the " pinoy sm " that you are asking
is the " Smart Pinoy Sim " ?
for " Smart Pinoy Sim " , the answer is YES !
you can use it in the Philippines like any other ordinary Sim.
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" Smart Pinoy Sim " compare with other ordinary Simcard is just more convenience to the users that going abroad ( Overseas ) by pre-activated International Roaming service;
the Ordinary sim are not pre-activated for International Roaming, but you still can activate it for the service of International Roaming like the " Smart Pinoy Sim " .
aside from this, there's Nothing much different for
" Smart Pinoy Sim " with Ordinary Simcard
but because of " Smart Pinoy Sim " is pre-activated for International Roaming service, you need to de-activate it first before you use in the Philippines.
if not,
you will be charge as " International SMS " when using SMS,
and are not able to use " voice call " service here in the Philippines.
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for ACTIVATION AND DEACTIVATION PROCESS :
To disable the service,
just text “ROAM OFF”
and send to 333 in order to use the SIM in the Philippines.
To activate your voice roaming service,
just text ROAM ON < country of destination>
and sending to 333 one hour before leaving the country
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For more Smart related inquiries or assistance,
you may contact the following :
1. call SMART Customer Servce by dial *811
from SMART or Talk 'N Text phone (toll free)
2. dial (63-2) 888-1111 from any landlines.
3. go visit Smart Corporate Headquarters at
Smart Communications, Inc.; SMART Tower,
6799 Ayala Avenue, Makati, Philippines 1226
or Visit any Smart wireless center that near you
4. contact Me
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