Web Loading Tool

Watch cable TV without breaking the bank. Now, it is possible with the new prepaid cable TV available in the Philippines. With just a few clicks from the smartphone, you can reload your prepaid accounts anytime. Each cable channel having its own web loading tool subscribers can go to update their account.

Here are the different Web Loading Tool

Cignal web loading tool

The Cignal web loading tool is a facility used by Cignal subscribers to load their purchased credits on their prepaid cable account. They can purchase load in the following denominations:

• 100
• 175
• 200
• 300
• 450
• 500
• 600
• 800
• 1000

The credits have viewing validity of up to 30 days.

To purchase prepaid credit, You can get them from Load Retailers and Bills Pay (such as Bayad Center, Smart Load Retailers), Remittance Centers (M. Lhuillier, Western Union) and online or e-wallet (Gcash, Shopee). Always take note of the E-pin after making the purchase as this will be used when reloading your account.

Read: Load Cignal Using Gcash.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to reload for Cignal subscribers:

Step 1. Go to the Cignal Web Loading Tool.

Step 2. Enter on the first box your Cignal prepaid account number. The account number can be seen at the bottom of the box.

Step 3. Enter the PIN that was generated after purchasing a prepaid credit.

Step 4. Tap on the SUBMIT button to confirm the transaction.

Reloading for CCA No. or Smart Card.

For Smart Card, you can pull out the card to check for the Smart Card number at the back of the card.

Once you have located your Smart Card number, you can register via SMS. Simply type CIGNAL (space) SC <12-digit smart card number> to 5353. You will receive a message stating your prepaid account number.

Reminder: Take note that his feature is only available for Smart, TNT, and Sun Subscribers. Standard text message charges shall apply.

GSAT web loading tool

The GSAT web loading tool is used by G SAT or Global Satellite subscribers that need to reload their account. It is one of the companies that provide direct-to-home satellite cable providers, making TV accessible to a wider audience.

For G SAT, subscribers can load a minimum of P99 to a maximum of P500 to gain access to 59++ channels. They can purchase their prepaid credits from the GSAT/GPINOY website, authorized dealers or via Gcash. Ensure that you save the e-pin after every reload as you need them when trying to access the web loading tool.

Here is the step-by-step guide on how to reload for GSAT subscribers:

Step 1. Turn on your GSAT set-top box.

Step 2. Go to GSAT Web Loading Tool.

Step 3. Under the check GSAT subscription page, tick the box that says “I’m not a robot.”

Step 4. Enter your GSAT box number and tap on SUBMIT.

To get your set-top box number, press the “INFO” button on your GSAT remote control.

Enter the complete sixteen (16) digits for set top boxes that start with:

• 77405371
• 77405370

Enter the complete eleven (116) digits for set top boxes that start with:

• 0251
• 0187

Step 5. Enter the E-pin provided by the retailer or where you bought the credit from. Or, the PIN from the G SAT prepaid card you purchased.

Step 6. Tap on SUBMIT. Wait for a message to pop-up confirming the transaction.

Step 7. Verify the status of your subscription on GSAT/GPINOY set-top box to ensure that the reloading was successful.

GPINOY Web Loading

The GPINOY landing page is the same with GSAT using this link. Both GSAT and GPINOY are operated by the same company. Follow the instructions above (GSAT) on how to reload your GPINOY prepaid account.

SatLite Web Loading

SatLite is another cable provider that offers direct-to-home service for Filipinos, powered by Cignal. Depending on their prepaid subscription, they can get a minimum of 24 channels to a maximum of 51 channels. They have several prepaid credits that caters to the masses such as

• Tingi Loads – P10, P15, and P25
• Regular Loads – P49, P99, P199, and P299.

Tingi loads are valid for 3 days whereas the regular loads are valid up to 30 days.

You can purchase credits from the following:

1. Pasaload using your Sun or Smart mobile number.
2. Smart Load Retailers
3. GCash
4. PayMaya

Reloading for SatLite is easy as it works like a regular mobile phone prepaid credit purchase. SatLite doesn’t have a web loading tool as credits are automatically added upon purchase.

Sky direct web loading tool

Sky direct has both postpaid and prepaid service. For postpaid, it will be automatically charged to their bill. As for prepaid, there is no web loading tool. Like SatLite, the credits are automatically added upon purchase. Sky direct prepaid credits can be purchased from the following:

1. Convert Globe prepaid, ABS CBN prepaid, or Touch Mobile load to Sky prepaid credit.
2. Purchase Sky Direct Prepaid Cards or E-Pins

Prepaid Credits Available are as follows:

Plan 99, 150, 250, and 450

Reloading is easy with the various prepaid TV cable providers. Only Cignal, GSAT, and GPINOY require their subscribers to use the web loading tools. SatLite and Sky Direct reloading works like prepaid mobile phones. Depending on your area, find the most suitable provider that suits your needs and budget.

Last modified: August 30, 2021