MANILA, Philippines -- Globe has introduced a new kind of Tattoo -- and this one does not involve needles or pain.

Globe Broadband Tattoo provides internet connectivity for users who are always on the go. Targeting the energetic and young at heart, Globe introduced stylish USB modems that wouldn't cramp your style.

But why call it Tattoo? Menchi Orlina, Globe's Consumer Marketing Group Head, has the answer. "Access to the internet is a form of self-expression. You can be whoever you want to be online. Our tagline is "This is my internet." It's a very individualistic product, which is why we called it Tattoo."

First launched in February, Globe recently released three new models of the USB modem - Black Dragon, Purple Brushstrokes and White Techie. The Black Dragon has been the most popular model.

Globe Tattoo Broadband users enjoy a speed of up to 2Mbps, delivered via 3G and High-Speed Downlink Packet Access. This means you can chat, explore your favorite social networking sites, blog, e-mail, play games and stream music and movies with ease, wherever you are.

There are currently around 140,000 people who are enjoying the benefits of Tattoo all over the country, a fact Menchi is proud of. "The internet provides you with access to a whole slew of lifestyles. Globe provides access to that kind of visibility to the entire world. Your horizon is not just limited to the Philippines, it allows you exposure worldwide anytime. We're blessed to be able to provide that kind of connection. We're providing empowerment to Filipinos. Information is empowering. Ability for self-expression is empowering."

Menchi uses Globe Tattoo Broadband herself. "I wouldn't be able to sell it unless I use it myself. I represent the regular customer. At the office, I use the internet for work-related things. When I'm at home, social networking, I e-mail, I download, I stream videos."

Menchi believes young people will enjoy the on-the-go access Globe Tattoo Broadband provides. "Tattoo provides them access to the internet wherever they want, whenever they feel like it. That's the kind of young people we have now - gusto nila mabilisan. Everything should be there, now, ngayon na!"

Globe Tattoo Broadband is available in prepaid and postpaid. The prepaid kit, which includes a Globe Tattoo Broadband Tattoo Prepaid SIM loaded with five internet hours worth P100, a USB modem and a product manual, costs P1895. Surfing rates are P5 for every 15 minutes. Reloading the Globe Tattoo Broadband prepaid SIM is as easy as reloading your regular Globe Prepaid SIM.

There are three postpaid plans available - P799, which comes with 60 free hours a month; P999, which comes with 75 free hours a month and P1499, which comes with 120 free hours a month. The postpaid plans also get free Wi-Fi hours at Globe Wi-Fi Hotspots nationwide.

As a special treat for new Globe Tattoo Broadband subscribers, those who sign up for the service between now and July 31 will get the following freebies with their kits: e-games CD installer (Cabal Online, ZX Online, Audition Dance Battle), video clips from Levi's and Adidas and McAfee anti-virus software installer which gives you a 60-day trial. Selected kids also get limited edition vouchers for gifts from Adidas and Levi's.

Get tattooed at Globe Telecom Business Centers, Globelines Payments and Services Center, SM Department Stores, National Bookstore, Makro and your favorite dealers nationwide.