Connect to the internet anywhere

I been wanting to own a SmartBro Prepaid Kit since the product was launched. I finally got my budget for it last week so I am using it now as my internet connection. Since the purchase, I’ve been evaluating it if it’s a wise buy and compiled the advantages and disadvantages of this modem.

Advantages:
1. It is very portable and handy.
2. You can basically use it anywhere (where there is Smart 3G signal of course). But with the nationwidest coverage of Smart, you can basically use it anywhere.
3. It is cheaper than its competitors available in the market. Globe Visibility modem costs P4,500 and Sun Cellular’s own prepaid kit, although unlimited, have a lock in period of 1 year and requires you a high-paying job to apply. You have to have at least P20,000 salary per month to qualify.
4. You can conveniently load it up using E-Loads and PasaLoad.

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Disadvantages:
1. It works as your ordinary dial-up modem which needs to be dialled to connect. Although, it’s much faster than dial-up.
2. They employ the 30-minute block metering. Once you’re connected, P10 pesos (consumable for 30 minutes) will be automatically deducted from your current load. To understand the this method, you may refer to the Smart Bro Prepaid Website. SmartBro Prepaid Kit
3. The modem can be sucky at times (all the times actually) making you re-connect several times.
4. It’s more costly than the unlimited plans offered by most internet providers. Like in my case, I can consume P100 per day. The rate of course depends on the usage.

I still recommend the unlimited plans if you are a frequent internet user. But if you are always on-the-go, Smart Bro and other prepaid plans can be a good internet connection supplement. So ruit is a wise buy? Well, I am still shrugging myself when someone asks me.

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1. Send SET to 211.

2. To download 3G/GPRS/MMS settings, type SET <phonemodel> then send to 211. To get a list of supported mobile phone brands, key in SET LIST and send to 211.

For example: To activate MMS/3G/GPRS setting for Nokia 6300, key in SET N6300 then send to 211. For Sony Ericsson model K530i, just key in SEK530i then send to 211.

3. You will then receive a message that asks you to install the settings. Just click Yes then enter the passcode: 1234. Your MMS/GPRS/3G setting is now active and you’re ready to make video calls and send nice MMS graphics and photos, and browse through the web using your MMS/GPRS/3G-able phone.

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