PHILIPPINES Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!

Monday, December 21, 2009


Via Yugatech blog:  Let’s look at how much a 1Mbps to 3Mbps residential DSL costs nowadays:
PLDT myDSL 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL only)
Globe Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL w/ free Landline)
Bayan DSL 1.5Mbps: Php1,699
Sky Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,999
The sky broadband speed listed above is for non-skycable subscriber, if you are a skycable user, it is 3Mbps..

Now let’s look at a rundown of unlimited mobile 3G by the networks and see if the prices are cheaper or not:
Sun Wireless Broadband 2Mbps – Php799
SmartBro Plug-It 2Mbps – Php999
Globe Tattoo 2Mbps – Php1,200


Comments in Yugatech blog

Well, it is true that they are cheaper but if you put in reliability and consistency into the mix, I’d still pay for a fix line.  It is very inconsistent and not as reliable as a wired connection. There’s lot of capping policies even though Telcos do not admit this directly to its customers.  ..........been using both a wired and wireless DSL and I should say that my wired one never fails as often and gives a consistent connection.



SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET

Tuesday, December 8, 2009



1.  How to configure ordinary Sun or Globe or Smart sim to Sun or Globe or Smart internet sim?
2.  Unlocked E160 Settings for SUN, SMART, GLOBE to enter in your unlocked USB
3.  Share your USB with your whole house ROUTER
4.  Get a external antenna for your USB Smart, Globe or SUN plug it
6.  Globe tattoo unlocked, SUN USN unlocked, SMART BRO plug it unlocked

Go to my blog here http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

Comparing Globe Tattoo, SmartBro and Sun Broadband Wireless

Sunday, November 29, 2009


 
From Tonycruz website link follows below.    More and more Filipinos have again gone wireless to connect to the internet. Recently, the three major wireless telcos have pushed down the cost of their wireless broadband modems or dongles to as low as P888 in a common effort to outsell competitors. The competition has gone so fierce that rivals Smart and Globe have come out with ads claiming their respective wireless broadband service is faster. Curiously, both did not include Sun in their ads.  Read an up to date review of the three services, speeds, cost comparison at this bloggers site  (although he did not include the new P2000 unlimited plan from Globe and Globe & Smart offer of P20 a day for surfing  certain social sites or the new unlimited Blackberry surfing from SMART daily rate or the SMART BRO Share it at P999 a month. )   Read his comparisons and excellent chart  here  but you will have to highlight the site as its hard to read in brown http://tonyocruz.com/?p=2619
 
The blogger writes Globe and Smart are apparently still stingy in offering and approving applications for postpaid Globe Tattoo and SmartBro accounts. Sun Cellular has taken advantage of this by offering the widest choices for postpaid subscribers.
 
But SUN has made available an Easy Broadband 799 Plan which requires only the submission of one ID and the advanced payment of two monthly service fees, and without any contract. Those already with a modem or dongle can also avail of the SBW 799 SIM Only Plan – again without a long list of requirements and with a short contract of just six months.

Your Sun Broadband Prepaid just got unlimited! ALLDAY SURFING P50

Wednesday, November 25, 2009




 Now, Internet users have more reasons to stay online all day and all night. Sun Broadband Prepaid’s latest treat is 1 DAY UNLIMITED INTERNET for only P50!

The Sun Broadband Wireless P50 (USE THIS CODE AT THE E RETAILER TO LOAD SBW50) 1-DAY UNLIMITED load comes both in scratch card or via Xpressload, allowing Sun Broadband prepaid subscribers to stay connected for 24 continuous hours!

Using your Sun Broadband modem’s interface, just key in LOAD followed by the 9-digit data card number and the 5-digit PIN found at the back of the card, (LOAD 123456789 12345), then send to 2225. After successfully loading, you will receive a text message indicating expiry date/time of your load.

