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Confirmed: Globe MyFi Router

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms , WiFi. 18 replies

posted: July 24th, 2010

A Globe Telecom representative sent an email confirming that their MyFi Router is already being sold in selected Globe Business Centers.

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Smart WiMax coming soon!?

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms , WiFi. 34 replies

posted: May 11th, 2010

It has been revealed by Smart executives in previous media interviews but no concrete details have been announced yet. However, it seems like the telco is introducing its own version of what might be called Smart WiMax.

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Why is 4G/WiMax in the Philippines slow?

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 49 replies

posted: March 8th, 2010

While WiMax has been introduced in the country for some time now, people are still complaining it’s not really fast. So, yes, 1MBps isn’t really fast but can we really afford 10Mbps right now?

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Wi-Tribe 4G Broadband Launched

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 213 replies

posted: February 9th, 2010

I actually deferred writing about it last December as requested by telco insiders but looks like the cat is finally out the hat. Wi-Tribe Philippines did a soft launch recently offering WiMax broadband internet in Metro Manila.

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Bayan Broadband 512 Speed Test

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 31 replies

posted: February 2nd, 2010

We’re able to get a review unit of the new Bayan Broadband 3G service. Their claim of TrueSpeed is hinged on the promise that they can deliver true 512Kbps EV-DO to your home as long as the signal is strong.

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Bayan Broadband offers EVDO at Php699

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 45 replies

posted: January 21st, 2010

Bayan Broadband is now offering a new wireless internet plan on their CMDA network that starts at a low price of Php699 per month.

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Poll: Movers and Shakers of 2009

Published by: yuga under: Polls. 26 replies

posted: December 27th, 2009

As we come close to the end of 2009, I look back at the number of technological advances and innovations, more specifically in the Philippines. There are so many of them that I thought we’d do a poll and pick out which one stands out from the rest and made huge impact to a lot of people.

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Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 57 replies

posted: December 21st, 2009

Just realized that since all the telecom players (Sun, Smart and Globe) are now offering unlimited 3G internet and subsequently lowering the prices down, 3G is officially cheaper than DSL.

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Sun 1-Day Unlimited Internet for Php50

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 44 replies

posted: November 28th, 2009

Nothing beats Sun Cellular when it comes to mobile promos. I guess that’s because if you’re at the bottom of the heap, you get to shake things a bit if you want to seriously compete. Just take a look at this 1-day unlimited internet for only Php50.

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How to Effectively Measure Broadband Speeds?

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 72 replies

posted: November 13th, 2009

There will always be claims of product/service superiority among competing companies and the one between Smart and Globe is a classic example. The latest one is the battle between mobile broadband services Globe Tattoo and Smart Bro.

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Going Mobile with SmartBro Share It

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms , WiFi. 60 replies

posted: September 22nd, 2009

Last Saturday, I signed up for the unlimited Plan 999 of SmartBro Share It. It was locked for 24 months but they have a promo where you can buy a computer set (Intel Core Dual Core E2200 2.2GHz) for just Php4,000.

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Globe’s 15GB Bandwidth Cap in Fine Print

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 56 replies

posted: September 20th, 2009

Last May, Globe Telecom sent us a formal statement regarding the peer-2-peer bandwidth capping on their network — claiming they’re not doing any bandwidth capping. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have such provisions in the subscriber contracts, a copy of which is posted below:

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Globe Tattoo Prepaid drops to Php895

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 115 replies

posted: September 11th, 2009

Globe is doing a promo on their Tattoo Prepaid Kit. Get a Php1,000 discount for every purchase of a kit — that’s just Php895 from the regular price of Php1,895.

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Globe on Tattoo, WiMax and GPON 100Mps

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 78 replies

posted: June 10th, 2009

Yesterday, Globe presented a round-up of their internet services for residential customers. One particular service I only learned of that day was GPON or the Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Network, a fiber-to-the-home technology.

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Edimax 3G Broadband Router

Published by: yuga under: Tech Toys & Gadgets. 62 replies

posted: May 11th, 2009

Here’s another 3G broadband router sent in for review — the Edimax 802.11b/g 3G Router. It’s like your regular DSL router with additional USB ports to hook in a 3G modem and also acts as a Printer server.

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Has your PLDT myDSL slowed to a crawl?

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 142 replies

posted: April 22nd, 2009

For the last couple of weeks, my PLDT DSL connection at home has crawled to a turtle’s pace. I don’t often get this type of problems in the last 4.5 years but this time, it took longer than one would expect.

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The State of WiMax: What’s the real deal?

Published by: yuga under: WiFi. 12 replies

posted: March 30th, 2009

A couple of days ago, I attended a WiMax forum hosted by Intel Philippines. They are helping push the use of WiMax in emerging markets where there are very low but fast growing PC users. Why?

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Globe WiMax Internet is here!

Published by: yuga under: WiFi. 237 replies

posted: March 26th, 2009

Just got an SMS confirmation from Globe that they’ve already rolled out and servicing customers on their WiMax network. I’m still getting the details but the Inquirer ran the story last night that it will be 512Kbps at Php799 per month. This service will certainly be competing against Smart Bro’s Fixed Wireless offering.

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How to share 3G Internet over WiFi

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms , WiFi. 47 replies

posted: February 28th, 2009

The other day, when my DSL broke down, I was forced to use my backup Smart Bro Prepaid and Globe Visibility to connect to the net. Problem was that only one PC at home had the connection. He’s a quick solution I did to share 3G internet over WiFi.

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Globe Broadband Tattoo at 2Mbps

Published by: yuga under: Telecoms. 319 replies

posted: February 26th, 2009

Okay, I think I spoke too soon. Just got this press release from Globe that they renamed their 3G internet service to Globe Broadband Tattoo.

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