Load 'n Go

I've tried almost every cellphone provider in the U.S. - T-Mobile, Sprint, Metro PCS, you name it. And while most of them have great features and packages, they're all geared towards the American market. And budget.

If your family from the Philippines tries to text you, that's where the problem starts. Incompatible networks, delayed transmissions, not to mention the per-text fee of Php 15.00!

Buying load from the Filipino stores is also a hassle most of the time. For one, they usually open at 9 am, but you have to be in the office by 8am. And they're usually out of the way.

But the worst thing is that these stores overprice their merchandise by as much as 100%, so it's not uncommon to find them selling a 500-peso load for $25! Talk about taking advantage! They know that you've got no other choice if you want to talk to your family.

During those times, communicating with your loved ones was considered a luxury that only a few of us could afford.

We would wait for weeks for our mail to arrive. Some guys, because of extreme loneliness and homesickness, would do weird acts like walking atop their quarters' roofs, luggage in hand, waiting for their 'flight'.

Looking back to those years, I can't help but realize how lucky we are now because of modern technology. Everyone is just a 'click' away. Simply load up your cellphones and you and your loved ones can communicate through the night with endless text messages.

If you're abroad and have friends and relatives in the Philippines, then do try my service - Globeload.net. We offer affordable and quick reloads without the hassle of leaving your home or office because you can pay with your credit card right here, right now.