Now there’s more good news! Your other Sun Broadband Wireless loads now have DOUBLED its hours.  Your SBW100 load now has 12 full hours valid for 4 days; and SBW300 load now gives you 48 hours of surfing with 10 days validity.

And it doesn’t stop there. Now even Sun Regular Prepaid subscribers can use these SBW special loads for mobile Internet access nationwide!  Just follow the instructions at the back of the card and you’re ready to surf!  So whether you’re browsing on your laptop with your Sun Broadband modem or on your mobile phone with a Sun Regular Prepaid SIM, you can get more hours of Internet with our Sun Broadband Wireless Prepaid loads!

Visit The Sun Shop or call the hotline at (02) 395-3333 using your landline or 333 from your Sun mobile phone.  Also available at Sun accredited dealers or retailers.

PHILIPPINE SUN BROADBAND USB KIT NOW P888

Friday, November 13, 2009

Today Sun announced in ads in Philippine newspapers that they are now selling their SUN BROADBAND USB KIT NOW P888 with one day unlimited iinternet. Offer valid November 14 to December 31

Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos Internet sim now only 50 pesos with 5 hours free  Sun in their ads today announced 50 pesos only promo for unlimited internet for one day.  The person who loads your load should use code SBW50.  Sadly they have only major coverage in Manila metro area at the present.  They also announced today that their SUN internet sim by itself is only nowP50 with 5 hours free surfing in your phone or in USB.

To see the latest SUN BROADBAND OFFERS GO TO http://sunplugit.blogspot.com

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HOW TO LOAD SUN BROADBAND


   

SUN INTERNET

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Sun internet has 180 hours free with usb purchase, read reviews

Posted by: philippinetech on: September 20, 2009
BROADBAND JUST GOT PERSONAL
Sun Broadband Wireless is the personal broadband service that offers the most advanced and affordable mobile broadband solution, empowering you with an internet experience that suits you, anytime, anywhere.
Fast – Broadband speeds using GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA technology
Affordable – Lowest Unbeatable Postpaid Plans and Prepaid Rates
Easy to Use – Plug & Play; no need for phone lines
Read the latest news on SUN internet at these links

Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos Internet sim now only 50 pesos with 5 hours free

Sun in their ads today announced 50 pesos only promo for unlimited internet for one day.  The person who loads your load should use code SBW50.  Sadly they have only major coverage in Manila metro area at the present.  They also announced today that their SUN internet sim by itself is only nowP50 with 5 hours free surfing in your phone or in USB. http://philippinestuff.wordpress.com/2009/10/28/sun-1day-unlimited-internet-for-only-50-pesos-internet-sim-now-only-50-pesos-with-5-hours-free/

Globe tattoo unlocked, SUN USN unlocked, SMART BRO plug it unlocked

Friday, October 30, 2009


yes, a good heart from www.filhacks.com are generating unlock codes for free. when i asked about unlocking my huawei e-1552 at a local cellphone repair shop, they bid me for 400 pesos. why would i pay for that steep price when you can really get answers from the internet.


how to unlock? simply replace the sim card on your usb modem such as globe tattoo, smart, sun dongles and it will auctomatically detect a change on it and ask for you the unlock codes. you have a limit of 10 tries and its screwed. unlocking the codes needs the IMEI number and model. i couldnt find a tool to generate it but, a lot of people offers to unlock the codes for you. others make money in exchange for the code.


Unlock Huawei Smartbro Prepaid, Globe Tattoo and Sun Broadband

once you have the code just type it in, then make a new profile with empty settings with just the default data only. then connect with the operator of your choice and voila you got yourself a mobile internet access.

why would you need to open-line your usb modem? its because if you do some traveling and needed some access on the field, and you are locked to just one carrier. signal depends on location so you just easily switch to a different carrier that has a good signal in that area you are in. so that you can maximize the speed and save money of buying another modem from another carrier. 
http://yellowbars.blogspot.com/2009/10/globe-tattoo-unlocked.html

LongCheer WM66 is the modem sold with the SMART Bro pre-paid kit. It is locked to SMART. You can get the SUN or Globe modem if there is no HUAWEI usb modem and get it unlocked on SULIT and then use it with SMART as well as it has a plug in for an antenna which would definitely increase your signal if placed near a window or buy the antenna panel from the link below which will plug into the plug it from SUN.


