Huawei E367

It’s easy to think there’s not much to differentiate one dongle from another. After all, with the exception of the odd brightly hued number or limited edition designer variety, they all look pretty much alike. But while 3’s new Huawei E365 dongle doesn’t look massively attention grabbing at first sight, it stands out amid a sea of identi-kit.

Unlike traditional dongles, the E367 features a flip-up USB connector that tucks away neatly. And it’s no mere cosmetic change, either. The hinge means you can move the dongle around to get the best possible reception. More importantly, it’s handy when you’re on your crowded commute, because you can flip it upright rather than have it sticking out obstrusively lengthways.

The real selling point, however, is that this is the first 3 dongle to feature HSPA+ technology. Without blinding you with science, this means it houses multiple antennae and advanced modulation to deliver mobile internet speeds of up to 21.1Mb.

So how does it measure up? Using Top10.com’s 3G speed checker in various locales around London and surrounding areas at peak and off-peak periods of demand, we got an average of 5.9Mb, a measured, consistent connection. By way of comparison, 3’s soon-to-be-obsolete E1750 dongle could only manage 1.4Mb.

The E367 performed well when streaming content, too, and loaded web pages noticeably faster than its older stablemate. And you can expect a more marked improvement countrywide in months to come when 3 completes its network upgrade.

We were for the most part impressed with Huawei’s new offering. The Chinese company’s offer to provide a Wi-Fi service for the Tube network was recently politely rebuffed by the government on spurious security grounds. But the E367 is a more than welcome addition to the broadband landscape.

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Regulating Internet access and use

An ongoing “advocacy” campaign by one telecommunications company on the concept of responsible Internet use, specifically “limited” free access, raises a lively issue not just of broadband service subscriptions abuse, but also of how telcos should better serve their customers.

Currently, Filipinos may connect to the Internet through their ordinary phones by dialing up, or getting a digital subscriber line (DSL) or a cable line, or via satellite. So far, DSL and cable are still the preferred mode because of their speed, reliability and capacity to move large chunks of information in cyberspace.

With the rising popularity of peer-to-peer networks that allow downloading of movies and, more recently, television broadcasts through the computer, there is a marked slowing down of broadband connection especially in the early evening, which is considered the peak usage time.

If you’re an average Internet user that connects after office hours at home to simply check on personal e-mails or browse through the headlines of the day, not getting a fast connection even if you’re paying the full amount for the service can be exasperating.

This is the reason why there are a number of moves by Internet service providers (ISPs) not only in the Philippines but also in some U.S. states and European countries to enforce that fine print in the contract that subscribers signed when subscribing to unlimited DSL or cable line.

Not entirely unlimited

It’s called the Fair Use Policy (FUP). If you’re regularly downloading two or more quality DVD movies weekly plus actively surfing the Net or uploading large numbers of photos or videos to your Facebook site, you could be sanctioned by your ISP for clogging the system.

This is because your “unlimited broadband” usage may adversely affect the majority of other users who had similarly paid for the same services but are experiencing erratic connections because of your incurable download habits.

The FUP allows your provider to limit (or throttle) your downloads, or restrict your downloads during peak hours, or even curb your downloads of movies. Yes, your ISP can technically do these and are even legally within rights. So bandwidth hogs, beware!



For less heavy users of the Internet but who nevertheless are within borderline of abusive behavior, the best way to avoid sanctions from your service provider would be to download music and movies during non-peak hours.

But if you’re a download-a-holic and can’t resist the temptation to transfer those big files to your computer at any hour of the day, there are other upgrade packages from your service provider that would allow you to indulge to your heart’s content without making yourself a nuisance to others.

Unreliable Internet service

With such clearer warning (and in larger print that isn’t found in the ISP contracts) issued to Internet use abusers and would-be abusers, we can now take a look at the other side of the fence, particularly on how our ISPs have been behaving in recent times.

The most common complaint of Internet DSL subscribers, especially in old residential blocks, has been the unreliability of connection that is often experienced when there are heavy rains or flash flooding.

Worse, when the service gets disconnected even for several days, there is no corresponding rebate in the monthly fees. And even much more badly, getting a technician to check and restore service could only severely test your patience and fortitude.

Cable Internet subscribers are not so much affected by inclement weather, partly because the lines they use are mostly new (unlike those old phone copper lines that the DSL piggy-back on). However, subscribers are charged the extra length of line that will go into your home.

On the other hand, Internet through satellite is still very much in its infancy stages, at least here in the Philippines. Not only is it more expensive compared to DSL or cable, it can be spotty and susceptible to disconnection especially on cloudy or windy days.

Still expensive

I have two lines installed at home, each as back-up to the other in case one fails when needed. This system so far has helped me through crisis moments, but it has also come at a cost.

Connecting to cyberspace is not cheap in this country, and even with more service providers in the market going after potentially new subscribers, getting a one-MBPS line could easily dent your household budget by a thousand pesos. This is on top of your telephone service and cable TV subscription.

More competition should mean lowered prices, but this is not exactly happening yet with Internet. Worse, now that the competing players are feeling the squeeze on their bottom line, they are more reluctant about spending money on upgrading their servers.

FUP threat

This is one reason why there is all this hype about FUP (Fair Use Policy). This provision in the contract for Internet connection will be used by service providers not only to “regulate” free internet access but also to justify additional charges to an already expensive service.

It would not be surprising if our Internet service providers and their telecommunication firms would one day introduce a new clause in their contracts, one that stipulates extra charges to those who exceed defined download or usage quotas.

Exciting times

Nevertheless, we live in exciting times. Like our grandparents or parents who signed up for their first telephone, we are seeing new products that we had hitherto only read in science fiction literature or watched in those space movies.

We can now actually see the people we talk to from the other side of the globe over the Internet through Skype or similar software. Who knows if 3-D projection will soon become a reality in the way we communicate?

I guess, in time, as these inventions becoming de rigueur in our daily lives, the cost will be less prohibitive. Boy, do I look forward to seeing that day.

Globe seeks halt to PLDT-Digitel deal

GLOBE Telecom Inc. wants the Aquino administration to stop market leader Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.'s (PLDT) acquisition of third-ranked Sun Cellular.

In a letter to the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), second-ranked Globe said the regulator should issue rules penalizing monopolistic behavior amid a "mismatched" level playing field that put consumers at risk.

The Ayala-led telecom company also sent the same letter to the Office of the President, the Senate President, the Speaker of the House, and the secretaries of the Departments of Transportation and Communications, of Justice, of Finance, of Trade and Industry, and of the Commission on Information and Communications Technology.

"The NTC cannot and must not shrink from its legal obligation to intervene in the PLDT-Digitel deal and regulate, if not forestall, the deal's grave implications and impact on free competition and, in the long term, the common good," Rodolfo Salalima, Globe legal counsel said in the 10-page letter.

PLDT earlier said it will buy 51.55 percent of Sun Cellular operator, Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc., from Gokongwei-led JG Summit Holdings Inc. in a share-swap deal valued at P69.2 billion. The Philippines' largest telco also will acquire the remaining Digitel shares held by the public, raising the total acquisition price to P74.1 billion.

Salalima said the government, through NTC, should implement "pre-emptive moves and regulations to protect fair and free competition" from the significant market power of the PLDT group.

He said PLDT's acquisition of Digitel would result in "tremendous dominant market clout, power and influence in the telecommunications industry" at 70 percent compared with Globe's 30 percent in a market of 82 million mobile phone subscribers out of a population of 92 million.

Given this, the NTC must return the level playing field in the industry, Salalima said, adding that the regulator should exercise its quasi-legislative power of revisiting spectrum frequency assignments.

Citing a frequency assignment ratio of 1:3.5 in favor of PLDT, Salalima said the NTC should re-assign or evenly distribute to Globe and to any deserving and qualified player the said frequencies to give them a fighting chance against PLDT.

"Such uneven distribution of the state's scarce but powerful public resource does not speak well of this Commission as the regulatory body, and of free competition in the market in this country," the lawyer said.

Globe also wants the government to enact an anti-trust law and the NTC to issue anti-trust policies/regulations in the form of memo-circulars that are remedial or curative in nature.

"Specifically, there is a need for the NTC to issue a memorandum circular defining a monopoly or a dominant position carrier such as that when any one telecommunication carrier or group controls a minimum 50 percent of the market in a single service sector," Salalima said.

Regulatory blackmail Sought for comment, Ray Espinosa, PLDT head of regulatory affairs, said Globe's letter is tantamount to "regulatory blackmail," as the issues raised were meant "to gain leverage and exact concessions" from the market leader.

"Globe wants to use the NTC to deliver these concessions to Globe on a silver platter," he said. Espinosa said the monopoly issue was a "ruse meant to weaken the resolve of the NTC to approve a deal that will bring enormous benefits to the public in terms of better service and accelerated high speed broadband Internet service throughout the country."

"It is clear from Globe's letter that they want concessions to make up for their own inefficiencies. And this at the public's expense," he said.

Gamaliel Cordoba, NTC commissioner, had said President Benigno Aquino 3rd already gave the regulator a marching order to study the PLDT-Digitel deal.

