Wi-Tribe doubles up bandwidth to 6GB

You guys should read the tipidpc and pinoydls wi-tribe thread. see links below

http://www.tipidpc.com/viewtopic.php?tid=172606

http://www.pinoydsl.net/viewtopic.php?p=322609#322609

There have been various claims, all of them are IMHO hearsay because there’s nothing on the official wi tribe website:

* cap increase from 3 to 6 gig (IMHO this is still ridiculously small) will start april 1
* pre cap speed increased to up to 3 mbps
* post cap speed increased from 256 to 768 kbps
* usb dongle type modem is available

The cap is bad enought but what i really dont like about this ISP is its uber secrecy. No where on the website is the cap or the mentioned. And one poster on the TPC website (see link above page 35) claims that he talked to 15 agents pretending to be an interested customer and all the agents did not know anything about a cap.

With this ISP’s record of secrecy and its badmouthing of the customers (abuser daw kami ha??) I would not trust anything said by this ISP unless it was signed on paper.

Happy April fool’s day!

‘Wi-Tribe doubles up bandwidth to 6GB’

a more accurate title would be to double the allocated data at the same bandwidth of 1Mbps

why the secrecy? why can’t witribe publish this info on their own websites or their own print ads?

Wow, I just stumbled upon this post after commenting on the previous article about wi-tribe.

Sir Yuga is right about saying that the 1AM to 7AM window is not yet implemented. I’ve experienced it personally, since I have downloaded 3.5GB worth of game patches and windows updates yesterday on that time frame. I found out that my speed was capped 290kbps later that evening. (http://www.speedtest.net/result/750658911.png)

When I was applying for Wi-tribe’s service, I was *explicitly* told about the 3GB bandwidth limit. The agent also said that bandwidth consumed from 1AM to 7AM would only be logged at 25% of the actual usage. Somehow, I feel betrayed that he didn’t tell me that this feature is *NOT YET* implemented.

Well, the 6GB cap is still small, I hope they would increase the “fair” limit to about 10GB to 15GB. My god, we’re already in 2010…and it appears that Wi-tribe people are still stuck in the 90’s.

Also, Wi-tribe’s secrecy kinda irks me. They should be more transparent on issues like this.

6GB? Still way to small. If I were you, I’d stay away from Wi-Tribe for now. Maybe until they realize that they don’t have to punish their (PAYING) subscribers for using their service fairly.

There is still no reason for me to switch to their service IMO. They are no better than any of the ISPs we have today. Not to mention their limited coverage. Right now, 4G is no better than any other connectivity technology. I hope they stop using that to bait unknowing potential subscribers.

That 6GB cap is a total bullshit!
that’s not even close to 1/4 of the cap that ISPs in the US are implementing!

I know we’re not in the US, but the thing is, they are earning too much with such a lousy service!

Lem’me just mention that in the US, Comcast in particular, they have a monthly cap of a whopping 250GB for each subscriber!

Wi-Tribe mentions the thing about the 3GB or now, 6GB cap to those who are applying, so that they will have an excuse to say that, “they have mentioned it to the poor subscriber”. And will claim that they have been “transparent”.

but since they don’t put it on Paper, and even on their lousy website, It is still at their discretion as to what they will do or Implement in the future to annoy subscribers.
So, the poor Subscriber is at their Mercy!

Here in the Philippines, we just have totally PATHETIC internet service!

The fair usage policy says

“For frequent excessive high usage, we may suspend your service and/or possibly close your account”

http://www.wi-tribe.ph/fair-usage-policy/

the FUP does not specify the cap size and it doesnt specify what “frequent excessive high usage” means. How many gigs a month before the customer is labeled as an abuser and kicked out?

About a month ago, I was given a demo by one of Wi-Tribe’s agents. At that time, their bandwidth meter showed the following at my location near the corner of Pasong Tamo and JP Rizal:

Upload Speed: .27 mbps
Download Speed: .97 mbps

I thought that the difference between the up and down speeds were quite big, but I signed up nonetheless. The experience was better than my SMART Bro. And then I told some friends about it, and they signed up as well.

