Smart testing 4G technology in bid to meet rising demand

Friday, 01 January 2010 Via Manila Times: Smart Communications Inc. said it has begun testing 4G technology to serve the rising demand for connectivity. In a statement, Smart said it has successfully tested 4G or Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in November.  Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/8752-smart-testing-4g-technology-in-bid-to-meet-rising-demand

No unlimited texting, calls during holidays Bah humbug to SMART and Globe Christmas spirit

Tuesday, 22 December 2009 BY DARWIN G. AMOJELAR SENIOR REPORTER  from Manila Times

Telecommunication companies, or telcos, withdrew their unlimited text with voice call offering after the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) denied their request for the suspension of the promo during the holidays.

In a letter dated December 10, Smart Communications Inc. informed the commission that it has abandoned their application to extend its Text and Call Combo Promo, Call Night Long Promo and Smartext 30 and Smart60 for Gold Lite Subscribers.

The Globe Telecom's Touch Mobile also withdrew its Unlimited Night Calls Promo.

Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however.  Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays

Philippine NTC orders telcos to offer Christmas promos  http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/7738-ntc-orders-telcos-to-offer-christmas-promos

Philippines' Largest Telco SMART Suffers Broadband Loading Outage

December 23, 2009 Via AHN Staff

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines (AHN) - If Blackberry users in North America could not surf the Internet or send emails on their smartphones, subscribers to the broadband service of the Philippines' largest telecommunication company went through a similar experience on Wednesday.

Subscribers to Smart Telecommunications' Smart Bro service could not load their prepaid broadband service for several hours because of congestion in the company's system. Instead of receiving confirmation of their loads via short messaging service, what Smart prepaid customers got was a text message that their transaction could not be processed.

Smart's customer assistance agents initially told callers there was nothing wrong with the system. However, when AHN checked at the Smart main office in Makati, a supervisor admitted the company is having problems with its broadband loading system and they could not provide a timetable for the return to normal operation of the loading service.

Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7017344900?Philippines%27%20Largest%20Telco%20Suffers%20Broadband%20Loading%20Outage#ixzz0aemept4o

All About Unlimited Texting Services in Philippines Globe/TM, Smart/TNT (Dec 23,2009)

Following is an updated compilation of different SMS/text packages (unlimited and not) by Globe/Touch Mobile (TM) and Smart/Talk ‘n’ Text (TNT). You can subscribe to the following packages from your own mobile phone. There are other promos and packages that can only be availed via your local retailer or loading center, so you might want to check them out.  http://www.symbianize.com/showthread.php?t=171617

But be aware No unlimited texting, calls during holidays

Globe's and Smart's unlimited text promos without unlimited calls are still available for their subscribers, however.

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/8282-no-unlimited-texting-calls-during-holidays

PHILIPPINES Mobile 3G is now cheaper than DSL!

Via Yugatech blog:  Let’s look at how much a 1Mbps to 3Mbps residential DSL costs nowadays:
PLDT myDSL 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL only)
Globe Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,995 (DSL w/ free Landline)
Bayan DSL 1.5Mbps: Php1,699
Sky Broadband 2Mbps: Php1,999

The sky broadband speed listed above is for non-skycable subscriber, if you are a skycable user, it is 3Mbps..

Now let’s look at a rundown of unlimited mobile 3G by the networks and see if the prices are cheaper or not:
Sun Wireless Broadband 2Mbps – Php799
SmartBro Plug-It 2Mbps – Php999
Globe Tattoo 2Mbps – Php1,200

Continue reading here http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/mobile-3g-is-now-cheaper-than-dsl/

Comments in Yugatech blog

Well, it is true that they are cheaper but if you put in reliability and consistency into the mix, I’d still pay for a fix line.  It is very inconsistent and not as reliable as a wired connection. There’s lot of capping policies even though Telcos do not admit this directly to its customers.  ..........been using both a wired and wireless DSL and I should say that my wired one never fails as often and gives a consistent connection.

