Just got an SMS confirmation from Globe that they’ve already rolled out and servicing customers on their WiMax network. I’m still getting the details but the Inquirer ran the story last night that it will be 512Kbps at Php799 per month. This service will certainly be competing against Smart Bro’s Fixed Wireless offering.
Will update this post once I get the copy of the press release. Intel’s timing was just right when we had the WiMax forum yesterday.
Here’s part of the Press Release I got:
Globe is first in the Philippines to launch Wimax. Available starting March 2009, the company’s WIMAX package is a high-speed Internet plan that lets users surf the web at speeds of up to 512kbps for only PHP795 per month. The package also comes with an aggressive money-back guarantee. “We challenge anyone with a competitive wireless subscription to try out our Wimax-backed plans. We are so confident with our service that we challenge you try out our connection, risk-free. Should you be unhappy with the connection within one month from installation, we’ll give you your money-back, no questions asked,” says Menchi Orlina, head of the Consumer Broadband Business Group.
The service is initially available in selected areas in South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Globe will continue to roll-out hundreds of WiMAX sites, as a complement to its existing DSL and 3G internet facilities, to ensure the internet gets to every Filipino who needs it.
Interested households may call (02)919-8888 or visit the nearest Globe Payments and Services centers for further inquiries.
WiMAX is short for Worldwide interoperability for Microwave Access. It is a standards-based technology designed to enable the deployment of wireless broadband access as a cost-efficient alternative to cable and DSL; WIMAX also has improved reach and can cover distances greater than those covered by other wireless technologies like WiFi, CDMA, or 3G.
Globe’s network is considered the first and biggest 2.5Ghz WiMAX (802.16e) broadband network in South East Asia.
512kbps medyo mabagal yata yun.
D’oh! love the timing… just signed up for a globe dsl line today. Then again, I want at least 1mbt…am already going to keep my smartbro connection as a backup.
I agree, 512kbps is sloooooooow…
in Korea, they offer their wimax services at 3MBPS.
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hey yuga, my comments were captured by your Spam plugin…
Globe reps say this is for last mile solution — areas not reached by DSL and cable lines.
@ Seoul-box – don’t see them in my Spambox.
internet in the philippine are getting more exciting! from time to time. Thx for the info Yuga!
Meron pa kayang ibang Plan? I’m planning to get another ISP kaya lang freelancer lang ako kaya ala akong mga documents na maprovide..
sana meron mga 2MBPS for 2K? pd na siguro un..
What is stopping local telecom companies, except Sky Broadband, from offering broadband speeds beyond 3Mbps for residential customers?
do you think telecom firms are afraid that residential customers will just use it for P2P?
is the technology in key cities not capable of handling more bandwidth?
if you only pay Php799 per month for an internet connection, a 512Kbps is not bad at all. If you want 1mbps or more, then pay the price.
“What is stopping local telecom companies, except Sky Broadband, from offering broadband speeds beyond 3Mbps for residential customers?”
well, accept it you’re in the Philippines.
we can only hope that these wiMAX tech reach as far as to farmlands and not only to key cities. till now hirap pa ngang makakuha ng 3G signal sa province.
be entertained
512kbps too slow? You spoiled kid, I started on 32kbps modem then got 56k we were happy then.
im now enjoying my WiMax thru Globe since last year ..:-)
Twitter: madzman23
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Ouch!
Im excited to see this technology here in the Philippines but the speed is very disappointing.
Well, its nice to have that technology than none.
Im sure other competitors will rise and this speed will force to increase in some time.
@Karl Mac
- There are no flash, multiple video site and huge image size back then, today we have a different content in the internet.
that is such a poor implementation of the use of wimax. also makes me wondering how much their adapters are going to be. and wasnt this supposed to be launched last year?
@madzman23
wimax was already being tested by intel and current feasibility imo is not at a point where telcos will reap.
Twitter: sugodcom
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What if they don’t deliver the 512 KBps? What are the legal actions recommended?
@Karl Mac
I also endured the internet of the 1990s. I’m probably older than you.
I guess once you tried or had 24Mbps on an ADSL2+ connection overseas, 512kbps, which is not even guaranteed is just too slow.
aba mukhang magandang balita ito a. available na to?
iGadgetsToday
Modacom is leading company for wimax devices.
please contact to me !!
itk@modacom.co.kr
Twitter: mponteres
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still not available in south luzon =( I just called their customer server. need to wait for 3 months from now
May Wimax device na ba si GLOBE?
Kelan implementation nyan after 5 years pa?!
As far as I know, they have started selling in Cebu already…
They are using Huawei BM625 ata as indoor CPE…
at least much more promising than smart’s P999 plan right? hope competition never stop in this country – for a better good of course.
No harm in trying guys since it’s money back guarantee.
Hope it’s not a trap.
hi-speed = 512K
someone in globe marcom is still in 1998
is this really the best that south east asia can come up with?