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.



You can buy the SMART BRO share it device online open line

Monday, December 14, 2009

Huawei B933 aka Smartbro share it for only P2500. visit link http://gpscdma.en.alibaba.com/product/268777718-0/B933_hsdpa_modem.html

Maybe a businessman in the Philippines will import them and sell them here, good business opportunity as then the router could be used for SUN, SMART or Globe or general use as now the present one is locked to SMART.

SHARE IT SMART BRO is now free no more 2500 payment

Thursday, November 12, 2009

 

Since earlier customers had to pay 2500 pesos and got a one year contract which is fair in a service you can’t test before hand on the speeds, now they give it free and lock you into a 2 year contract which is very very unfair without a trial period first to see how it performs at your location as speeds vary very wildly!!
I wonder who owns the modem at the end of the contract period since its built into your payment as under the old SMART BRO even after your lock in period expired they insisted on recovering the old antenna.  Again I fault SMART for not being up front in ads who owns what after the  the two year contract especially!  Wonder where the details are really hidden on all this?  Why can’t they be up front about these details?
I have a SMART BRO share it and it has experienced a number of problems of outages and one speed slow down.  But overall it is a good product that allows you to share you connetion both wireless (G only 56kbps) and with a LAN cable in the back (enjoy the full speed available at your location up 2 2mbps) that can be plugged into your computer.  Globe offers a similiar product but not well advertised or located on the internet.  The internet is out on the SHARE it again this morning

SHARE IT “Unlimited”

Now ang access sa fast and nationwidest wireless broadband pwede nang sabay-sabay! Only with the newest from Smart bro Share it! Easy to install Wifi router* for broadband connection that everybody share.
Speed : Up to 2 Mbps
No. of Hours use : UNLIMITED
Connection
 : Wireless Connection (Via Wifi Router)

Requirements : Subscriber Application Form, Proof of Address, Proof of Identification and signed Waiver Form.
Total Initial Payment : 1st mo. MSF P999, Free Router
Lock-in Period : 24 months

Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signal
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/

Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna
http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/

Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antenna http://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/ or unlimited surfing on their USB plug it for P1500 a month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/

You can get the Globe usb or the SUN usb unlocked read more about it at my plug it sites above to use with any sim.

SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/

Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos Internet sim now only 50 pesos with 5 hours free

 

Sun in their ads today announced 50 pesos only promo for unlimited internet for one day.  The person who loads your load should use code SBW50.  Sadly they have only major coverage in Manila metro area at the present.  They also announced today that their SUN internet sim by itself is only nowP50 with 5 hours free surfing in your phone or in USB. http://philippinestuff.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/sun-1day-unlimited-internet-for-only-50-pesos-internet-sim-now-only-50-pesos-with-5-hours-free/



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MY REVIEW OF SHARE IT SMART BRO unlimited broadband 999 a month

SMART Bro Share It (Wi-Fi router)

 SHARE IT “Unlimited”


Now ang access sa fast and nationwidest wireless broadband pwede nang sabay-sabay! Only with the newest from Smart bro Share it! Easy to install Wifi router* for broadband connection that everybody share.
Speed : Up to 2 Mbps
No. of Hours use : UNLIMITED
Connection : Wireless Connection (Via Wifi Router)

Requirements : Subscriber Application Form, Proof of Address, Proof of Identification and signed Waiver Form.
Total Initial Payment : 1st mo. MSF P999 + one-time router fee P2,500
Lock-in Period : 12 months
Apply at Smart wireless centers nationwide or order online at this merchant
You will still have to pay at the SMART center and get your router there as well after your application is approved and payment made.
Manual can be seen and downloaded herehttp://manualshareit.blogspot.com/
Smart Bro Share it router Huawei B933Smart Bro Share it router Huawei B933
It is a Huawei B933http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/productInfo.do?pinfoId=1861&directoryId=2741&treeId=741
Anyone confirm if the unit has LAN ports? I already have a wifi router @home, I just want to switch to another isp because my current isp is like ‘hell’ (digihell).
Yes the LAN port can be plugged into a regular router so you can share it with many using a wired LAN.  And the speeds I get near a SMART antenna is over 1 mbps up to over 2 mbps and using it on the ship to Manila recently I got over 1 mbps consistenly.  But remember the contract is only for the province you subscribe which is a real bummer.  And the complicated sign up process review is much too time consuming but once you get it and if your near an SMART antenna make sure you add your own antenna from CDRking or other cell antenna to get the full value for your money.
Get an cheap antenna from CDR King here it will double or more your reception or get an outside cell phone antenna and attach it to the antenna port on the router  http://www.cdrking.com.ph/just type in the search box antenna and get the best one for signal strength.