He said the acquisition affects not only Globe, but the telecom and business process outsourcing industries as well. "We are currently doing a study right now. We will consider the suggestions of Globe," he said.

Ayala stifling competition—PLDT

PHILIPPINE Long Distance Telephone Co. hit back at Globe Telecom Inc. Thursday, saying the Ayala-led company that accused it of monopolistic designs was “the most inefficient” service provider in the industry, and that its parent company was itself guilty of stifling competition in its malls.

Globe on Thursday asked PLDT to return “excess frequencies” as the number of its assigned frequencies were not proportionate with its subscriber base, giving it an unfair advantage.

“The regulator has to rationalize the distribution of frequencies,” Globe’s chief legal counsel, Rodolfo Salalima, told reporters.

“Mathematically, we are under-matched.”

Salalima said Globe’s assigned frequencies against PLDT’s now stood at a ratio of 1:3.5 in favor of PLDT.

“Such an uneven distribution of the state’s scarce but powerful public resource does not speak well of the [National Telecommunication Commission] as the regulatory body and of free competition in the market in this country,” Salalima said.

PLDT said Globe was cherry-picking its data to support its accusations.

“They are actually the most inefficient network based on their subscribers per network, which should be the basis of efficiency in frequency allocation,” Rey Espinosa, head of PLDT’s regulatory affairs and policy unit, told a separate press briefing.

He said PLDT’s frequency utilization of 406,000 subscribers per megahertz of frequency was much higher than Globe’s 303,000 per megahertz. PLDT had 45.64 million subscribers using a total of 112.5 megahertz of mobile and broadband spectrum, while Globe had only 26.5 million users using 87.5 megahertz of frequency.

Even Sun Cellular, which had about 14 million subscribers, was more efficient in using its 42.5 megahertz of mobile and broadband frequencies, Espinosa said.

“Their motivation in questioning frequency allocation is they basically want the NTC to cure their inefficiency. What Globe wants is for the government to protect them,” he said.

He cited the practices of the Ayala Group in its shopping malls and other properties, where PLDT could not put up offices to deliver its services.

“That is what you call restraint on trade and competition. The Ayala Group has no basis to accuse us of monopoly,” Espinosa said.

Globe on Wednesday asked the National Telecommunications Commission to stop the merger of PLDT and Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc., which owns Sun Cellular, claiming the transaction would undermine competition in the industry.

The company said the P74-billion deal to acquire Digitel would give PLDT a commanding 70 percent of the market, but PLDT said Globe was sour-graping over the bid it lost.

“This is just a negotiating tactic. If it’s not regulatory blackmail, it’s a regulatory free ride that they want,” Espinosa said.

Indonesia's Broadband Penetration Lowest

Frost & Sullivan notifies that the rate of Indonesia's broadband penetration has been the lowest among other countries in Southeast Asia. "Compared to Philippines and Thailand, Indonesia is left behind by three years," said Eugene van de Weerd, Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Country Director, on Wednesday.

Frost & Sullivan predicted that Indonesia will still have poor penetration on broadband access up until 2012. "By 2012, broadband penetration on household industries is figured to only have three percent of increase," said Eugene.

Iwan Rachmat, Frost & Sullivan Indonesia Senior Consultant of Information & Communication, said the low penetration is due to the high broadband tariff.

The 2 MBPS package in the country is tagged at US$87.03 per month with average cut of five percent. In Malaysia, for instance, the broadband access is set at US$51.64 per month with free modem.

Meanwhile, Philippines offers US$43.27 per month for 2 MBPS package with free IP TV preview and international calls cut. Thailand provides the lowest tariff at US$21.32 with 2-5 percent of discount.

Frost & Sullivan writes on a report entitled "The Emergence of a New Wireless Broadband Service Provider" that China and Peru are showing huge potential of growth on broadband penetration.

"Given the population of 1.35 billion, a penetration to China is a perfect choice," said James Brehm, Frost & Sullivan Senior Consultant of Information and Communication Technologies.

Peru is considered a growing wireless broadband market where internet usage rose 25 percent of the total population in 2008.

Globe to roll out 4G technology next month

Globe Telecom is set to roll out fourth-generation (4G) wireless technology next month, promising faster Internet connections for consumers in the Philippines.

The Ayala-run company said that a large portion of its budget has been allocated towards expanding its network capacity and furthering the reach of its 4G network, so that consumers will be able to take advantage of the new devices' features.

“Within the next few weeks, we will bring 4G technology closer to our subscribers by offering them the latest gadgets, devices, applications and content that will let them experience the real 4G mobile technology," said Globe consumer business group senior adviser Peter Bithos.

“Now we are launching 4G mobile using HSPA+, which will enable better, faster, and more reliable data connections for our subscribers—whether on their phones, laptops or tablet computers," he added.

Globe's 4G mobile network utilizes high-speed packet access-plus (HSPA+) technology and has already been rolled out in Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig and Manila.

Globe expects to expand its 4G coverage through to 2012.

4G HSPA+ technology is touted to offer as much as five to seven times faster connection speeds than the current 3G technology being used in mobile phones.

For its fixed-line subscribers, Globe has also said that it plans to roll out Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology.

Globe also plans to start rolling out the or a 4G network for fixed line subscribers.

The company touted its 4G WiMAX wireless technology, which it offered to the public as early as 2009, particularly for use in remote areas. Unlike HSPA+, however, WiMAX is incompatible with mobile phones.

Industry observers have noted the viability of 4G technology in coping with the increasing demand for mobile Internet access here and around the world.

Moreover, broadband Internet services are anticipated to be the next key business growth driver for telcos seeking to compensate for the continuing revenue decline from traditional mobile offerings such as voice calls and SMS.

Bayan Telecommunications sells wireless landline assets to Media Telephony (Broadband Philippines)

Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. (BTI), a provider of telecommunications services, has sold its wireless landline assets to Multi-Media Telephony, Inc. (MTI), a provider of local exchange carrier, cellular mobile telephone and broadband services. Both BTI and MTI are based in Philippines.

MTI's acquisition of Bayan's assets will not result in their consolidation or merger.

Deal Type Acquisition Sub-Category Asset Purchase Deal Status Completed: 2011-04-26 Deal Participants Target (Company) Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. - Wireless Landline Assets Acquirer (Company) Multi-Media Telephony, Inc.

Vendor (Company) Bayan Telecommunications, Inc.

Globe hits PLDT-Digitel deal

GLOBE TELECOM, INC. wants the government to intervene in Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.’s (PLDT) planned purchase of rival Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (Digitel), claiming the possible return of a monopoly.
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), Globe counsel Rodolfo A. Salalima said in an April 26 letter to the agency, "cannot and must not shirk from its legal obligation to... regulate, if not forestall, the deal’s grave implications and impact on free competition and, in the long term, the common good."
An NTC official said the planned purchase -- announced last month and targeted for completion by end-June -- was being reviewed following instructions from Malacañang.
A PLDT executive, meanwhile, called Globe’s appeal "regulatory blackmail."
The questioned P69.2-billion deal involves PLDT’s acquisition of a 51.55% stake in Digitel -- which owns the Sun Cellular brand -- from JG Summit Holdings, which in return will get a 12.8% stake in the dominant telco.
The Globe letter, copies of which were distributed to reporters yesterday during the firm’s demonstration of a planned service, states that the NTC needs to act given its mandate to protect consumers and level the playing field under Republic Act (RA) 7925 or the Public Telecommunications Policy Act.
The law, Globe said, was specifically passed in 1995 to end a monopoly enjoyed by PLDT.
It noted that the PLDT-Digitel deal, if consummated, would give PLDT 70% of the cellular mobile market, leaving Globe with 30%. The frequency ratio of 1:3.5 is also in favor of PLDT, it added.
The firm urged the enactment of antitrust laws and the issuance of NTC policies, among them a circular defining any entity with a minimum 50% share of the market as a "monopoly carrier."
It called for aggressive enforcement of interconnection between telcos and also the implementation of a policy on "IP peering" -- interconnection between two internet service providers -- that would allow for a better Web experience for consumers.
"The present PLDT/Digitel deal...strikes at the very core of free competition and, if not preempted or otherwise regulated, will...bring back this country to the dark ages of the old monopoly pre-RA 7925," Globe said.
Sought for comment, NTC Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba told BusinessWorld, "The deal will need an approval from NTC, and we are studying the deal on how we can prevent it from adversely affecting consumers."
"President [Benigno S. C. Aquino III] has already given us instructions to study the whole deal in cooperation with economic managers and the [Justice department]."
Public hearings, Mr. Cordoba added, will be scheduled once PLDT and Digitel submit details of the deal.
Ray C. Espinosa, head of regulatory affairs and policy at PLDT, said in a statement that "these issues are being raised by Globe with much thunder and lightning in order to gain leverage and exact concessions from PLDT...Globe wants to use the NTC to deliver these concessions on a silver platter."
"The monopoly issue being raised by Globe is a ruse. It is meant to weaken the resolve of the NTC to approve a deal that will bring enormous benefits to the public in terms of better service and accelerated high-speed broadband Internet service throughout the country," he added.
Mr. Espinosa also claimed that Globe was also involved in "institutionalized combinations of restraint of trade," noting exclusive arrangements with property development projects.
Globe shares closed P5 higher at P880 per yesterday, while PLDT’s ended the day P10 up at P2,466 apiece. Shares in Digitel were unchanged from Tuesday at P1.56 per share.
Mediaquest Holdings, Inc., a unit of the Beneficial Trust Fund of PLDT, has a minority stake in BusinessWorld.

