Surprisingly, very few people are using PLDT WeRoam -- a service which has practically been supplanted by SmartBro Mobile 3G. 3G usage is split between Smart/PLDT and Globe Telecom two-to-one as shown in the table below. uMobile on the other hand, though an autonomous telco is still considered a Smart/PLDT property and their free ad-supported 3G services will certainly bump up their total numbers. Not sure about the timing but it seems that PLDT slashed a few hundred pesos off their WeRoam prepaid and post-paid subscription fees around the time Globe Innove commercially launched its competing product, Globe Visibility. While scouting first-hand user feedback for PLDT's WeRoam service to convince myself to subscribe, I found Paul's story about his experience in Davao. A quick visit to PLDTWeRoam.com confirmed the latest promo packages available for new and potential subscribers: Wireless GPRS/EDGE card with PLDT WeRoam includes the GPRS card with 3 months free subscription to WeRoam and free WiFi internet on all Airborne Access hot spots. Wireless GPRS/EDGE card with PLDT WeRoam includes a Sierra Wireless Aircard 775 plus 3 months free subscription to WeRoam and free WiFi internet on all Airborne Access hot spots. ThinkPad R51e 3GA w/PLDT WeRoam includes a brand new IBM laptop, a Wireless GPRS/EDGE card and 3 months free subscription to WeRoam plus free Airborne Access Wifi. Read more in our articles including "Results: Mobile 3G Usage" and "PLDT WeRoam got cheaper?".
Surprisingly, very few people are using PLDT WeRoam -- a service which has practically been supplanted by SmartBro Mobile 3G. 3G usage is split between Smart/PLDT and Globe Telecom two-to-one as shown in the table below.
uMobile on the other hand, though an autonomous telco is still considered a Smart/PLDT property and their free ad-supported 3G services will certainly bump up their total numbers. Not sure about the timing but it seems that PLDT slashed a few hundred pesos off their WeRoam prepaid and post-paid subscription fees around the time Globe Innove commercially launched its competing product, Globe Visibility. While scouting first-hand user feedback for PLDT's WeRoam service to convince myself to subscribe, I found Paul's story about his experience in Davao.
Our coverage of pldt weroam includes: "Results: Mobile 3G Usage"; "PLDT WeRoam got cheaper?"; "PLDT WeRoam Promo". Each article provides unique insights and information.