PHILIPPINES Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!

Monday, December 21, 2009


Via Yugatech blog:  Let’s look at how much a 1Mbps to 3Mbps residential DSL costs nowadays:
PLDT myDSL 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL only)
Globe Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL w/ free Landline)
Bayan DSL 1.5Mbps: Php1,699
Sky Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,999
The sky broadband speed listed above is for non-skycable subscriber, if you are a skycable user, it is 3Mbps..

Now let’s look at a rundown of unlimited mobile 3G by the networks and see if the prices are cheaper or not:
Sun Wireless Broadband 2Mbps – Php799
SmartBro Plug-It 2Mbps – Php999
Globe Tattoo 2Mbps – Php1,200


Comments in Yugatech blog

Well, it is true that they are cheaper but if you put in reliability and consistency into the mix, I’d still pay for a fix line.  It is very inconsistent and not as reliable as a wired connection. There’s lot of capping policies even though Telcos do not admit this directly to its customers.  ..........been using both a wired and wireless DSL and I should say that my wired one never fails as often and gives a consistent connection


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BRAND NEW GLOBE USB TATTOO MOBILE BROADBAND OPEN LINE ALREADY P850

Wednesday, December 16, 2009


I saw this today on Sulit:  BRAND NEW GLOBE TATTOO MOBILE BROADBAND OPEN LINE ALREADY  I recommend that everyone get their USB SUN or Globe Tattoo unlocked so you can use on any service including SMART and get an antenna to put outside as this usb allows an antenna to be attached.  Read more here at my blog on open line and settings you put for Globe, Smart, Sun to get faster speeds and save money. http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/
 
 This price is a bargain as you pay SUN P899 and Globe the same for locked and you also get free load on this offer below.  Check it out and gift someone for Christmas.    850 PESOS ONLY  Read the details here at my Philippine Bargain of the Day http://daybargain.blogspot.com/

SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET

Tuesday, December 8, 2009


1.  How to configure ordinary Sun or Globe or Smart sim to Sun or Globe or Smart internet sim?
2.  Unlocked E160 Settings for SUN, SMART, GLOBE to enter in your unlocked USB
3.  Share your USB with your whole house ROUTER
4.  Get a external antenna for your USB Smart, Globe or SUN plug it
6.  Globe tattoo unlocked, SUN USN unlocked, SMART BRO plug it unlocked

Go to my blog here http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

Smart Bro USB Plug It Plan 999 from the former P1500 a month

Sunday, December 6, 2009

 Smart Bro Plug It Plan 999 unlimited plan now available , Smart Bro Plug It will have an unlimited Plan for only P999! You may avail this exciting offer at any SMART Wireless Centers and from SMART Bro agents nationwide. speeds of up to 2Mbps.  Before it was P1500 a month.  Globe offers this plan for 2000 pesos a month but SUN offers it less than P999 unlimited in areas it covers.




Read reviews, how to attach an antenna to increase signal at my blog http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/
Or where to buy antenna, unlock the usb modem plug it to use on any service, and how to hook up usb plug it to modem so it can be shared  http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

Tags:  SMART BRO internet broadband plug it plug-it usb P999 month

Its nationwide but 3G is limited to metro areas blog review of Plug-it


Blogger midnightpencit reports:  So what can I say about it? One, it is nationwide. But don’t get your hopes up either. If your line of work requires you to be plugged in and moving, this is the best one for you. Alas, the 3G services is not nationwide. Only key cities outside of Metro Manila have 3G signal, so there’s no chance that it would help you towards making sure that signal would be strong outside of Metro Manila. Aside from this, downloading software slows down over ten minutes. The system seems to have some sort of built in restrictions for downloading stuff similar to Sun Cellular. And if you are an online gamer, this system is definitely not for you as signal moves up and down and it is only best for emails and surfing the internet. Continue reading here http://midnightpencil.wordpress.com/2009/09/25/smart-bro-plug-it/

SMART UNLIMITED PLUG-IT PLAN for P999

Friday, December 4, 2009

From tipidpc a blogger writes " called smartbro yesterday to inquire regarding their P799 and P1500 Plan Plug-it. To my suprise, I was told that they have terminated the said plans and replaced it with UNLIMITED PLUG-IT PLAN for P999 starting yesterday, it's like they lowered the UNLIMITED P1500 plan to P999 and removed the P799 plan.

Today, I just got home from smart wireless center and my application got approved, unfortunately they run out of units. I was advised that there were approx 100 approved application particularly in Smart Wireless Center in Araneta Gateway alone since they opened the new plan yesterday. Availability of the unit (usb modem) will be next week and will just notify me if it's ready for pickup.

I hope that this won't be like SUN where they provide UNLIMITED internet connection yet with capped bandwidth.

I just though of sharing this with you as some of you might be interested ^_^  "  This is from Tipidpc website
 Read the posting here
http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=191848

Smart 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos 3G

Thursday, December 3, 2009



Update March 31, 2011
 
Smart has restarted the 50 peso a day unlimited surfing just like SUN. But the added hassle with SMART is that you get charged for every load you send  and must maintain a one peso load while SUN is more customer friendly not charging additional for the broadband loading or requiring any remaining balance after the broadband load. This hassle should be elimated from SMART unli broadband as they are getting your money to load why make it more hassles?