Globe's mobile 4G to benefit existing broadband users

Stressing the importance of improving user experience and quality of service, Globe today demonstrated the capability of mobile 4G (HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), which is geared to benefit even 3G and other broadband users.

“One of the reasons why we launched HSPA+ is to improve internet experience. Our customers tell us that they want better broadband speed, faster browsing, ease in download, etc. Another reason is that our broadband business is growing and the 4G mobile upgrade will also help existing customers. And I think that the timing of the device availability and the technology is right,” said Peter Bithos, senior advisor for Consumer Division, of Globe Telecom.

Existing Globe users in Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig and Manila will already enjoy faster internet experience, without additional charge, due to the activation of the mobile 4G sites in the said areas, which began last week.

Price packages and devices that will carry the mobile 4G will be announced in the coming months along with the rollout of more 4G mobile sites nationwide.

During the live speed test demo, Globe mobile 4G registered a download speed of 7.51Mbps and an upload speed of 1.02 Mbps, while Globe Tattoo got a 2.55 Mbps download speed and 0.34 Mbps upload speed. On the other hand, Smart obtained 1.12 Mbps download speed and 0.34 Mbps upload speed, while Sun got a download speed of 0.83 Mbps and an upload speed of 0.09 Mbps.

“We really think the growth will come from consumers who use the Internet more than ever. This is simply because the prices of smart phones are going down. An example of this is the Android phone, which is a full-featured device that can do email, browsing and of course download applications, all in one device. Filipinos are known to use the Internet quite a bit, with the growing number of social networking users because people want to be connected all the time. And the best way to do that is through mobile devices,” said Ernest Cu, president and CEO of Globe Telecom.

With an investment amounting to $500 million this year, Globe will concentrate in expanding its 4G network and services, while continuing to strengthen its 3G offerings.

Since 2009 Globe has already established over 1,500 4G WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) sites in nearly 60 provinces across the Philippines, covering 365 cities, including Manila, Caloocan, Cainta, Antipolo, Taytay, Plaridel, Cabanatuan, Dasmarinas, Bacoor, Imus, Tanza, Calamba, Batangas City, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro, and Zamboanga.

Smart sees still untapped Internet market

Although the Philippines already has a mature and active Internet user group, only 30% of the country’s 95 million total population has Internet connectivity.

So, Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) aims to reach the remaining 70 percent, especially the low-income groups in far flung areas across the archipelago, via a P12,795 tablet PC - the ZTE V9.

Tablets have surged in popularity since 2010 because of its high mobility and its possibilities in changing the Internet, information and media landscapes. Some 17.6 million tablet were sold globally last year, outnumbering laptops and netbooks the former bestsellers, according to research firm Gartner.

With the emergence of several low-cost models, 69.5 million tablet PCs will be sold this year. Smart was the first telco to introduce the tablet in the country with the Samsung Galaxy Tab fully powered with network and data services.

Now, the telco has lauched the ZTE V9 is a 7-inch Android 2.2-powered tablet being bundled with Smart Bro the wireless Internet service of its affiliate, Smart Broadband, Inc.

Initially being offered for prepaid subscription, the ZTE V9 combines the Internet experience of desktops and laptops with the convenience and portability of Internet-capable mobile phones and is payable in 6 monthly instalments, interest-free.

“Many Filipinos still access the Internet mainly through Internet cafes and work or school computers. With low-cost Internet devices such as this, we aim to increase the country’s Internet population, by enabling more people to easily have their own personal Internet access device,” explained Orlando B. Vea, Smart’s Chief Wireless Advisor.

Smart expects Smart Bro to revolutionize the way subscribers use data services through the ZTE V9. Because the tablet is powered by Android OS, ZTE V9 owners can easily customize and make their tablet more relevant to their needs and preferences with downloadable applications or apps.

These apps, thousands of which are available in the Android Market, can expand the tablet’s functionalities with various information, connectivity, social networking, gaming and multimedia services, all supported by Smart Bro’s connectivity. These apps will also make it easier for Smart to deploy future data-driven services direct to its subscribers.

But aside from its data-centric features, Smart Bro Prepaid subscribers using the ZTE V9 may also use their Smart Bro account to access the tablet’s SMS and voice call functionalities.

Other key features of the ZTE V9 include a 3.0 MP camera, WiFi, USB connectivity, built-in apps such as multimedia player, maps, YouTube, e-mail and more, and storage memory expandable up to 32GB.

With the launch of the ZTE V9 and with other affordable tablets and smartphones coming soon, Smart officials are confident that they will be able to capture new subscribers especially for their broadband services.

Subscriber can pay for their ZTE V9 in installments at 0% interest through participating credit cards. It comes with a Smart Bro prepaid SIM with 5 days of unlimited Internet browsing. Subscribers may then register the Smart Bro prepaid account to avail of Unlisurf Packages, Per Minute Packages, or All Text Packages.

Sun Broadband Wireless Plan 350 Lite

Great things come in “lite” packages! Now Sun launches the most affordable mobile broadband plan---Sun Broadband Wireless (SBW) Plan 350 Lite. It gives you the advantages of a postpaid plan, while ensuring that you stay within your budget for as low as P350 per month. It includes 45 hours of Internet, just right for the light users. And what’s more, when you use up your monthly allowance, you can top-up for more Internet hours using SBW Prepaid Loads as well as Regular loads.
Whether you are a college student on a fixed budget or an office worker needing minimal internet hours for personal use (email or social networking), SBW Plan 350 Lite gives you high-speed Internet speeds of up to 2Mbps at a very affordable package.
Get connected to the Internet anytime, anywhere you are in the Metro without worrying about escalating monthly bills! SBW service utilizes 3.5G High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology on an all-IP network. The network is capable of scaling up as the demand grows. SBW network is backed by 3G/EDGE/GPRS technology so our subscribers can stay connected even in areas where 3.5G is not yet available.
With just one (1) valid ID, a completely filled-out application form, an advanced one-month fee of P350 and P888 for the SBW modem, you will immediately be entitled to Plan 350 Lite. No need to tire yourself in securing a proof of income as there is no more credit evaluation needed.
Visit The Sun Shop nearest you now and be among the first to enjoy the lightest-to-pay broadband service in the country today. You may also call the Sun hotline at 200 from your Sun mobile phone or (02) 395-8000 using your landline.

Smart bro Bieber Mania

Register now and you may win concert tickets!

General Guidelines

1. This promo is open to all Smart Bro Plug it, SIM only, and Pocket WIFI subscribers (postpaid and prepaid)

2. Raffle promo: Register your Bro number to get raffle entries. Each winner is entitled to two (2) tickets. Prizes as follows:

20 Gold tickets (10 winners)
50 General Admission tickets (25 winners)


Promo is from April 19 - May 3, 2011.
Per DTI NCR Permit No. 3258, series of 2011

Promo Mechanics

1. All Smart Bro Prepaid and Postpaid subscribers (Plug-it and Pocket Wifi) are allowed to join the Justin Bieber Concert Tickets raffle.

2. All Non-Smart Bro numbers will not be allowed to register in this promo.

3. Promo period is from April 19 to May 3, 2011

4. There will be 10 winners of 2 Gold Tickets (total of 20 Gold tickets to be given away). There will be 25 winners of 2 General Admission Tickets (total of 50 General Admission tickets).

5. Winners will be drawn on May 4, 2011 2:00 PM in front of a DTI representative.

6. Winners will be notified via call outs from Smart Bro’s special access number 511-7777 and through registered mail.

7. Registration procedure is as follows:

A. To Register: Smart Bro subscribers will visit the website www.smart.com.ph/bro/bieber
B. Subscriber needs to fill out all necessary information in the registration page.
i. First Name. Free form.
ii. Last Name. Free form.
iii. Address. Free form.
iv. Contact Number. No alphabetical characters. Only digits (123) and special characters (-())
v. Smart Bro Number. Accept all applicable formats (0918xxxxxxx, 918xxxxxxx, 63918xxxxxxx, +63918xxxxxxx). Strip out spaces, dash character, parentheses characters. (ALL NONE SMART BRO NUMBERS WILL BE REJECTED BY THE SYSTEM. Notification: “Invalid Number. Kindly Register with your Smart Bro Number.”
C. User will be given the option to continue registration either with their Facebook or Twitter account.
D. Upon continuation of registration with their Facebook account, user will be prompted to post the following in their Facebook wall: “I just joined Smart Bro’s Bieber raffle! Hope I win those Gold tickets! Join at smart.com.ph/bro/bieber”
E. After registration user will be prompted: “Earn another chance at those Gold Tickets by registering with your Twitter account! (Kindly disregard if already registered) Thank you for registering”
F. Upon continuation of registration with their Twitter account, user will be prompted to post the following in their Twitter Feeds: I just joined #smartbro #Bieber raffle! Hope I win those Gold tickets! Join at smart.com.ph/bro/bieber”
G. After registration user will be prompted: “Earn another chance at those Gold Tickets by registering with your Facebook account! (Kindly disregard if already registered) Thank you for registering.”
8. Claiming of prizes will be from May 4-10, 2011 (Weekdays only from 10am-12pm and 3pm-5pm) at the 28th Floor Smart Tower Bldg (Head Office), 6799 Ayala Ave, Makati City Philippines.