SMART BRO PLUG IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SMART BRO SHARE IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SUN BROADBAND PLUG IT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SMART BROADBAND AND CELL REVIEWS & PROMOS

GLOBE TATTOO BROADBAND USB REVIEWS & PROMOS

GLOBE BROADBAND & CELL PROMOS & REVIEWS

SUN BROADBAND & CELL PROMOS & REVIEWS

PLDT PROMOS & REVIEWS

SKY CABLE & BROADBAND REVIEWS & PROMOS

INTERNET FASTER SPEED SECRETS

SMART UZZAP unlimited texting 10 peso a day texting to Yahoo & MS Messenger & UZZAP

Starting December 1, 2009 use Uzzap for only P10 /day. Enjoy Unlimited EM, IM and Chat.
You can also use Uzzap pay per transaction P1 / message send.

So get your friends online overseas and in Philippines  (online or SMART cell in Philippines)
Very similiar to Chikka now owned by SMART but now you can reply unlimited not 2.5 pesos a send!
http://www.chikka.com/ but better as cheaper now!

Download is FREE.
No Registration or log-in fees
No internet browsing charges for Smart mobile subscribers

• Unlimited Chat!
• Unlimited Email
• Messaging mobility and flexibility
• Only all-in-one messenger service
• Free to download
• No internet browsing charges for Smart mobile subscribers.
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/services/Uzzap.htm

How do I download and install UZZAP?
http://www.uzzap.com/  help
UZZAP Getting Started
UZZAP FAQ
UZZAP FAQ
UZZAP Quick Tips
UZZAP Quick Tips
UZZAP Picshare Getting Started
UZZAP Picshare Getting Started
UZZAP Picshare FAQ
UZZAP Picshare FAQ
UZZAP on PC
About UZZAP
UZZAP is the first all – in – one messenger service for your mobile phone! It is also available to download on your PC or access it through the webpage using the UZZAP widget, all you need is an internet connection.

UZZAP uses your data or GPRS connection through your mobile phone to go online, it’s FREE for SMART subscribers, so you can stay connected 24/7!
Once logged on, you can start enjoying UZZAP features and services, such as:
Extended Messaging (EM): send messages to your UZZAP buddies! (If an UZZAP buddy is offline, your messages would automatically convert into an SMS, so your buddies will always receive your messages!)

**NOTE: Standard Rates apply when you Reply to an SMS message (Php 1.00)
Group Chat: enjoy chatting with your UZZAP buddies in private in your own room!
Instant Messaging (IM): connect to you YM or MSN account and see all your buddies!
Chatrooms: Enjoy chatting & meeting new people, grow your social network with over a 1000+ UZZAP chatrooms!

User Generated Chatrooms (UGC): Create your own chatroom!
Share Media: Send & receive picture messages from your phone!
Invite Buddies: Increase your UZZAP buddy list by adding them through your phonebook, user-id, or mobile number!

Buddy Matching: UZZAP automatically adds your contacts on your phonebook who are already UZZAP users to your buddy list!
Themes: Enjoy various themes on your phones & personalize your UZZAP!
** See FAQ’s ; Quick-start Guide & Quick Tips for more details & information.**

 

SMART & GLOBE new six-second pulse billing regime, how to do it

No wonder NTC is complaining, you need to add prefix number when dialing to call someone. The strange thing is per-pulse charging only applies when calling same network number or sister company’s number. The mobile networks is implementing it like a promo.
 

For Smart, following lifted from their advisory site to:

To call per-pulse, the following prefixes must be used, plus the number being called:
Smart Gold and Infinity: *5433

 To avail of the per pulse billing, Smart prepaid subscribers should dial *5434; Talk ‘N Text, *2255; Red Mobile, *3512 and post paid, *5433.

Subscribers can also opt to be billed per minute, P5.50 for Talk ‘N Text and P6.50 for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity, or to subscribe to unlimited or bucket-price service offerings.
Call types supported by the per-pulse billing scheme are call features such as call forwarding and teleconferencing. At present, rates apply to calls made within the SMART and Talk ‘N Text network only.

