Complain, complain… How about compete?

Globe Telecom placed pages of ads at the Philippine Star a few days ago. The pages on which they were printed were thicker than the usual newsprint and in full color. The theme of the ads was because of Globe, “abot mo ang mundo.” It’s true that Globe Telecom have helped millions of Filipinos to reach each other whether you are in this country of in foreign lands.

What I find sad about Globe is it’s insecurities when compared with other networks, particularly Smart. I’ve been a subscriber of Globe for several years now and was glad of services. But when it comes to innovations and new services, it lags behind Smart. What I don’t like about them is that instead of improving and finding ways to compete with Smart in terms of product offerings, they would be spending money to file complaints against Smart with the NTC.

They always raise the issues of unfair trade practices and violation of NTC rules. And that if they would follow Smart, their services would be negatively affected.

I feel that this pure insecurity. I heard from a friend that our country has one of the highest rates in terms of communications. If these telcos would stop being greedy, then I’m sure they could bring down the cost of telecommunication in our country. Imagine, Sun Cellular, could offer unlimited calls. The only problem is that they still have not perfected their unlimited program (connection problems, delays, etc.), perhaps due to lack of capital to build up infrastructures. But they are still here, aren’t they?

I’ve also read about the cheap cost of using VOIP. Perhaps these telcos should start using the power of VOIP to be able to offer cheaper calls and sms services. But I guess, greed drives them all to prevent this from happening.

I’m sharing this opinion because I’m frustrated every time Globe file a suit against Smart for better and cheaper products. Why can’t they compete better?