Bayan Broadband is now offering a new wireless internet plan on their CMDA network that starts at a low price of Php699 per month.
The service comes with a USB dongle similar to Globe Tattoo, Smart Plug-It and SWB only that it’s not on 3G but EVDO.
The broadband service plan includes:
Plan 256: Php699/month @ 256Kbps
Plan 512: Php999/month @ 512Kbps
You need to buy the USB dongle too at Php999 and be locked into the service for 24 months. The service is also limited to several cities in Metro Manila – QC, Makati, Manila, Las Pinas, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Muntinlupa, Pasay, Taguig, Marikina, San Juan, Antipolo and Cainta.
Bayan Broadband promises True Speed so when they say you have 512Kbps, you actually get that speed (as long as the signal is 4 bars).
pag congested ang linya kahit pa bayantel pa yan or evdo technology babagsak pa din ang speed. yan naman ang problema ng globe at smart e congested yun ibang area nila kaya bagsak speed pero pag asa province ka ok naman kahit peak. sa case naman ng sun nililimit talaga nila un speed mo kasi mababa ang bandwidth capacity ng network ng sun/digitel.
gamit ko digitel dl 0.41 Mb/s, up load 0.15 Mb/s base sa speedtest.net
ok na, ba yun? or mabagal pa rin?
For the mean time sa smart muna ako, up to 2mbps nation wide coverge pa.
@lmr
Ano plan mo sa QTEL? wireless ba?
dati ako sa Etisalat.
I believe that Bayan’s service and marketing is always truthful, but at 999 for 512kbps? I think its a bit expensive, if it were around 700 then its alright.
The other 3 saying “up to 2 mbps” blah! lies especially SMART in their commercial it was even going up to 3.87mbps, it means that their units that were in the commercials are UNCAPPED!
But overall I think bayan has a shot in this, if they have prepaid
Guys…. the point there is …. it is responsibilities of network provider to ensure that they need to provide the services on what they promise to the consumer… they should eb anticipated the congestion possibilities…. we deserved the services on what they promised because we PAID themmmm….
Tested ko na yan 512kbps talaga saka stable ung connection d2 sa marikina mag 2 yrs ko na ginagamit kc meron clang trial for bayantel employees pinakuha ko ung kuya ko maganda naman result d nga lang sulit for massive dowloading. pero ok naman sa uploading kc d kinakain ung speed mo kahit mag browse ka habang nag uupload.
I was told the upload and download speeds are the same for both plans.
what’s cmda? never heard of that one. i know evdo its like a 3g counter part of cdma tech
what cmda stands for? who made the standard?
Just went to Bayan Tel. at SM San Lazaro. The guy told me that he can go to our house to test the speed of this broadband. So it means, before they actually accept you as a subscriber, they will first test it and try it if it really works. (Maybe to assure that you will really get the MINIMUM 512Kbps speed).
Pointing out the MINIMUM 512Kbps speed, they said that you can also get faster speed greater than 512 Kbps. So 512 is your starting connection. (I hope this is true).
I am currently suscribed to Pldt myDSL 1299 bundled for almost 3 years.. I am getting decent 500-700 Kbps speed. But lately, I am experiencing crappy connection from them.. so I am looking for an affordable and worth ISP now.
SUN and Bayan are my choices. Though I am still hesitant to buy Sun.. but I read a lot of good feedbacks from them rather than Smart and Globe. :)
katatawag ko lang sa kanila and they offer a demo kailangan lang i schedule para makita kung ok ang signal :)
pldt also has a plug-in internet.. tulad ng sa bayabtel.. pero kelangan naka-bundle with landline plus.. i forgot the speed..
Very promising, Hope I could a demo in my place. Ive been using SUN, SMARTBRO/Weroam & GLOBE USB Modems and still all of them are headaches.
Twitter: technokyletwit
says:
unfair.. dapat 12months lang ang lock in period nila
to MARK ,,
wag mo na i try lumipat sa SUN,,, NAKU baka gusto mo sumakit ulo mo,,, in fact i tried it all.. smart,globe(grrrrrrrrrr) and sun(grrrrrrrrr ulit)
four bars lahat yan sa interface nila (notice the usb is only with the same maker)
kaya im giving a shot with this bayantel and the so called EVDO think this is a different network i suppose,,,
they said that they will pay me a visit this sunday just to establish 4 bars!!! then shall i pay the service
pag di pa din ok LETS WAIT FOR THE LAUNCHING NG QTEL dito sa pinas 4g!!! daw ah i repeat 4g sponsor ito ng SAN MIGUEL CORPORATION the newest kid in town ,,,,,have a good day everyone
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Twitter: simplynice93
says:
nakagamit na ko ng smartbro and sun. talagang mabagal sila. sana ok pa itong bayantel kasi konti pa ang traffic nila
mas okay itong bayantel mas mura pa! 512kb
i am a new subscriber of bayan broadband 512.