A. Winners must present the following upon claiming
i. Valid ID (ie. Passport, Government issued ID, School/Office ID etc.)
ii. Smart Bro Plug-it or SIM card
9. Each Smart Bro Number may only win once. However, subscribers with multiple Bro products may win once per Smart Bro number registered in the promo.

10. Winners must claim the prizes before 5PM of May 10, 2011 otherwise the prizes will be deemed forfeited as the concert will commence on the same day.

11. Prizes are not convertible to cash.

12. Smart employees, their advertising agencies and their relatives up to 2nd degree of consanguinity are disqualified from this promo.



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(Smart Bro Numbers only)

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Smart Bro UnliSURF

UnliSURF 50

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UnliSURF 100

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ZTE V9 specs


In fast-paced city living, hurry is a source of much frustration. With every detail made simple and practical, ZTE's V9 tablet PC conveys a Zen-like philosophy of lightness. As so-called "Pad" tablets are everywhere to be found, ZTE V9 stands out with a delicate screen measuring only seven inches, a weight of only 403g, and a thickness of only 1.3cm. Carrying around a lightweight V9 is pleasurable and not a chore. The V9 offers the same Internet experience as Pad tablets, but is much thinner and lighter; it provides the same portability as a smartphone, but a better Internet surfing experience.
Key Features

Standard WCDMA/UMTS
Operating System Android 2.1
Camera 3 megapixel rear camera
Display 7 inches, TFT, 262, 000 colors, 800x480 pixels
Weight 403g
Dimensions 192 mmx110mmx12.6mm
Memory 512MB ROM +512 MB RAM, MicroSD card up to 32GB
Standby time 500 hours
GPS capable

Next-Gen broadband, mobile networks to take center stage at tradeshow

CommunicAsia2011 Summit, the global platform for addressing emerging issues in information and communications technology (ICT) and the digital convergence landscape, will be spotlighting how Next Generation Networks (NGNs) and Mobile Broadband are re-shaping the Asian commercial ICT industry.

Held alongside CommunicAsia2011 at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands in June, the conference includes dedicated tracks such as: - ‘Next Generation Broadband: The Business Models’, ‘Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure’ and ‘Next Generation Mobile Broadband’ among others.

The tracks will comprise key deliberations on new technologies, businesses and regulatory models which have the potential to initiate fundamental changes in the economic and communications landscape.

Commenting on the potential of investing in next generation broadband networks in the Asian broadband market, Lindy Wee, Director of PR and Conferences from show organiser Singapore Exhibition Services (SES), said that they have the opportunity to learn from the experiences and challenges of business and industry luminaries from across the globe, about how different nations, in transitioning to new technology regimes, can access the commercial viability of NGN business models.

"The objective is to see how these technologies can be successfully deployed across countries. Asia is at an important crossroad today, and the discussions at these tracks and valuable insights offered at CommunicAsia2011 Summit will have important implications on businesses and consumers alike," Wee said.

Regional governments are exploring new regulatory approaches for their national NGNs to ensure open access industry structures through functional separation, a process pioneered by the Singapore government.

The infrastructure for the new networks requires architectures that can handle massive traffic volumes while remaining cost effective.

Effective terrestrial back-up for existing submarine cables in the region is fast becoming a priority to minimise the disruptive effects of earthquakes and other natural hazards.

Moreover, the back-up is aimed at ensuring ease of access for transport networks and other end-users, while simultaneously introducing competition to drive down costs.

Meanwhile the Philippine telecommunications sector has also witnessed a substantial investment in infrastructure, this according to a research conducted by BuddeComm, an independent global telecommunications research and consultancy company, cited through Research and Markets.

According to the report, these investments are "driven initially by the Service Area Scheme for fixed-line development, and more recently, by the burgeoning mobile telephony market, followed by a surge in interest in wireless broadband services.

There has also been good progress in the rollout of national fibre optic infrastructure as a number of larger operators build IP-based Next Generation Networks."

The topics in the tracks include ‘Singapore NGN – Vision to Reality’, ‘NGN And Enabling Policies For Developing Countries’, ‘New Service Architectures and New Service Opportunities’, ‘Broadband In Asia – Challenges and Trends’ and ‘Broadband Trends and Broadband Access Technology Options’.

Smart shows off LTE speed

SMART Communications Inc. showcased its mobile Internet prowess by deploying a Long Term Evolution (LTE) network on Boracay Island for the Holy Week. The company said it was the first LTE deployment in the country.

“LTE promises to raise the quality of mobile broadband services several notches higher compared to earlier technologies,” said Smart chief wireless adviser Orlando Vea, who oversaw deployment of the test network last week.


Although the company said LTE is currently delivering download and upload speeds of up to 50 megabits per second (Mbps), the test network on Boracay Island was constantly hitting 70 Mbps, said Joselito Bacoy, Smart senior manager for planning and engineering.


Smart said LTE is the world’s “fastest mobile broadband technology.”

The company said they’ve already conducted field tests on various 4G technologies including HSPA+ and WiMAX and found LTE superior. The company said LTE offers a peak download throughput of 102 Mbps compared with the 27.8 Mbps of HSPA+ and 23.03 Mbps of WiMAX.

Rival company Globe Telecom recently announced it was rolling a 4G network using the HSPA+ specification.

“Smart’s LTE network is designed to deliver up to 50 Mbps and give individual users performance comparable to today’s wired broadband. Nevertheless, this technology will be able to deliver even faster speeds of up to 100 Mbps in the near futures,” Smart
said in a press statement.

During last week’s LTE test, Smart broadcast via UStream a live feed of events in the network demo area, downloading and streaming the same feed on a large screen, with several units playing YouTube videos without buffering, all on the same connection.

Bacoy said those who tried out their connections in the test network were impressed by the speed.

“For the first time, they watched YouTube high definition videos without buffering,” he said.

With the Internet speeds offered by LTE, Smart said users can download a 1-gigabyte movie in minutes instead of hours, download 300 megabytes of music files in seconds instead of minutes and watch high definition streaming video without buffering.

The company’s LTE network will be marketed under the Smart Evolution brand and the commercial launch of the service is scheduled “in a few months.”

To be able to access the high-speed network, users will need to have an LTE-capable device like a USB dongle or an LTE-powered wireless router that offers Wi-Fi coverage.

The company said it will launch LTE USB dongles but various manufacturers are expected to launch LTE capable handsets soon. Smart said LTE, HSPA+ and WiMAX all require new devices but LTE devices “are usually backward compatible with 3G, HSPA and HSPA+.”

“The main advantage of LTE are high throughput, low latency, an improved end-user experience and a simple architecture resulting in low operating costs. LTE is also backward-compatible with existing GSM, 3G and HSPA networks. This enables mobile operators deploying LTE to provide a seamless service across their LTE and previously deployed networks,” Smart said.

Vea said, “The PLDT Group is committed to extending broadband coverage to 95 percent of the Philippine population in the next three years. LTE will help us accomplish that goal faster and more effectively.”

Have a safe and peaceful trip aboard a Victory Liner bus With Sun Broadband!

Are you traveling up north with your family come Holy Week? If so, choose Victory Liner for your transportation needs and for a safe and peaceful trip. Starting this month, Sun Broadband is here to keep you company as you travel to your destination. Yes, Victory Liner is now a traveling ‘FREE WiFi’ bus!

While aboard the bus, you might want to search through the Internet for possible retreat venues and churches you can visit for a more meaningful Visita Iglesia and other Lenten activities. Now, Sun Cellular powers Victory Liner buses so you can browse through the Net using your WiFi-enabled mobile phone, laptop, or any other device for FREE.

Sun Cellular and Victory Liner will provide your online needs via Sun Broadband. Whether you’re into your own soul searching or would want to have some spiritual sharing with others through the Internet, your two reliable road partners will accompany you until you reach your destination. Sun’s broadband service is initially available in selected Victory Liner buses nationwide.

This partnership between Sun Cellular and Victory Liner enables you to update all your social networking friends of your whereabouts – in real time. With Sun Broadband’s fast speed of up to 2 Mbps, you can upload photos while you’re on a trip; comment on your friends’ newly-posted pictures, answer all emails and surf the Net for whatever information or stories you need. Tweet to your heart’s desire and let your followers know what you’re doing while on an out-of-town trip. There’s no other better, faster and more effective way to do this than by riding a Victory Liner Bus powered by Sun Broadband!

Wherever you go this Lenten Season, make sure to choose the right travel companion. Ride a bus that takes you not only to your destination but to the entire online realm with the Sun Broadband. Sun Broadband is now available nationwide!

