Smart recently launched their very own Android smartphone called the Netphone 701. Most people would ask, “Why did Smart create it’s own Android phone?”
On it’s own the Smart Netphone 701 is just a plain-looking Android phone. In fact it’s just a re-branded ZTE Blade. 3.5″ display, 600MHz, Android 2.2 Froyo, it’s your typical mid-range Android smartphone. Nothing exceptional in terms of specs but it’s decent enough for somebody who wants to try Android. So what’s so special about it?
SmartNet
The beauty of the Netphone lies on what Smart calls SmartNet. You may call it a service, a site, a platform or even an app but it’s a whole new, different world Smart is getting into. Go to SmartNet.ph and sign up for an account and you will be greeted with a Facebook or Google Plus-like interface. Before you think that it’s just another social networking site tied up to your Smart account, well yes but it’s also a gateway to things that you would love.
First of all, SmartNet also serves as a global directory. All Netphone owners must sign up on SmartNet in order to fully utilize their phone. Your account will be tied up to either your phone number or your e-mail address. Once signed up, other SmartNet users can find and add you (with your permission) so you will be added to their Contacts. If you don’t want to build another contact list, I believe they’re coming up with some sort of Friend Finder based on e-mail address or phone number from your existing contact list.
Here’s something most people don’t know about the Netphone. It is tied up to the Smart network, the SIM card you used to register it, and the handset itself. The first SIM card you used to register to SmartNet will be the only number your Netphone will recognize (you can use your existing Smart SIM). If the phone gets stolen, or you decide to give it to another person, the owner must first call Smart support to have the Netphone unlinked so that another Smart SIM can be used on it. And if somehow you get it unlocked, you still can’t use SmartNet on it.
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