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Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13. | Due to the popularity of Pokémon GO, the game has partnered with several other companies to offer special promotions. These partnerships often involve sponsored locations, wherein stores affiliated with the partner company become [[PokéStop]]s and {{OBP|Gym|GO}}s; sponsored locations do not appear in the game for players under the age of 13. | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Globe Telecom|Globe}} in the Philippines. Starting on October 28, 2016, Globe retail locations and charging stations became PokéStops and Gyms. Globe also worked with {{wp|Ayala Malls}}, {{wp|Puregold}}, {{wp|Robinsons Malls}}, and {{wp|SM Supermalls}}.<ref>[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/205489/globe-telecom-enhances-the-pokemon-go-experience-for-ph-gamers Globe Telecom enhances The Pokémon GO Experience for PH Gamers]</ref> The partnership ended on midnight of March 15, 2018 (local time).<ref>[https://pokemongohub.net/post/news/sponsor-dropped-out-of-pokemon-go/ Globe Telecom is no longer sponsoring Pokémon GO in the Philippines]</ref> | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack|Radioshack}} stores in the United States | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Sprint Corporation|Sprint}} in the United States. Starting December 7, 2016, 10,500 Sprint, {{wp|Boost Mobile}}, and Sprint at {{wp|RadioShack|Radioshack}} stores in the United States became PokéStops and Gyms. Sprint locations also feature in-store charging stations to allow Pokémon GO players to charge their devices. Players could also find small Level 10, 20, 30, or 40 iron-on patches at Sprint store Gyms. | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Starbucks}} in the United States. Starting December 8, 2016, 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Starbucks}} in the United States. Starting December 8, 2016, 7,800 company-operated Starbucks stores in the United States have been made into PokéStops and Gyms. Additionally, Starbucks sold a special-edition Pokémon GO Frappuccino as part of this partnership; the Pokémon GO Frappuccino starts with a Vanilla Bean {{wp|Frappuccino}} blended beverage and raspberry syrup blended with freeze-dried whole blackberries and topped with whipped cream. | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Jio|Reliance Jio Infocomm}} (which operates under the name Jio) in India. Starting December 13, 2016, nearly 3,000 Jio stores (thousands of {{wp|Reliance Digital}} stores according to Jio's press release) and select partner premises in India became PokéStops or Gyms in the Pokémon GO, as well as offering charging stations for players. On Jio's social messaging app, JioChat, Pokémon players have access to an exclusive Pokémon GO channel to allow them to collaborate and be part of a community of players with daily tips, contests, clues, and special events. During Jio's "Happy New Year" offer, Jio {{wp|Subscriber identity module|SIM}} customers were able to download and play Pokémon GO without incurring data charges, like any other apps and content, until March 31, 2017. | ||
Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers. | Pokémon GO partnered with {{wp|Unibail-Rodamco}} shopping malls across Europe. Starting on February 18, 2017, new PokéStops and Gyms across 58 shopping and destination centers in ten European countries were added. An average of a dozen new PokéStops and Gyms were added to public spaces, social hubs, and public art at each of the destination centers. | ||