For more of Sun Cellular’s products and services especially for your summer escapades, log on to www.suncellular.com.ph, visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/suncellularph and follow Sun Cellular on Twitter via www.twitter.com/suncelltweets.

Asia - Mobile, Broadband and Digital Economy Overview 2011

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/14982d/asia_mobile_bro) has announced the addition of the "Asia - Mobile, Broadband and Digital Economy Overview" report to their offering.
This report provides an overview of the trends and developments in the mobile, broadband and digital economy of the major markets of the Asian region. Subjects covered include:
Market overview and statistics on the major markets of the Asian telecommunication sectors;
Industry and market overviews of the major markets;
Infrastructure developments - Fibre, IP and NGNs;
Mobile communications overview and statistics;
Broadband (DSL, FttH, cable modem and wireless);
Digital media, e-commerce, e-government, e-health and e-education trends and statistics.
The road to closing the digital gap and embracing FttX
Mobile markets in Asia continued experiencing strong growth during 2010. A total of more than 2.6 billion mobile subscribers in early 2011 and an average annual growth of over 25% (excluding the most highly penetrated markets) have combined to see the Asia region have the fastest growing telecommunications markets in the world. With difficult economic conditions and some markets saturating it is not surprising that the growth rate has slowed somewhat over the last year or so. This is after a period where annual mobile subscriber growth rates in Asia had been well in excess of 50%.
Overall regional penetration had reached an estimated 65% going into 2011, suggesting that there was still more room for subscriber growth across the region. More than 12 countries in Asia had mobile penetration levels in excess of 100% going into 2011. Not surprisingly, the global financial crisis had caused some caution in mobile markets across the region for a while, mainly during 2009; after a pause the momentum has quickly begun to pick up again.
Particularly relevant in the context of rapidly growing markets that still have some further room for expansion are India and China where monthly net additions have regularly been close to 10 million subscribers. These two countries combined account for around 60% of overall market share in the Asia-Pacific region.
There is still room for substantial growth throughout the region and we can expect markets with large populations and relatively low penetration rates such as India, China, Philippines, Pakistan and Indonesia will continue to grow at a healthy pace. Growth is being driven by various factors, including government investment to drive the economy; infrastructure building or fixing the after-effects of war as well as major foreign investment projects.
In terms of growth rates, not surprisingly it is the smaller and generally less-developed markets that have been expanding rapidly. More recently, the rate of growth has clearly been much cooler than back in 2007, however; in that year there were seven countries in Asia with annual growth rates in excess of 90%. By 2010 there were no markets with growth rates in excess of 100% (North Korea came in at around 96%).
Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year.
Key Topics Covered:
1. Next Generation Telecoms and Broadband Development
2. Mobile Broadband - Key Trends and Growth as Momentum Builds
3. Mobile Communications
4. Digital Media
5. Digital Economy
6. Smart Grids - an Industry in Transformation
7. Glossary of Abbreviations

Green Dot for Business

Business Packages
Green Dot for Business
High speed internet colored to power business at the next level and toward the next profitable e-step. Green Dot broadband for business comes bundled with superior business benefits and options designed to offer an e-business solution that is ready: faster, simpler, more affordable, and more powerful. Most importantly, Green Dot provides quality assurance with a 24 x 7 customer helpesk.

Make your business broadband style. Speed up info search and multimedia downloads

Tasks are completed faster
Improve employee / workstation efficiency and productivity
24x7 connectivity

Small Medium Enterprise / Small Office Home Office
Service Package Downstream / Upstream CIR IP address e-mail Space WebHosting Space
Lime (3 PC's) 400kbps/200kbps
or
400kbps 33kbps Dynamic or Static 75MB-max of 15 email address 10MB
Teal (5 PC's) 550kbps/250kbps
or
550kbps 40kbps Dynamic or Static 100MBmax of 20 email address 15MB
Cyan (7 PC's) 650kbps/400kbps
or
650kbps 60kbps Dynamic or Static 200MB-max of 40 email address 20MB
Aqua (15 PC's) 800kbps/550kbps
or
800kbps 90kbps Dynamic or Static 300MB-max of 60 email address 30MB
Medium to Large Corporations
Aquamarine (30 PC's) 1Mbps/550kbps
or
1Mbps 130kbps Dynamic or Static 400MB-max of 80 email address 40MB
Olive (45 PC's) 1.25Mbps/550kbps
or
1.25Mbps 200kbps Dynamic or Static 400MB-max of 80 email address 40MB
Jade (60 PC's) 1.5Mbps/700kbps
or
1Mbps 256kbps Dynamic or Static 500MB-max of 100 email address 50MB
Emerald (60 PC's) 2Mbps/1Mbps
or
2Mbps
400kbps Dynamic or Static 500MB-max of 100 email address 50MB
Metered Package *
Teal X (5 PC's) 550kbps/250kbps
35kbps 60 Hrs 25MB-max of 5 email address 5MB
Aqua X (15 PC's) 800kbps/550kbps
90kbps 80 Hrs 50MB-max of 10 email address 10MB
Teal X (30 PC's) 1Mbps/550kbps
130kbps 100 Hrs 100MB-max of 20 email address 15MB
* Metered Package will only issue "dynamic IP address"

Take your business to the next step. Next Step Broadband, Experience it.

Green Dot for the Home

Residential Package

Green Dot for the Home
Green Dot for the Home: An unparalleled internet experience that includes blazing fast internet to start. Complete with a growing suite of value added lifestyle enhancing benefits and package options, Green Dot residential services are backstopped by Green Dot’s continued commitment to quality, reliability, and 24 x 7 customer support.

Make your net lifestyle - BROADBAND.

Play online, multimedia multiplayer and don’t lose out
Speed up music (MP3), info search, chat, video streams, and more
Unlimited 24X7 access
No telephone line needed
Get it FAST, minty fast, and FRESH, minty fresh.

Residential Package
Service Package Downstream / Upstream IP address e-mail Space WebHosting Space
Mint
(For Single PC use) 256kbps/128kbps Dynamic 2 email address with 5MB each 5MB

Take your net life to the next step. Next Step Broadband, live it.

Mozcom Broadband

Premium Broadband Service

Whether the customer needs to start off with a 64kbps link, or to expand to multi-E1 connectivity, Mozcom offers a range of options that deliver premium quality broadband service. Being telco-neutral, customers enjoy the benefit of Mozcom’s interconnection with all telcos that allows it to give the best solution at the best price.

Customers may choose their preferred broadband link from the following options:

* Leased Line (point-to-point, frame-relay)
* Symmetric Digital Subscriber Line (SDSL)
* Wireless / Microwave
* IP/VPN Transport

All broadband service comes with free NetProtect for Mail Transit™ virus protection for email. Our Secure Adaptive Firewall Environment (SAFE) service provides customers with quick response against attacks from the outside world into their network.

Mozcom’s redundant fiber connections to multiple telcos, and connectionsto multiple local Internet exchanges ensure maximum uptime and efficient network routing. Acceleration servers from Akamai makes access to popular content faster.

Customers can monitor their own usage through different tools that we provide like the Multi-Router Traffic Grapher.

Our key strength is the technical knowledge and experience that our System Administrators bring to the relationship with our customers. We can help customers troubleshoot problems, provide recommendations and solutions to their requirements, and even provide training to maximize their IT investments. Our sysads are certified by Microsoft, Cisco and Red Hat.

Call our friendly Corporate Account Executives to help you evaluate your company’s requirements.

NitroDSL Lite

Mozcom introduces a new line of broadband service targeted to residential and small office users. The NitroDSL Lite is an asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) service offering up to 5Mbps.

Plans start for as low as P995 per month for Lite/995 with upto 512Kbps broadband service. For higher bandwidth requirements, Lite/1995 and Lite/2995 are available.

All NitroDSL Lite plans come with free NetProtect virus protection CD, and 10MB of virus-protected mailbox. Customers have the option to avail of an extra Moz/350 dialup plan for only P250. Call Mozcom for availability in your area. Win98 or better, with USB, is required.

Bicol Broadband Internet Center

Price List
Internet Cafe with high-speed Internet connection
On line games, hands-on, surfing, LAN games

Normal PC: PHP20.00/hr
PC in Cubicle:PHP30.00/hr

Internet @Home - using wireless connection

Depending on desired bandwidth - please ask our staff for more information

Internet @theOffice - using wireless connection

Depending on desired bandwidth - please ask our staff for more information

Xerox

Long & Short: PHP1.50/page

Photo Printing 3R: PHP8.00, 4R: PHP10.00, Wallet size: PHP12.00, Cute size: PHP12.00
Photo ID 1x1: PHP40.00, 2x2: PHP50.00
Scanning

PHP15.00/page

Encoding

Short bond paper single space: PHP15.00/page

Short bond paper double space: PHP10.00/page

Long bond paper single space: PHP18.00/page
Long bond paper double space: PHP13.00/page

Lamination

PHP10.00

Fax (sending only)

Sending: Less than 1 minute: PHP 15.00/page

More than 1 minute: PHP 10.00/minute

Call @broad

Depending on destination - please ask our staff for more information

Tattoo Stick

The Tattoo Broadband Stick is our most readily accessible device – just connect the device to any available USB port on your netbook / notebook / or desktop and you’re ready to go! Whether you’re on a prepaid or postpaid plan, you get the best value for your money and you’re conveniently connected to the internet at up to 2 Mbps even while you’re on the go.

