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You’re tired of paying for a mobile plan with data you don’t use and features you don’t need. A new mobile brand from Smart Communications called KiQ (pronounced “kick”) wants to fix that.
(Update, October 7: We’ve revised the original title from Smart launches KiQ, PH’s first fully app-based telco service. Here’s how it works to Smart launches KiQ, an app-based telco service. Here’s how it works. The original headline was based on the telco’s press release.)Launched today, August 8, KiQ is making waves as the Philippines’ first and only fully app-based service Launched today, August 8, KiQ is making waves as an app-based telco service. Aimed squarely at Gen Zs and anyone who wants total control over their mobile life, KiQ lets you build your own mobile plan from scratch. That means you only pay for what you actually use, with no unnecessary add-ons or wasted data.
How does it work? Unlike traditional postpaid or prepaid plans, KiQ’s core feature is its slider interface in the KiQ app. This lets you be the architect of your own plan. You can do the following:
It’s all about freedom and flexibility, a concept that Smart chief operating officer Anastacio “Boy” R. Martirez says is what the future of mobile looks like. “With KiQ, we’re giving [Filipino Gen Zs] a mobile experience that puts them in full control — no wasted data, no unnecessary add-ons, just total freedom and flexibility,” he said in a statement.
While the whole point of KiQ is personalization, it also offers some pre-configured plans if you just want to get up and running fast. These are just some examples of what you can put together:
The entire KiQ experience is designed to be seamless and digital-first. To get started, all you need to do is download the KiQ app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. The brand is also taking a bold step by introducing QR-less eSIM activation. For a one-time fee of just P99 (roughly $1.74) for the KiQ eSIM, you can download and activate it directly from the app — no more scanning QR codes.
Once you’ve registered your eSIM, you can build your perfect plan and start using it immediately. You, as a KiQ subscriber, can then get a prioritized network experience in high-traffic areas. This should mean faster browsing and more reliable connections when you’re at a packed concert, a busy mall, or on campus during peak hours.
So, are you ready to kickstart your KiQ journey?
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Editor-in-chief: Alora Uy Guerrero has 22 years of experience as an editor for print and digital publications such as Yahoo. She took time off journalism to manage OPPO’s digital-marketing campaigns. When not busy with her babies, she’s working on Revü, a passion project — or probably traveling or obsessing over her favorite bands, movies, TV shows, and basketball teams.
Smart launches KiQ, an app-based telco service. Here’s how it works – revu.com.ph
