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.
There were two main reasons why I got SmartBro Share It:
- I already have PLDT myDSL Plan 1999 at home and have been using it for 5 years now. However, I’ve been having problems with it lately (slow connection to no connection at times). I was looking for a secondary DSL service in my area to serve as backup (options were Sky Broadband, Globe Broadband, SmartBro).
- I’m always on the road or outside and I also need 3G service (I already gave away my 2 Globe Tattoo Prepaid kits since I only get EDGE/GPRS connections most of the time. I also have 3 SmartBro PlugIt Prepaid kits but none of them would seem to work anymore). It would be nice to have some sort of uninterrupted wifi internet access inside the car.
I needed something portable and has unlimited service and looks like ShareIt fits the bill. Now, it’s always plugged inside the car broadcasting an open wifi where ever I go.
I was told the service covers all of greater Metro Manila and neighboring provinces, I guess you can bring this out of town (Tagaytay perhaps) and still get some decent internet connection (hopefully). The wifi router is just a bonus if you’re in a group that always bring a laptop with them.
My next step is either downgrade my DSL service at home and get that dual-WAN load-balancing router from DLink.
im planning to get a smartbro, could it be possible in valenzuela since i am a residence in that location?…
thanks
Hello.
I am planning to get a Smartbro Share-it Plan. Can you now comment on their service? Is it good or bad? Would you recommend it?
great info here! thanks!
i agree because im also suffering with my share it and im planning to switch to other ISP’s.
hi
please do not buy or subscribe to smartbro share it.it will be pain in the ass kinda thing.i got it on plan 999 a month ago .it works well for first 5 days,im getting around 2mbps at night and in day time around 1 mbps.
but after 5 days suddenly it stop working at all.you can open the browser and it will stuck there.since then i called smart cs so many times but they always hinge ng sorry for bad connection and tells me that their technical team is working on it.and now its around a month it works now a week ago but the speed im getting is no more tan 250kbps.
so i stoppped using share it and switch back to my smartbro canopy witch i was decided to disconnect due to have my share it.
its so annyoing.(sorry for my grammer).i dont know what to do.ANYBODY ANY SUGGESTIONS?
hello, its not wifi?? you use ROUTER to plug in Smart Bro?
i dont think, Smart Bro Wifi has WIFI.. i only think that Smart Bro is using ROUTER (via WIFI).. is that right?
Hi Sir Yuga, can you recommend smartbro share it for small computer shop(6-8 units)? PLDT line is not yet available in the area. If somebody use it for computer shop please share your experience. thank you in advance
@kiko,
Yes, you can. You’ll be using WiFi signals broadcasted by your router, which will connect you to your canopy, and then to the internet.
patrickross,
thanks. thats a big help indeed. so, can i install a router in my house even if their is no 3g in the area. i stay in a remote place kc. ty
@kiko,
I checked the specs for the eee box (http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/eeebox/en/specifications.html), and it’s b/g/n compatible. Using an N-grade router will offer you the best connection. The SmartBro canopy uses a standard LAN cable, which directly plugs into your router.
HTH.
patrickross
ty for your reply. i want to maintain my smartbro canopy. its currently connected to my asus eeebox desktop. can i attach an N router to the canopy to also serve my asus 1005he netbook. in effect, my desktop becomes wireless too. but my question is, can it function well with an N router.
Ask ko lang..
since lilipat kami ng bahay sa may eastwood city… may mga friend ba kayo na nakashareit sa eastwood?
kasi may prob e mabagal daw ang net sa kanila.. they don’t know pa ung provider kung Destiny, Globe or PLDT..
alam lang nila PABX..
di ba device un?
@kiko,
If your device is Wireless N already, it’s backwards compatible with A/B/G signals. You can also use a wireless N router attached to the Share-It router’s LAN port.
@virtualstefan13,
Yes, it’s locked into a province – SmartBro Share-It, that is. It’s different from the Plug-It modems, which you can bring anywhere.
if you want to inquire or apply share it smartbro,or pldt dsl just call or tex 092852***** my name is victor
I just asked a Sales rep here in Iloilo and she said it is locked only to Iloilo… hmmm. I’m not really sure if what she said was true.. Well anyway.. I’ll try to ask her again.. or some other sales agent…
I have a prepaid dongle from smart my areas(iloilo and Aklan) has 3.5g signal.
Off topic: hehe taga Mambusao ka pala… medyo OK na yung daan… yung 4 hours ko na byahe 3 hours na uli… hehe…
i have smart bro canopy. 1) pwede bang ipa router to. remote kc lugar ko. no 3g. 2) may netbook (asus 1005 HE)na N na ang capabilities. pwede bang gamitan ng G series na router? G series pa ata itong asus eee desktop ko. 3) kung maglagay ako ng N router, pwede pa ba makapick up ung asus eee desktop ko? please help me
@stefan. Smart told me that it would take max of 3days. this includes checking my area if it has 3.5G signal. as soon as you submit you application, pray hard that they have available supply ‘coz it took almost a week after they approve my application since they don;t have available unit daw. :) OT. is the road from iloilo to aklan OK? my home town is mambusao. :D
@Biggie.. Oh Sorry, thought it was Talisay, Bacolod. Mixed up with Talisay, Cebu… hehe.
How long does it take to apply in this service? How many days? do you get the router immediately after the first payment?
Thanks,
^_^
@jumy,
The service is tied to a province, and not to just 3 celsites. a part of the application process is for the customer care officers to check if there is HSPA signal in your area, from the wireless cener.
@stefan13. its talisay city, cebu. and the wireless center is in mabolo, cebu city. all in cebu province. distance between the two is about 16Km. :)