You can also send/receive SMS and make instant calls to your friends anytime, anywhere! Just plug in your Tattoo Broadband Stick into your netbook / notebook / or desktop and use the user interface to access these features!

Calling with your Globe Tattoo USB is easy as 1-2-3!
1. To use the Call feature, you'll need earphones and a microphone or a headset.
2. Click on the Call button on the Globe Tattoo interface to start dialing a number.
3. Start calling your friends! You can call any cellphone and landline of any provider. It's just like calling from your cellphone!
Prepaid:
Until February 28, 2011, get a Tattoo Broadband USB Prepaid kit for only Php1245 and get free 125 hours and 2000 SMS to Globe/TM (all valid for 30 days) by texting FREE125 to 8888. The kit comes with a Tattoo Broadband USB Device, SIM pack, USB cable, and user manual.

Postpaid:
Globe Tattoo Broadband Postpaid plans are also available at Php499 and Php999 with a free Tattoo Broadband USB Device and SIM pack.

Postpaid Plan 499 comes with 50 hours free surfing per month and Plan 999 comes with unlimited surfing per month at up to 2 Mbps.

WI-TRIBE MOVE UP Plan P1998

For bigger surfing appetites! Introducing MOVE Up Plan 1998.

Unlimited surfing & browsing. Consistent speeds of up to 2mbps. Get more out of your MOVE UP plans via our product-enhancing feature called MOVE MORE.

Product Features

Unlimited surfing and browsing
Consistent speeds of up to 2mbps on your first 12gb usage per month
Maintain your plan’s speed even when your 12gb monthly usage allowance runs out with MOVE MORE Bandwidth on Demand.
4G broadband technology
24/7 access to 31-tribe
Personalized Sales Agent Service
Free wi-tribe BOOM 4G Broadband Modem with your MOVE UP Plan with a 24 month subscription period (see other options below).

HAPPY HOURS 1am-7am is a built-in product feature where you can increase your GB usage allowance for use during 1am – 7am. The ideal time to do all your heavy internet activities, this way you can actually enjoy more bandwidth and increase your monthly usage allowance, i.e. from 12GB to maximum 48GB!!!
Subscription Options

Subscription Period Modem Fee (Php) Advance MSF (Php) Initial Cash-Out (Php)
24 months Zero 1998 1998
12 months 2500 1998 4498
6 months 5000 1998 6998
The Advance Monthly Service Fee covers your first month of usage.
All Rates are VAT-inclusive and in Philippine Peso.
Postpaid subscription to wi-tribe’s service is subject to credit approval.
Monthly Service Fee should be paid in advance and is required upon signing of subscriber application form.
wi-tribe MOVE Up Plan P1998 is subject to our fair usage policy
To apply, just submit the following: Photocopy of Valid I.D.; Proof of Billing.
*Please be reminded that an Acknowledgement Receipt shall be issued by your authorized wi-tribe agent on point-of-sale after which an official receipt shall be provided.

**Your BOOM modem is temporarily set to give you an initial 256 Kbps of broadband speed. With your signed subscription, we then adjust the speed to the plan you availed. This happens within 24 hours to activate your account properly.

WI-TRIBE MOVE UP Plan P998

wi-tribe's initial offer gets an upgrade! The 3gb monthly usage allowance that comes with the plan moves up to 6gb.

Unlimited surfing & browsing. Consistent speeds of up to 1mbps. Get more out of your MOVE UP plans via our product-enhancing feature called MOVE MORE.

Product Features

Unlimited surfing and browsing
Consistent speeds of up to 1mbps on your first 6gb usage per month
Maintain your plan’s speed even when your 6gb monthly usage allowance runs out with MOVE MORE Bandwidth on Demand.
4G broadband technology
24/7 access to 31-tribe
Personalized Sales Agent Service
Free wi-tribe BOOM 4G Broadband Modem with your MOVE UP Plan with a 24 month subscription period (see other options below).

HAPPY HOURS 1am-7am is a built-in product feature where you can increase your GB usage allowance for use during 1am – 7am. The ideal time to do all your heavy internet activities, this way you can actually enjoy more bandwidth and increase your monthly usage allowance, i.e. from 6GB to maximum 24GB!!!
Subscription Options

Subscription Period Modem Fee (Php) Advance MSF (Php) Initial Cash-Out (Php)
24 months Zero 998 998
12 months 2500 998 3498
6 months 5000 998 5998
The Advance Monthly Service Fee covers your first month of usage.
All Rates are VAT-inclusive and in Philippine Peso.
Postpaid subscription to wi-tribe’s service is subject to credit approval.
Monthly Service Fee should be paid in advance and is required upon signing of subscriber application form.
wi-tribe MOVE Up Plan P998 is subject to our fair usage policy
To apply, just submit the following: Photocopy of Valid I.D.; Proof of Billing.
*Please be reminded that an Acknowledgement Receipt shall be issued by your authorized wi-tribe agent on point-of-sale after which an official receipt shall be provided.

**Your BOOM modem is temporarily set to give you an initial 256 Kbps of broadband speed. With your signed subscription, we then adjust the speed to the plan you availed. This happens within 24 hours to activate your account properly.

wi-tribe Move Up Plan 598

Yup! Yup! You can now get wi-tribe 4G internet for only P598/month at 512kbps!

Unlimited surfing & browsing. Consistent speeds of up to 512kbps. Get more out of your MOVE UP plans via our product-enhancing feature called MOVE MORE.

Product Features

Unlimited surfing and browsing
Consistent speeds of up to 512kbps on your first 1gb usage per month
Maintain your plan’s speed even when your 1gb monthly usage allowance runs out with MOVE MORE Bandwidth on Demand.
4G broadband technology
24/7 access to 31-tribe
Personalized Sales Agent Service
Free wi-tribe BOOM 4G Broadband Modem with your MOVE UP Plan with a 24 month subscription period (see other options below).

HAPPY HOURS 1am-7am is a built-in product feature where you can increase your GB usage allowance for use during 1am – 7am. The ideal time to do all your heavy internet activities, this way you can actually enjoy more bandwidth and increase your monthly usage allowance, i.e. from 1GB to maximum 4GB!!!
Subscription Options

Subscription Period Modem Fee (Php) Advance MSF (Php) Initial Cash Out (Php)
24 months Zero 598 598
12 months 2500 598 3098
6 months 5000 598 5598
The Advance Monthly Service Fee covers your first month of usage.
All Rates are VAT-inclusive and in Philippine Peso.
Postpaid subscription to wi-tribe’s service is subject to credit approval.
Monthly Service Fee should be paid in advance and is required upon signing of subscriber application form.
wi-tribe MOVE Up Plan P598 is subject to our fair usage policy
To apply, just submit the following: Photocopy of Valid I.D.; Proof of Billing.
*Please be reminded that an Acknowledgement Receipt shall be issued by your authorized wi-tribe agent on point-of-sale after which an official receipt shall be provided.

SMART BRO

Smart BRO Enterprise Edition provides corporations with reliable high-speed Internet connectivity at speeds much faster than dial-up, using an innovative technology called "fixed wireless". Smart BRO Enterprise Edition is a sound alternative to DSL, enabling businesses to boost productivity while keeping costs in check. The service is designed to meet the increasing demand of companies for a dependable Internet service that can support bandwidth-intensive, business-critical multi-media applications, either as their main or primary Internet circuit or as a back-up facility to their existing "wired" links.



COMPONENTS AND SET-UP

Smart BRO Enterprise Edition offers LAN-to-Internet fixed wireless broadband connectivity, targeted to SME's and to large corporations with remote and / of multiple offices or branches.

There are two (2) major components of a Smart BRO Enterprise Edition: the antenna, which may be indoor or outdoor-mounted, and the subscriber unit.

Antenna. The antenna should be appropriately located with "near line of sight" from the nearest cell site. Typically, the roof of your office building or an office window is the best location.

Subscriber Unit. The subscriber unit is a small piece of equipment, weighing only 2 lbs. with dimensions of 8.6" x 1.4" x 6.9", with Ethernet ports: connected to the antenna and the network routers.

Motorola solutions helps lower broadband connectivity costs with new wireless ethernet bridges

Motorola Solutions, Inc. announced new additions to its PTP 200 Series portfolio of point-to-point (PTP) wireless Ethernet bridges – the PTP 230 and PTP 250. Both solutions leverage Motorola’s technology leadership in the unlicensed spectrum to offer reliable wireless broadband connectivity and backhaul in line-of-sight (LOS) as well as near line-of-sight (nLOS) conditions. They provide customers with affordable radio options that deliver higher data rates. This is ideal for enterprise customers who are in need of cost efficient and reliable solutions for building to building connectivity within a campus or beyond, video surveillance applications to protect assets, high bandwidth applications such as leased line replacement, and voice-over-IP telephony, as well as a robust and high speed last mile connectivity alternative.

· The new PTP 200 Series wireless Ethernet bridges use Motorola’s proprietary technology to deliver thea range, reliability and throughput capabilities required by applications today’s enterprise and residential users want.

