GLOBE TATTOO BROADBAND USB REVIEWS & PROMOS

Group accuses Globe of using data cap to hide network problems

2011-04-07T19:15:00.000-07:00

Ayala-led Globe Telecom is merely using Internet volume data capping, through the imposition of a “fair use policy”, to hide problems in network capacity, a consumer group said in a statement.

TxtPower, through its president Ian Anthony Cruz, branded Globe’s move as deceptive and should be investigated by the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). Read the whole article here http://newsbytes.ph/2011/04/07/group-accuses-globe-of-using-data-cap-to-hide-network-problems/

For sure Globe wants to cram more customers in its network to make more money instead of blaming the customers using their advertised unlimited or has the definition of unlimited changed? Why dont they just state upfront its no longer unlimited and give the cap and speed they guarantee?

Globe pushes responsible internet use but doesn't change their ads for unlimited internet?

2011-04-05T01:16:00.001-07:00

What Globe wants is for each of us to use the internet less in this environment of expanding explosion of information. They want their big profits without expanding their networks to prevent all of us to benefit with the many new internet applications. Consumer groups have said that companies should invest to bolster their networks instead of penalizing users. click here to read complete article

Related Globe adopts Internet ‘fair use’ policy

Globe PowerSurf15: Php15 for 60 minutes

2011-04-01T22:38:00.000-07:00

Globe has also introduced a new per minute bucket pricing for their mobile 3G called PowerSurf (as opposed to the unlimited SuperSurf). Rate starts at Php15 per 60 minutes (1 hour) but goes down to Php10 per hour for larger buckets.
Php15 for 60 minutes (expires in 1 day) – text PowerSurf15 to 8888
Php30 for 180 minutes (expires in 1 day) – text PowerSurf30 to 8888
Php50 for 300 minutes (expires in 3 days) – text PowerSurf50 to 8888
You need to have Php1 minimum load for PowerSurf15 and Php5 minimum load for PowerSurf30 and PowerSurf50 to activate this. It’s just a promo though and only lasts until June 30 this year

Reference:

http://site.globe.com.ph/cellphone_internet/powersurf

Globe Telecom Philippines APN phone internet Settings:

2010-10-29T14:47:00.000-07:00

For those that want to use Globe internet here are the sPN settings for your phone or device

Name: myGlobe Internet
APN: www.globe.com.ph or http.globe.com.ph or internet.globe.com.ph
proxy: 203.177.42.214
port: 8080
APN type: internet

PHILIPPINES Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!

2009-12-21T21:55:00.001-08:00

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

Continue reading here http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/mobile-3g-is-now-cheaper-than-dsl/

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.

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GLOBE HAS LOWERED THEIR GLOBE SUPER SURF UNLIMITED SURFING TO P1200 A MONTH

2009-12-19T22:05:00.000-08:00

FREE Globe Advisory: This Christmas, get in touch with your loved ones wherever they are in the world with Globe Super Surf. Chat, blog, email , and surf all you want, now for only Php1,200/month.

To know more, call 211 (toll-free using Globe mobile number) or visit any Globe Store.

With Globe Super Surf, you can be online all the time on your mobile phone, laptop, or desktop and get unlimited internet access to surf, email, chat and blog without worrying about your bill!

Globe’ Super Surf used to be Php2,000 per month so the Php1,200 price decrease is like 40% off. Not sure though if this is just a promo for the holidays or a permanent one.

Read all the Globe promos and news here http://globephilippines.blogspot.com/

SMART has lowered its price on USB unlimited surfing on its plug it to P999
http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/ 24 month lock in period

and for cell phones unlimited surfing is now P1,200 for 30 days on your cell phone UNLI Surf Plan is the unlimited mobile internet service offering from SMART
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm.

SUN also has a P50 a day unlimited internet which is a real bargain with no lock in period just load and use. http://sunphilippines.blogspot.com/

How To Boost Globe Tattoo 3G Signal

2009-12-17T14:12:00.001-08:00

This guide on how to boost your Globe Tattoo will make your Globe Tattoo Broadband internet speed faster. Learn how to look for a stronger Globe Tattoo 3G connection for a better surfing experience.

How to boost your Globe Tattoo broadband 3G signal

Insert your Globe Tattoo Broadband stick to a USB port.
On the user interface, go to Tools > Options > Network > Network Type and then choose WCDMA Only.
Why do you have to do that?

Default network setting is WCDMA Preferred. When in WCDMA Preferred, the USB dongle can shift between GPRS, EDGE, 3G and HSDPA signals. If your Globe Tattoo Broadband consistently receives 3G signals, adjust the default network setting to get better speeds and stability.
Adjust the Default Network Setting from “WCDMA Preferred” to “WCDMA Only.” When the Default Network Setting is in “WCDMA Only,” the dongle will only shift between 3G and HSDPA signals thus giving you better broadband speeds and signal stability.
Important:

Once you shift between settings, the dongle will automatically detect the available signals based on the setting you opted for.
On WCDMA Only, USB dongle defaults to 3G/HSDPA signals only.
On WCDMA preferred, USB dongle will search for either GPRS, EDGE, 3G or HSDPA, whichever proves to be the strongest signal available in the area.
Access Point Name (APN)

Wrong APN Settings will not allow you to connect to the internet using your Globe Tattoo Broadband.
Default APN for postpaid: internet.globe.com.ph
Default APN for Prepaid: http.globe.com.ph

Source: Globe Tattoo YOUniverse http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/boost-signal

BRAND NEW GLOBE USB TATTOO MOBILE BROADBAND OPEN LINE ALREADY P850

2009-12-16T19:50:00.000-08:00

I saw this today on Sulit: BRAND NEW GLOBE TATTOO MOBILE BROADBAND OPEN LINE ALREADY I recommend that everyone get their USB SUN or Globe Tattoo unlocked so you can use on any service including SMART and get an antenna to put outside as this usb allows an antenna to be attached. Read more here at my blog on open line and settings you put for Globe, Smart, Sun to get faster speeds and save money. http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

This price is a bargain as you pay SUN P899 and Globe the same for locked and you also get free load on this offer below. Check it out and gift someone for Christmas. 850 PESOS ONLY Read the details here at my Philippine Bargain of the Day http://daybargain.blogspot.com/

SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET

2009-12-08T15:30:00.000-08:00

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/

Helpful tips so that you can use your Globe Tattoo Broadband more effectively

2009-12-08T14:02:00.000-08:00

Check if your area is included in the HSDPA listing. This will save you a lot of frustrations and calling up the customer service from time to time. As a reference of the variable internet speeds depending on the signal.
If you're going to be spending several hours just browsing or downloading media, it's better to set your browsing status to Time-based. The setting for all Globe Tattoo SIMS by default is Time-based. You will be charged Php5.00 for 15 minutes.
If you're just going to quickly check an email or a site, set your browsing status to a "Per-KB" browsing. You will be charged only 15 centavos per kilobyte. To switch from Time-based to Per-KB browsing just text KB to 1111 using your Globe Tattoo SIM.
To check your default browsing, text STATUS to 1111.