SUN; Globe uses the HUAWEI E160 and it has a connection on side for an external antenna which is nice. You can get unlocked at http://www.sulit.com.ph/ just type SUN unlock and you will get the instructions how to load the sign it details for SUN, SMART or Globe after it is unlocked. I have tested the service and it works.

Learn more about unlocking here
http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showpost.php?s=7195cc97e2ec44e1b947dc14c568bcfb&p=646344&postcount=1
 



Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos Internet sim now only 50 pesos with 5 hours free

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Update: March 31, 2011

To avail of these offers, just get regular load from your retailer and then

 To avail of the Sun unlimited internet broadband 50 pesos one day i50 to 247
To avail of the Sun unlimited internet broadband 3 days internet for 100 pesos text i100 to 247
To avail of the Sun internet broadband 3 hours for 25 pesos text i25 to 247
To check your balance just type 271# then press dial or press call
 -------------------------
Sun in their ads today announced 50 pesos only promo for unlimited internet for one day.  The person who loads your load should use code SBW50.  Sadly they have only major coverage in Manila metro area at the present.  They also announced today that their SUN internet sim by itself is only nowP50 with 5 hours free surfing in your phone or in USB.
Sun prepaid broadband subscribers and sun cellular regular prepaid subscribers can enjoy 1 day of unlimited surfing. You need to get the SBW50 (Sun broadband wireless 50) either in scratch card or via xpressload.   Use the SBW50 code when loading.

Using your Sun Broadband modem’s interface, just key in LOAD followed by the 9-digit data card number and the 5-digit PIN found at thne back of the card, (LOAD 123456789 12345), then send to 2225. After successfully loading, you will receive a text message indicating expiry date/time of your load.
For the regular prepaid subscribers, you can browse directly in your mobile browser after following the same procedures above.

Sun unlimited surfing for 1 day is valued at P50 compared to Globe Tattoo Surf All Day P20, but it does not limit the sites you may want to surf.  This makes it truly unlimited surfing for a day.  Read more about the Globe promo here http://myglobetattoo.blogspot.com/2009/11/globe-unlimited-surfing-all-day-in-your.html
Check out other SUN BLOGS I  have

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180 hours free promo when you buy SUN USB for 1899

Saturday, September 19, 2009

To match the 895 promo of Globe and the SMART 999 USB stick cost, Sun has come out with a new promo that gives you 180 hours free (must be used in one month)
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SUN Broadband Philippines

BROADBAND JUST GOT PERSONAL
http://www.suncellular.com.ph/broadband.php

Sun Broadband Wireless is the personal broadband service that offers the most advanced and affordable mobile broadband solution, empowering you with an internet experience that suits you, anytime, anywhere.
Fast - Broadband speeds using GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA technology
Affordable – Lowest Unbeatable Postpaid Plans and Prepaid Rates
Easy to Use – Plug & Play; no need for phone lines

POSTPAID AND PREPAID SUN INTERNET

Postpaid http://www.suncellular.com.ph/broadband_postpaid.php

Application Requirements

Completely filled-out Service Application Form
Valid ID
A Competitor Bill or Proof of Billing/Proof of Income

Prepaid http://www.suncellular.com.ph/broadband_prepaid.php

Two hour sign in coverage window to use all of your load (30 minutes at a time)

Special SBW Load

Enjoy broadband connection anytime, anywhere for as low as P6.35 per 30 minutes with Sun Broadband Wireless Special Load.



Sun Broadband Wireless Special Load comes in two denominations.


Coverage
Want to know if your area is covered by Sun's HSDPA technology?
Accomplish the Coverage Inquiry Form now.