Since then, Wi-Tribe streamers and kiosks have sprouted around. This made me wonder whether they would scale their bandwidth to subscriber growth. This is the reason why I left SMART Bro, so I was concerned that I might have gone from the frying pan into the burner – might not have been fired up yet. Then my worries started to happen. While YouTube didn’t buffer when I started with Wi-Tribe, now the buffer time is worse than SMART Bro’s. The connection gets choked way too often, requiring a reset of their CPE sometimes as many as 4-5 times a day.

A minute ago, I just used their site’s bandwidth meter with the results below. Would have wanted to post a screenshot…

Upload Speed: .06 mbps
Download Speed: .27 mbps

The burner is on fire, so I emailed them about it – screenshot and all. And got a response while I was still writing this post. Here it is in to-to:

Dear Mr. Jaime,

We received your concern regarding slow connection on March 20, 2010.

We can see on your screen shot that you are experiencing a slow connection. Upon checking on your account the reason why you are experiencing a slow connection is that you already maximized your allocation. This will refreshed on your next billing cycle.

Thank you for asking us to help. We hope this is useful to you and will help enhance your online experience.

Yours always,
wi-tribe

…Wi-Tribe Customer Service is quick.

“@sir abe,is there a bandwith cap on other isp’s particularly with smart and sun broadband? tnx”

Sir I have Smart Canopy and I get 800bkps down 200kbps up = 1000kbps/1mbps

Still waiting for the upgrade in speed to 2mbps

I do digital imaging, video editing and web design… and based on their online calculator, I need an average of 30.12 GB per month. LOL….

wi-tribe = tribe of liars.

This is a totally a no-no plan. 6GB bandwidth usage will be just too small for a month.

How is it that Wi-Tribe defender pop like mushrooms out there? anyway!!, im one of the subscriber that not satisfied to their service, we paid them to use what we expect 1 mbps and unlimited use of internet, thats what all user want High Speed Connection, and what did Wi-Tribe did!?, wait their GOOD Service, for how long???.. thats why so many user commented very negative, do you all think people waste their time just for nothing?? of course not there’s a reason for that, and that is Very SLOW like Dial-up Connection and thats Wi-Tribe.

how can i cancel my subscription to wi-tribe.
i guess i was fooled by those guys :(

Guys, Im also a victim of wi-tribe internet connection. Before i was using the sun broadband 790 per month for 512kpbs. I had a small comparison when trying to stream a video. Actually it was a lot faster when im using my sun broadband before compared to wi-tribe even if you still have not used up the 6gb cap. Their so called 1mbps is a total bs. Is there a way we could drop the contract with them with false advertising. The good thing though is that I paid additional 2500 for the modem so that my lock in period will just for 1 year. But its so irritating that they are doing this to full people. They said that after using the 6gb cap that you will be reverted to 512 but the thing is you are not really getting the 512 speed. I wish some one or we can have a protest to sue this company.

http://www.dtincr.ph/cpapp/index.php

DTI SITE

Thanks “Yen”

Let the image do the Talking!!

http://img130.imageshack.us/i/witribe02.jpg/

i thought wi-tribe will be the answer of many subscribers from smartbro,globe,pldt and suncellular that are not satisfied with their connection..

but then, another hoax came..

typed in google search: “HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN INTERNET SERVICE”

BADTRIP!!! They offer Unlimited surfing & browsing. Consistent speeds of up to 1mbps. But if you used your monthly usage allowance (6gb)your 1mbps CONSISTENT SPEED broadband connection will NOT be cut off. but they adjusted your surfing speed to below 512Kbps. BUT HOW MY CURRENT SPEED TODAY TURN TO 50kbps i already complain this to costumer service but they only offer a move more plan which is P200.00 per gigabyte or i have to wait next month to refresh my connection speed i called their agent many times but she didn’t answer her phone WHERE’S THE 1mbps CONSISTENT SPEED??? STONE AGE TRIBE