For just P200, get 5 days of unlimited surfing -- that's just P40 per day! smart  To register, text UNLISURF 200 to 2200! For P50, you get unlimited fun for one whole day!  To register, text UNLISURF 50 to 2200 from your SmartBro account.  You may also log on to www.smart.com.ph/connect
 
Reference: 
Network Settings:  Go to TOOLS, Options, Profile Management, New
1. SMART Postpaid   Profile Name : SMART Postpaid
Select Static     APN : internet   Access number : *99#   Save  Activate SIM: text MMS ON send to 3401
2. SMART Prepaid Profile Name : SMARTPrepaid Select Static  APN : internet   Access number : *99#
Save Activate SIM: text MMS ON send to 3401
 
I am not sure about any 100 peso unlisurf package now like SUN offers which includes 3 days surfing


Smart Bro now has two 'unlisurf' packages  (September 17, 2010)  P100 2 days and P200 for 5 days.  http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=612574&publicationSubCategoryId=66

Smart has eliminated their 50 peso one day load it seems.  So you muay want to switch to SUN or Globe which still offers the one day for 50 pesos and in fact Sun offers 3 hours for 25 pesos and 3 eays for 100 pesos or 7 days for 250 pesos.
50 pesos one day or 5 days is 220.  I would suggest that the 5 days is better at SMART at only 200 Pesos.
Sun Broadband Wireless P50 (SBW50) one day  unlimited internet
Sun Broadband Wireless P100
Sun Broadband Wireless P250 7 days unlimited internet
Contact the SUN hotline by dialing 200 on your cell phone to get the details
SMART Bro Broadband

10 pesos per 30 mins surfing still is available
1 SMART Bro UnliSURF is designed for heavy internet users so plug-in your stick right about now. For an affordable price of P200, you'll get 5 days of unlimited surfing (P40 per day). Here's how to use SMART Bro UnliSURF thru Webconnect or SMS text.

There is also a 100 peso package (you can send a text to unlisurf from your smart usb and but you must have 2 extra pesos load, as the message costs 1 peso and you must maintain 1 peso load.

To enjoy SMART Bro UnliSURF via Webconnect:

Log on to www.smart.com.ph/connect.
Select UnliSURF Packages then click Submit.
Via SMS:

Text UNLISURF 200 send to 2200 (subscriber must have initial load balance of P210).
Text UNLISURF 100 send to 2200 (subscriber must have initial load balance of P110).

yuga blog is reporting today December 3rd, 2009

Smart Budy Unlimited mobile internet at 50/day  04Dec09 Smart is currently offering an unlimited mobile internet package for Smart Buddy subscribers. For as low as P50, you can enjoy unlimited mobile internet for 24 hours. You can browse and download anything, no website restrictions.

 YOU CAN SEE THE EXACT DETAILS NOW AT THE SMART    http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm


Also available are P300 for 7 days and P1,200 for 30 days. To activate, just visit m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.



That didn’t take too long. Just a couple of weeks after Sun Cellular offered unlimited 3G internet
at Php50 per day, Smart has also come up with the same with Unli Surf 50.
Check out the following daily, weekly and monthly rates.
unli surf 50


That’s Php50 for 24 hours, Php300 for 1 week (7 days) or Php1,200 for a month (30 days). You activate this plan by visiting m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.


This is intended for use on your mobile phone but as the comments at then end indicate it can be used on your regular plug it after registration from your cell phone and payment.


Compare this to Smart’s existing SmartBro Plug-it Postpaid which costs Php1,500 a month, the Unli Surf offer looks cheaper.


The previous Surf Plans (Php20/hour) and Web Unli Plans (Php20/day/site unlimited) are still available.
Comment one
OK SYA SA WEB, EVEN SA USB PLUG IT. MAKE SURE TO USE THE APN (INTERNET). REGISTER USING UR MOBILE THEN USE UR FON AS A MODEM OR USE IT WITH USB PLUG IT.ENJOY UNLIMITED WEB BROWSING.

Comment two
I’m currently using it via smartbro (ZTE mf627 usin “internet” as the APN) 3g Dongle and now enjoying its unlimited web browsing.
You can even download torrents with this unli setup *evil grin*.

Take note that you need to subscribe using a 2g/3g phone via wap as when you do this on using the USB dongle you will automatically subscribe to the regular plan which is 10php/30mins.

Another blogger indicates hi abe! i called smart to ask for the keyword to register for this service, the CS told me that this service is only available for Blackberry users. But u never mentioned it here that its only for blackberry users. hmmmm… it seems like SMART CS are not properly informed about this kind of promo?  Seems their website can't keep up with their promos either, very poor marketing I think.  

MY COMMENT: SMART WEBSITE DOES NOT SEEM TO INDICATE THIS AS ONLY LIMITED TO BLACKBERRY YOU CAN SEE THE EXACT DETAILS NOW AT THE SMART    http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm


You can continue reading this posting at the yugatech blog and the latest comments of readers keep you up to date on their experiences http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/smart-offers-unlimited-3g-internet-for-php50day/

Review of Smart Bro Prepaid



From the blog thefilipinoentrepreneur Comparing it to smart bro prepaid, the only significant disadvantage is the cost (there are other minor things like can’t log-in to BPI online banking).  At 2Mb per second I assume this might be the fastest prepaid broadband in the Philippines.  Read the full posting here http://www.thefilipinoentrepreneur.com/2009/11/08/review-smart-bro-prepaid.htm

Also read more SMART news at http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/


SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET

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