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Since the local telcos, Globe and PLDT/Smart, took control of the prized 700MHz band from San Miguel, both are investing higher to utilize the said frequency. [caption id="attachment_131678" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Globe LTE speeds using Cherry Mobile Flare 5 with 700MHz band support[/caption] Joel Agustin, Globe Senior Vice President for Program Governance, Network Technical Group, pointed out that there's still a significant number of users that are serviced by Globe's 3G network. To date, there are almost 800 LTE sites the uses the 700MHz band wherein majority are found in Metro Manila and other highly-populated areas. We have an extensive list of 700MHz capable devices that you may check out to know if your phone supports the latest LTE band in the country. Yes, you read it right -- Sky Broadband is offering up to 112Mbps residential cable internet. Sky Broadband reps tell me the theoretical speed is 112Mbps down and 5Mbps up. Sun Cellular Wireless Broadband has upgraded its network to 3.5G (HSDPA) and dropped its unlimited monthly subscription fees to Sun subscribers. Existing Sun Postpaid Subscribers can also avail of the Wireless Broadband plan for an additional Php649 on their MSF. Read more in our articles including "Globe advises subscribers to shift to faster LTE network" and "Sky Broadband offers 112Mbps for Php19,999".