So we could better see which 3g internet provider is giving us the best deals, I made this simple chart to compare postpaid and prepaid mobile 3G plans of Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular.
The chart is short and simple — compare rates for prepaid mobile 3G surfing, postpaid plans as well as ongoing bundled promos.
Both Smart and Sun Cellular are running bucket offers — Smart has the Php50 per 5 hours and Php100 per 12 hours promo, while Sun Cellular is offering their SWB at Php100 per 6 hours and Php300 per 24 hours. Globe doesn’t have this kind of bucket plans. However, the unlimited plan for SWB gives you 720 hours for only Php799 which gives you Php1.10 per hour.
For postpaid, both Globe and Smart offer 60 hours free internet for Php799 a month. However, Sun Cellular is offering unlimited internet for the same monthly rate.
That gives Sun Cellular the cheapest offering at Php1.1 per hour, followed by Smart at Php12.50 Php8.33 then Globe at Php13.30/hour.
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Based on your experienced Sir Yuga, which of these 3G providers will give you the best performance?
Considering that Sun has the fastest speeds around the Metro (from what I read from forums, etc.), I think Sun is the total package when you are planning to get a mobile broadband
kuya abe sabi dati ng sun first quarter daw ng 2009 baka daw mag ka signal na buong luzon may balita kaba? taga bulacan kasi ko eh
the big question is can SUN deliver?
Guys I think we should not only consider the rates involved. There are alot of factors contributing to the economics of 3G broadband internet in the Philippines. Personally, I agree with Yuga that SUN is offering the best deals in terms of 1.1pesos per hour but then again it all boils down to 3 major aspects of 3G connectivity.
1. 3G/HSDPA availability – I seriously believe every carrier in the Philippines is capable of offering the full HSDPA speeds but it seems they are not really mobilizing their full potential as we could well read/observe in forums that only a limited area is blessed with HSDPA speeds for USB based 3G connection. also bandwidth capacity is important, the more bandwidth a specific port can handle, the more users can enjoy the 3G/HSDPA speeds without split-sharing speeds over a wide array of users in one area.
2. Flexibility – Given that globe and smart telecoms promises fast/speedy downloads, many of us are still puzzled why we’re not getting our money’s worth. disconnection here and there, prepaid money is continually wasted and there’s nothing we could do about it. Independent manufactures should launch independent 3G USB dongles so people could actually try their products first before settling for a service/brand.
3. Refunds – Lastly, i’m really hoping they would offer 7 day un-bonded subscription for postpaid. this gives the client options to test out their 3G service in their respective area, so whenever the client doesn’t feel their not getting the fully advantage of the service, they can unsubscribe themselves to the service and then get another telecom that would suit them best. that is, only my opinion.
Why are the two giants (Smart and Globe) overpricing their services? Is it because they already have a fan base? Or should I say a “DISSATISFIED customer” base?
I always swear when I hear the word “Smart”. It’s sort of becoming a natural reflex. The only proven service Smart has is Smart Money, which is my preferred online payment intermediary. Beyond that, I don’t know what other good comes from them.
Fact is, when it comes to ANY internet plan, Unlimited is the most preferred. Ask anyone – it’s not rocket science to notice that 60 f*cking hours of uptime won’t suffice to the loads of data we’re bound to download from the web.
Based on my review of Globe and Smart 3G modems, performance would largely depend on your location. But most of the time, both are VERY UNSTABLE. The internet speed may go up as high as 2mbps but will go down to 0kbps. So, before you buy try which modem works better on your current location or where you usually connect to the internet.
http://juntariman.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/smartbro-plug-it-vs-globe-visibility/
Hi Yuga,
Can I request more information on the Smart Promo (100 for 12 hours)…
or is there a previous blog entry about that?
Thanks,
virtualstefan13
Hi Yuga,
my previous comment was caught by akismet. Would just like to request more information on the Smart 12 hours for 100 php…
or is there a previous blog entry about that?
Thanks
@stefan13 – here’s the link to the Surf All Day promo.
Thanks Yuga!
Hi Yuga,
So its for the Smart Buddy, not for the Smart Pro Prepaid.
I’m thinking of Subscribing to the Data Plan via LG KU250(3g but no HSDPA) and insert it into my Smart Bro Prepaid USB HSDPA Modem so that I can achieve the maximum speed.