What is the Globe Tattoo default APN?

2009-12-07T14:40:00.001-08:00

What is the default APN?
For Postpaid: internet.gobe.com.ph
For Prepaid: http.globe.com.ph

how to check your Globe Tattoo balance:

2009-12-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

how to check your Globe Tattoo balance:

From the Globe Tattoo user interface, click the TEXT button > New > Send BAL to 222.

Also, to get the most value from your prepaid or postpaid Globe Tattoo service, just text TIME to 1111 using your Globe Tattoo SIM.

Globe Tattoo special DNS for faster connection

2009-12-04T14:17:00.000-08:00

Here's how to fix a Globe Tattoo connection problem with DNS and to make Globe Tattoo wireless broadband internet even faster.

Plug your Globe Tattoo to your computer. Let the interface display in full and do not connect immediately.

Click Tools and select Options. Continue reading the details here http://www.coolbuster.net/2009/11/globe-tattoo-special-dns.html?sms_ss=digg

Globe Tattoo is the fastest mobile broadband ? & Set your Globe Tattoo wireless broadband USB to 3G only

2009-12-01T15:24:00.000-08:00

Globe Tattoo is the fastest mobile broadband ?

Set your Globe Tattoo wireless broadband USB to 3G only

Click the title above to read the complete article

Comparing Globe Tattoo, SmartBro and Sun Broadband Wireless

2009-11-29T00:50:00.001-08:00

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.

GLOBE TATTOO USB

2009-11-11T16:23:00.001-08:00

GLOBE ALL YOU CAN, UNLIMITED SURFING ON CELL PHONE OR USB ADDICT

October 28, 2009

GLOBE ALL YOU CAN, UNLIMITED SURFING ON CELL PHONE OR USB ADDICT

Got word from a friend that Globe is launching today it’s Super Surf promo, SuperDuo and Super Surf are on the center spread of Philippine Star today. Get codes for registartion code at the Globe site listed below

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For an additional P2,000/month on top of your postpaid plan, you get unlimited mobile Internet connection.
This kinda reminds me of the Visibility Unlimited plan offered before, but this time it’s tied to a postpaid plan.
The prepaid offering is really more their Surf All Day packages of P20 for one day unlimited surfing per site (either Facebook, Friendster, etc.) Not sure if this applies to all sites.
Must get Super Surf for my iPhone

Enjoy the FIRST & ONLY unlimited mobile browsing service and be online all the time on your phone, laptop, or desktop and get unlimited access to surf, email, chat and blog.

P2000/month (on top of MSF, 3 months holding period, pre-term fee P2000) post paid or for Blackberry

This is from Globes websitehttp://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/allyoucan/faq/surf/postpaid?sid=29utp9ytqyju1256707700881#faqs_item_1

Comment on Philmug blog

1. why does globe always have to be more expensive than say Sun. their service is not good either.
2. 2,000 is too expensive indeed. I wish they would be more customer friendly.FYI SMART offers their unlimited internet usb plug it for only 1500 a month a much better deal and better reception and coverage from reports
Read the blog posting here

Below are some helpful tips so that you can use your Globe Tattoo more effectively:

Check if your area is included in the HSDPA listing. This will save you a lot of frustrations and calling up the customer service from time to time. As a reference of the variable internet speeds depending on the signal, here’s a screenshot of the chart from the Globe Tattoo’s official site.
If you’re going to be spending several hours just browsing or downloading media, it’s better to set your browsing status to Time-based. The setting for all Globe Tattoo SIMS by default is Time-based. You will be charged Php5.00 for 15 minutes.
If you’re just going to quickly check an email or a site, set your browsing status to a “Per-KB” browsing. You will be charged only 15 centavos per kilobyte. To switch from Time-based to Per-KB browsing just text KB to 1111 using your Globe Tattoo SIM.
To check your default browsing, text STATUS to 1111.

Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signalhttp://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna
http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/
Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antennahttp://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/ or unlimited surfing on their USB plug it for P1500 a month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/
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.
SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/

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/

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Avail of Globe Super Duo on postpaid for only P499/month P599 PREPAID for unlimited calling within same province and extra mobile line.

Add P499 to your Postpaid Plan, and you will receive a DUO landline number* so you can make unlimited calls to any landline or any Globe/TM subscriber nationwide for FREE!
*within the same area code
*Area code guideline: Available in Cebu to Cebu calls, area code 032. Duo to Danao/Sotelco Calls Currently not available.
FAQ here: http://site.globe.com.ph:80/web/gues…61256704185067

