With this, their subscribers should expect better mobile internet experience. So, why telcos cannot and will not guarantee minimum 3G (mobile internet) speeds? Well, there are actually many reasons, both technical and financial in nature, that prevents telcos to guarantee a minimum speed (take note the reasons are for mobile internet only). Mobile internet users are always moving around and as such, the density of users in specific locations at specific periods of time will vary. That minimum speed might not cover the Php999 monthly fee users pay for unlimited mobile internet. We've got over a hundred submissions from our recent poll on mobile 3G services. Quite a number of users have already been using their new uMobile SIMs too (7.19%) while fledgling Sun Cellular 3G is still down there. Surprisingly, very few people are using PLDT WeRoam -- a service which has practically been supplanted by SmartBro Mobile 3G. Read more in our articles including "Globe adds more 700MHz cell sites across Metro Manila" and "Why telcos can't guarantee minimum 3G speeds?".
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Apr 28, 2026With this, their subscribers should expect better mobile internet experience. So, why telcos cannot and will not guarantee minimum 3G (mobile internet) speeds?
Well, there are actually many reasons, both technical and financial in nature, that prevents telcos to guarantee a minimum speed (take note the reasons are for mobile internet only). Mobile internet users are always moving around and as such, the density of users in specific locations at specific periods of time will vary. That minimum speed might not cover the Php999 monthly fee users pay for unlimited mobile internet.
Our coverage of mobile internet includes: "Globe adds more 700MHz cell sites across Metro Manila"; "Why telcos can't guarantee minimum 3G speeds?"; "Results: Mobile 3G Usage". Each article provides unique insights and information.