Are phone calls obsolete? It’s easy to assume they are when we have various means of communicating over long distances, including texts, chats, and voice messages. We also adapted quickly to video calls, though not without some slight downsides to our focus on conversations.
Still, as you can observe, network carriers in the Philippines continue to include phone calls, some even with unlimited call options, in their load promos — a subtle nod to the enduring importance of classic mobile phone calls. That said, how exactly does having an unlimited call plan help you? Read this guide by DITO Telecommunity to learn more.
The young generation, specifically millennials and Gen Z individuals, may have a love-hate relationship with phone calls, particularly those that are work-related, unexpected, or from unknown numbers. We can point to a mix of having to mentally prepare, avoiding harassment, and fending off scammers as reasons for not preferring to take phone calls.
Still, even the young ones cannot deny that hearing an actual human voice on the other end of the line is sometimes necessary. For instance, when you are talking to customer support, a potential business partner, a grieving loved one, or old friends you haven’t been in touch with for a long time.
Many businesses and business owners still entertain phone calls to provide satisfactory customer service to their customers. This preference is especially true for small companies that still need to earn customer loyalty and trust. Showing that concerns are addressed by a human, rather than a machine, conveys sincerity and a hands-on approach, which can raise a company’s desirability and reputation.
In the same vein, customers like you would want to talk to a person during service interruptions, especially for essential services like electricity and internet, or high-ticket purchases and bookings. You would like to be assured that the company is doing its part in resolving the problems or that your concerns are being heard. When a company provides a mobile number, you can easily call them using a prepaid plan that includes unlimited calls to all networks — not only will you not be worried about extra charges, but you can talk to the customer support longer (vital if you tend to ask plenty of questions!).
Starting a business on your own can be daunting, but thanks to technology, you can now reach out to potential partners more easily. Rather than sending a text or a chat, starting your network expansion with a phone call may feel more formal and appropriate. It’s the next best thing to sending a cold email.
You can also do a lot of things during your initial call, including:
It is more advantageous if your prospective business partner has a DITO contact number, as you can easily contact them via a call and text promo. Most of DITO’s call and text promos are generous, so you will have all the minutes you need to communicate. Who knows, you may even be able to close deals over the phone!
Sometimes, chats and texts are inefficient for conveying what we want to communicate to our loved ones. When video calls aren’t possible, the next best way to talk with family is via a classic phone call. Whether that’s to bring the good news that you passed the bar exam or offer condolences to a grieving relative, the quality of communicating this information with your own voice over the phone has more impact than other means of communication. Some studies have even shown that receiving or making a personal phone call can reduce stress and increase happiness.
For this reason, you should definitely consider getting a promo with unlimited calls and texts to all networks — the unlimited text so you can send an initial message to say you want to call, and the unlimited minutes of calls to ensure your conversation wouldn’t be interrupted.
If you belong to the younger generation that prefers texts and chats to phone calls, you might be surprised that the next time you do happen to answer a call, you will feel awkward and will need to adjust. Phone calls, after all, teach you a lot of things subtly, from greeting the person on the other line the polite way, to listening to the intonation and cadence of the speaker’s voice, to articulating yourself well to prevent misunderstandings.
Phone calls can also be your means of striking up a conversation, in lieu of face-to-face interactions. This option is a great middle ground when video calls feel too intrusive and text or chat messages too detached. Conversations not only enhance your social skills but also contribute to your well-being; of course, if you keep your talks insightful and respectful, and if your primary goal is to understand each other.
Convinced about the wonders of phone calls and human conversations? Now is the time to take advantage of unlimited calls in the Philippines. With DITO, especially, you can get unlimited calls to all networks as part of various mobile prepaid and postpaid promos. With these plans, you can enjoy longer calls with business partner prospects, family members, and friends. Explore all our mobile promos today and discover which one offers the best value for you!
Are mobile plans with unlimited calls still relevant in the Philippines? Based on how it allows you to communicate more effectively with companies, loved ones, and friends, yes, phone calls are still a preferred method of remote communication in the country.
The good news is that you won’t want for phone call allocations with DITO’s prepaid and promo plans, because most of our offerings offer 100+ minutes to unlimited access to phone calls to DITO and other networks. Buy your load now via the DITO App!