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SmartBro is Smart Communications' wireless broadband service, which grew to become the largest broadband service in the Philippines by subscriber count in 2008. Over the years, it was offered through various devices and plans, including USB dongles (Plug-it), portable WiFi routers (Share It), and embedded 3G in netbooks. We've tracked its evolution from speed upgrades to promotional bundles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the cheapest price for a Smart Bro Plug-it device?

The Smart Bro Plug-it device was offered for as low as ₱99 in a February 2015 Valentine's Day promo for prepaid subscribers. This was a significant markdown from its original retail price of ₱3,995 years prior.

Could you get a computer or netbook bundled with a SmartBro plan?

Yes. In 2009, subscribing to the SmartBro Share It Plan 999 with a 24-month lock-in allowed you to buy a Pentium 4 or Intel Core 2 Duo desktop computer set for ₱4,000. Smart also offered the Asus Eee PC 904 GO netbook with built-in 3G via a Plan 799 subscription with a 24-month lock-in and an initial cash-out of ₱1,799.

What was the maximum advertised speed for SmartBro in 2008?

In October 2008, SmartBro advertised speeds of up to 2Mbps, a major increase from its previous 384Kbps. However, real-world tests at the time showed results like 827Kbps download, noting that this was the maximum achievable speed on HSDPA and not a sustained rate.