TechnoBaboy Philippines
I use LTE on a regular basis and I can personally attest that it is currently the fastest mobile internet technology. I don’t get the 42Mbps speed promised by the networks but it’s still considerably fast compared to HSPA+ or 3G. I’ve seen 6 to 8mbps speed on my iPhone and I’m extremely happy to Read »
When the iPhone 5 was launched in the Philippines, mobile internet was only available on the 3G network. Mobile internet on 3G is fine for most people but if you have tried to use HSPA+, 3G suddenly becomes frustrating. I was on 3G since I purchased my iPhone and I was surprised to discover Read »
LTE is fast, but it’s still too expensive. Smart Communications wants make it affordable, though. Smart recently unveiled an LTE broadband plan that’s at least easy on the pocket. For as low as P1299 a month, you can now experience LTE broadband with up to 42mbps of download speed. Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299 Read »
So the iPhone 5 has finally landed in our shores. Smart Communications launched the handset last night and Globe Telecom, which also carries the iPhone 5, launched the handset in a separate event. The iPhone 5 has been available in the US and other countries for weeks and the Philippines is one of the Read »
Smart Communications officially launched the iPhone 5 in the Philippines through a jampacked event held last night at the Resorts world Manila. A bevy of stars and celebrities graced the launch, which turned into a real party with the appearance of international act LMFAO. At the event, Smart of course featured the iPhone 5 Read »
At the launch of Smart’s LTE service, the telco first offered LTE Plan 3500 capped at 10GB, which means you pay a monthly fee of P3,500, get a download speed of up to 42mbps but you are limited to up to 10GB of data in a month. Needless to say, it was too pricey Read »
If you want the new Samsung Galaxy Note II on plan subscription, it would not matter if you’re on Globe or Smart as both telcos are offering the device. The Note II is now available for pre-order on both Globe and Smart but the launch date is still a mystery for both networks. The Read »
Smart’s LTE network is finally going to be commercially available in the Philippines and the official launch is scheduled on August 25. The availability of LTE in the Philippines is a huge technological development, seeing as it is that LTE or Long Term Evolution is the future of mobile internet. It is faster than Read »
Smart Communications is offering Facebook access for free to Smart subscribers starting June 8. Yes, that’s free access to Facebook using practically any kind of cellphone. To use the service, Smart subscribers simply need to text FB to 211, then click on the download link which will be sent via SMS for free. Follow the Read »
Smart recently introduced “Flexisurf” postpaid plans for mobile broadband users. Flexisurf offers flexible choices of plan, device and payment terms, giving users more options in getting connected. Flexisurf not only gives Filipinos more options in choosing the broadband plan that suits their needs, but also the chance to purchase tablets and netbooks at discounted Read »
The competition is getting tougher so telcos always come out with special offers to attract subscribers. Smart Communication’s latest offering bundles a data plan with generous amounts of free calls, text messages and mobile internet. The subscription is called Data Plan 1000, a limited-edition plan that offers 500 SMS to all networks, 500 voice minutes to any number Read »
Cebu Pacific Air may have popularized the Piso Sale concept but Smart is currently holding it’s own version of the promo. Instead of flights though, Smart is offering selected handsets for only one peso, but the catch is your purchase is bundled to an Unli Post Paid Plan 599 subscription. The plan comes with Read »
Smart is offering the Cherry Mobile Superion or the ZTE V9 Android tablet for only P200 a month if you sign up for a Smart Bro SIM-only Plan 999. The deal is for a 24-month contract so all in all, you pay P4,800 for any of the tablets being offered. This price is still Read »
Smart Communications recently launched the Smart Bro Rocket Chic, an internet dongle specially designed for women. The Rocket Chic is a 4G internet dongle just like the Rocket Plug-it but with a metallic pink finish that’s aimed at female users. Smart describes the finish as “glossy pink acrylic finish” and features a sliding Read »
I just came from Smart Communications’ event where it was announced, among others, that the SmartNet is now a free Android application. SmartNet used to be tied up to the Netphone 701 and other SmartNet handsets like the Samsung Galaxy Y. Smart has decided to take the SmartNet ecosystem to the Android Market in Read »