The NBA League Pass provides the most comprehensive live and on-demand access to the entire season

A new season, a new logo, a new list of top players, and more. This October, the NBA returns packed with games, storylines, and tributes to mark NBA 75, the league’s landmark 75th Anniversary Season, which Filipino basketball fans can enjoy watching live and on-demand through NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service, from PLDT Home!

 

NBA League Pass will continue to provide the most comprehensive live and on-demand access to an entire season of NBA games in high-definition with live stats and multiple viewing options, including the NBA Mobile View, which delivers a closer shot of the action optimized for viewing on mobile phones, tablets and connected devices. The 3-Game Choice enables users to watch up to three games of their choice per month. PLDT offers League Pass and 3-Game Choice packages in monthly pricing options starting as low as Php 85.

To open the 2021-22 season, the NBA commemorated its 75 greatest players in league history. The league will also feature 75 Classic Matchups to celebrate the teams, players, coaches, and moments that have defined 75 years of NBA basketball. The Classic Matchups will also pay tribute to three of the NBA’s original franchises including the Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors (formerly Philadelphia Warriors), and New York Knicks which have all played in every season of the NBA.  

 

With so much to look forward to during NBA 75, an NBA League Pass subscription is a must-have for local hoop fans! The much coveted virtual front-row pass will allow fans to watch and support their favorite players and teams in their quest for the NBA Championship. Additionally, PLDT customers can enjoy live game streaming with zero interruptions on any mobile device, which is made hassle-free with the option to charge subscription fees directly to their PLDT Home account. 

With subscription prices made affordable, there’s no better way to enjoy live NBA action than through PLDT Home—home of the fastest fiber internet in the country. And while the NBA League Pass already guarantees every subscriber an amazing courtside experience right at home, PLDT Home also offers an upgrade fitting for bigger groups in the NBA League Pass Premium. The latter package allows multiple subscribers to enjoy simultaneous video streaming of their favorite NBA games on different devices and at seamless speeds, making the ultimate bonding experience for families and friends going all out to root for their favorite teams!

 

Get your NBA League Pass now through PLDT Home in celebration of the NBA’s 75^th Anniversary Season! For more information, visit www.pldthome.com/nba-leaguepass.

 

What type of Filipino NBA fan are you?

The second half of the NBA season is in full swing, which has teams positioning themselves for the postseason and the Play-In Tournament. With the NBA Playoffs still over a month away, Filipino fans are already gearing up for the stretch run and whether you consider yourself a hardcore or casual follower, there is a specific NBA fan that reflects your current fandom for the league.

 Read on to find out what type of Filipino NBA fan are you:

1.     The Casual Fan

The Casual Fan is the most common fan type known for their general awareness of mainstream teams and players. These individuals watch a few games every now and then on TV and enjoy viewing game highlights. NBA League Pass allows them to catch up on NBA games among other content on-demand.

2.     The Gamer

 

Having NBA 2K21 is a must for the Gamer, who constantly updates their team with the latest rosters in the NBA. In addition, this fan boasts an in-depth knowledge of key NBA players, which is critical for their fantasy basketball team to be competitive throughout the season. NBA League Pass offers an advantage to gaming fans alike as they stay updated with the latest news on players, scores, standings and stats.

3.     The Team Die-hard

 

The Team Die-hard is loyal to one team and one team alone. They pride themselves for being a team historian, showing a great familiarity of their favorite team’s players, coaches, achievements and traditions. 

 

4.     The Bandwagon Fan

 

What sets this fan apart from hardcore followers is their association with the current favorites – whichever team or player on any given day. The Bandwagon Fan is never attached and always searching for the latest hot item and NBA League Pass keeps them in-the-know 24/7.

5.     The NBA Geek

 

NBA Geeks are well versed with the league, accumulating a wealth of knowledge from tracking players, from NBA All-Stars to rising prospects, and studying team trends for several years. League Pass subscription is an essential tool for this avid fan as he stays connected to the latest news and highlights across the NBA.

            

          

Basketball fans are different in their own ways but one thing in common: having NBA League Pass to watch their favorite teams and players, live and on-demand. The great advantage of NBA fans who are also PLDT Home Fibr subscribers is having access to NBA League Pass packages for as low as Php 85 per month, which can be simply added on top of their monthly internet subscription. 

 

For more information on NBA League Pass offerings, visit www.pldthome.com/nbaleaguepass. 

Smart boosts GigaSurf packages with new Video Every Day promo

You can now unlock a total entertainment experience as Smart recently launched Video Every Day, a breakthrough promo that offers up to 1 hour of free video streaming on top apps like YouTube, iflix, NBA League Pass, iWant, and Cignal Play.

