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April 16, 2012

Huawei E587 Review

Huawei continues to improve its very popular line of pocket WiFi, the latest of which is the E587 that claims HSPA+ speeds of up to 42Mbps. We already reviewed the first Huawei E5 before as well as the E586 and if you’ve already read them, go and proceed to our Huawei E587 after the break.

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Mobile, Reviews
January 23, 2012

How to activate Globe GPRS

How to activate GPRS for Globe and TM (Touch Mobile)

For a complete listing of compatible MMS & GPRS phone handsets — send Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, Cherry Mobile, HTC or Samsung (your handset model) to 2365.

To get your phone’s settings, text GO (handset model) to 2951. Example, GO N3650. (For a list of compatible handsets, refer to #1)
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December 29, 2011

GMate: Turn your iPod Touch to an iPhone

Yup, that’s true. You can even turn your iPhone 4 to a dual-SIM phone too. Got this GMate by SkyRoam the other month but since my 4G iPod Touch and iPad2 have not been jailbroken, I wasn’t able to use it.

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Mobile
December 07, 2011

Huawei E586 Review

The HSPA+ network of Smart and Globe are continuously growing and getting wider coverage around the country. Devices like the Huawei E586 maximizes the speed of the HSPA+ network (just like the ZTE MF60). Check out our full review after the jump.

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Mobile, Reviews
October 31, 2011

Satellite Internet on the Island costs Php9k

One of my biggest problems when going on vacation in one of the smaller islands in Palawan is lack of internet connectivity. The one we’re staying right now (Coral Bay, Coron) doesn’t even have electricity 24/7 and we’re only able to charge our gadgets in the evening (6pm to 6am).

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The Internet
September 08, 2011

ZTE MF60 HSPA+ Pocket WiFi Review

We featured this HSPA+ capable mobile hotspot from ZTE a few weeks ago and we’ve finally gotten a review unit to test. Like many other pocket WiFi (MiFi) devices before it, the ZTE MF60 is one pretty kick-ass unit. If only it were more affordable.

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Mobile, Reviews
September 02, 2011

m.Globe portal offers free Facebook, Twitter & Email

Globe has just launched their new mobile portal, called m.Globe, that offers free access to Globe services and feeds to your Twitter and Facebook accounts.

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Mobile, Web 2.0
August 26, 2011

ZTE’s HSPA+ Pocket WiFi selling for Php7,500

Looks like an HSPA+ capable pocket WiFi is now available in the grey market — we spotted one a week ago over at TPC, a ZTE MF60 4G, selling for Php7,500.

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Mobile
June 10, 2011

How to activate Globe GPRS

How to activate GPRS for Globe and TM (Touch Mobile)

For a complete listing of compatible MMS & GPRS phone handsets — send Nokia, Sony Ericsson, LG, Cherry Mobile, HTC or Samsung (your handset model) to 2365.

To get your phone’s settings, text GO (handset model) to 2951. Example, GO N3650. (For a list of compatible handsets, refer to #1)
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News
July 22, 2010

Globe to offer Huawei E5830 Portable WiFi

Just finished guesting at Mornings @ ANC with @tjmanotoc where we discussed portable WiFi hotspots powered by 3G networks. I brought my SmartBro Share-It while TJ has this Huawei E5/E5830 with him.

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Telecoms, WiFi
February 27, 2010

Nokia Booklet 3G Review

Nokia’s debut on the netbook market was met with a lot of excitement. Being the number one mobile handset maker in the world, it’s pretty interesting how they’d implement their very own netbook with the Nokia Booklet 3G.

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Personal Computing
December 18, 2009

Globe Unlimited Prepaid Blackberry Plans

That didn’t take too long. Learned about this a couple of days ago but held off until it was official and the prepaid prices have been finalized. This is Globe Telecom‘s response to Smart’s Unlimited Prepaid Blackberry Plans.

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Telecoms
November 13, 2009

How to Effectively Measure Broadband Speeds?

There will always be claims of product/service superiority among competing companies and the one between Smart and Globe is a classic example. The latest one is the battle between mobile broadband services Globe Tattoo and Smart Bro.

