Group accuses Globe of using data cap to hide network problems

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?

  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

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:

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!

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.

SMART BRO PLUG IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SMART BRO SHARE IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SUN BROADBAND PLUG IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SMART BROADBAND AND CELL REVIEWS & PROMOS

GLOBE TATTOO BROADBAND USB REVIEWS & PROMOS

GLOBE BROADBAND & CELL PROMOS & REVIEWS

SUN BROADBAND & CELL PROMOS & REVIEWS

PLDT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SKY CABLE & BROADBAND REVIEWS & PROMOS

INTERNET FASTER SPEED SECRETS

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

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

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