bottom-line, i am not satisfied with the service.
i have been using bayantel’s wireless service around 3 days now and most of the time, i dont have a decent service.
yes, its true that a technician will visit your place to check the signal. in my case (marikina,sss village), i got a signal strength of 4-5 bars. software and device was installed not more than 10 minutes so that is the only time i have to observe the signal strength. applied for the service and got my first service after 2 days.
what i didnt know was that signal strength varies throught the day, but most of the time during the day there is no signal. i got only a decent signal 3-5 during 2am-5am. that is where i got the 512kbps truespeed they advertised.
still observing and i hope the service improves coz i am stuck with it for 24months.
comments – you can reach me at citizen_jdc@yahoo.com.ph
1. What is bayanBROADBAND?
bayanBROADBAND is an unlimited broadband subscription perfect for home use with TRUESPEED.
2. What does TRUESPEED mean?
bayanBROADBAND guarantees TRUESPEED. This means that you will experience 100% of your subscribed speed all the time provided you have at least four bars of signal.
3. How can I avail of bayanBROADBAND?
Simply submit a valid ID, proof of billing together with a filled-out service application form to any BayanCenters or accredited bayanBROADBAND agents within Metro Manila. You may also opt to subscribe through online application.
4. How much do I pay for the bayanBROADBAND unit?
You will be charged with a one-time fee of P999 for the bayanBROADBAND unit upon application.
5. Is the bayanBROADBAND unit compatible with all operating systems?
Currently, bayanBROADBAND unit is compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 and Mac Snow Leopard (10.5).
6. How long is the holding period for bayanBROADBAND plans?
The holding period for bayanBROADBAND is 24 months.
7. What will be my penalty if I terminate my bayanBROADBAND subscription prior to the end of the 24-month holding period?
You will be charged with P3,000 on top of your remaining account balance.
Nakakaasar Abe, wala samin nyan di available, not advisable daw, atleast honest si Bayantel agent, pero nireklamo ko ang DSL, kasi sa kabilang bahay Bayantel DSL e, pero parang dial up LOL, papakabit ko sana bagong line. Nasa dalas ba ng paggamit yun? LOL magiging favorite kang daanan ng okay na speed. Gusto ko ng the best DSL mygulay. LOL
subscriber ako ng bayantel for 3 months now. and so far reliable naman ang service nila dito sa Mandaluyong. laging 500kbps or more ang speed ko. may times lng na bumaba sya pero mga hanggang 300kbps pero di palagi.
Sun kasi ako dati pina-disconnect ko na lang kasi sobrang bagal, 0-10kbps.
Ang concern ko lng sa bayantel is nung pumunta ako sa may balintawak, wala ako makuhang signal. e covered naman dapat nila ang q.c.
Pero aside from that, ok naman ang bayantel.
I have tried this service for almost a year. Really consistent at either 0.25 or 0.5 MBPS depending on your subsrcibed speed. Have recommended this to my friends and family – really consistent where bayantel has signal based, this is based on our experience. Really unlimited at advertised speeds even when downloading as I test the speed often.
Just don’t forget to pay on time, when you are disconnected, they charge a 300 Php fee and it takes time to be connected again.
Hoping smart and globe would have the same service so you can get internet anywhere, coverage kasi ng bayantel limited and only in MM.
Meron bang nakasubok na nito recently sa may Mindanao Ave-Novaliches area?
Twitter: richmondnuguid
says:
Maganda ang reception ng USB Modems ng Huawei at ZTE pag nasa laptop. Pero pag nasa dektop, mbagal at mahina ang signal.
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naku ok siya for me for upto almost 1 1/2 years…mabilis consistent at sulit ang bayad…kaso for some reasons connected ako at 0 kbps… puro request time out, pinapalitan ko ang stick ayaw pa din, nung pumunta ako sa munoz nilang branch sabi out of warranty na yung stick at kelangan bumili, bumili me hoping that it is the stick ang sira, ganun pa din, 0 KBPS! inisip ko bka may sira sa pc, nagreformat ako tapos ganun pa din….ang matindi WALA SILANG TECHNICIAN NA PUPUNTA SA BAHAY PAG WIRELESS BROADBAND..TAGA MAKATI AKO AT WALA NA SILANG OFFICE DITO SA MAKATI AND I AM NOT THINKING THEY HAVE ABANDONED THE MAKATI AREA….HAY KALA KO PA NAMAN AYOS NA INTERNET KO…NAKAKALUNGKOT!!!