Read more here about this dispute

Telco billing row heats up

Telcos reply to NTC, say order is ‘unclear’

Telcos snub NTC’s order for a rebate

Telcos buck NTC order on pulse billing

TC eyes sanctions on telcos for noncompliance with per-pulse billing

Smart Buddy ringtone charges unsolicited

From the newsgroups:  If anyone is having problems being charged by SmartBuddy ringtones
they've not requested key to text 2728 and in the body of the message key STOP ALL
Return response reads  All your Caller Ringtunes have been successfully deleted.

without your consent you may be charged p15 for ringtones whether you want them or not. I was anyway, but was  able to talk to a person to find out how to stop all these messages of which I was charged for 'ringtones' which i have no use for.

Reloading stations to be available to OFWs anywhere in the world

Reloading stations to be available to OFWs anywhere in the world

Press release....IN its thrust to support the Filipino entrepreneurial spirit, Smart Communications Inc. will launch a program that will enable overseas Filipino workers (OFW) to sell load credits to fellow OFWs. 

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My comment:  SMART and PLDT have many programs and this one seems interesting but when you try to find details online it is impossible....it seems their press releases should reference an exact web location where you can reference and use immediately as a search on google and on the SMARt website brings up nothing on this OFW program details on this OFW load program......all press releases should reference the exact web address to find more details

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Smart envisions to make it possible for an OFW anywhere in the world to find a reloading station near him.

With Smart tapping into technological innovations, the company will continue to find ways to make its services more affordable, she said.

Carag said the Hellow reloadable card for international direct dialing (IDD) did better than initially expected. Smart now plans to expand the Hellow coverage and distribution.

Read more about the P2.5 calling reloadable card here  http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/11/smart-now-has-calls-overseas-as-low-as.html

Since the Hellow card’s launch in September, the company has to produce cards twice the number of its first estimate of 200,000 cards for this year, she said.

The card allows a user to use the credits of the card in any Smart-subscribed phone, including post-paid ones. Hellow cards are available in 16 countries and will be in nine more within six months.

Another product targeted to OFWs, the Smart Pinoy Sim, generated 1.3 million users of international roaming services as of November.

but very expensive texting rates you would better to use chikka or yahoo texting see for details 

http://smartpinoy.net.ph/SmartPinoy/SectionPage.aspx?SectionID=2 

“I believe we have the biggest coverage of the market,” Carag said.

The OFW Grand Salubong program is on its third year and will run until Jan. 30, 2010. Returning OFWs will get a chance to win a prize from the Smart Pinoy booths at the airport.

OFWs can also join the grand raffle draw where the major prizes are a brand new car from Nissan and a house and lot from Camella Homes.

To earn a raffle entry, arriving Filipino passengers need to register their Smart pre or post-paid subscription at the Smart Pinoy booth. 

Comparison of unlimited texting offers Sun, Smart, Globe

Texting rates unlimited all day from SUN is the cheapest but the cheapest offers only apply to texts within their network and to text outside the network its more expensive and this comparison is mainly for texting within network although some rates are listed for texting outside the network are also listed.

Sun’s 1-day Text Unlimited just got better! Introducing WinnerTXT10!

With Sun WinnerTXT 10, your P15.00 1-day Text Unlimited is now only P10.00.  Enjoy 24 hours of Unlimited-Sun-to-Sun texts plus FREE 5 minutes of Sun-to-Sun calls!  With Sun, everybody’s a winner! 

Also note there is unlimited texting at P20 for two days 20 minutes calls
7 days of unlimited texting and one hour of calls is 50 pesos and 
30 days of unlimited texting and 4 hours calls is 150 pesos

Sun has a 5 day texting to other networks 100 texts for 20 pesos total which is still a best buy. 

