best internet plan for home use

**ishg** · 04-29-2011, 02:22 PM

I would have to agree with jaijin. We currently have two ISP subscriptions at home, one PLDT (DSL) and one Smart Bro (fixed wireless). Smart Bro has been exceptionally stable and reliable lately, since I think they just put up a new tower nearby.

It would probably help if you tell us where you're located, so that muggers located nearby can share their experiences with the various ISPs.

**zorbetes** · 04-29-2011, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by ishg

I would have to agree with jaijin. We currently have two ISP subscriptions at home, one PLDT (DSL) and one Smart Bro (fixed wireless). Smart Bro has been exceptionally stable and reliable lately, since I think they just put up a new tower nearby.

It would probably help if you tell us where you're located, so that muggers located nearby can share their experiences with the various ISPs.

what could u advice for both wireless and DSl here in SanJuan?

**longsilog** · 04-29-2011, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Bluekaze

hi guys! after 5 years of agonizingly slow internet speed, (we pay p999 and only get something like .32 kb/s download speed) we are finally convinced that we need a new internet provider / plan.

could you recommend what's a good internet plan for home use? we are really suffering here. =)

TIA!

I feel you bro, we got the same problem back then, we are subscribed to Globe 512mb and getting that .32kb per second. What we did was to upgrade our plan to 1mb. Happy with the connection now and still subscribed to it.

(btw I live in Marikina)

**darkgreen** · 04-29-2011, 03:43 PM

well i'm very happy with my internet connection here in the condo - average download speed is at around 80-120kbps but I've seen it go as fast as 180Kbps.

It's smart bro.

But the smart bro at home is not as fast, i think it depends in your location. my condo is at malate, manila; house is at antipolo.

**cybersniper** · 04-29-2011, 03:59 PM

Globe DSL 3Mbps (Data Only Package) - Php 1,995 / month - no landline phone

**Bluekaze** · 04-29-2011, 06:42 PM

thanks guys for all the suggestions. i live near Greenhills. what do you think would be better ? smart bro ? or just upgrade the pldt ? smart bro is cheaper though yes ? =)

we even get disconnected many times in one day! its maddening. =)

**tonyocruz** · 05-01-2011, 03:55 AM

For wired connections, better ask neighbors about their current connections. Some telcos provide trials so call them and ask for a test run.

And it is always good to have a wireless backup or two -- dongles from different telcos just in case your wired home connection goes kaput.

**vgsison** · 05-01-2011, 04:21 AM

A friend of mine is subscribed to sky broadband in Greenhills East Village and i never heard him complain about his connection. I also believe Sky can give you several days trial period in your area.

**McG** · 05-01-2011, 10:23 AM

better upgrade your plan, mine used to be 999 but I've upgraded 2 levels I think (next is about 1,300) mine now is about 2,200 combo plan.

ALso the site matters, which provider has transmitter in your area. I used globe but shifted to PLDT for the same amount but 4x the speed because I they have a transmitter near my place.

**boyromansa** · 05-01-2011, 05:02 PM

Originally Posted by jaijin

Just get smart bro. I am currently on WiMax after 3 years of being on smart bro, and it really sucks. 60kbps is already fast, compared to Smart bro's 200kbps on the average. cheaper too @999 for 2mbps, compared to WiMax's 512kbps at the same 999/mo.

hi sir, when you say smart bro, is this the usb stick? where are you located? im currently using sun broadband wireless, but not so happy when it comes to downloading stuffs. would like to try smart bro, if its the usb type. THANKS!

im located at sucat, p'que.