How to Register Smart Buddy AllTxt Combo Plus

How to Register Smart Buddy AllTxt Combo Plus

WHAT IS ALL TXT COMBO PLUS?

1. What is ALL TXT COMBO PLUS?

All Txt Combo Plus is an exclusive offer to all Buddy subscribers nationwide. All Txt Combo Plus is a bundled offering where in sms, mms, voice calls and texts to social networks (Facebook, Friendster and Twitter) are bundled into one package.

All Txt Combo Plus has two denominations (P25 and P50) with three variants each (Facebook, Friendster, Twitter):

AVAILMENT AND REGISTRATION

2. How do I avail of packages?

There are 2 steps in availing of an All Txt Combo Plus package:

3. Can I avail of multiple All Txt Combo Plus packages at the same time? How many times can I avail of these packages per day?

Yes, you may avail of as many All Txt Combo Plus packages as you want in a day. SMS, MMS, minutes and social network text credits will be added up. However, the expiry set for each package shall remain as is – first package availed, will be the first to expire.

4. Is concurrent subscription to other SMS promos allowed for these services?

Yes, you can still avail of other Smart Buddy packages even if you currently have an All Txt Combo Plus subscription.

5. Will I still be able to use my remaining load if my All Txt Combo Plus package is still active?

Yes, you may still use your remaining airtime load for other transactions such as calls to other networks and to avail of other packages.

6. What will I do if my balance is depleted while subscribed to an All Txt Combo Plus package?

A maintaining balance of P1 is required to be able to use your All Txt Combo Plus credits. If your balance is consumed or used up while your package is still active, the package will be temporarily disallowed until you top up any amount.

USAGE OF SMS, MMS and VOICE CALLS

7. How do I use the SMS and MMS credits of my All Txt Combo Plus Package?

Upon availment of an All Txt Combo Plus package, you will be credited SMS/MMS credits to Smart or Talk ‘N Text, SMS credits to other networks, calling minutes to Smart or Talk ‘N Text and etxt credits to the social network of your choice. Quantities will depend on which package you availed.

For SMS/MMS, you are allocated a certain number of credits for sending messages to Smart or Talk ‘N Text.

For SMS to other networks, these may be used to send messages to subscribers from other networks.

For MMS, you can use these credits to send long messages, photos and sound clips to other Smart or Talk ‘N Text subscribers. You can also send emails using your MMS credits.

For etxt, you may only use these if you have already registered online at www.smart.com.ph/buddy. Depending if you got the All Txt Combo Plus Facebook, Twitter or Friendster package, your etxts credits may be used to post updates on your profile, receive alerts from the friends you are following, and reply to these alerts.

8. How do I call using my All Txt Combo Plus minutes?

The minutes you’ve been credited may be used to call other Smart or Talk ‘n Text subscribers. Minutes are consumable so calls can be on a per minute basis or can be consumed one time.

To call, dial *2526 + 11-digit Smart/Talk ‘N Text number. Example: *252609181234567.

Your call will be automatically cut on the 5th minute (for All Txt Combo Plus 25 packages) or 10th minute (for All Txt Combo Plus 50 packages).

9. Can I use the texts or minutes for international transactions?

All Txt Combo Plus credits only apply to local Smart to Smart or Talk ‘N Text transactions.

USAGE OF SOCIAL NETWORK TEXTS

10. What are social network texts?

Social network texts are like text credits that can be used to post updates to a social network or get sms alerts from your social network. For All Txt Combo Plus, your social network text credits can be used for the following:

	Facebook	Twitter	Friendster
Posting (Outbound) Use your social network texts to update your status or reply to posts in Facebook, Friendster or Twitter. SEND AN ETXT TO:	Update your status	Update your status	Post a shout out
	Reply to an update received via SMS	Reply to an update received via SMS
		Send direct message to friend
		Address a message to a friend
Updates/Alerts (Inbound) Use your social network texts to receive updates on status, comments on your posts, wall posts, and direct messages of the friends you are following. RECEIVE TEXTS WHEN:	A followed friend updates his status message	A followed friend updates his status message	A followed friend updates his shout out
	A followed friend comments on your post	A followed friend comments on your post
	A followed friend posts a message on your wall

