Okay, I think I spoke too soon. Just got this press release from Globe that they renamed their 3G internet service to Globe Broadband Tattoo.
Globe Broadband Tattoo, formerly known as Globe Visibility, uses a USB stick that works as a modem (more like a re-brand of Globe Visibility). Globe has also upgraded their network so users can get speeds of up to 2 Mbps.
Globe redesigned Globe Broadband Tattoo with some funky designs featuring artworks in black, orange, or blue.
The Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid Kit comes with a free Php100 load that is equivalent to five hours of free internet usage. Users still pay only Php5 per fifteen minutes with multiple connections.
Once users have consumed their free load, reloading the Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid SIM can be loaded like a regular prepaid SIM, whether through Share-A-Load, Globe Load or prepaid call cards.
Users may also opt for a postpaid plan for Globe Broadband Tattoo; there is a range of plans for as low as Php799/month with 60 free mobile internet hours.
Aside from using Globe Broadband Tattoo as a mobile Internet modem, the SIM card inside the USB can also be used for calls and sending text messages at regular cellphone rates. The USB also comes with a built-in expansion slot where users can insert their own microSD card for additional file storage.
The new Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid Kit is sold for only Php1,895.
you know what.
i already switched to a residential dsl connection. and it’s stable than any other wireless signal. i understand your concerns about maximum use of the internet without the hassles of disconnections and other f*cked up things, as well as the economic aspect. kasi when you say prepaid, you eventually think na makakatipid kayo. for some of us, we even think na a residential DSL is faster pero mahal. let’s take into consideration the time you spend when you go online. for example, using your tattoo and like you load up 20 pesos an hour to just roam the cyberworld doing whatever, and then you add another 20 pesos kasi nga bitin, kasi super bagal or you need to download something not naman big as in big, just quite big, so it’s 40 pesos na… samantala, with DSL data only, of 995 with a speed of UP TO 1 mbps, online ka whenever you want it, sa 995 fixed amount ng bill mo every month, i-divide mo ito into 31 days, which is one month exact, what do you get? a rounded figure of 33 pesos a day. now going back to globe tattoo… you spent 40 pesos a day just to go online… 40 pesos is just 2 freaking hours. which 33 pesos is 24 hours, provided na hindi ka nga natutulog. so think about it. 33 pesos a day divide it by 24 hours, how much per hour do you pay with Globe’s DSL? almost 2 pesos an hour. yun yun eh.
I just hope my review enlightened people on switching from wireless to wired connection… provided na di sila maxadong active with their social life…
Just an advice for those who want to avail of wireless broadband, test them all sa mga area na madalas kayo pumunta o tumambay.
Test GLOBE, SMART, SUN. After doing your test, decide on what TELCO you will choose may it be SMART, GLOBE or SUN since their service are wireless I’m sure their service will vary depending on the area of coverage and where you will test them.
RkD, Ok naman Globe Tatto since Globe cell site is located on top of Phase 1 of El Pueblo.
Tested Globe Tattoo it work just fine download rate up to 430 kBps max between 9:00pm and 12:00mn.
But SUN wireless braodband is much better I can get as much as 2.1mbps between 9:00pm and 12:00mn. I already got a SUN broadband prepaid. And I’m not disappointed with it.
Currently waiting for SUN Cellular to release o PROMO of 3 in 1 bundle SUN CELL + SUN TEL + SUN WIRELESS BROADBAND. kapag nagkaroon na sila mag-switch ko na sa post paid yung broadband. kasi naka bundle yung SUN CELL and SUN TEL ko hehehe….
WISHING SUN will come up with this package sure uupgrade ko plan ko…..