COVERAGE, DOWNLOADS, ROUTER DETAILS, SET UP DETAILS, FAQ


Coverage Inquiry Form


Customer Support

Downloads
Setting up the D100 Router (wireless router)
Setting up the ZTE F188 for mobile and PC browsing
Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's Got questions about Sun Broadband Wireless? Look for answers here

REVIEWS AND ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF SUN USB and modem



Disadvantages

1. Limited coverage area Manila area mostly
2. Many areas where coverage is available are overloaded

3. Postpaid 2 year lock in period without a trial for 30 days to see how it works at your location is too long.

Advantages:
1. USB has antenna connections for wider coverage

side view of the USB stick with concealed slot for a micro-SD card and socket for an external antenna
side view of the USB stick with concealed slot for a micro-SD card and socket for an external antenna

2. Modem maybe used with any USB stick in theory if you use the settings found at the end of this blog

3. Speed in theory is very good at 2 mbps or 3 mbps depending on plan


Here’s more from Migs blog…

is slow… or should i say SUPER SLOW. Well, just like what i’ve predicted. Once people start falling for the low unlimited offers from … this will eventually happen.


  • It took me 30 mins to open SUN’s website and know their hotline numbers (i don’t have a sun Sim) which is 395-8000
  • It took me 10 mins to be able to talk to a Sun hotline CSR and then transferred me to a CSR
  • It took me 5 mins to talk to a CSR which gave me the hotline: 395-3333
  • I can not get through the hotline.
  • It took 8 attempts to post this blog entry… no kidding.

Good luck to all users like me!


Read more about SMART Bro usb plug it winner in a nationwide tour this reviewer did

http://www.nomad4ever.com/2009/08/17/3gumts-internet-smartbro-or-globe-tattoo-in-the-philippines/comment-page-1/

How to speed up your SUN connection

http://www.electronicpulp.net/2009/07/13/how-to-speed-up-your-sun-broadband-wireless-sbw-mobile-broadband-connection/

You know what guys, this is so simple. What you should have done is test the system first. Find a friend who has a SunBro or a SMART Bro or Globe and give it a test for a week in your area of work, in your house, 24/7. That way you won’t be tied or locked into servitude for a year or two years depending on the carrier

DRE says:

I tried all the things that HE said before i even read this article… Yes you might experienced a good connection around 2AM – 8Am but if you total all the average speed that they’re giving It’ll be around 200-300 KBPS. It’s not worth a money. Giving them P650 – P800 for unlimited connection around 200-300 KBPS is not right. See how the guy is trying to calm us down because I personally believed he knows the truth and only giving us half the truth of what he said & I totally agree with JOJO I believed this Guy is a SUN AGENT! DON’T BE FOOLED BY SPEED TESTING! I’ll will really appear you have a good connection but a for a moment only, after a couple of minutes you’re back at your 200KBPS average speed.

NO EXPLANATION NEEDED! Just consider this word MY COMPUTER IS ON ALMOST 15 HRS A DAY! & doing all the things you can do in the internet & also monitoring their connection. I TOLD you SUBSCRIBED at your own risk! I just given you a warning! TOL kung talagang tiwala ka sa SUN ARTICLE mo. Let others read yours & Ours. Then let them decide! If you really want to help others It’s a good thing you share your experienced to help & we did our part too… We are helping them also! We just have different way of helping! But I thank you for your article!

Globe Tattoo vs Smart Bro vs Sun Broadband?

Globe Tattoo vs Smart Bro vs Sun Broadband?

WHICH ONE IS THE BEST? This is the million dollar question of all mobile internet users in the Philippines nowadays :)


Is cost a good measure? Not really. The cost of connection is not a factor since all the 3 networks are offering very comparable rates.

How about speed? All 3 providers are also offering HSDPA, 3G, EDGE, & GPRS connectivity.