11. How do I post updates to my SN account using All Txt Combo Plus’ etxts?

Outbound Transactions	Facebook	Twitter	Friendster
Update status / post a tweet / post shout out	FB<space><your message> and send to 2526. Ex: FB Can’t wait for dinner!	TW<space><your message> and send to 2526. Ex: TW Can’t wait for dinner!	FR<space><your message> and send to 2526. Ex: FR Can’t wait for dinner!
Address a tweet to a friend	n.a.	@<space><friend's name on Twitter><space><message> and send to 2526 Ex: @ Anna see you tonight!	n.a.
Send a direct message to a friend	n.a.	D<space><friend's name on Twitter><space><message> and send to 2526 Ex: D Anna let’s move dinner to 8pm see you!	n.a.
Reply to an update received via SMS	Simply reply or send your message to the number that sent you the alert. Ex: Yup, dinner is at Rockwell.	Simply reply or send your message to the number that sent you the alert. Ex: Yup, dinner is at Rockwell.	n.a.

Messages are limited to 140 characters. Messages in excess of 140 characters shall be cut.
All outbound social network texts shall be deducted from the social network text credits of your All Txt Combo Plus package.

12. How many texts are allocated for posting to the social network (outbound) and how many are for receiving updates (inbound)?

By default, the 40 social network texts for All Txt Combo Plus 25 are split into 10-30, meaning you have 10 texts to post updates and 30 texts for receiving alerts. For All Txt Combo Plus 50, your 80 social network texts are split into 20-60, meaning 20 texts to post updates and 60 texts for receiving alerts.

However, you can customize your social network texts and set how many you want to be used for posting updates and how many you want to use for receiving alerts. Simply go to www.smart.com.ph/buddy, click on the All Txt Combo Plus banner, select your social network, sign in using your mobile number and adjust your social network texts using the slider at the lower portion of the page.

13. What will happen if I no longer have etxt credits?

If you try to post an update to your SN and you no longer have etxt credits, your message will not be posted and will be notified via SMS.
You will also not receive updates from your followed friends if you don’t have social network text credits.
It’s time for you to load up on All Txt Combo Plus!

14. What will happen if I don’t have P1 maintaining balance?

P1 maintaining balance is required to be able to use your social network text credits. Same goes for SMS, MMS and voice calls. So make sure you always have that P1.00 balance.

15. What will happen if I am not registered online?

You will be unable to post updates and get alerts from a social network via text if you are not registered online. So make sure you’ve registered your mobile number and your social network account at www.smart.com.ph/buddy . Registration is required only once per social network (Facebook, Friendster, Twitter).

16. If I want to post an update on my profile, how long can my message be?

Your update is limited to 140 characters. If you’d wish to post a longer message, you’d have to send several social network texts.

17. Why are my alert messages cut?

Alerts from your followed friends in your SN are limited to 160 characters. To view the complete message of your friend, log on to your SN.

18. 12.I am not receiving all the updates from the social network account, why?

Remember, you will only receive text updates from the friends you have selected to follow. So make sure you don’t skip this step in the online registration process. You can select up to 10 friends you would want to follow and change this anytime. Simply go to www.smart.com.ph/buddy. If you don't select any friend, then you’ll receive all updates posted on your wall.

HELP

19. How do I get info about All Txt Combo Plus via SMS?

To get information about All Txt Combo Plus via SMS, simply text PLUS or HELP to 2526. This is free of charge. Other more SN specific help information can also be retrieved via SMS:

• For Facebook help, send HELPFB to 2526

• For Twitter help, send HELPTW to 2526

• For Friendster help, send HELPFR to 2526

• All free of charge
  

20. How do I check my All Txt Combo Plus credit balance?

To check your SMS, MMS and call minutes balance, text ?1515 to 214.
To check your social network credits, send ETXT to 2526 for free!

PROMO DETAILS

21. Is this a permanent service?

enjoy All Txt Combo Plus from August 6, 2010 until October 31, 2010. We’ll let you know if we’re extending the promo.

DTI-NCR Permit # 5248, Series of 2010

BUDDY FREE FACEBOOK TXTS PROMO
Promo period: August 6, 2010 – August 31, 2010