Smart has unlimited texting 

20 pesos one day
30 pesos two days
http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllTextMMS.htm

SMART SMARTXT PLUS 25  unlimited texts  one day, 10 minutes of calls, 10 texts to other networks,  to use your P25 load to join  text TXT25 to 258 and send,  to make calls dial *2590 & your 11 digit cell  number

SMART ALL TXT 20 COMBO  110 texts 3 days, 10 texts other networks,  5 minutes calls, to avail with your P20 load, text C20 to 2827 send, to make calls dial *2827 &  your 11 digit cell number

SMART SMARTXT PLUS 60 unlimited texts 5 days, 20 minute calls, to avail with your P60 load, text TXT60 to 6402 send,  to make calls dial *6402 & your 11 digit cell number
from newspaper ads http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/2009/12/philippine-smart-call-unlimited-text.html

ALLTEXT 20  
P20 = 100 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 10 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 40 
P40 = 200 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 20 texts to other networks
ALLTEXT 50 
P50 = 300 texts SMART to SMART / Talk 'N Text & 30 texts to other networks
from http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/AllText.htm

Talk 'N Text 
Gaantext Unli20 one day unlimited texting   5 texts to other networks

GaanTxt P10 = 55 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart 
+ 5 texts to all networks!
Promo runs until April 30, 2010. 
Per DTI- NCR Permit No. 5196, Series of 2009. 
  
P20 = 95 texts to Talk ‘N Text/Smart 
+ 10 texts to all networks! 
Promo runs until December 31, 2009. 
Per DTI-NCR Permit no. 5198, Series of 2009.
from http://smart.com.ph/talkntext/promos/gaantext.htm 

Globe  has unlitext  P20 for one day to Globe and TM
P50 for 2 days
P80 for 5 days 
from http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/unlitxt-all-day

Globe Tattoo also offers EVERYBODYTXT20! For only P20, enjoy 200 texts to Globe/TM AND 20 texts to other networks for 1 day. http://tattoo.globe.com.ph/product/everybody-txt-20

Smart starts per-pulse billing , dated December 11, 2009

The Philippine Star December 11, 2009 MANILA, Philippines - Smart Communications has started the implementation of the per-pulse billing system for mobile voice calls.

The new billing uses a six-second pulse charging system applicable to domestic on-net calls. It will apply to postpaid (Smart Gold and Infinity) and prepaid services (Smart Buddy, Talk ‘N Text and Red Mobile).

A flag-down rate of P3 will be charged on the first two pulses (or 12 seconds) and 31 centavos (for Talk ‘N Text), 43 centavos (for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity) and 25 centavos (for Red Mobile) on the succeeding pulses of the first minute. For succeeding minutes, 55 centavos (for Talk ’N Text), 65 centavos (for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity) and 50 centavos (for Red Mobile) per pulse will be charged.

To call per-pulse, the following prefixes must be used, plus the number being called: Smart Gold and Infinity: *5433; Smart Buddy: *5434; Talk ‘N Text: *2255; and Cure: *3152. Subscribers can also opt to be billed per minute, P5.50 for Talk ‘N Text and P6.50 for Smart Buddy, Smart Gold, and Infinity, or to subscribe to unlimited or bucket-price service offerings.  Continue reading here http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=531246&publicationSubCategoryId=66

Enrile denounces Globe and Smart for defying the new NTC ruling lowering the cost of mobile phone calls

Enrile denounces Globe and Smart for defying the new NTC ruling
lowering the cost of mobile phone calls

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile earlier today denounced telecom giants Globe and Smart, for continuing to defy the National Telecommunication Commission's new memorandum circular mandating telecommunications companies to start billing cellphone users on a "per pulse" basis.

"Globe and Smart are once again trying to flex their muscles, twisting the rules for their own benefit" Enrile blasts.

Enrile was reacting to advertisements placed by Globe on major broadsheets informing their subscribers to dial 232 plus the 10-digit cellphone number for Globe subscribers, and 803 plus the 10-digit cellphone number for Touch Mobile users.

"During the committee hearing at the Senate, Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular agreed to follow the new NTC ruling. Instead, I learned that Globe is treating this as a promo, requiring their subscribers to dial a certain number together with the cellphone number, for them to be billed on a "per pulse basis."