Hope it will work…
Thanks Again Yuga.
I mean Bro not Pro… hehehe
what about charge for reconnection
i believe globe charges you every time you reconnect to the internet
and smart doesnt?
I’d say Smart has the best package. I challenged the free trial of Sun and Sun cannot even do an HQ Stream without freezing. Smart can do HD with minimal freezing IF you are using HSDPA (3.5G).
Try SM Megamall. You can get constant 180 kB/s or approx. 1.6 Mbps using BitTorrent. Use it in the Cyberzone area where the indoor cellsites are located. I’d say Smart’s indoor cellsites are more reliable for SmartBro than the outdoor cellsites – which they say are down.
SMART — Please ensure you indoor cellsites are not under the ceiling.
To test the quality try this Youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNDlpkxesug
Nice info..thanks
Globe is the best that’s why its the most but depends on where you are at.
wow ganda naman yan… anung speed yan? or depende lang yan sa unit mo?
Gud day to all,im currently using sun broadband and i say its good,i suggest to many that check the location first before yuo go into avail any product.Sun unlimited Php.799 boost me up 2.8 mbps at midnight and 1 mbps on daytime.Sun broadband also run great in cavite area but i dont know if the sun officer can approve yuo to have avail the product due yuor address location,they approve only on metro manila only.
I have Globe Visibiliy as it is provided by my company but I find myself not using the Globe as the connection is very slow, when I say slow it is slower than Smart Bro DSL connection which already suck so the money paying globe is not worth it, I also have Sun broadband which for my personal use so far the Sun Broadband is the cheapest as the Chart suggest and also probably the best customer service and speed, I just wonder how long it will last
as for smart the service has gone downhill i still have dsl smart bro and have used 3g connection over my phone the speed adn the price suck.
i am using sun broadband for more than a month. and the signal strength in our area is almost always 92-100%. the only time i experienced a downtime was when there was a storm or heavy rain. i’m just confused at that time when my sun broadband shows 0% signal but my phone still shows that there’s a 3g signal from sun? are they not suppose to be related?
Eastern Communications will be launching their wireless broadband Internet service. No need for additional plug-ins as long as you have a wifi ready laptop since it runs on a metrowide wireless network and not just 3G.
They will call it Eastern iWay.
About the Smart prepaid promo rates –
Computation is off. Smart’s P100 for 12 hours is 8.33 per hour.
Plus this equates to P200 for 24 hours, which is lower than Sun’s P300 for 24 hours.
Sun’s P300 per 24 hours = P12.50/hr.
The bottom line is P100 is a lower cash out prepaid rate for the consumer which gives you the best deal.
Recharge your calculator
i’d give sun broadband 2 thumbs up!
di nakakainip mag-internet, di gaya ng iba.
Just go for Smart Bro… I’ve tried both Globe Tattoo and Sun Prepaid. The maximum speed I can get with Globe is 900 kbps. For Sun, it’s 500 kbps. Smart Bro, I can get 1.8 mbps. This was tested in SM Megamall.
For Smart Bro, the places that would be problematic would be Trinoma, Glorietta, and Robinson’s Pioneer. It’s hard to get even a GPRS signal in some areas of these malls. The key to using wireless broadband, is to have HSDPA signal – regardless of what network.
I would say smart is the best! i used it all the time
I tried using Globe tattoo but was sooo disappointed. My PLDT dsl at Plan 888 (PLDT’s lowest landline w/internet package launched) turned out to be faster. I’m located in Paranaque near SM Sucat but unfortunately Globe’s service is not good in here. Though I’ve been a loyal consumer of their prepaid mobile service, Globe tattoo really sucks big time.
I’m thinking of trying SUN since I read and heard good service from them. Maybe get a trial promo or something if they offer one. I’m just having 2nd thoughts since I’ll be using it in Calamba, Laguna and Muntinlupa areas as well.
Can you give me suggestions on what service provider to choose for these three areas (Paranaque, Laguna and Muntinlupa)?
Thanks vm…
@jim ayson
Lelong ka ba?
Sun Rate is the cheapest.
Piso lang kada oras, ungas.
That’s 800php/month or 800php/720hrs
So 800/720 = 1.1