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March 17, 2006

PLDT WeRoam Promo

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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October 12, 2005

UnWired Philippines: Those were the days.

I never thought that broadband connection would spread this fast around here. My PLDT DSL connection is just Php1,999 a month for 0.5Mbps. It’s nothing compared to the ones in the west where you’d get something like 5Mbps for the same amount.

But if you look back 4 years ago, when dial-up was the king of connectivity, you’d be surprised. DDU or dedicated dial-up connection in 2001 could rake up as high as Php5,000 a month. Now unlimited dial-up can be had for Php499 a month. Internet pre-paid cards charges Php100 for 4 hours. Last time I checked pre-paid cards can be bought in demonimations of Php50 with a 9 hour credit.

Well, you might say that 4 years is such a long time but considering that we also have Smart WiFi (fixed) and PLDTWeRoam at a more affordable price is a very good sign as well. Far flung provinces and remtoe areas can now be connected as well thru Dream Cable’s satellite internet. Not sure how much it costs but they’ve bundled cable TV and internet connection for an affordable price.

Before Smart/PLDT bought into Meredian Telekoms, they used to charge Php8,888 a month for DSL-on-air and the speeds weren’t very good as well (128 – 256kbps). It was about 2 years ago. That’s the reaosn why I moved back to Makati from Bacoor. I’d rather spend that 9 grand on a nice apartment. :D

We’re still a long way in terms of connectivity and internet penetration but at the current rate, it’s very promising.

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