Protecting your mobile assets

Why its high time for you to start insuring your mobile phone There are a myriad of reasons why consumers today would opt to get an insurance policy. Breadwinners may want to protect themselves and their families in case they get injured, get sick, or pass away. thers may want to cover their worldly possessions like cars, houses, properties, yachts, jewelry, and paintings. n the other hand, !ollywood diva "ennifer #ope$ and %ictorias &ecret 'ngel turned Project (unway host !eidi )lum thought it wise to protect their physical assets. !eidi )lums legs are insured for *+.+ million, while ".#os famous derri,re is worth a staggering *+- million. .o matter how bi$arre the circumstances are, ac/uiring an insurance program to protect what matters most can help ease worries away. 'nd with the degree of attachment 0ilipinos are now giving their mobile phones, it makes great sense for mobile phone users to start considering insuring their handsets as well. 'nd this is especially true when mobile gadgets have gone from mere lu1ury to social necessities. 2ore than a high3definition, multimedia business phone, it has become a communicator, navigator, educator, health watcher, babysitter, and the hottest status symbol. .owadays, some, if not most, people get serious an1iety attacks when they leave their smartphones at home, let alone lose or break them. 2obile phones are now considered big investments, ranging from P45,666.66 for the mid3end devices all the way to a whopping P56,666.66 for the high3end ones with the latest cameras boasting of the highest megapi1els. 7nfortunately, the pricier they are, the more susceptible they are to accidents and cases of robbery. These sleek and stylish gadgets can easily fall into the toilet, slip out of the hand onto the pavement, or get drenched in the water during the rainy season. 'nd of course, theres the looming threat of theft with your smartphone as the much3coveted pri$e. These incidents are so common that we all know someone who lost or damaged his or her mobile device at some point. 'ccording to statistics, from over 566 serviced claims covered by telco giant 8lobe Telecom to date, 94: were due to theft; <9: of which happened in public vehicles or while commuting, =5: in public places such as malls, restaurants, and bars, and 4-: in private places like at home, office, in a hotel room, and in private cars. 'nd as >hristmastime nears, e1pect these troubling numbers to increase. &o how can mobile phone users mitigate the high3cost of losing or breaking a pri$ed mobile phone? &ign up for a comprehensive mobile phone insurance. 8adget insurance is a growing trend among telco companies worldwide 33 proof that a mobile insurance policy is now a very relevant product for all mobile phone owners in this day and age.

@n partnership with global insurance provider 'ce @nsurance, 8lobe launched the first3ever mobile phone protection program in the country, 8lobe 8adget >are. The revolutionary product is offered e1clusively to 8lobe postpaid subscribers. 0ree 43month coverage for new and re3contracting subscribers 'nd as an early >hristmas gift for subscribers for a wonderful and hassle3free e1perience, 8lobe Postpaid is e1tending a free one3month subscription to all new and re3contracting customers availing of a new handset to allow them to e1perience 8lobe 8adget >are. This free 43month offer is spot on because people tend to be e1tra careful and sensitive when using brand3new phones. They take e1tra precaution when bringing it to public places and conscientiously buy protective cases to avoid scratches and dents. But in reality, theft and accidental damages are ultimately out of ones control. AThe mobile phone is definitely a big investment for more people these days. @t is even an e1tension of ones self, so its definitely worth protecting it with an insurance program that will make you confident and secure,B said 8lobe !ead of Postpaid (aul 2acatangay. A8lobe 8adget >are is another breakthrough service from 8lobe that offers comprehensive coverage for mobile phone theft and accidental damage, giving subscribers a worry3free e1perience when using their pri$ed handsets.B 0or as low as P9C per month, subscribers can continue enjoying the benefits of the comprehensive coverage after the free 43month coverage, which can protect devices against accidental damage, theft or robbery, and outstanding postpaid bill balance. The mobile protection program also guarantees hassle3free handset replacement, easy claims processing, and worldwide protection coverage for all subscribers. To know more about 8lobe 8adget >are, call the 8lobe 8adget >are hotline D6+E-5F5<66 or toll3free 43966393-5F5<66, or visit www.globe.com.phGgadgetcare or any 8lobe &tore nationwide. HHH
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