So what's the verdict?
- Use Smart Bro when surfing on remote places in the Philippine
- Globe Tattoo is the neutral choice but definitely not the fastest. (Personally, I use Globe tatoo since I can easily use my Globe Post Paid line to add some load to it):)
- It's advisable to use Sun Broadband when you're not too mobile and just surf on coffee shops on key cities in Metro Manila and in the Philippines. If I don't have the convenience of having a Globe Post paid line to reload my Tattoo,I'll definitely go for Sun Broadband. :)

To read complete article click here 6/25/09 blog funwithmymini
Yahoo answers comment Globe Tattoo vs Smart Bro vs Sun Broadband?
I am experienced with Globe, Globe Tattoo, Sun, Sun Wireless, Smart Bro, Smart Wireless, and PLDT DSL. Now back to Smart Bro.. if you are Using LAptop and roam around in Manila better Smart wireless prepaid or postpaid(1900 pesos). If you are stay at home better use Smart Bro (999 pesos /month).

Smart BRo speed 41-45KB/s (320-388Kbp/s)
Smart Wireless speed 23-30KB/s (180-240 kbp/s)
Globe Tattoo speed 12-26 KB/s
Globe wireless speed 29-35 KB/s
Sun depends on Area..
PLDT is wired connection...
Bayantell is wired connection..
Globe tattoo, Smart bro or Sun Broadband Wireless?

=if you are an urban guy and wants good quality - go globe. globe has the best investment in 3g and 3.5g technology and has excellent signal quality in urban areas

if you are a traveller and relies on good coverage - go smart. smart has signal where globe and sun does not have one.

if you living in manila and wants value for money - go sun. unlimited is the way to go!

=Well said, exactly what I'm thinking as well, not to mention personal experience about the three providers. To add to that, Sun has been rolling out the newest technology among the three and it's just a matter of time before it overtakes the other two providers in terms of wireless broadband products.
To read complete article click here PhilMug blog replies

Sun Wireless Broadband Service Review

Anybody who has ever had any sort of internet service will know that it’s impossible to have a service that works 100% of the time from the time you sign up to the time you terminate your contract with them. Down times happen, technical problems come and go. That’s what technical support people are for–because no service is perfect.

However, Sun Wireless Broadband’s service is far from being just plain bad. It would not be an exaggeration to describe it as infernal not just because they had problems with the service, but because of how they handle the problem. From start to end, the experience I had with Sun is just horrible beyond words. If you are reading this post because you want to know whether Sun Wireless Broadband will work for you, let me tell you that it didn’t work for me. It’s not a signal issue, I live near a 3g cell site. It’s not a computer issue because it won’t work on two newly-reformatted computers. I wrote four articles while waiting for Sun Wireless Broadband to fix my technical issue last June:

Why Sun Wireless Broadband Sucks Part 1
Why Sun Wireless Broadband Sucks Part 2
Why Sun Wireless Broadband Sucks Part 3
Why Sun Wireless Broadband Sucks Part 4

I know it may be tedious, but if you want to know why Sun Wireless Broadband sucks, take the time to read the articles. As a former customer of Sun Wireless broadband, here are my observations about the service:

  1. They don’t keep their promises – The sales person was supposed to test the service at our place, we made an appointment and everything, and he didn’t show up. During my technical calls to their call centers, I’ve been promised numerous times that a technician will visit, a supervisor will call, etcetera, etcetera… they never follow through with their promise. A supervisor called me back once, and that’s it.
  2. They don’t know how to solve your technical problems – Their call center agents are demotivated, a lot of them are rude and unprofessional, and they’re not very technically inclined. I asked about the Terms of Service, they could not point me to a document online. I asked about their DNS servers, about tracerts and pings, all the basic things that tech support people should know… none of the agents I talked to appeared to know what they were talking about.
  3. They have no established system to keep track of technical visits efficiently - A total of two technicians went to our house and the visits were poorly documented. In fact, these technicians did not ask me to sign anything to confirm their presence in our place. One of them took screenshots of speed tests and put them in a USB drive, and I’ve asked the technical support department if there’s any indication at all in their records of all of the things these technicians did on their visits and they said “screenshots? what screenshots?” The techicians who visited our place didn’t have a proper record of things that happened; they just jotted things down on paper torn off a notebook.
  4. Terminating the service is a pain in the ass – After going through so much with Sun Wireless Broadband, I of course asked not to be billed for a service that I couldn’t use from June 14 to August 4. Until now they still say that it’s “under investigation” and for me to wait for “three to four business days more” as they “forward the issue to a concern group.” Meanwhile, they expect you to pay for service that doesn’t work and which you can’t use.

