Globe Labs Voice API allows third-party developers to develop voice-based applications using the voice over Internet protocol or VOIP to Globe subscribers. VOIP enables you to use a set of transmission technologies to deliver of voice communications over IP networks. The API, in turn, lets you to connect IP-based communication systems to Globe's GSM cellular network.

You can use the API to connect soft / VOIP phones to mobile phones for both incoming and outgoing calls. You can also use the API to build Interactive Voice Recording (IVR) applications that perform conferencing (linking two or more mobile numbers in a conversation), recording / voicemail (recording and retrieving audio) and content / information retrieval (fetching up-to-date information via an audible interface). But the range of possible applications is not limited to these. It's hoped that the API can open up a new world of possibilities for application developers and solution integrators.

The LBS API, allows you to integrate location-based and positioning capability into your mobile, web-based and desktop applications. Through a web-based interface, you can query the approximate geographic position of a Globe subscriber's handset. Globe's network technology will then try to ascertain the latitude and longitude coordinates of the handset and return this information to your application's callback URL.

To protect our subscriber's privacy however, you'll need to acquire their explicit consent to be located. Thus, the LBS API also offers a set of functions for obtaining user consent, which you'll have to use before locating a subscriber.

The SMS/MMS API allows you to integrate SMS and MMS messaging into your web or desktop applications via a web-based interface. You can use the API to both send and receive SMS and MMS messages to and from Globe subscribers.

Sending messages is done using the Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) over HTTP or our new REST based interface. Your application just needs to issue a remote procedure call over the web using either protocol.

To process incoming messages, you'll be assigned a short-code number and a 4 digit suffix code. When a Globe subscriber sends a message to your assigned number, the API will send a HTTP post request to your callback URL containing XML data about the message which your application can then process.

1. If you haven’t already done so, Register as a member of the Globe Labs Community
2. Read up on the Documentation.
3. Download and read thoroughly the Terms of Service for each of the APIs. Use of the API implies that you agree with our Terms and Conditions. These are available on the Documentation page as well
4. Go to the Request for API Access section of the portal. Fill in the required details such as the name and description of the application you're trying to develop
5. After submitting your application, your access creditials will be emailed to you. But remember, the LBS and VOICE APIS require prior approval before you can start using them.
6. Once you've requested API access, your application will now entered into our My Applications registry. From here you can check the status of API request , add additional information about your app or request that your application be reviewed for commercialization.

1. Follow the procedures for getting a Free API account
2. In My Applications, select the API Access tab for your application.
3. Download the subscription form found in that page.
4. Fill-up the form and email it to globelabs@globetel.com.ph .
5. We will then check the filled up form, add other necessary information and email a PDF copy of the form to you.
6. Print, sign and submit the form (PDF copy) to a Globe Wireless Business Center with the necessary payment as indicated in the form.
7. We will email you on the provisioning schedule of the GL Paid API or if there is any issue with the application.