Now available to all Smart, TNT, and Sun Prepaid customers, Video Every Day promo comes with all Giga Surf packages and is valid for as long as your subscription is active. To register to Giga Surf with Video Every Day, simply dial *121# and choose GigaSurf or go to the handy mySmart app.

Enjoy tons of video content at your fingertips
Video Every Day brings tons of entertaining and informative video content right at your fingertips, allowing you to discover and pursue your passions - without having to worry about load deductions or unwanted data charges. You can also choose to enjoy in one sitting, or in several video sessions throughout the day.

Looking to get inspired by new tunes, be moved by the latest dance craze, or get involved in a new passion project? Video Every Day lets you take your pick from millions of videos uploaded on YouTube every day - from music videos, dance tutorials, and DIY projects, as well as news and documentaries, product reviews, vlogs, and so much more.

If you're a film and series junkie, you can use up your Video Every Day on top Hollywood, Asian and local movies and TV series from iflix; indulge in your favorite Kapamilya movies, telenovelas and exclusive content on iWant; or stream the best shows on from the country's leading satellite service provider via Cignal Play.

With Video Every Day, avid basketball fans can also watch live NBA games and stream heart-pumping highlights and reviews available via the NBA League Pass.

Experience seamless streaming on PH's fastest LTE network
Smart, TNT, and Sun customers can make the most of Video Every Day with Giga Surf 99, which comes with 2GB data for surfing and all apps and an additional 1GB per day to watch up to 1 hours of videos every day, valid for 7 days.

You can enjoy seamless streaming powered by Smart LTE, the country's fastest mobile network, as certified by leading third party Internet testing firms like the UK-based company OpenSignal and the US-based firm Ookla, which both used user-generated tests.

Enjoy Video Every Day now with your favorite Giga Surf promos! To know more, check out Smart’s official accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/Smart Communications), Twitter and Instagram (@LiveSmart).

NBA League Pass subscriptions offer fans in more than 200 countries access to a complete season of live NBA games

This is good news to all NBA basketball fans as you may access your favorite basketball game through your smart phone with the launch of NBA League Pass last May 24 at Buffalo Wild Wings, Capitol Commons, Pasig. The NBA League Pass offerings include Day Pass (Php50), which enables users to watch live games for a 24-hour period.  The new offerings can be accessed online and through iOS and Android phones and tablets. 

The National Basketball Association (NBA), PLDT Inc. and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), leading telecommunications and digital services providers, today announced a new multiyear partnership that will make available
select offerings of NBA League Pass, the league’s premium live game subscription service, to more than 62 million subscribers in the Philippines. 

PLDT Home will provide users the option to add the selected NBA League Pass offering into their monthly broadband subscription, while Smart Prepaid and Postpaid customers can purchase the Day Pass by texting NBA50 to 9999. 

Additionally, PLDT’s broadband and Smart’s mobile subscribers will have access to NBA highlights, game recaps and daily top plays on the official websites of PLDT Home and Smart 360.

“Filipinos have an unparalleled love for basketball, which is why the game has been at the center of our advocacy for sports excellence all over the country,” said PLDT and Smart Senior Vice President and Head of Consumer Business Market Development Oscar A. Reyes, Jr. “Through our groundbreaking partnership with NBA, we look forward to empowering Filipinos with digital experiences that enrich their lifestyle whether at home or on-the-go – through our world-class partners and innovative platforms, powered by the country’s most extensive and robust fixed line and wireless networks.”

“We are excited to work with PLDT and Smart, two companies that share our passion for providing live NBA action and exciting content to our Filipino fans on the devices they use most,” said NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson.  “PLDT and Smart provide the ideal platform for us to broaden our reach in the Philippines and provide more channels to bring the NBA experience to our passionate fans across the country.”

NBA League Pass subscriptions offer fans in more than 200 countries access to a complete season of live NBA games.  Subscribers can watch regular-season games, NBA All-Star, NBA Playoffs, The Finals, as well as select preseason and NBA Summer League games live and in high-definition with live stats and multiple viewing options, including the NBA Mobile View, which delivers a closer shot of the action optimized for viewing on the smaller screens of tablets and phones.

Through the partnership, PLDT and Smart will also serve as official partners of NBA 3X Philippines presented by AXA, a 3-on-3 tournament featuring men’s and women’s teams and authentic NBA entertainment, showcasing their products and services at the event.

For more details on PLDT and Smart product offerings, visit www.pldthome.com and www.smart.com.ph  and follow their official Facebook accounts at www.facebook.com/PLDTHome and www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications.

For all things NBA, fans can visit www.nba.com and follow the league on Facebook and Twitter.