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Telecoms
September 22, 2009

Going Mobile with SmartBro Share It

Last Saturday, I signed up for the unlimited Plan 999 of SmartBro Share It. It was locked for 24 months but they have a promo where you can buy a computer set (Intel Core Dual Core E2200 2.2GHz) for just Php4,000.

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Telecoms, WiFi
September 08, 2009

Blackberry Curve 8520 launched

Research in Motion today unveiled a new and affordable version of their Blackberry Curve series. Though RIM execs could not give an estimated price (as the telcos will be the one making the final price), they say that the Blackberry Curve 8520 is their most affordable one ever.

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Mobile
August 29, 2009

Blackberry Storm 9500 Review

The BlackBerry Storm is the first full touchscreen smartphone by RIM. Research in Motion (RIM) has made its mark in making great mobile devices for the business segment with its BlackBerry handsets. RIM’s signature work in most of its devices include a very dependable full qwerty keyboard and the push email technology that’s geared towards the corporate crowd.

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Mobile
August 22, 2009

Why do Filipinos still think 3G is expensive?

Even today, I still hear a lot of people saying or commenting hat 3G internet in the Philippines is still expensive. Yeah, it’s not that very cheap but I don’t think it’s expensive either.

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Telecoms, The Internet
November 20, 2008

Why telcos prefer time-based charging on 3G?

If you survey various telcos around the globe, you will notice that all of them offer packet-based charging for 3G or Ev-DO. Only in the Philippines you’d get time-based charging. And the reason why?

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Telecoms
May 09, 2008

How to Setup Globe GPRS, 3G & MMS

Note: See complete APN Settings for Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular.

This tutorial will help you setup your mobile phone and activate/configure GPRS, 3G and MMS features for Globe Telecoms.

GPRS SETTINGS

1. Go to Menu > Choose Settings > Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/ PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe GPRS

APN: www.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Internet Settings
6. Create New Profile

Name: MyGlobe WAP

Connect Using: MyGlobe GPRS

7. Save Profile
8. Select the profile MyGlobe WAP in Internet Profile
9. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Settings

Internet Mode: HTTP

Use Proxy: Yes

Proxy Address: 203.177.042.214

Port Number: 8080

10. Save Settings and repeat Step 9 but this time choose Advance Settings
11. Change Homepage

Title: MyGlobe

Address: http://www.globe.com.ph/globe.asp

12. Save Changes

MyGlobe Internet Settings

1. Go to Menu > Choose Settings > Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS / PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe INTERNET
APN: internet.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account

MyGlobe MMS Settings

1. Go to Menu>Choose Settings>Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/ PS Data

Account Name: MyGlobe MMS

APN: mms.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Internet Settings
6. Create New Profile

Name: MyGlobe MMS

Connect Using: MyGlobe MMS

7. Save Profile
8. Select the profile MyGlobe MMS in Internet Profile
9. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Settings

Internet Mode: HTTP
Use Proxy: Yes
Proxy Address: 203.177.042.214

Port Number: 8080

10. Save Settings
11. Click Right Soft Key to Choose More and Select Advance Settings
12. Change Homepage. Enter the following parameters and save the settings

Name: MyGlobeMMS

Address: http://192.40.100.22:10021/mmsc

13. Go to Messaging>Settings> Picture Message
14. Edit Message Server : http://192.40.100.22:100.21/mmsc
15. From Message Settings, make your Internet Profile: MyGlobe MMS

MyGlobe Stream Settings

1. Go to Menu>Choose Settings>Connectivity
2. Go to Data Accounts
3. Create New Account. GPRS/PS Data
Account Name: MyGlobe Stream

APN: real.globe.com.ph

4. Save Account
5. Go to Streaming Settings
6. Make MyGlobe Stream your default APN.

Connect Using: MyGlobe Stream

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April 18, 2008

Palm Centro hits Manila and Disappoints

The most anticipated $99 Palm Centro has arrived in Philippine stores. It’s supposed to be a cheap full-featured smartphone that will revive Palm’s dying foothold of the market. The announcement yesterday sparked some excitement among avid Palm followers only to be doused soon after the price was revealed.

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