Nigeria’s technology and digital solutions services provider, Globacom, has become the first in the Nigerian telecommunications industry to offer its customers Device Protection cover. This novel project was unveiled in collaboration with Cubecover, a top enabler of technology solutions in Nigeria.
For a nominal fee, both new and existing Glo subscribers can use the cutting-edge service to shield their mobile devices against water and screen damage. They can get up to N50,000 in screen replacements or repairs when damage happens.
Globacom’s Head of Value Added Service (VAS), Mojeed Aluko, disclosed that users may guarantee their smartphone is protected against screen or water damage at any moment for as little as N50 per day. For those who would want to pay the premium on a weekly basis, there is a N300 subscription. However, those who would rather pay the premium on a monthly basis simply need to pay N600 each month.
According to Aluko, users of this reasonably priced micro-protection will be eligible for free screen repairs up to N50,000 in the event of damage. But the gadget protection only kicks in when the customer has subscribed for at least a month.
“As a responsive and innovative network, we are leveraging this opportunity to provide meaningful protection to our customers, helping them stay connected even in the event of accidental damage,” Aluko added.
The customer must select a daily, weekly, or monthly subscription by dialing *7013*1# to enroll via USSD in order to subscribe for this device protection service. New customers without Glo SIMs can walk into any Gloworld shop across the country, purchase a SIM and any phone device of their choice and subscribe to the device protection instantly.
Customers have the option of a one-time subscription or auto-renewal, and they pay for the device protection subscription by deducting it from their Glo airtime. A URL to check the device screen’s integrity is sent to the subscriber upon successful payment. Once the screen passes the diagnostic scan, the device’s IMEI is registered with Cubecover, Aluko explained.
Mr. Deji Macaulay, Managing Director of Cubecover, noted that the strategic partnership with Globacom will give users one less thing to worry about by eliminating the common anxieties associated with phone usage, accidental damage and repairs.
“The device protection service is unique because of its simple enrolment process via mobile phones and its affordable micro-premiums. It is also fast as its tech-driven verification process eliminates delays and paper works. It also provides peace of mind for millions of Nigerians using smartphones daily”, Globacom added