Know more about Super DUO
Product Description
Product Description
What is the offer and its details?
Will I need another SIM for my SUPER DUO Landline? Will I need another handset?
Is the service/ Free calls available only for certain times of the day?
How do I activate my SUPER DUO Landline number, when I avail of SUPER DUO? How long is the activation time?
Can I upgrade my DUO subscription to SUPER DUO subscription?
What is the area of coverage for SUPER DUO? What do you mean by same area code? Is it a Nationwide service?
Can I use my SUPER DUO number to send and receive SMS?
What makes SUPER DUO better/ different from Smartalk?
What makes SUPER DUO better/ different from DUO?
What makes SUPER DUO better/ different from other Wireless Landline offers like PLDT Landline Plus or Bayan?
What makes SUPER DUO better/ different from other Unlimited Voice offers like Sun’s 24/7 Unlimited?
What makes SUPER DUO better/ different from Sun’s Double Unlimited?
Who are qualified for this offer?
Can I avail of SUPER DUO without a Globe Postpaid Plan?
I am currently a Globe Postpaid subscriber. Can I avail of SUPER DUO?
I am currently subscribed to GLOBE DUO. Can I avail of SUPER DUO? Will I be charged a preterm fee?
I am currently a Globe Postpaid subscriber. Must I give up my old mobile number/ my current SIM to avail of SUPER DUO?
I have one/ several extension lines attached to my Postpaid Plan. Can I have one/ several/ all my extensions subscribed to SUPER DUO?
I am currently a Smart/ Sun subscriber. How can I avail of this offer?
I am currently a PLDT/ Digitel/ Bayan subscriber. How can I avail of this offer?
Where can I avail of SUPER DUO?
When can I avail of this offer? Is this a regular plan or a promotion?
Do you offer special/ “golden” numbers for SUPER DUO? How much is the extra charge for those special numbers?
Can I avail of more than one (1) SUPER DUO subscription with my Postpaid Plan? Can I have two (2) SUPER DUO Landline numbers if I am willing to pay for another?
I’m a new Globe postpaid subscriber, will I be asked to sign a contract for SUPER DUO?
Product Availability
Usage
Usage
Once subscribed to SUPER DUO, do I need to enter a special prefix before calling the Landline or SUPER DUO Landline number I want to reach?
What are the call rates for SUPER DUO?
How much will I be charged for calls to another Landline number (PLDT, Digitel, Bayan)?
How much will I be charged for calls to another mobile number (Globe, Smart, Sun)?
How much will I be charged if I make a NDD or IDD call to a Landline?
How much will my friends/ family/ business contacts be charged if they use their Landline number (PLDT, Digitel, Bayan, Globelines) in calling my SUPER DUO Landline number?
How much will my friends/ family/ business contacts be charged if they use their mobile number (GLOBE, SMART, SUN) to call my SUPER DUO Landline number?
What if I call my friends/ family/ business contacts who have a SUPER DUO Landline number, how much will I be charged for the calls I make?
Can I use my SUPER DUO Landline number while roaming?
Does my SUPER DUO Landline number have Caller ID?
Does my SUPER DUO Landline have Call Forwarding?
Does my SUPER DUO Landline support call conferencing/ 3-way conferencing?
When I get my bill, will I get to see the details of the SUPER DUO calls I made? See all the numbers I called? Can I make a special request through the hotline if I really need it?
What happens if I opt-out then opt-in again during the 3-month holding period? Will I still be charged a preterm fee?
After my initial 3-month lock-up period for SUPER DUO, how do I continue my subscription? Do I have to keep on renewing every month?
How will I unsubscribe to SUPER DUO if I no longer want to avail of the service after my 3-month lock-up period?
What is the validity of my SUPER DUO Landline number? Will my SUPER DUO Landline be retained?
If I decide to subscribe again to SUPER DUO after the extra 30-day from my last subscription, can I still retain my old SUPER DUO Landline number?
What if I forget when my SUPER DUO subscription will end? How will I know how and when to renew?
If I am unable to immediately renew my subscription, will my SUPER DUO Landline be automatically disconnected?
Will I be charged in the event that my line gets temporary disconnected?
Alternative scenarios for Promo availment
After Sales Service
Know more about Super Surf
Product Description
What is Super Surf?
Super Surf addresses the need for affordable and reasonable rates for data services. This is a new add-on data plan that offers unlimited chatting, downloading, emailing and surfing wherever you go. For the promo period, this will be available for post-paid subscribers only. But this is to be extended to Prepaid subscribers as well soon after. Final date is still tentative.
Product Availability
Usage
Postpaid-related Concerns
Prepaid-related Concerns
Cancellation/Temporary Disconnection Policy
Credit Limit
Know more about Surf BlackBerry
Product Description
Product Availability
Usage
Postpaid-related Concerns
Prepaid-related Concerns
Cancellation/Temporary Disconnection Policy
Credit Limit

Super Surf Add-on Plan FAQ Product Description

Product Availability

Usage

Postpaid-related Concerns

Prepaid-related Concerns

I am currently a Globe Prepaid subscriber, can I avail of this offer?

Cancellation/Temporary Disconnection Policy

Credit Limit

Can I have my credit limit increased to apply for a Super Surf Add-on Plan?

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Globe Tattoo USB plug it Philippines 895 now

September 14, 2009

Globe Tattoo Prepaid drops to Php895http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/

Read my complete review,antenna suggestions, prepaid, postpaid, unlocking, signal strength here
http://myglobetattoo.blogspot.com/

Globe is doing a promo on their Tattoo Prepaid Kit. Get a Php1,000 discount for every purchase of a kit — that’s just Php895from the regular price of Php1,895.

The catch — well, promo period is only until October 31, 2009. The Globe Broadband Tattoo prepaid kit still comes with free 5 hours of mobile 3G worth Php100. Kits are available at Globe Stores and authorized dealers nationwide.
Note: SmartBro Prepaid kit also costs Php995 now.
Read my review of SMART Bro plug it and antenna connections and costs here
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/
Read my review of SMART BRO share it here

http://philippinestuff.wordpress.com/2009/09/01/my-review-of-smart-bro-share-it-usb-modem/

SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/
Globe’s Tattoo gets you totally loaded Monday, 28 September 2009 00:00
As if Tattoo were not already uber-cool, Globe Broadband has just upped the
ante by filling up your favorite broadband USB with a full P300 worth of
free load. That means 15 whole hours of pure unadulterated surfing pleasure.
That’s 3x as much load as you’ll get anywhere else, and it’s available until
October 31.
Text till you drop
If you’re already happy with everything you get from Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll be in ecstasy once you load P30 via Globe Autoload Max and start surfing away, because not only will you get 1.5 hours of browsing at up to 2mbps, you can text to sawa for an entire day with free Globe UnliTXT All-Day on your PC, from October 12 to November 15, 2009.
You heard it right: your P30 surfing reload is your ticket to a text-all-you-want frenzy to your friends on Globe and TM. For a whole day, you can make text-babad, without worrying about running out of load—all this while browsing, blogging, viewing photos and posting all the status updates your heart desires. And the next day, you can load P30 via AMAX all over again, for another round of Unlitxt All-Day. With your Globe Tattoo
Broadband, you’ll never be out of touch, with the country’s only Unlitxt offer for the hippest broadband users.
Globe Tattoo Broadband prepaid kits are available for just P895 at Globe stores and authorized dealers nationwide.

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Time to text till you drop with Globe Tattoo Broadband

2009-11-06T14:14:00.001-08:00

CEBU, Philippines - Webaholics, feel the love from Globe Tattoo Broadband! Just when you thought it could not get any better, here comes the country’s fastest-growing prepaid broadband brand, Globe Tattoo Broadband, throwing more freebies your way, with yet another special first-ever offer you’ll only get from a leader: Free UnliTXT All-Day only from Globe! Just imagine your favorite things – surfing and texting – all from just one SIM!