MY REVIEW OF SHARE IT SMART BRO unlimited broadband 999 a month

My review of SMART BRO SHARE IT
What I like and some I don’t:
What I did like SHARE IT

1. The wireless modem is only G not N (many new laptops use N speed now) but its nice for sharing with others and easy to use and can be hooked up to a regular router for LAN connections or wireless service. With the Lan cable hooked directly you can get full maximum speed out of the router, even if G limits you to 54 kbps speed wireless.
2. Revised now to two year  lock in period but to be fair to consumers they should offer a trial as the speeds differ greatly depending on location.
3. It has both LAN connectors, and antenna connection to increase the signal strength compared to the SMART Bro plug it which has awful speeds even near cell towers with no antenna connection possible.
What I don’t like

1. There is no antenna provided in the package making the speeds very slow inside if you don’t buy an antenna. CDR King has antennas that can be attached to improve service or true techies can attach an outdoor antenna to the connection on the back of the router. Read my link here to get the manual, antenna places to buy, and other reviews at  http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

2. The sign up process is supposed to be simple BUT IS NOT and few requirements but takes several trips to fill out application and then pick up unit. Since you pay for the unit in advance this complicated process is hard to undrestand since several of the phone companies now only require a simple ID and would increase useage of this neat product as well. So the sign up process should be simpler and would save SMART staff and money too!

4. SMART BRO plug it can be used anywhere in the nation but Share it can NOT. Why not??? Better to make Share it nationwide too regardless where you roam to use anywhere in the nation like plug it? Since it a very portable unit and used by students from all over the nation, it is not helpful that it is only limited to one province and makes it a much less desireable product. SMART please make it a nation wide product just like your plug it and let the sales bloom! Please take note SMART Bro marketing, we want to use it everywhere please.
5.. Router is locked to only SMART service  the router is useless after the end of the contract if not used with SMART service even if you own it.

SMART Bro should provide a test unit to try it at your location before locking you into a one year contract since they still insist in not giving a one week trial period which would solve many complaints!

This offer is for unlimited service in one province only at up to 2 kbps speed with wireless modem with a one year lock in period. P999 for the first month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/

My understanding is that Globe may be using the same router for their offerings. Sun as well has a wireless router at 500 pesos less but different brand.

Newly subscribe to Plan999 of Smart Bro Share It! So far, the connection is acceptable, in other words better than my previous Smart Bro (canopy). My Smart Bro had a stable speed of 44KB/s and 60+KB/s (after their speed improvement). With Share It!, my speedtest can sometimes reach more than 2Mb/s (download).
Blas Tiangco replied on Aug 1st, 2009 at 4:28 am Noticed a few things here and I think it is important to note:

1. Signal of SMART Bro still depends on nearest available cell site. Particularly, if that cell site is even upgraded to 3G. If it is line of site, signal is great and consistent.
2. There’s such a thing as maximum bandwith. If there are many people accessing the internet in one cell site, bandwith is shared between all subscribers, slowing down the internet. This is true in any scenario, wireless or cable or DSL.
3. Weather conditions also affect signal as well.
vince replied on Jul 24th, 2009 at 1:52 pm AFAIK the smart bro share it unit is locked to one location say metro manila. you can apply to have the location transferred to another province but it will cost you


Jurdan August 5th, 2009   http://www.smartwifi.org.ph/smart-bro-news/smartbro-share-it-now-unlimited/  Comment:  I’m a smartbro agent, ive tried installing share-it to my clients, and it was ok, very good as long as you are covered by the hspa tower, just the other day, i did speed test in one of my client, at speedtest.net it reads 2.35mpbs were just about 500 meters from the smart tower   more power smartbro!!!

Here is another review Smart Bro Share It Review – P999 with Free WiFi Router and up to 2mbps  CommentsL  Biggie9385 August 10th, 2009 

that’s what i’ve been complaining to the smart CSR. that login window is useless and it only consume memory resources. one instance of an open IE6 eats 50MB and is doing nothing. Smart told me that its their security protocol. I don;t understand how it became a security when you only have to click the YES button. Also, logging-in is not needed anymore since we’re subscribed to an U-N-L-I-M-I-T-E-D account.  update 12/09  I think Smart heard the concerns and eliminated this sign in requirement


Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews &  suggestions and speeds
http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/ 

Smart has lowered the price on their unlimited plug it to P999 month but also lowered their speed check it out carefully.


Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds
http://myglobetattoo.blogspot.com/


You can get the Globe usb or the SUN usb unlocked read more about it at my plug it sites above to use with any sim.   http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/


SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT is only P50 for one day!! SURFING READ REVIEWS  Sun has  finally met the competition by offering 50 pesos a day unlimited surfing and their usb modem is only P895. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895   http://sunphilippines.blogspot.com/

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