GUYS,,Wi Tribe Sucks When i first get wi tribe the speed ok after 3 weeks there speed slower than a turtle they are very very sucks internet connection my download speed is only 14kbps,they said i have 6 gig i dont think so i use all that by downloading,they are not honest wi tribe is sucker shittttttttttt,,

Sa mga nagbabalak kumuha nang wi tribe mag isip isip kayo hndi lang dalawang beses kundi isang dalawang libong beses maganda lang sa simula yan kita nyo mag daan ilang linggo buti payong pagong nakakatakbo ito mas masaholo pa sa pagong kundi bulate na talaga kumilos speed ng connection nyan sayang pera sayang kuryente at sayang panahon ang hirap tawagan hotline pati,UBOD NANG SINUNGALING YANG WI TRIBE NA YAN

about this cap… smart, globe, and sun (i’ve used sun) all use it (they call it fair usage policy, etc.) but none of those 3 can actually tell you in black and white what ‘fair usage’ means… I’ve been at sun cellular several times asking for MEASURABLE CRITERIA so that i can monitor my usage… but after 6 months all vague replies…

my point is, at least wi-tribe tells us something concrete. 6GB is not enough, but at least it’s measureable

WI-TRIBE SUCKS!!! after 15 days of using it, it suddenly dropped my connection speed to 128 kbps. I called the hotline and they said that I already reached the 6GB limit. Sabi ko, WTF!, anu un? I was never informed that there was an allocated speed for internet usage. The salesman never mentioned it, the term and conditions never mentioned it. We pay 998php/month for 128 kbps? WTF di ba? The marketing style/strategy of Wi-Tribe is like a cake with poison. It’s more like a “TROJAN”.
Sasabihin nila na 4G and constant speed and then malalaman mo nlng na nareach mo ndaw ung allocated speed mo?
For those who are with teh same shoes as me, let’s file a complaint against this CRAP/JUNK at http://dtincr.ph/complaint.php

This is really psychologically getting into my nerves.!!!

Im a witribe user for the last two and a half months already. At first, their service is OK. Simultaneous download and youtube. Capping is fine with me and also the throttling down of my speed as long as the next billing cycle, they refreshed my 6 GB cap to none and put my speed back up to 1 Mbps. The truth is, Im a casual user, I dont even max out that 6 GB monthly cap. Last friday, May 7, 2010. I called witribe to tell them about the SLOW connection, she said that Im not on the LIMIT yet meaning I should get the 1 Mbps speed. She said maybe its on their network or I have a slow browser or PC. The usual excuse. Maybe, I should have thrown out my BRAND NEW laptop because its slowing my speed. May 8, 2010. I called them back using my cellphone, 300 pesos later, “Well call you back, sir within 24 to 48 hours”. May 9, 2010. They give me a call. I said to call me back from 6 to 7 pm. Well, they never called me up again. You see, there is only one recourse for all of us to do. The contract that we signed up is for 1 Mpbs speed of internet connection to the network. If they dont deliver the goods, the contract is breached, right? We, shouldnt pay at all. Now, Im not paying them up until the goods is delivered. Sue me. Ill fight them in court.

anu ba mas mganda globe wimax o wi-tribe?

globe wimax vs wi-tribe.???
globe wimax vs wi-tribe.???
globe wimax vs wi-tribe.???
globe wimax vs wi-tribe.???

nkita ko lang na sa globe wimax walang cap
ung iba nga lng my problema sa signal.
nkita ko rin sa you tube nila na stable ung connection at ung upload speed nila mganda din talagang 1mbps.anganda pa ng modem nila may design kumpara sa modem ntin.mukang cover ng dvd.
mrun tower ng wimax globe malapit samin
syang naka witribe nako 2 years pa.

isa lang masasabi ko…buysit tlga ang wi-tribe! mga walang hiya!