Sure, you were happy to see that Globe Tattoo Broadband has a whole new slew of USB designs which are so much cooler than anyone else’s. You were probably overjoyed when you found out you could buy your Tattoo for only P 895 and get 15 awesome hours of free internet time worth P 300.

Now, get ready to be blown away by another awesome offer, the first ever unlimited texting offer for broadband subscribers. If you’re already happy with everything you get from Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll be in ecstasy once you load P 30 via Globe Autoload Max and start surfing away, because not only will you get 1.5 hours of browsing at up to 2mbps, you can text to sawa for an entire day with free Globe UnliTXT All-Day on your PC, from October 12 to November 15, 2009.

You heard it right: your P30 surfing reload is your ticket to a text-all-you-want frenzy to your friends on Globe and TM. For a whole day, you can make text-babad, without worrying about running out of load… all this while browsing, blogging, viewing photos and posting all the status updates your heart desires. And the next day, you can load P30 via AMAX all over again, for another round of Unlitxt All-Day. With your Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll never be out of touch, with the country’s only Unlitxt offer for the hippest broadband users.

All these goodies can only come from the brand that’s growing by leaps and bounds, so expect more surprises to come your way. Manny Escosa, Division Head for Globe Hybrid, says, “We will keep the surprises coming for our Globe Tattoo Broadband users. It’s already so easy to get Tattooed because it’s now the most affordable prepaid broadband out there. Now we want to make the experience even better by letting you text as well as browse the internet. We will keep finding ways to make it easy to do the things you love to do, with your Globe Tattoo Broadband.”

If you haven’t tried Globe Tattoo Broadband yet, now is the time to find out what everyone’s been raving about. And if you’re already a happy Tattoo user, you’ll be on cloud nine with this new promo. Get on the bandwagon and find out why Globe Tattoo Broadband leads the pack as the prepaid broadband brand that’s dominating growth over all others in the Philippines.

So hurry up and load up your Globe Tattoo Broadband, so you can surf with one hand and text with the other without worries, all till November 15, 2009. Globe Tattoo Broadband prepaid kits are available for just P 895 at Globe stores and authorized dealers nationwide. To know more, call our 24/7 Globe hot line at (02) 919-8888 or visit us today at www.globe.com.ph/tattoo.

Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna, how to unlock Globe has an unlimited plan now for P2000 and a day plan for P20 limited surfing http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/

Also check out these blogs of mine

Globe and Tattoo Super Unli Promo Unlimi

Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50

Globe Unlimited surfing all day in your

GLOBE ALL YOU CAN, UNLIMITED SURFING ON

GLOBE ALL YOU CAN, UNLIMITED SURFING ON

Globe Unlimited surfing all day in your mobile & Tattoo

2009-11-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

Globe has offered unlimited surfing in Friendster, Twitter, Facebook, Plurk, wikipedia ,gmail ,wikipedia and ping.fm. If you're addicted to these websites, which i know you are and if you're with Globe then you can have your fix. Each Registration to these websites is P20 for the 24 hrs access.

Update: Sun cellular has offered and unlimited surfing also for a day.

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/

To register with Globe to any of these surf all day bundle, you have to visit the website in your mobile browser:

For Friendster: http://m.friendster.com
For Facebook: http://m.facebook.com
For Gmail         : http://m.gmail.com
For Twitter      : http://www.globe.com.ph/t
For Wikipedia: http://en.mobile.wikipedia.org
For Plurk          : http://m.plurk.com
For Ping.fm     : http://m.ping.fm

Go to http://www.globe.com.ph/t in your mobile browser to gain access to twitter all day surf.
When you are prompted for an access point choose MyGlobe connect.

When you get to the twitter landing page, click on Surf all day Unlimited browsing for twitter (P20/24hrs).
By subscribing to twitter all day surf you also gain access to gmail mobile access for free.

You will received an sms confirmation of your P20 transaction.
If you want to access your twitter account you need to log in to http://www.globe.com.ph and not http://m.twitter.com otherwise you'll be charge with the regular browsing fee.

Facebook, Wikipedia, Plurk & Ping.fm Surf All Day bundle promo is up to December 5 ,2009
Friendster Surf All Day promo is extended up to May 12, 2010

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

2009-10-30T14:58:00.000-07:00

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.

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

GLOBE ALL YOU CAN, UNLIMITED SURFING ON CELL PHONE OR USB ADDICT

2009-10-27T23:04:00.000-07:00

Got word from a friend that Globe is launching today it's Super Surf promo, SuperDuo and Super Surf are on the center spread of Philippine Star today. Get codes for registartion code at the Globe site listed below

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For an additional P2,000/month on top of your postpaid plan, you get unlimited mobile Internet connection.

This kinda reminds me of the Visibility Unlimited plan offered before, but this time it's tied to a postpaid plan.

The prepaid offering is really more their Surf All Day packages of P20 for one day unlimited surfing per site (either Facebook, Friendster, etc.) Not sure if this applies to all sites.

Must get Super Surf for my iPhone

Enjoy the FIRST & ONLY unlimited mobile browsing service and be online all the time on your phone, laptop, or desktop and get unlimited access to surf, email, chat and blog.

P2000/month (on top of MSF, 3 months holding period, pre-term fee P2000) post paid or for Blackberry

This is from Globes website http://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/allyoucan/faq/surf/postpaid?sid=29utp9ytqyju1256707700881#faqs_item_1

Comment on Philmug blog

1. why does globe always have to be more expensive than say Sun. their service is not good either.
2. 2,000 is too expensive indeed. I wish they would be more customer friendly.

FYI SMART offers their unlimited internet usb plug it for only 1500 a month a much better deal and better reception and coverage from reports
Read the blog posting here

Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signal
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/

Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna
http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/

Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antenna http://smartbroshareit.wordpress.com/ or unlimited surfing on their USB plug it for P1500 a month. http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/

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.

SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/

Sun 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos

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/

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Avail of Globe Super Duo on postpaid for only P499/month P599 PREPAID for unlimited calling within same province and extra mobile line.