And another review here




Manual for usb modem SUN

Just click this link and then each page of manual to read larger

UNLOCKING & EXTERNAL ANTENNA

It is locked to SUN usb. You can get the SUN or Globe usb modem and get it unlocked on SULIT and then use it with SMART as well as it has a plug in for an antenna which would definitely increase your signal if placed near a window or buy the antenna panel from the link below which will plug into the plug it from SUN.

SUN uses the HUAWEI E160 usb and it has a connection on side for an external antenna which is nice. You can get unlocked at http://www.sulit.com.ph/ just type SUN unlock and you will get the instructions how to load the sign it details for SUN, SMART or Globe after it is unlocked. I have tested the service and it works. The settings for Globe and SMART are at the end of this blog but the USBs from Globe is now 895 and the unlocking is about 200 pesos. But with the new offer of 180 hours free the first month has to be weighed against the 895 usb plug it from Globe to be unlocked to be used with SUN if you choose that route.

Learn more about unlocking here

http://www.philmug.ph/forum/showpost.php?s=7195cc97e2ec44e1b947dc14c568bcfb&p=646344&postcount=1

CRC9 Connector and cable
Match this panel antenna to
our RCA-GDR001-26 and
surf the net with speed.
or just replace the rubber duck
antenna of your ZTE MF series or
add as an external to your Huawei
USB Wireless Dongle.
RF Cable and Connectors sold separately.
RCA-PDA002-08

You can get the above items ( external antenna plug and antenna panel here)

angel_teddy8 for yahoo instant messenger to contact for router YM


roughclaw YM http://roughclaw.com/Products--and--Services.php
RCA-RFC001-01 (Top)

RCA-PDA002-08


USB 2.0 Extension Cable with Signal/Data Booster (EF-0005F)
Php 250.00

USB extension cables at CDRKing under cable accessories usb http://www.cdrking.com/


You can use this router below for the USB plug it to use it as a router too but the SUN router can be used the same

Aztech HW550-3G http://www.aztech.com/prod_3g_hw550.html

http://www.onecommerce.com.ph/home-red.html is the seller in the Philippines about 3,800 pesos N router with speeds up to 300 kbps wireless in contrast to 52 kbps on G. Full speed in the router LAN connections in the back 4 port

Another 3G router
3G Mobile WiFi Router: D-Link DIR-451

Alternatives to SUN are SMART usb plug it and Globe USB plug it Tattoo

Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/

Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds
http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/

Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible
http://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/

You can get the Globe usb or the SUN usb unlocked read more about it at my plug it sites above to use with any sim.

Settings for SMART, SUN, Globe cell phones, usb sticks, and wireless modem for internet

Carrier: Globe Prepaid
APN: http.globe.com.ph or www.globe.com.ph
User name: globe or blank
Password: globe or blank
#: *99#
________________________________________
Carrier: Globe Postpaid
APN: internet.globe.com.ph
User name: globe or blank
Password: globe or blank
#: *99#
________________________________________
Carrier: Smart
APN: internet
User name: blank
Password: blank
#: *99#
________________________________________
Carrier: Sun Cellular
APN: minternet
User name: blank
Password: blank
#: *99#