Are SMS rates really down to Php0.50?

Via a business perspective, I’d say the cellphone companies were the ones who demanded or asked for the additional requirements to avail of the lost-cost service. they won’t be able to sustain their business if they permanently pull the rates down. Of course, the government would initially push for permanent, no-registration-needed low-cost SMS, but having to consider the state that the companies would be in, they’d have to reach a compromise, or a consensus which will benefit the public and the companies at the same time. Thus, the registration protocol.

Also, in response to previous posts on expiration of load and just double the text message rates, I’d say perhaps we look at it at a broader perspective. SMS has become one of the most useful tools not merely in “can u be my textmate” scenarios” but most especially in government and business communication. Therefore, if you double the rates, the costs for these institutions will also double. On the other hand, if you decrease the rates, then it’ll help the economy of the country as a whole since it will significantly lower their costs. If you’re worried about load expiration, perhaps it’s something you should bring up to the companies and not leave the government to do something about it. The companies have their own complaints and suggestion sections to assist you.:)

First, before blaming anyone or pushing it all on the government, hope we all look at things thoroughly. Venues to express ourselves to the companies are available for use, and they should be the ones to assist you initially, not the government. Second, note that government does not dictate companies what to do, but collaborates with them on the best decision to execute. So, if you’re in the seat making the decision, don’t think about changing it all only to the public’s advantage.

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wow!

amazed.. amazed.. amazed.. nice way to outsmart the public!

@Downloader.. sabi nila “content is king” mas mainam na tanong, pano magkaron ng utak ala-yuga, or writing skills ala-yuga..

ako rin blog starter and nakakadugo sa ilong.. hehe

as for the 50centavo text, “I’m sorry..” limited promo lang, sana for life na..

@bloggista: sa hirap ng buhay ngayon dito sa pinas, mahal mag RALLY.. kelangan ng pondo, 500 per head.. haaa..aaay…

Actually, its not that high compared to outher countries. Imagine US, they pay 20cents per sms message. so thats 9php per text…. 900% higher compared to us…. what do you think?

umm, mmya na po ung solar eclipse. syang hindi ntin siya makikita dito sa pinas pero may alam akong live webcast. nasa blog ko ung link.

We can’t blame our current president.
Malamang, part ito nang “show” na ginagawa nila. :lol:

You call it a dud, I call it “pasakay”. This comes from a president who has nothing to offer to an impoverished country but dole outs and freebies… Have the guts to even call herself an economist… Managed to even boast this SMS thing and yet did not mention a word about the MV Princess/toxic contamination and what government has done and plans to do… Oh well, we’re not lifting a finger to boot her out, I guess we deserve her and her SMS promo.

nothing is free now, lol

Just goes to show how desperate she is in earning brownie points from the public. LOL