Know more about Super DUO
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What is the offer and its details?
Will I need another SIM for my SUPER DUO Landline? Will I need another handset?
Is the service/ Free calls available only for certain times of the day?
How do I activate my SUPER DUO Landline number, when I avail of SUPER DUO? How long is the activation time?
Can I upgrade my DUO subscription to SUPER DUO subscription?
What is the area of coverage for SUPER DUO? What do you mean by same area code? Is it a Nationwide service?
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What if I call my friends/ family/ business contacts who have a SUPER DUO Landline number, how much will I be charged for the calls I make?
Can I use my SUPER DUO Landline number while roaming?
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When I get my bill, will I get to see the details of the SUPER DUO calls I made? See all the numbers I called? Can I make a special request through the hotline if I really need it?
What happens if I opt-out then opt-in again during the 3-month holding period? Will I still be charged a preterm fee?
After my initial 3-month lock-up period for SUPER DUO, how do I continue my subscription? Do I have to keep on renewing every month?
How will I unsubscribe to SUPER DUO if I no longer want to avail of the service after my 3-month lock-up period?
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What if I forget when my SUPER DUO subscription will end? How will I know how and when to renew?
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Will I be charged in the event that my line gets temporary disconnected?
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Super Surf addresses the need for affordable and reasonable rates for data services. This is a new add-on data plan that offers unlimited chatting, downloading, emailing and surfing wherever you go. For the promo period, this will be available for post-paid subscribers only. But this is to be extended to Prepaid subscribers as well soon after. Final date is still tentative.

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tags: internet, usb, globe internet broadband tatto, smart bro share it, smart bro usb, smart bro plug it, sun usb, sun internet, unlimited internet

Surge in subscribers cripples Globe’s wireless broadband network

2009-10-26T19:59:00.000-07:00

Globe Telecom Inc. said its network is “temporarily overwhelmed” by the upsurge in wireless Internet broadband subscribers caused by the price war among rival operators. Because the company slashed the price for the Globe Broadband Tattoo stick, the take up of its users grew “significantly,” causing the network to be crippled, Ernest Cu, the company’s president and chief executive, said.

Globe Tattoo’s retail price dropped from P1,895 to P895, while Smart Bro Prepaid kit now costs P995 and Sun Cellular’s Easy Broadband Plan is now only 799 a month.

Cu, however, said that Globe is remedying this by expanding its band with capacity to support the growing number of Globe Tattoo users.

The company’s prepaid wireless broadband subscribers grew 400 percent since it was launched in February.

“That’s good, but at the same time we have to adjust,” Menchi Orlina, Globe’s chief marketing officer, said.

”We are frontloading additional cell sites at the same time [with] other technological intervention that we are doing” would augment network capacity, she said.

Orlina said the poor Internet connection of Globe Tattoo is “definitely a major concern,” but “very soon, the network would be improved tremendously because of the intervention that we are doing.”

At end-June, Globe’s cumulative broadband subscribers more than doubled from 148,769 last year to 379,309 in the first semester of the year driven by the exceptional growth of Globe Broadband Tattoo.

Wireless broadband subscribers comprise 54 percent of total customers, up from 19 percent last year.
Revenues from the broadband business likewise have risen by 59 percent to P1.362 billion from P855 million in 2008.

During the first half of the year, the company’s profit grew 17 percent to P7.2 billion year-on-year, while its second-quarter earnings increased 16 percent to P3.25 billion.

Excluding nonrecurring items, the country’s second largest telco reported a 3-percent rise in core income to P6.9 billion in the first semester, but it declined by 2 percent to P3.2 billion in the second quarter. REad the original article here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business/4709-surge-in-subscribers-cripples-globes-wireless-broadband-network

Read my other blog postings on these specials

Smart Bro plug it is now 995 with reviews & suggestions and speeds, open line modem, manual, antenna connections to improve signal
http://smartbroplugit.wordpress.com/

Globe Tattoo plug it is now 895 & suggestions and speeds reviews, open line to use on all services, where to buy antenna
http://globetattoo.wordpress.com/

Another alternative is SMART Bro Share it with antenna connection possible, read the reviews, manual, where to buy antenna 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.

SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/

Globe Tattoo USB plug it 30 eload now has unlimited day texting

2009-10-14T14:44:00.000-07:00

Also note that Globe has announced in full page ads this week October 11 but it is not posted on their website which it seems they put their expensive ads but not update their website which is poor marketing.

It would be nice if globe posted the latest promo advertised full page ad yesterday in Philippine Star for when you load 30 peso for surfing you get free unitext all day when you load for Oct 12 to Nov 15

Text till you drop

If you’re already happy with everything you get from Globe Tattoo Broadband, you’ll be in ecstasy once you load P30 via Globe Autoload Max and start surfing away, because not only will you get 1.5 hours of browsing at up to 2mbps, you can text to sawa for an entire day with free Globe UnliTXT All-Day on your PC, from October 12 to November 15, 2009.

You heard it right: your P30 surfing reload is your ticket to a text-all-you-want frenzy to your friends on Globe and TM. For a whole day, you can make text-babad, without worrying about running out of load—all this while browsing, blogging, viewing photos and posting all the status updates your heart desires. And the next day, you can load P30 via AMAX all over again, for another round of Unlitxt All-Day. With your Globe Tattoo

Broadband, you’ll never be out of touch, with the country’s only Unlitxt offer for the hippest broadband users.

Globe Tattoo Broadband prepaid kits are available for just P895 at Globe stores and authorized dealers nationwide.

Globe's Tattoo gets you totally loaded with 300 load

2009-09-28T23:55:00.000-07:00

Monday, 28 September 2009 00:00

As if Tattoo were not already uber-cool, Globe Broadband has just upped the
ante by filling up your favorite broadband USB with a full P300 worth of
free load. That means 15 whole hours of pure unadulterated surfing pleasure.
That's 3x as much load as you'll get anywhere else, and it's available until
October 31.

Globe broadband Tattoo Prepaid usb drops to Php895

2009-09-14T04:18:00.002-07:00

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.

http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/

Note: SmartBro Prepaid kit also costs Php995 now.

News Flash smart bro Plug it Now 995, FORMERLY 1999

Globe Tattoo usb plug it

2009-09-14T04:18:00.001-07:00

Globe Broadband Tattoo, formerly known as Globe Visibility, uses a USB stick that works as a modem. Users simply plug the stick into their PCs or laptops to surf the Web anytime, anywhere. 3G and High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) technology enables high-speed connectivity and fast downloads. With Globe Broadband Tattoo, users can experience speeds of up to 2 Mbps. That makes activities like social networking, chatting, blogging, emailing and even streaming music and movies much more enjoyable yet still affordable.

Go to their official website here http://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/254?sid=1252896531151

Globe redesigned Globe Broadband Tattoo not just as a connectivity tool for its users, but a lifestyle tool as well. Users can now choose from a range of three hip and trendy Globe Broadband Tattoo USB designs, featuring artwork in black, orange, or blue. Depending on the user’s personal style, they can choose the skin that reflects their personalities and lifestyles the most.

The Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid Kit comes with a free P100.00 load that is equivalent to five hours of free Internet time. On top of that, users pay only P5.00 per fifteen (15) minutes on the Internet.

And once users have consumed their free load, reloading the Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid SIM is easy because it can be loaded like a regular prepaid SIM, whether through Share-A-Load, Globe Load or prepaid call cards

Users may also opt for a postpaid plan for Globe Broadband Tattoo; there is a range of plans for as low as P 799/month with 60 free mobile internet hours each month.

Aside from using Globe Broadband Tattoo as a mobile Internet modem, the SIM card inside the USB can also be used for calls and sending text messages at regular cellphone rates. The USB also comes with a built-in expansion slot where users can insert their own Micro SD card for additional file storage.

New Tattoo skins

http://site.globe.com.ph/web/guest/broadband/news/1?sid=qmlnjfs2lcb71252897166306

There is a nice review at this blog which includes photos of the kit, click the headline below to read http://rexdelsar.com/blog/2009/03/review-globe-tatoo-wireless-broadband-prepaid-kit/comment-page-2/#comment-5241

You can share this USB Tattoo with others using a router

You can use this router below for the USB plug it to use it as a router too

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

UNLOCKING & EXTERNAL ANTENNA

2009-09-14T04:17:00.000-07:00

Also the Globe USB Tattoo may also be able to have an antenna added to make better reception outside. You can also add a USB cord from CDRKing so you can stick the usb out the window to get better range. Check my blog on the SMART bro USB noted in this posting to get the details on the antenna to buy and where and also the extension cable from CDR King.

UNLOCK You can get the SUN or Globe modem which is 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. Go to sulit and search unlock SUN

http://www.sulit.com.ph

http://www.sulit.com.ph/index.php/view+classifieds/id/1397906/E160+E156+E159+E220+E226+E1552+HUAWEI+Broadband+USB+Modem+Unlock?referralKeywords=unlock+sun

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

EXTERNAL ANTENNA SUN 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 E160 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. Onlline chatter says Globe uses the same HUAWEI E160 usb modem and if so you can again get it unlocked for service with any provider from the source at sulit above and also it has an external antenna connection to allow you to use an external antenna to increase your signal which is badly needed.

Learn more about unlocking this Tattoo here for use also with SMART and SUN

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

You can get an external antenna plug and antenna panel here

roughclaw YM http://roughclaw.com/Products--and--Services.php
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CDR King has a nice extension cord to extend your usb cord out the window to get a better signal, and it has a booster built in too

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/

Disadvantages to Globe 2 mbps usb plug it Tattoo and reviews and speeds

2009-09-14T01:39:00.001-07:00

Disadvantages
1. 15 minutes 5 pesos but if you loose connection for any reason you will be charged another 5 pesos and this can get expensive if you have a weak signal or Globe has network problems and yet you pay for it. Globe needs to seriously rethink its disappearing minutes as Congress and the customer on blogs complain about this ripoff.
2. No per minute plans like SMART offers. SMART is listening to customers and congress and it seems GLOBE is ignoring the customer pleas to stop making them pay for load and then not letting them use the minutes paid for just like Congress complained they were doing in cell phone calls expiration and missing loads. What you pay for you should get pure and simple. http://smart.com.ph/bro/Features.htm
3. Globe has no unlimited plans like SMART has (1500 pesos per month nationwide for unlimited SMART Bro plug it) http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/

Monthly plans are not competitive with either SMART or SUN.
See Sun plans here they have cheap per minutes rates but their usb is still 1899 so they are not meeting competition
http://www.suncellular.com.ph/broadband.php

SUN INTERNET USB PLUG IT NOW GIVES 180 HOURS FREE SURFING READ REVIEWS
Sun just finally met the competition a little by now offering 180 free for 30 days when you buy their 1895 usb plug it modem. Smart now offers modem for 999 and Globe for 895
http://suninternet.wordpress.com/

4. No per minute rates and rips off on the 15 minute rate even worse than SMART does with the 30 minute plans. Both are unfair to the consumer
Here is the per minute rates of SMART http://smart.com.ph/bro/Features.htm

News Flash smart bro Plug it Now 995, FORMERLY 1999

5. 2 year lock in period for post paid contract 2 year lock in contracts are way too long for such a service! And why don't they allow customers a trial period before lockin so customers can test the speed and satisfaction with the service rather than causing later customer dissatisfaction everywhere and clogging customer service centers with concerns, wasting staff resources and erroding stock profits as a result. The USB stick is free with the post paid plan.

Pricing plans for post paid should be revised if they want to compete with SMART who has an unlimited plan with unlimited hours for 1500 a month while Globe only 120 hours for 1499 pesos a month which after the other disadvantages makes the choice of SMART or SUN with much lower prices much better choices. reference http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/

Post paid application is evidently required but very hard to locate on the web. It seems Globe is pushing their prepaid and makes it difficult to find out about the postpaid online. This is not good business promise and I assume their requirements are even worse than SMART which waste customer time with repeated trips and slow processing when Globe and SMART could make it a much less painful process for post paid and save lots of staff time and stockholder money.

Read the Digital Robbery blog here about disappearing minutes on SMART BRO plug it or my review of disappearing minutes in one of the sections of this blog but this applies even more so to Globe where they don't even give you any credit if you get disconnected, you start all over a new session and get charged too and this is very wrong and until senior management addresses this major fault I am sure Globe is doomed to failure in competition with Smart and Sun.
http://thepinoy.net/?p=3518

Reviews by other bloggers (more added soon)
http://www.nomad4ever.com/2009/08/17/3gumts-internet-smartbro-or-globe-tattoo-in-the-philippines/comment-page-1

Also check out this review of a blogger who went all over the country testing the internet as he went. His findings showed

So what is the difference between Smart and Globe? Driving with a Tricycle more than 4.000 kilometers around the whole country over the last 2 months - and accessing the internet in every town I stayed over night - here are my first-hand experiences regarding Smart Bro and Globe Tattoo:

Prepaid Offers: Globe offers 15 minutes for 5 Pesos, Smart offers 30 minutes for 10 Pesos. That looks on first view like a win for Globe, due to the lower time unit - but wait a minute! If you get disconnected - what can easily happen in a lower coverage area - you will pay another 5 Pesos again, even if you didn’t consume your 15 minutes yet. With Smart you can disconnect/reconnect as often as you please within your 30 minute period. It’s basically a draw - but something to consider. *