Enrile also deplored the fact that until today, Smart has not bothered to inform its subscribers of any change in their billing scheme as expected under the agreement between the telecommunications company and the NTC.

"They will be taken to task for this defiance. This is precisely the reason why I am pushing to strengthen the regulatory powers of the NTC. These Telcos cannot be allowed to manipulate the industry for their own benefit, they are fooling the people" asserted a visibly irked Enrile.

"The NTC should not be afraid to sanction these Telcos. What these Telcos are doing is a clear disregard for consumer welfare" Enrile explained.

Enrile further said that "these Telcos must be sanctioned immediately, and they will be required to show cause why their certificates of public convenience and necessity should not be suspended or revoked."

Enrile explained that prior to the announcement of the new rates, he, together with representatives of the three telecommunications companies and the NTC, ended the committee hearing last Dec. 3 with a gentleman's agreement, with everyone acknowledging that the new rates will in fact make for a healthy and competitive atmosphere that will benefit not just the consuming public, but the Telcos themselves.

"The Telcos keep on hiding behind the cloak of "technical difficulties", and this must end. Hanggang kailan na lang natin papayagan ang mga 'yan na magrason ng "technical difficulty" tuwing may pinapairal kaming batas na mapapakinabangan ng taong bayan"? Enrile asks.

"The law must be followed, otherwise we will all be slaves to the whims and fancies of these power-hungry companies. Kawawa naman ang taong bayan!" Enrile added.

Enrile commends Sun Cellular for being the first telecommunications company to comply with the new "per pulse" billing scheme.

Instead of charging every 6 seconds by default as ruled by the NTC, Enrile said the 2 companies are "twisting the rules" by requiring customers to enter a prefix to avail of the per-pulse billing system.   Press release here http://www.senate.gov.ph/press_release/2009/1209_enrile2.asp

Globe, Smart scored for defying new billing scheme  

 

Other articles of interest

 

Enrile slams ‘cellphone load robbery’

Enrile fumes over lost phone load

Globe’s customer service is now online with the new Chat Assist, WHY CAN'T SMART HAVE IT TOO?

Globe’s customer service is now online with the new Chat Assist

from Manila Times Thursday, 10 December 2009 Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, launches Chat Assist, an online customer service assistance that can be accessed using the Globe website (www.globe.com.ph/support). Globe customers can get real-time customer service assistance including inquiries, requests and concerns about Globe’s products and services through the new Chat Assist.

 

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My comment:  SMART, PLDT, SUN, BANYAN, DREAM, GLOBAL, DESTINY, etc are you listening?  Many online businesses have adopted this years ago and I am pleased that finally Globe is showing the way to better customer service rather than holding a phone to your ear for ages and pressing through numerous buttons to get someone to listen to your concern!  GREAT IDEA!!!!!

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“Globe Chat Assist expands our ability to provide excellent customer service to our subscribers because we are now able to serve them through more ways than one. So no matter where they are our subscribers can now connect to Globe from anywhere in the world” said Trina Henson, Head of the Customer Engagement Group of Globe.

A Globe Chat Assist Specialist is always ready to serve customers who are online so feedback on inquiries is immediate and concerns are resolved at the soonest possible time.

The launch of the new Chat Assist is in line with Globe’s thrust to put its customer first always and to provide them with superior customer experience. Also, it demonstrates Globe’s commitment to its mission to transform and enrich lives through communications.

The new online customer service is made possible by Fluxion Inc., a provider of interactive technology solutions. 

