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Results: Mobile 3G Usage

Published by: yuga under: Mobile , Telecoms. 11 replies

posted: July 3rd, 2008

We’ve got over a hundred submissions from our recent poll on mobile 3G services. The results are not that surprising but the breakdown of services is a bit interesting though. See figures and graphs after the jump.

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PLDT WeRoam got cheaper?

Published by: yuga under: WiFi. 24 replies

posted: September 28th, 2006

Not sure about the timing but it seems that PLDT slashed a few hundred pesos off their WeRoam prepaid and post-paid subscription fees around the time Globe Innove commercially launched its competing product, Globe Visibility.

Just take a look at PLDT WeRoam’s current pricing scheme:

WeRoam Internet
Unlimited WiFi Internet(via AirborneAccess up to 2Mbps)
Unlimited GPRS/EDGE Internet (up to 140kbps)
Application Fee: Php 2,500
Monthly Recurring Fee: Php 1,200
Free Use of Mobile Data Card

WeRoam PLUS Internet
Unlimited WiFi Internet(via AirborneAccess up to 2Mbps)
Unlimited 3G/HSDPA Internet (up to 1.8Mbps)
Unlimited GPRS/EDGE Internet (up to 140Kbps)
Application Fee: Php 2,500
Monthly Recurring Fee: Php 1,700
Free Use of Mobile Data Card

Prepaid Subscriptions
Php 10,860 : Mobile Data Card + 3 months subscription
Php 14,220 : Mobile Data Card + 6 months subscription
Php 20,940 : Mobile Data Card + 12 months subscription

Once your subscription expires, you can buy prepaid e-loads via your Smart Mobile Phones:

Using a SMART phone with an active SMART Money account, text : , and send to 270.

* Example:<1day><0918918xxxx>

Reload rates ran from Php75 per day, Php405 per week or Php1,120 for 30 days.

Let’s see how Globe will respond to these price cuts. First, I gotta talk to them and get me a trial account. :D

PLDT WeRoam Promo

Published by: yuga under: Personal Computing. 16 replies

posted: March 17th, 2006

While scouting first-hand user feedback for PLDT’s WeRoam service to convince myself to subscribe, I found Paul’s story about his experience in Davao.

A quick visit to PLDTWeRoam.com confirmed the latest promo packages available for new and potential subscribers:

  • Wireless GPRS/EDGE card with PLDT WeRoam includes the GPRS card with 3 months free subscription to WeRoam and free WiFi internet on all Airborne Access hot spots. Subscription for 12 months is Php1,050/month.
  • Wireless GPRS/EDGE card with PLDT WeRoam includes a Sierra Wireless Aircard 775 plus 3 months free subscription to WeRoam and free WiFi internet on all Airborne Access hot spots. Costs Php12,600 one-time.
  • ThinkPad R51e 3GA w/PLDT WeRoam includes a brand new IBM laptop, a Wireless GPRS/EDGE card and 3 months free subscription to WeRoam plus free Airborne Access Wifi. Php7,614 for 12 months.
  • ThinkPad X40 N2A with PLDT WeRoam includes a brand new IBM laptop, a Wireless GPRS/EDGE card and 3 months free subscription to WeRoam plus free Airborne Access Wifi. Php11,133 for 12 months.

More information can be found here.

Regular WeRoam-only subscription is Php1,700 per month. Still pretty expensive for me considering I already have a free 18-month Airborne Access subscription (again, thanks to my blog patrons).

Note: Prices include E-VAT 0% interest installment plans are subject to the conditions set by the participating PC shops and the banks. Use of PLDT WeRoam unlimited WiFi Internet requires a WiFi-ready laptop PC. International roaming is not included in PLDT WeRoam’s unlimited usage.

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