Speeds: Both providers offer similar speeds on paper, with Smart having the upper hand in reality. Both start with simple 3G, which is theoretically up to 384 kbps bandwidth. An extension to that is HSDPA, which can go as high as 3.6 Mbps of bandwidth, although Smart offers maximum 2 Mbps. There is of course a huge difference between theory and reality. In reality I never had higher download speeds than 90 kbps with Smart and 40-50 kbps with Globe - which doesn’t sound like a lot, but is still good enough to surf the web, use Skype for telephony and video chat, check out YouTube Videos and even download the odd larger patch or software. *

Globe Tattoo 3G Starter Kit - better design than coverageCoverage: During the trip around the country I found the coverage of Globe Tattoo mediocre at best, mostly it wasn’t even available in bigger towns - not even GPRS speeds. Exceptions are the island of Luzon and the Metro Manila area. There are also some university towns that are covered by Globe Tattoo as well, but they are few and far between. So probably one reason why Globe changed the name to Tattoo was, that their Globe Visibility service was actually a ‘Globe Invisibility service’. *

Compare that with the coverage of Smart Bro, which is literally available anywhere - even in/on smaller cities and islands. The only exceptions were Samar and Leyte, which has the least developed 3G internet infrastructure. Tacloban and Ormoc on Leyte were the few exceptions here, the rest of the 2 islands had maximum GPRS speeds available. Gloibe was literally non-existant. Smart also offers generally country-wide higher speeds like HSDPA, an extension to the standard 3G speeds, which are offered by Globe only around Makati and Ermita in Manila. *

Reliability: The reliability of both services is pretty good - when you have coverage. There are some disconnects from time to time - but simply reconnect and the data flows again. Also you can experience some longer outages from time to time. Here again I had more troubles with Globe than with Smart. With Globe Tattoo I also had issues using POP3 mail, which could only be received, but not sent. Also the upload speeds are where SmartBro really shines - you can upload almost as fast as download - which is important, if you use Online Services like Flickr.com or Dropbox to backup your pictures or personal files. Globe is on the losing end in that regard again. I’m currently sitting here on Bantayan Island - a small island about 10km away from Cebu island - and having 4 bars out of 5 standard 3G speed with Smart Bro here. Globe Tattoo isn’t even showing any faster speed than plain GPRS connection, that is somewhere in the 8-12 kbps range, similar to analogue modem dial-up.

Conclusion Smart Bro LogoIf you are roaming the country, there is only one clear winner here - it’s SmartBro! It’s virtually available anywhere, the speeds are decent and the realiability is acceptable. The world of Globe is mainly restricted to the Metro Manila area. I wonder if they still think, that the world is flat? In Manila they are even under more threads also; with new rivals like Sun Cellular joining the 3G competition. But hey - more competition, good for the consumer, right? If you stay mainly in one area - it doesn’t hurt to try out both. Maybe even Sun Cellular is offering 3G services in your area! So what to do? Don’t fall for their sim-locked Starter Kits! Get a UMTS Card for your PC, use a Netbook with UMTS slot or simply your 3G-ready phone. Just buy a prepaid SIM card, which can go as low as 40 Pesos for Smart, Globe or Sun in most locations. Try out which service works most reliable in your area. Use the other SIM card as a backup service, in case your main provider is experiencing an outage

Globe Tattoo experience in Pasay City

Read the above review and speeds here http://www.calvinshub.com/2009/09/globe-tattoo-experience-in-pasay-city/comment-page-1/#comment-15068

Read other comments here

http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/globe-tattoo-prepaid-drops-to-php895/
Ric replied on Sep 12th, 2009 at 11:31 pm (22)

While I agree that lowering prices are great, I would prefer if these telcos deliver on their promised speeds and coverage. Doing that alone will have customers knocking at their door instead of them trying all these marketing and ad gimmicks. Word of mouth alone should keep their business flourishing as long as they maintain quality of service.

I just bought a Smart Bro prepaid for 995 and I would have gladly paid for the original price rather than getting it this cheap with lousy speeds in return.
Kenneth replied on Sep 13th, 2009 at 8:56 pm (31)

Another great news that I might had overlooked again. I wonder will Sun catch up with the two top networks? It’s been ages since I’ve been hearing the same reasons that their internet packages using a USB modem is ONLY available in the Metro.
virtualstefan13 replied on Sep 14th, 2009 at 1:43 am (32)

unlocked my Smart Bro MF627 and tried GLOBE…. Globe compresses the images and therefore the quality of images sucks…
I’m sticking with SMART BRO…
Kung may SUN lang sana dito sa PANAY…
Vance replied on Sep 14th, 2009 at 2:33 pm (38)

Nothing beats Sun hehe when it comes to package deal. For existing sun users: P699 – unlimited 3G internet, for non existing Sun users, 189x (during week days) then weekend promo: 159x for the modem and then 799 per month. Compared to other networks meter/capped plans aside from paying the modem.

Globe Broadband Tattoo: Fast or Slow?

I had a holiday vacation with my boss and some office staff just recently. In that occasion, a lady colleague bought a Globe Broadband Tattoo prepaid kit from a Globe Business Center.

And so a day after, we reported back to office. With excitement, she requested me to install her new Globe Broadband Tattoo. I noted some of my observations during installation and actual usage.

The signal strength depends on your distance from a Globe cellsite.
The quality of service depends on the availability of the type of signal available such as Dial-Up, WIZ Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, 3G or HSDPA in your area. Unfortunately, the cellsite closest to us is still on EDGE. The signal type, by the way, is shown at the lower left portion of the module.
Globe Broadband Tattoo can be easily installed on any computer with XP or Vista operating system. I discovered later that it works much better in Windows 7.

Sadly, the speed is just a little faster than a dial-up connection. Both testmy.net and speedtest.net revealed a 100 to 110 kbps (14 kB/s) download speed. Based on the table below, that speed for an EDGE powered mobile internet connection is still within range.

Mobile Internet Connection	Average Speed	Max Speed
HSDPA	400-700 Kbps	2 Mbps
3G	150-250 Kbps	384 Kbps
EDGE	80-120 Kbps	156 Kbps
GPRS	30-40 Kbps	56 Kbps
WIZ Wi-Fi	Dependent on Hotspot	512 Kbps
Dial Up	30-40 Kbps	56 Kbps

Conclusion: Globe Broadband Tattoo's internet connection speed depends on the type of signal available in your area.