· The PTP 230 operates in the 5.8 GHz unlicensed spectrum and delivers wireless broadband connections up to 50 Mbps and a range of up to 80 miles (129 km). It leverages orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and GPS synchronization to avoid multi-path and self-interference, enabling extension of wireless broadband service to areas previously not served.

· The dual-band PTP 250 can operate in the 5.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz spectrum without requiring hardware changes. The radio uses multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology to deliver reliable LOS or nLOS paths and protect the signal from fading. Offering up to 220 Mbps of throughput, it is ideal when adding capacity for multimedia content or sending video from surveillance cameras to a control or command center. It is also ideal for establishing an effective building to building connectivity and replacing of costly leased line, and the high bandwidth also ensures ease of applications such as voice-over IP telephone within an organization.

Motorola’s expanded PTP portfolio is supported by an industry-leading One Point Wireless Suite of design and management tools that help IT departments reduce deployment time and improve network visibility.

Smart introduces ZTE V9 tablet (Philippines)

Smart Communications has launched a ZTE tablet device, the ZTE V9. Smart offers the device for US$295.66 payable in six monthly installments.

The Android 2.2 powered tablet features a 7-inch screen, 3-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, and memory is expandable up to 32 GB. The device is bundled with Smart Bro packages, the wireless internet service of Smart’s subsidiary Smart Broadband, and comes with a prepaid SIM with five days of unlimited internet browsing.

SkyCable shakes market with 5Mbps P999 Internet plan

In a matter of one week, SkyCable Corp. introduced two new offerings that elevate its Internet package to the 5Mbps/15GB grade and its cable service to a new way of content consumption.

Skybroadband, the Internet service unit of the Lopez-owned SkyCable, offers the 5Mbps with 15GB usage allowance Internet package for only P999. This speed and space monster service plan, if it indeed delivers exactly what it promises, trumps down competition that usually gives out only 1Mbps for the same cost.

A 15GB data volume allowance can room 3,750 songs or 25 movies and support 125 hours of non-stop video playback and 586 hours of Internet telephony.

This consumable plan also includes free subscription to exclusive iWantv! content from the company. It also has a top-up option of P100 per 1GB more. SkyCable officials said this option is another first for the industry.

Those who require more may also opt for a similar 5Mbps plan but with a 35GB monthly data allocation for P1,999. This plan has the specs of a business-class, but still relatively affordable for the “economy class.”

Skybroadband, which is offering a 15-day free 5Mbps connection trial, currently has around 30,000 subscribers.

Digibox

Also something to watch out for — literally — is SkyCable’s Digibox iRecord, the country’s first and only digital video recorder (DVR) akin to the TiVo service in the United States and the StarHub in Singapore.

Rodrigo Montinola, SkyCable head for marketing, said his company is proud to be the first to introduce this type of technology in the Philippines, which is a nation of television enthusiasts.

The Digibox iRecord is a set-top box that connects to a TV set using an HDMI cable. It has an always-ready recording function that can be operated anytime or pre-set to record specific programs. In addition, it can simultaneously record up to two TV programs while a third program is on.

As a personal video recorder, the Digibox iRecord allows people to bookmark their favorite scenes for review, do slow-motion and frame-by-frame playback, and organize their video files in folders much like the file manager system in today’s computers. But its most revolutionary feature, perhaps, is the time-shifting or pausing of live TV broadcasts which gives people total control of their TV time and experience.

The actual piece of hardware is a silver-color box that is no way as sleek as many Blu-ray players today, but it has a big heart: a 320GB hard drive that is good for 145 hours of Standard Definition (SD) video or 86 hours of High Definition (HD) video.

SkyCable officials said these numbers translate to over 70 movie titles, or over 100 episodes of one-hour TV shows, or more than 80 documentaries of National Geographic HD.

The Digibox iRecord is available initially in Metro Manila. It has a P4,999 one-time charge for new SkyCable subscribers on top of the standard SkyCable packages.

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Globe rolls out 4G mobile technology in PH

Globe Telecom Inc. recently began the commercial rollout of its fourth generation (4G) mobile technology in a move to provide high-speed broadband access to its subscribers.

The technology, said to be the first in the country, will complement the company's existing 4G WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) network.

The first phase of the rollout covers Metro Manila sites such as Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig and Manila City.

Globe said it plans to expand its reach into other areas in the Philippines by next year.

"With the uptake in broadband both on mobile and through other devices, customers want faster broadband in more places," Globe president and chief executive officer Ernest Cu said in a statement.

Globe's 4G technology utilizes the global standard HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access), which allows for download speeds of up to 21 megabits per second (Mbps).

Other technologies in the 4G category include WiMAX and Long Term Evolution (LTE).

Philippines' Smart rolling out LTE

Philippine mobile operator Smart Communications has introduced LTE technology to the country. In Smart’s network, LTE is currently delivering download and upload speeds of up to 50 mbps. In the future, data speeds will be raised up to 100 mbps, according to the operator.

Initially, Smart’s LTE service has been made available in the island resort of Boracay this Week and will soon be rolled out to other areas. LTE data services can currently be accessed using USB dongles attached to laptops or networks, or, via LTE-powered wireless routers providing WiFi coverage.

“The PLDT Group is committed to extending broadband coverage to 95% of the Philippine population in the next three years. LTE will help us accomplish that goal faster and more effectively,” said Smart’s chief wireless adviser Orlando B. Vea.

In Asia, LTE has been deployed in Hong Kong and Japan, where NTT DoCoMo, a shareholder of Smart’s parent company PLDT, has launched its 4G LTE network.

Smart brings world's fastest mobile broadband

Vacationers at the beach paradise of Boracay will get a taste of the world’s fastest mobile broadband technology starting this Holy Week, courtesy of cellular leader Smart Communications.

Called Long Term Evolution (LTE), this latest advance in mobile broadband technology can deliver download and upload speeds of up to 50 Mbps. In the near future, LTE will be able to provide speeds of up 100 Mbps.

Recognized as the most advanced fourth-generation (4G) mobile broadband technology, LTE will enable individual users to download a movie in minutes rather than hours, download songs in seconds and easily watch high-definition video on YouTube with no buffering.

Smart has fired up its LTE network in the country and is rolling it out.

To give mobile phone users a chance to experience the new service, Smart has set up a booth near Pats and Bombom (Station 2) in Boracay where interested parties can use laptops equipped with LTE dongles.

They can also use their Wi-Fi-enabled mobile phones, tablets or laptops in the Wi-Fi hotzone at the Smart booth which is powered by LTE.

Globe launches 4G mobile

Globe Telecom yesterday commercially launched its fourth generation (4G) mobile technology in the Philippines to provide subscribers with fully mobile high speed broadband access.

As the country’s 4G pioneer, with one of the largest WiMAX (Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access) deployments in Southeast Asia, Globe has already made 4G available in over 1,500 sites in nearly 60 provinces across the Philippines, covering 365 cities, including Manila, Caloocan, Cainta, Antipolo, Taytay, Plaridel, Cabanatuan, Dasmariñas, Bacoor, Imus, Tanza, Calamba, Batangas City, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro, and Zamboanga.
“With the uptake in broadband both on mobile and through other devices, customers want faster broadband in more places,” according to President and CEO Ernest Cu. Hence, “Globe continuously improves its network infrastructure to meet the demand for quality services.”

In 2009, the carrier was the first to launch 4G through its WiMax network. “Today, we extend our leadership by taking 4G mobile. With our high speed broadband rollout, Globe will continue to lead in customer experience by giving our subscribers better, faster and more reliable broadband connections on their phone, laptop, PC or tablet.”

The first phase of the roll-out uses the global standard HSPA+ or Evolved High-Speed Packet Access to complement Globe’s existing 4G WiMAX network.

HSPA+ is a 4G wireless, mobile, high speed broadband technology that allows for peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps, upgradable to 84Mbps.

Subscribers can experience high peak rates, improved ‘always-on experience,’ better multimedia upload, high-speed web browsing and faster streaming and downloads. They can browse at an average speed of 4-6 Mbps with even faster peak speeds. HSPA+ is the chosen mobile 4G standard for other carriers globally including AT&T and T-mobile in the US.

Globe will complement its 4G launch with a suite of new multimedia services, 4G devices and offers for customers.

ABS-CBN reports record P3.2-B net income in 2010

ABS-CBN Corporation, the country’s largest multimedia conglomerate, aims to at least match last year’s record net income of P3.2 billion in 2010 (up 87 percent from P1.7 billion in 2009), even without the help of political adds.

In a press briefing, ABS-CBN chief finance officer Rolando Valdueza said the firm delivered consolidated revenues of P32.2 billion from advertising and consumer sales, posting an increase of 30 percent year-on-year.

ABS-CBN’s advertising revenues rose 50 percent to P21.7 billion due to the surge in total advertising minutes sold, programmed rate increase that took effect in February 2010 and political advertisement.

Consumer sales in 2010 amounted to P10.4 billion, posting a slight 1 percent increase from a year ago, mainly from Sky Cable which increased its share to total consumer sales to 49 percent with it its subscription and service revenue contributing P3.9 billion, or P348 million more than 2009.