Hello, Lyong_Min. I also live in El Pueblo Novaliches area. Have you tried the Sun broadband kit yet? I am planning on getting Globe Tattoo but if Sun is just as good then maybe I’ll get that instead
where can i buy an antenna socket for the globe tattoo kit?my ngbebenta kc sa globe cnter dito sa amin pero hindi nmn nag-click ung socket antenna.my karapatan ba akong isuli un?kasi useless ung binili ko.pag maikakalat to,masisira pangalan ng GLOBE.i need reply to this message.thnx
Wala bang nabibiling Globe Tattoo Sim pack lng? Yun lang naman tlga ang kailangan eh puede mo naman gamitin ang phone mo as modem buti pa ang Smart 3g capable yung mga Sim di tulad ng globe madaya…
fcuk globe cheaters!!!!liars!!!
anyone here from norzagaray bulacan? wer actually near the vicinity of the republic cement corp. Id like to check if globe tattoo works pretty well here vs smart bro. tnx
hay naku.. buti pa kau nakaconnect kahit papanu.. ako .. error619 amf,, any solution pls.. anyone can help me.. twing magcoconect ako erro619 ung lumalabas.. pc lang po ang gamit ko.. tnx
Hi,
Sino may alam na pwede bilhan ng external antenna para sa Huawei E160 usb modem card? I’ve tried CD-R king pero out of stock daw sila and no TAT on when it will be available again.
For me Globe Tattoo works fine to others globe tattoo has a worst service. But it ends up to your location.
From my home at El Pueblo, Kingspoint Sudb. Bagbag Novaliches signal is always HSDPA. But using it in Muñoz area it always fall on GPRS only and connection is really slow……
SmartBro (prepaid)on the other hand is really slow at El Pueblo, Kingspoint Subd. Bagbag Novaliches. But haven’t tested this yet in Muñoz area.
I’ll try SUN Broadband next to check and finalize which I will subscribe on….. Because I’m using SUN on my mobile and its always on full signal at home.
Globe people dont know what are they selling.. They have that ad on their website that globe tattoo can be use both on desktop and laptop. But then when you inquire about globe tattoo in their business centers, the first thing they would ask you is if you have your laptop with you. Such a nincompoop, they didnt know what are they posting on their website, they are unsure of their product and they dont even trust if their product will work on a desktop.
Globe people dont know what are they selling.. They have that ad on their website that globe tattoo can be use both on desktop and laptop. But then when you inquire about globe tattoo in their business centers, the first thing they would ask you is if you have your laptop with you. Such a nincompoop, they didnt know what are they posting on their website, they are unsure of their product and they dont even trust if their product works on a desktop.
sino gusto makipagpalit sa akin. globe tattoo gamit ko papalitan ko ng smartbro.
hope that someone can help on this – pwede ba gamitin ang sun broadband sim sa globe tattoo usb? Wala kwenta ang globe tattoo, pareho lang sila ng smartbro. Mas mabilis pa magbrowse sa internet using my celphone as modem.
Based on my experience, it’s Ok to use Globe tattoo during daytime. I’ve experienced slowing down of internet speed during nighttime, maybe because the network is congested due to many users. So, i suggest, the best time you use this device is during daytime, specifically 1AM to 6AM. ;)
Also, another bad thing in globe tatoo is that you cannot broadcast your webcam with IM client, but you can view the webcam of others. I remember when i bought this device in MOA branch of Globe, they told me about this and i said “tlga? bkit wla naman sa advertisement?”..
Globe broadband is OK for me when it comes to performance, especially during off-peak hours (nighttime).
Cons: you cannot broadcast your webcam in IM (e.g. yahoo messenger), but you can view the webcam of others.
Note: it’s advisable that you use this device during daytime.
any1 tested it in Cavite City???
i wanted to know if the speed is good in my area…
i want to make sure my P1,895 is worth it… ^_^
Advice ko lang WAG na kayong bumili ng GLOBE TATTOO. Laging NETWORK ERROR (kahit 96% signal strength ng HSDPA), maiinis lang kayo nang sobra. Sayang ang pera nyo.
Globe ayusin nyo naman serbisyo niyo! GLOBE TAE dapat tawag dyan hindi GLOBE TATTOO!
i just bought my kit last saturday and after trying and trying this tattoo… napipikon ako! ang bagal! nakaka inis talaga! sayang lang ata ang 1895 ko! huh! im from sta mesa manila pero yung loction ko cant help me na mapadali ang pag bro browse ko!