 7th spot on the list to the evolution of landline phones into all-around call-anywhere devices, with Globe Duo, the company’s breakthrough mobile-and-landine-in-one product, taking top honors.
SPEED Editor-in-Chief Manny De Los Reyes said, “SPEED Magazine salutes Globe for its affordable and innovative Tattoo mobile internet service.  And we recognize Globe Duo for its pioneering and revolutionary technology  that lets landline users enjoy wireless mobility.”
Globe Chief Marketing Officer Menchi Orlina said, “We thank SPEED Magazine for recognizing our efforts to add value to traditional communication services.  With Globe Duo and Globe Tattoo Broadband, we strive to make calling, texting and surfing nearly effortless, and second nature to Filipinos who continue to grow more tech-savvy and sophisticated in their communication needs. We will continue to enrich the lives of our subscribers by making our services more affordable and easier to use.”