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Smart LTE has been a significant part of the Philippines' mobile broadband landscape for years. From its early rollout and introductory promos to its network expansion and performance against competitors, Smart has consistently worked on its 4G services. This page consolidates key facts and history about Smart LTE, drawing from YugaTech's reporting between 2013 and 2020.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did Smart's LTE speed compare to Globe's in 2018?

According to an OpenSignal report from March 2018, Smart's LTE download speed averaged 12.48Mbps, while Globe's averaged 7.69Mbps. However, Globe had higher 4G availability at 67.47% compared to Smart's 59.68%.

What were some of Smart's early LTE postpaid plan offers?

In April 2014, Smart Bro launched SIM-only LTE postpaid plans with no lock-in period: LTE Plan 999 with 3GB monthly data and LTE Plan 599 with 1.5GB monthly data. Earlier, in 2013, Smart offered bucket data plans like 'Always On 995' with 2GB for ₱995 and time-based charging at ₱10 per 30 minutes.

How extensive was Smart's LTE network rollout?

Smart completed the rollout of 250 LTE sites across Luzon by June 2013. By August 2020, the company had further expanded its LTE network to 28,200 base stations, a 15% increase from the previous year, including sites in remote areas like Pag-Asa Island, Palawan.