You're lucky if your area is already covered by HSDPA. Here is the list of areas with HSDPA mobile internet connection. This review is here http://coolbusteratyourservice.blogspot.com/2009/08/globe-broadband-tattoo-fast-slow.html

Globe Tattoo FAQs

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What documents do I need to submit in order to get a Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid Kit?
Where can I buy a Globe Broadband Tattoo?
What is inside the Globe Broadband Tattoo Kit?
What are the available colors?
How do I get started?
Do I pay a monthly fee?
How much is the browsing rate?
How do I check my load balance?
Do I get charged if I check my load balance?
What if I exceed a fraction of 15 minutes?
What if the connection is not stable and I disconnect and reconnect within the 15-minute surfing duration? Will I be charged P5 every time I connect and reconnect within the 15 minutes?
Is there a minimum maintaining balance in order to use my Globe Broadband Tattoo?
How do I reload my Globe Broadband Tattoo?
What do the text beside the signal bars mean on the lower right hand side of the Globe Broadband Tattoo window?
Can I send and receive text and use value added services using Globe Broadband Tattoo?
Can I use my Globe Broadband Tattoo when I am in another country?
Will Globe Broadband Tattoo work with a Mac?
Will Globe Broadband Tattoo work with Windows?
If I have questions about my Globe Broadband Tattoo, who can I contact?
Is Globe Broadband Tattoo available in Postpaid?
Will I be locked-up if I avail of the Postpaid Plan?
Do I need to pay P1,895 for the USB stick?
Will I be locked-up if I avail of the Postpaid Plan?
Will I be cut if I go over my free hours?
How will I be charged if I go beyond my free Internet hours?
Is my area covered by HSDPA?

What documents do I need to submit in order to get a Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid Kit?

No need to submit any ID or documentation. Just pay P1,895 for the kit.

Where can I buy a Globe Broadband Tattoo?

You can buy from any of the following outlets located nationwide:

Globe Business Centers
Globelines Payments and Services Centers
SM Department Stores
National Bookstore
Makro
Globe authorized dealers nationwide

What is inside the Globe Broadband Tattoo Kit?

Globe Broadband Tattoo USB
Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid SIM card
Free 5 hours Internet usage worth P100 loaded in the SIM card
Use Manual

What are the available colors?

Black Dragon
Purple Brushstrokes
White Techie

How do I get started?

Insert the enclosed Globe SIM into the SIM slot in the USB modem
Plug in the Globe Broadband Tattoo into the USB slot in your PC or laptop.
Installation process will automatically start.
Once completely installed, click on the Globe Broadband Tattoo icon on your desktop.
Once the application is open, choose Globe Broadband Tattoo PREPAID or POSTPAID in the drop down box.
Click on CONNECT. You will know you are connected when:

A bubble will pop up at the bottom stating that your Globe Broadband Tattoo is now connected, or
When your CONNECT button changes to DISCONNECT

You can now start surfing the Internet.

Do I pay a monthly fee?

No monthly fees for Globe Broadband Tattoo PREPAID. You load your account as you use it, similar to a prepaid cellphone.

How much is the browsing rate?

P5 for 15 minutes

How do I check my load balance?

Click on TEXT (Envelope Icon)
In the text box beside the SEND TO field, type 222
In the message box, type BAL
Click on SEND TO
Your load balance will be sent to you via text
To view the message using your Globe Broadband Tattoo application

Click on the TEXT icon
Click on SIM/USIM Card folder
Click on INBOX

For Globe Broadband Tattoo Prepaid, always check your load balance before connecting to the Internet to avoid interruptions in your Internet surfing.

Do I get charged if I check my load balance?

No. The checking of load balance is free.

What if I exceed a fraction of 15 minutes?

If you exceed a fraction of 15 minutes, you will be charged another P5 which will be deducted from your load.

What if the connection is not stable and I disconnect and reconnect within the 15-minute surfing duration? Will I be charged P5 every time I connect and reconnect within the 15 minutes?

No, you will not be charged P5 every time you connect and reconnect as long as you are still within the 15-minute duration.

Is there a minimum maintaining balance in order to use my Globe Broadband Tattoo?

Yes, you are required to maintain a minimum of P5 load in order to use your Globe Broadband Tattoo

How do I reload my Globe Broadband Tattoo?

You can reload through any of the following:

Autoload Max from any Globe Retailer
Globe Call and Text Cards
Share-a-Load from a Globe cellphone

Click on write message
Type space <4> i.e. 100 1234
Send to 2+10 digit prepaid mobile number i.e. 2917XXXXXXX

When loading from Globe Prepaid cellphone, available denominations are P1 - P150.
When loading from Globe Postpaid cellphone, available denominations are P1 - P150, P300 and P500

What do the text beside the signal bars mean on the lower right hand side of the Globe Broadband Tattoo window?

Those are the different types of signals. Each type has a corresponding average and maximum speed. See table below:

Type of Mobile Internet Connection	Average Speed	Maximum Speed
HSDPA	400 - 700 Kbps	2Mbps
3G	150 - 250 Kbps	384 Kbps
EDGE	80 - 120 Kbps	156 Kbps
GPRS	30 - 40 Kbps	56 Kbps
WIZ Wi-Fi	Dependent on hotspot	512 Kbps
Dial Up	30 - 40 Kbps	56 Kbps

Can I send and receive text and use value added services using Globe Broadband Tattoo?

Yes you can. Regular cellphone prepaid rates apply

Can I use my Globe Broadband Tattoo when I am in another country?

Yes you can. Regular cellphone roaming rates apply

Will Globe Broadband Tattoo work with a Mac?

Yes, it is compatible with a Mac OS v10.3 and up.

Will Globe Broadband Tattoo work with Windows?

Yes, it is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, and Vista.

If I have questions about my Globe Broadband Tattoo, who can I contact?

You can call our Customer Service Hotline by dialing 211* from your Globe cellphone or 730-1000**

* Calls to this number are toll-free if made from Globe or TM cellphone
** Calls to this number are toll free if made from Globe Landline

Is Globe Broadband Tattoo available in Postpaid?

Yes. There are 3 postpaid plans, each with corresponding free hours per month:

Plan	Free Internet Hours per Month
Plan 799	60 hours
Plan 999	75 hours
Plan 1499	120 hours

Will I be locked-up if I avail of the Postpaid Plan?

Yes, the lock-up period is 24 months.

Do I need to pay P1,895 for the USB stick?

No, the USB stick is FREE for Postpaid Plan subscribers

Will I be cut if I go over my free hours?

No, your browsing will not be cut even if you go over your free hours.

How will I be charged if I go beyond my free Internet hours?

You will be charged P0.33 per minute in excess of your free hours.

Is my area covered by HSDPA?

Is my area covered by HSDPA?
Click here to see a list of HSDPA areas
http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/HSDPA.php

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