Globe Visibility vs. Smart Bro Prepaid vs. Sun Cellular Prepaid
I’ve been suffering from no-internet-connection-at-home dilemma ever since I moved to Manila for my internship. I bade “goodbye” to my not-so-fast-but-better-than-others PLDT MyDSL connection and said “hello” to the noisy internet cafe. I could always use some free Wi-Fi hotspots around the metro, however, this way can be inconvenient at times. I couldn’t apply for a postpaid plan because of the lock-in periods and the proof of billing they require. So my most probable choice to get my own internet connection is to avail to any prepaid service.
I went to Smart Wireless first and the agent said that the kit was out of stock. I’ve tried it at SM San Lazaro, too, however it was also out of stock due to the higher demand. Then I went on to Globe Business Center, to try if they also have a prepaid internet plan. I didn’t know that they have Globe Visibility plans which also works like Smart Bro Prepaid. Then the last stop was at SUN Cellular Center. I checked on if they also offer prepaid internet. Interestingly, they also offer a similar service.
Why should you choose a prepaid internet plan?
First, it’s convenient and you can load up in thousands of load outlets nationwide. Second, you can use it anywhere there is PC/laptop and a signal. Third, you only pay for what you have used. Prepaid plans are perfect for regular use like browsing and chatting. Fourth, you don’t need to provide any proof of billing and lock-in periods (except for SUN cellular’s prepaid plan). Fifth, you only need a plug and play USB modem to connect to the internet. No phone lines needed.
Here is the comparison of the Prepaid Internet Plans available in the Philippines:
1. Smart Bro Prepaid Kit – It was my first choice because, firstly, I am a Smart subscriber and secondly, I’ve tried the Smart Broadband Plan 999 for 1 year which was not a bad choice (although at times, the connection sucks).
The Smart Bro Prepaid Kit plug and play USB modem costs P3,800 (from its original price of P4,500) with 5 hours free internet hours. The maximum speed is 384kbps. Broadband Internet use is P10 for every 30 minutes. The nationwidest coverage of Smart and the convenience of loading it to thousands of load outlet nationwide.
2. Globe Visibility – It costs P4,500 (increased from its original price of P3,500) with free P30 load good for 6 internet sessions (1 session = 15 minutes) equivalent to 1.5 hours of continuous internet time. Mobile internet access connections available include GPRS, EDGE, 3G, and HSDPA. All of Globe’s 3G sites are HSDPA-ready. In the event of structural or hardware limitations, other connections such as EDGE, GPRS or Wi-Fi may be chosen.
Free hours are applicable to browsing within the Philippines only. Mobile Internet rate in excess of the free hours is charged at P5 for 15 minutes. Similar with Smart Bro Prepaid Kit, which can be loaded at thousands of e-loading stations, it can be reloaded at all Globe Business Centers and Autoload Max Retailers or using Share-A-Load or GCash.
Below are the different Globe Mobile Internet Connection you could use, their corresponding average and maximum speed.
HSPDA – Ave. speed of 400-700 Kbps – Max speed of 1.8 Mbps
3G – Ave speed of 150-250 Kbps – Max speed of 384 Kbps
EDGE – Ave speed of 80-120 Kbps – Max speed of 156 Kbps
GPRS – Ave speed of 30-40 Kbps – Max speed of 56 Kbps
WIZ Wi-Fi – Ave speed is dependent on HotSpot – Max speed is 512 + Kbps
Globe visibility is also available in postpaid plans. For available postpaid plans, please refer to the Globe website.
3. SUN Cellular Broadband. This service was just recently launched by SUN Cellular for Metro Manila users only. It also uses GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSPDA technology. It is said to have the lowest wireless broadband plan, with lowest per minute rate.
Affordable SUN Cellular Broadband plans:
- Plan 799
Monthly Service Fee (MSF): P799
One-time Charge: Waived
Maximum Speed: 400 Kbps
Monthly Usage Allowance: 60 hours
Rate in Excess of Usage Hours: P0.30/min
-Plan 999
Monthly Service Fee (MSF): P999
One-time Charge: Waived
Maximum Speed: 400 Kbps
Monthly Usage Allowance: Flat Rate
Rate in Excess of Usage Hours: N/A (Unlimited internet hours)
-Plan 1999
Monthly Service Fee (MSF): P1,999
One-time Charge: Waived
Maximum Speed: 1.4 Mbps
Monthly Usage Allowance: Flat Rate
Rate in Excess of Usage Hours: Unlimited
Their plans are seem to be worth-grabbing however, they would require the applicant to submit a proof of billing/proof of income, to sign a lock-in period of 2 years, and that s/he should have at least P20,000 monthly salary! Okay, they may have made it intended only for corporate people, I presumed. They should have made it more student-friendly because as I have observed more students are using the internet and owning a laptop.
So my final choice would be Globe Visibility. It has the most adorable features I must say. I was excited to buy a while ago but it was out-of-stock. I’ll try it if it’s already available next week or I may contact the Globe hotline to inquire about it.
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Mabagal ang Globe visibility, but I haven’t tried Smart Bro and Sun. Three of my officemates uses SMART Bro and they seem to be satisfied with it.
Globe visibility speed sucks. Sun rocks, Smart is ok.
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why sun cellular and globe they are low network but smart is the high network celluar but the smart is no 1 no sana mag taga sun at globe mag smart lang sila kay man high network man ang smart
i am from Pateros. Is there anybody here from the same place who is using smart bro prepaid? Kamusta koneksyon? I am planning to buy one kasi. Thanks 
I am pro-smart bro:) connection here is great.not that very very good but compared to other connections, smart is better.
@gracy. im also from pateros. yep great ang connection ng smart bro d2. kung sa globe konti lng nakasubscribe kaso mabagal, cguro d pa malakas signal dito non.
baket naman ganon? malapit na ko sa bintana sa cellsite mismo.. nako ampotek.. wla pa din. anyway.. globe user here.:|
hehe ayan my 1 na. lol.
ewan ko kung anu pwede iadvice.hehhe
cguro mgpalit ka n lng ng usb, pero pag wla pa din. putulin na ang puno!hehe
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Smart Bro prepaid kita really sucks, when you connected it says 3.6mbps but it never reached 1mbps.. 
my highest experience is .8mbps.. T_T
parehas lng nmn yan usb modems nayan sa una mabilis peo pagalipas ng ilan buwan bbgl din yan kung ako sainyo mag DSl nlng kau super bls pag tyagaan nio nalng ung pag coconect ng net mabils nmn cya eh 512 mbps daw aw pag kumpera nio sa sun 2mps asa nes hnd nga nkkabot dun tae nio sun
In our area in tondo it seems that sun wireless broadband and globe tatoo wireless is having a better performance but I think sun offers a cheaper cost per unit of USB stick. check this link Sun wireless broadband and Globe broadband tattoo , which is better?
Bumili me ng sun broadband dito sa sm cebu, gamit me ito dito sa bahay sa lapu-lapu city, ayos naman ung signal abot nga ng 97 percent pero pag surf na kayo ang bagal, takbo nga lang abot ng 30kbps, hirap sa paggamit ng youtube at downloading, di ko recommend and sun broadband, disappointed ako sa infomercial ng sun cel
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