The next time you are online and need assistance on any Globe service, simply log on to www.globe.com.ph/support and click on the Globe Chat Assist link. Continue reading here http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/tech-times/7493-globes-customer-service-is-now-online-with-the-new-chat-assist-

SECRETS MAKING YOUR SPEED FASTER ON USB INTERNET

1.  How to configure ordinary Sun or Globe or Smart sim to Sun or Globe or Smart internet sim?
2.  Unlocked E160 Settings for SUN, SMART, GLOBE to enter in your unlocked USB
3.  Share your USB with your whole house ROUTER
4.  Get a external antenna for your USB Smart, Globe or SUN plug it
6.  Globe tattoo unlocked, SUN USN unlocked, SMART BRO plug it unlocked

Go to my blog here http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/

Smart Bro Plug It Plan 999 unlimited plan now available

 Smart Bro Plug It Plan 999 unlimited plan now available , Smart Bro Plug It will have an unlimited Plan for only P999! You may avail this exciting offer at any SMART Wireless Centers and from SMART Bro agents nationwide. speeds of up to 2Mbps.  Before it was P1500 a month.  Globe offers this plan for 2000 pesos a month but SUN offers it less than P999 unlimited in areas it covers. Can be used nationwide. 

Read reviews, how to attach an antenna to increase signal at my blog http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/
Or where to buy antenna, unlock the usb modem plug it to use on any service, and how to hook up usb plug it to modem so it can be shared  http://fasterusb.blogspot.com/


Also note that SMART has a two year lock in period 

Also read all the SMART news and promos here http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/

 Check it out at SMART official site http://smart.com.ph/bro/products/SMARTBroProducts.htm

SMART  Bro Share-it is unlimited and can be shared by many users with free wireless router but can only be used in one province where activated.    http://smartbroshareit.blogspot.com/   Also two year lock in period.


Also note that SUN has P50 a day plan now using a USB plug it.  No contract or application required.  http://sunplugit.blogspot.com/


Tags:  SMART BRO internet broadband plug it plug-it usb P999 month

SMART PHILIPPINES unlimited mobile surfing ON YOUR CELL PHONE & 50 PESOS PER DAY UNLIMITED SMART SURFING

Most AFFORDABLE UNLIMITED MOBILE SURFING is
NOW AVAILABLE!

Any time, any where, any site.  Click here to read the original post at SMART get the detailed description on how to do it http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm

Designed for the heavy mobile internet user, SMART Buddy’s UNLI SURF data plans allow you to connect to the internet using your mobile phone and surf to your heart’s content at the most affordable rates without worrying about per minute charges. Browse mobile sites, upload photos, view videos, connect to your social networks, send and receive email, all through an unlimited data connection! Surf any time, any where, any site.
Choose from our affordable UNLI SURF plan that fit you and your budget:

Unli Surf DailyP50 / day
Unli Surf WeeklyP300 / Week
Unli Surf MonthlyP1,200 / month

To register, simply visit http://m.smart.com.ph/surf using your Smart celphone and select the package you want to avail.

Or simply key in SURF and send to 211 to get information about the service.
How to sign-up for UNLI Surf:
To Avail:


1. Simply visit http://m.smart.com.ph/surf  on your phone's web browser and select the UNLI Surf plan from the menu.
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2. After selecting the plan you want, TERMS and CONDITIONS screen will appear. Please click on the PROCEED tab to confirm your purchase


3. Confirmation screen showing the status of your data plan will be displayed. This screen will show the exact start and end time of the data validity period.



4. You can now connect to the internet at a flat rate during your validity period.
5. You can also check on the status of your plan. Just click on the STATUS tab from the menu.

6. You can also click on the HELP tab to get more information about your mobile internet package and mobile internet services .
  
FAQs
What is UNLI Surf Plan?UNLI Surf Plan is the unlimited mobile internet service offering from SMART.


What are the different UNLI Surf Plans?UNLI Surf 50 is an unlimited mobile internet service valid up to 1 day.
UNLI Surf 300 is an unlimited mobile internet service valid up to 7 days.
UNLI Surf 1200 is an unlimited mobile internet service valid up to 30 days.

When will the unlimited period start? Upon display of successful notification, your subscription period will already start regardless if you’re browsing within the portal or not.

Will I get charged if I disconnect within the service validity?You will not be charged for as long as you are within the allowed number of hours and validity, regardless of how many “disconnect” and “re-connect” attempts.