ABS-CBN’s Global contribution share amounted to 38 percent, while ABS- CBN Film Production, Inc., better known as Star Cinema, contribution share amounted to 13 percent.

Valdueza said there was a 5 to 7 percent growth in ad minutes in the first quarter this year and ABS-CBN this to continue for the rest of the year. The firm thus expects earnings growth to be driven by advertising given the improvement in the economy.

He noted that ad revenues will also be boosted by the 15 percent hike in rates implemented last February, explaining that the firm usually raises rates by 15 percent every year.

While there will be no political ads this year’ which reached added P3 billion to revenues in 2010 ‘ABS-CBN expects this to be compensated by revenue growth from consumer sales.

Consumer sales growth will come from Sky Cable’s broadband business which is aiming to double its current 31,000 subscribers and grow its profits to P250 million from P190 million.

“There is also a direction for us to produce more movies in star cinema, plus the fact that despite the competition, we were still able to manage our costs,” Valdueza said.

He added that growth will be supported by a higher capital expenditure program of over P5 billion of which P1.4 billion will be used to expand the reach of Sky Cable’s broadband service, P600 million for the launch of digital TV and P200 million for acquisition of film rights.

About P3 billion is allotted for transmission, production of local programs, augmenting technical equipment and improve studio facilities.

Capital expenditure and film and program rights acquisition in 2010 amounted to P3.7 billion, 25 percent higher than the level of spending from previous year.

Construction of undersea cable begins

The construction of a submarine cable owned by a group of telecommunications companies in the Asia-Pacific region started this month, and will be completed in two years, the consortium’s local partner Globe Telecom said Tuesday.

The Southeast Asia-Japan Cable (SJC) cable system, worth about $500 million, will significantly increase the amount of Internet bandwidth to deliver better broadband services to consumers across the region.

Globe will shoulder $60 million of the total cost.

First announced in December 2009, the cable was initially planned to be 8,300 kilometers in length, linking five countries and territories.

SJC’s length has since been lengthened to 8,900 kilometers, extendable to up to 10,700 kilometers, linking eight countries and territories while supporting an initial design capacity of over 15 terabits per second.

Globe’s partners in the SJC consortium include Brunei International Gateway Sendirian Berhad, China Mobile, China Telecommunications Corp., China Telecom (Hong Kong) International Ltd., Donghwa Telecom, Google SJC Bermuda, KDDI Corp., Singapore Telecommunications, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia International, Telemedia Pacific and TOT Public.

“With the strength of the investors to the project, the SJC will bring more available bandwidth to Asia to support future applications and next-generation technologies,” Globe said in a statement.

The SJC consortium signed an agreement with TE SubCom and NEC Corp. to supply and install the system “based on their decades of combined experience, technology superiority and extensive record of on-time and on-budget project completions.”

Globe said its investment in the SJC system is part of efforts to deliver higher-quality services to household and business clients. Particularly, Globe said it was keen on supporting the country’s growing business process outsourcing (BPO) sector.

“There is continued explosive growth in broadband and Internet use both in consumer and business segments,” Globe business group head Gil Genio said. “The SJC system will help fuel broadband penetration and use of Internet-enabled handsets.”

Once completed, the SJC will be the highest-capacity submarine cable system in the world.

Globe bolsters broadband unit amid growing competition

GLOBE TELECOM, Inc. is gearing up for growing competition in the broadband Internet business, a segment in which its rivals have been teaming up to consolidate resources.
The telecommunication unit of Ayala Corp. has allocated more than a third of its 2011 capital expenditure to bolster its broadband services which consumers have tapped to complement the usual voice and text channels, its top official said at a press briefing after the annual stockholders’ meeting.

“We all know the trend is toward more use of broadband,” Globe Chief Executive Ernest L. Cu said.

“Very large enterprise customers to small and medium enterprises [are using this service]. This group has shown double-digit growth, that momentum is being carried this year,” Mr. Cu said.

The company said it has allocated $180 million of its $500-million capital expenditure for the year for the broadband business.

This comes after the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) earlier said it was likewise seeing an opportunity in the mobile broadband business after announcing that it will acquire a 51.55% controlling stake in Sun Cellular operator Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. before July this year.

PLDT had said it will use the “combined networks of PLDT, Smart and Sun” to expand the reach of its mobile broadband services and also to “enhance capacity and expand broadband and 3G coverage for Sun Cellular.”

The competition in this segment was attributed to the changing profile of consumers who are “now using other channels to communicate,” Mr. Cu said.

Aside from the capital expenditure allotment for the broadband business, Globe Telecom will also be working to secure more bandwidth from the government, Mr. Cu said.

“Globe is the only other telecommunication company qualified for the remaining 3G slot of the government,” he claimed.

The company, in a disclosure filed yesterday with the local bourse, went on to report that the Southeast Asia-Japan cable consortium, which is currently building a submarine cable system expected to finish by 2013, will help boost the infrastructure needed to service broadband consumers.

Globe Telecom will also be looking to grow the segment serving businesses and also rolling out province-specific marketing campaigns to further support growth targets, Mr. Cu added.

Mr. Cu said such “regionalized offers” will give the company momentum.

“The market is matured but there is incredible diversity in promos in areas and carriers are taking advantage of that,” Globe advisor for the consumer facing unit Peter Bithos for his part said.

“We will go down to town levels and regions than broad strokes,” Mr. Bithos said.

For 2010, Globe’s net income fell 23% to P9.7 billion from P12.6 billion due to the “hyper competitive industry.”

Globe claims its subscriber base for broadband reached one million customers in 2010 while its mobile subscribers numbered 26.5 million.

Shares in Globe closed yesterday at P840, down 0.06% from its previous close of P840.50 apiece.

Globe allots $500-M for 2011 capex

Ayala-owned Globe Telecom Inc. announced Tuesday it will hike capital spending by 16% as it builds its broadband network.

Globe is spending $500 million for capital expenditures this year versus last year's actual disbursement of $430 million, said its chief finance officer Albert De Larrazabal.

"There was almost a carry-over of $70 million from last year because actual spending was at $430 million. The mix as to where the capex allocation went will be different this year," he said.

Of the $500 million, $180 million will go to the expansion of the telco firm's 3G (third generation) broadband network, $160 million for 2G, $90 million for investments in cable facility, $30 million for corporate expenses and the rest will go to its enterprise unit Globe Business.

De Larrazabal said that aside from improving network quality and availability, Globe will also work on strengthening its back-end systems and delivery platforms to support more aggressive offers.

Globe has 26.5 million mobile phone subscribers against its rival PLDT's 45.6 million and third-ranked Digitel's 14 million.

PLDT is acquiring Digitel in a deal valued at a about P74 billion. Aside from increasing its market share, PLDT said the deal will enable it to save on the cost of expanding its broadband services.

Despite this, Globe has said it would stick to its strategy and "defend and grow our market share."

De Larrazabal said the company would fund its capex through a combination of internal cash and borrowings.

Globe earlier signed a P7-billion loan facility with Banco de Oro and has no plans to tap more debt.

"We are basically done. We’ve covered everything. So, there are no plans at this point for another fund raising," he noted.

International cable gateway

Meanwhile, Globe is increasing the budget for its cable landing facility from $60 million to $90 million to fund the construction of the station. The company is involved in the Southeast Asia Japan Cable (SJC) system.

The facility, which will be operational by the second half of 2013, will link Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines and Japan with onward connectivity to the US, providing customers faster and better Internet experience.

Ooi Seng Keat, chairman of the SJC executive committee, said "the SJC will enable members of the consortium to meet the growing demands of the region, not just for increased Internet usage, but bandwidth intensive applications such as Internet TV, games and enterprise data exchange."

Globe Business head Gil Genio, for his part, said the facility will support the demand for broadband services in the Philippines.

"There is continued explosive growth in broadband both on the consumer and business side. This is one easy way to continue fueling the broadband penetration. If we stop making investment, outsourcing and off-shoring and other businesses will grind to a halt," he said.

Cable operators urged to offer broadband

The Telecommunications Office is urging cable operators to start offering broadband services for them to have additional revenues and to help the government in expanding internet services to remote areas.

TELOF is an office under the Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT).

George Tardio of TELOF said there is a high demand for bandwidth with the proliferation of mobile internet capable phones.

He added that cable operators have the infrastructure in place to offer broadband, which should be an additional stream of revenues.

The Philippines has an estimated 3 million broadband subscribers, comparatively low compared with 80 million mobile phone subscribers.

Elpidio M. Paras of the Philippine Cable Television Association Inc. earlier said cable TV subscriber growth has reached a plateau but the revenues are growing because of additional services like broadband and telephone service.

As of end-2010, cable subscribers were placed at 1.5 million.

The association has 300 members out of 400 cable firms in operation. The three largest cable operators in Metro Manila are Sky Cable, Destiny Cable and Global Destiny.

Among the cable operators, Sky Cable, with 500,000 subscribers, has been offering broadband service mainly in Metro Manila .

In 2009, the cable industry incurred P4 billion revenue losses due to illegal cable connections.

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