Just realized that since all the telecom players (Sun, Smart and Globe) are now offering unlimited 3G internet and subsequently lowering the prices down, 3G is officially cheaper than DSL. 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 It's pretty obvious now -- 3G internet is now way cheaper than DSL. Even at current rates, a 2Mbps unlimited 3G subscription is 60% cheaper than an unlimited 2Mbps DSL line. The only reason why people still think it's expensive is that they don't use 3G internet as much as they do with DSL. A reader emailed in asking for advise on which dSLR camera to get with a budget under Php40,000. It's all Frank's fault - the metrowide blackout busted my DSL modem. When the power went back on, everything seemed normal except for the SpeedStream 5100 ADSL modem that PLDT provided with my line. If not, I'm looking into getting my own backup DSL modem. Read more in our articles including "Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!" and "Top dSLR Camera Picks under Php40k".
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Jul 13, 2022Just realized that since all the telecom players (Sun, Smart and Globe) are now offering unlimited 3G internet and subsequently lowering the prices down, 3G is officially cheaper than DSL. 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 It's pretty obvious now -- 3G internet is now way cheaper than DSL.
Even at current rates, a 2Mbps unlimited 3G subscription is 60% cheaper than an unlimited 2Mbps DSL line. The only reason why people still think it's expensive is that they don't use 3G internet as much as they do with DSL. A reader emailed in asking for advise on which dSLR camera to get with a budget under Php40,000.
Our coverage of DSL includes: "Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!"; "Top dSLR Camera Picks under Php40k"; "The Typhoon that busted my DSL Modem". Each article provides unique insights and information.