3G on the road!

3G on the road!

For about a week now, I’ve been road testing Globe’s 3G service. Marc was already sold to the idea of getting 1.8Mbps directly to his laptop so he finally signed up for one. Me, I’m still thinking about it but the last couple of days have been very positive especially after several trips around Metro Manila and two out of town trips.

Globe 3G Visibility

Thus far, all I can say is that driving down south from Magallanes to Sta. Rosa Exit (SLEX) thru Silang had a good 70% 3G coverage (Tagaytay however, can only serve up GPRS/EDGE). The NLEX route was even better — more than 90% 3G coverage (EDSA to SBMA) and these tests where done while cruising at the rate of 80 to 140kmph.

If you think you’ll need some more *umph* to your mobile connectivity, Globe Visibility’s Php2,000 MSF could be worth it.

More on this when I’ve completed my road testing…

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

14 Comments

vince says:

17 years ago

Yuga, any feedback sa speed and reliability ng Globe Visibility?
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Cristina says:

18 years ago

Has anyone tried the 3G service of Broadband Philippines?
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Marc says:

18 years ago

> > > Inquire kayo sa Megamall as suggested by Marc, baka puede rin kayo mag test using your MacBook.

Wag sa Megamall please! I remember when I was inquiring about their corporate only plan a few months back (since I wanted to get accounts for the team), their sales person gives me the look and says “for corporate users only sir”. Ouch!

I highly recommend The Hub at Podium.
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Rhea Joy Ong Yiu says:

18 years ago

Hi Abe,

Have you tried VoiP on this connection? Skype? YM/MSN Video conferencing?

I’ve heard some rave reviews from other non-techie friends on the download speed but not much has been said about upload speed.
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Abe Olandres says:

18 years ago

Yup, go to one of their business centers and bring your Macbook. I think they will hook you up there and test if it’s compatible with your rig. Just tell them you’d like to see how fast it really is — am sure they’ll be happy to do a demo.
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vespinoy says:

18 years ago

abe,
yehey….ummm globe…free trial for us Mac (or MAC or mac) users? ehem ehem….

hehe
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Abe Olandres says:

18 years ago

@ noemi and bimbo

They have this USB version which I think is compatible with the Mac. Inquire kayo sa Megamall as suggested by Marc, baka puede rin kayo mag test using your MacBook.
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macoy says:

18 years ago

It’s Mac not MAC
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bimbo says:

18 years ago

noemi,
intay na lang tayo ulit… :(
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Noemi says:

18 years ago

Hay I have a mac but I read that they will have a MAC compatibility by January 2007. I’m hoping to get one when it comes
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Gloria says:

18 years ago

as usual hinid pa covered ang bicolandia. when i was in legazpi last time i inquired at the globe center @ pacific mall. sabi sakin hopefully daw at the end of the year. :(
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jhay says:

18 years ago

Wow, Globe is truly making good progress on its new wireless services. The MSF is worth it, problem is I don’t have a laptop to use it with. ;)
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