How much is the charge if I exceeded my usage beyond plan expiry?You will be charged with the standard rate of P10 for 30 minutes.

Will I get disconnected if I didn’t maintain P1 balance?Yes. You should maintain a minimum balance of P1 throughout validity of your plan.

Can I register multiple plans?No. Subscribing to a new plan will only be allowed upon expiration of current plan. 

Comment:  tried the Smart BB prepaid and it works. it’s just that it’s too difficult to renew the service.

Smart offers flat rate Blackberry service

For an additional P50 per 24 hours, prepaid users can avail of unlimited Internet connection on their Blackberry device.

 

Another option is P300 for seven days unlimited access, which translatesto P1,200 per month if the user avails of the service per week.

The fee for the unlimited Internet access is on top of the cost of using the Blackberry device for voice calls and text messages.

To read the complete article details click the headline below

Smart offers flat rate Blackberry service

Philippine SMART Call & Unlimited Text Promos announced today in full page newspaper ads

SMART SMARTXT PLUS 25  unlimited texts  one day, 10 minutes of calls, 10 texts to other networks,  to use your P25 load to join  text TXT25 to 258 and send,  to make calls dial *2590 & your 11 digit cell number

 

SMART ALL TXT 20 COMBO  110 texts 3 days, 10 texts other networks,  5 minutes calls, to avail with your P20 load, text C20 to 2827 send, to make calls dial *2827 &  your 11 digit cell number

 

SMART SMARTXT PLUS 60 unlimited texts 5 days, 20 minute calls, to avail with your P60 load, text TXT60 to 6402 send,  to make calls dial *6402 & your 11 digit cell number

 

Promo expires December 20, 2009

 

Tags:  SMARTXT PLUS 25,   SMART ALL TXT 20 COMBO, SMART SMARTXT PLUS 60, smart unlimited texting

Smart joins global initiative to launch new mobile TV handsets & Smart launches flat-rate, push mobile email

Click the headline below to read the articles

Smart joins global initiative to launch new mobile TV handsets

Smart launches flat-rate, push mobile email

Smart 1 day unlimited internet for only 50 pesos 3G

Smart Unlimited 3G Internet for Php50/day
 yuga blog is reporting today December 3rd, 2009

Smart Buddy Unlimited mobile internet at 50/day  04Dec09 Smart is currently offering an unlimited mobile internet package for Smart Buddy subscribers. For as low as P50, you can enjoy unlimited mobile internet for 24 hours. You can browse and download anything, no website restrictions.

YOU CAN SEE THE EXACT DETAILS NOW AT THE SMART    http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm

Also available are P300 for 7 days and P1,200 for 30 days. To activate, just visit m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.

That didn’t take too long. Just a couple of weeks after Sun Cellular offered unlimited 3G internet
at Php50 per day, Smart has also come up with the same with Unli Surf 50.
Check out the following daily, weekly and monthly rates.

That’s Php50 for 24 hours, Php300 for 1 week (7 days) or Php1,200 for a month (30 days). You activate this plan by visiting m.smart.com.ph/surf on your mobile phone.

This is intended for use on your mobile phone but as the comments at then end indicate it can be used on your regular plug it after registration from your cell phone and payment.

Compare this to Smart’s existing SmartBro Plug-it Postpaid which costs Php1,500 a month, the Unli Surf offer looks cheaper.

The previous Surf Plans (Php20/hour) and Web Unli Plans (Php20/day/site unlimited) are still available.

Comment one
OK SYA SA WEB, EVEN SA USB PLUG IT. MAKE SURE TO USE THE APN (INTERNET). REGISTER USING UR MOBILE THEN USE UR FON AS A MODEM OR USE IT WITH USB PLUG IT.ENJOY UNLIMITED WEB BROWSING.

Comment two

I’m currently using it via smartbro (ZTE mf627 usin “internet” as the APN) 3g Dongle and now enjoying its unlimited web browsing.

You can even download torrents with this unli setup *evil grin*.

Take note that you need to subscribe using a 2g/3g phone via wap as when you do this on using the USB dongle you will automatically subscribe to the regular plan which is 10php/30mins.

Another blogger indicates hi abe! i called smart to ask for the keyword to register for this service, the CS told me that this service is only available for Blackberry users. But u never mentioned it here that its only for blackberry users. hmmmm… it seems like SMART CS are not properly informed about this kind of promo?  Seems their website can't keep up with their promos either, very poor marketing I think. 
MY COMMENT: SMART WEBSITE DOES NOT SEEM TO INDICATE THIS AS ONLY LIMITED TO BLACKBERRY YOU CAN SEE THE EXACT DETAILS NOW AT THE SMART    http://smart.com.ph/buddy/promos/UNLI+Surf+Plans.htm

You can continue reading this posting at the yugatech blog and the latest comments of readers keep you up to date on their experiences http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/smart-offers-unlimited-3g-internet-for-php50day/

Review of Smart Bro Prepaid

From the blog thefilipinoentrepreneur Comparing it to smart bro prepaid, the only significant disadvantage is the cost (there are other minor things like can’t log-in to BPI online banking).  At 2Mb per second I assume this might be the fastest prepaid broadband in the Philippines.  Read the full posting here http://www.thefilipinoentrepreneur.com/2009/11/08/review-smart-bro-prepaid.htm

Also read more SMART news at http://smartphilippines.blogspot.com/

And read about the SMART bro Plug it here http://plugitsmartbro.blogspot.com/

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Smart joins global initiative to launch new mobile TV handsets

The Philippine Star  December 03, 2009 MANILA, Philippines - Smart Communications Inc. has joined 14 service providers and broadcast network operators worldwide in launching an initiative that will help speed up the market introduction of new mobile television-ready handsets.  Continue reading here   http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=528815&publicationSubCategoryId=66

Smart offers flat rate Blackberry service

INQUIRER.net  12/03/2009  MANILA, Philippines –Smart Communications is turning the heat up in the growing market for Research In Motion’s (RIM) Blackberry mobile device as it introduces flat-rate unlimited data packages for prepaid users.

For an additional P50 per 24 hours, prepaid users can avail of unlimited Internet connection
on their Blackberry device.

Another option is P300 for seven days unlimited access, which translates to P1,200 per month if the user avails of the service per week.

The fee for the unlimited Internet access is on top of the cost of using the Blackberry device for voice calls and text messages.   http://technology.inquirer.net/infotech/infotech/view/20091203-239937/Smart-offers-flat-rate-Blackberry-service

Smart launches flat-rate, push mobile email

SMART Communications Inc. has launched the beta phase of Smart mobile email, the country’s first daily flat-rate, unlimited “push” email solution meant to work on all handset models, old or advanced.

“In the same way that Smart’s innovative but affordable offerings made the use of voice and SMS ubiquitous, we would like to turn email into another universally available service from which the everyday Filipino may benefit,” said Danilo J. Mojica, head of Smart’s Wireless Consumer Division.

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Smart mobile email provides all Smart subscribers, regardless of the handset they use, easy access to email through their mobile phone. For a flat rate and in a manner as easy as text messaging, Smart subscribers can read and send emails while on the go.

 

For only P20 per day, individuals can register and have access to up to two email accounts, allowing them to have their emails automatically sent to their Smart handset from their personal accounts with the most popular email providers such as Gmail, Windows Live!, and Hotmail, Facebook via RSS feeds, among others. Yahoo! is expected to be available by the first quarter of 2010.

Setup
Smart’s mobile email also offers 30 days or one-month access for P199.

Smart subscribers can set up their mobile email anytime through a quick and easy procedure done in a few clicks on their handset. Regardless of handset type, a subscriber simply needs to text MAIL to 7077 to trigger setup instructions.

For Smart Buddy subscribers, payment for SMART’s mobile email subscription will be immediately deducted from their prepaid load. The subscriber just needs to maintain a P1 load balance while subscribed to the service. For Smart Gold postpaid subscribers, payment for the chosen package will be billed upon subscription.