RenzDeion wrote:I'm using Globe and it's working fine around Metro Manila and here in Pampanga. Hehe

pinoyoutdoor wrote:While wazing or on the move I just using Edge, just enough to receive notification and updates, will switch to 3G only when browsing or streaming...thus save some battery power...

Using Globe and no problem with it...

warfab wrote:I'm on unlimited internet plan for Globe and have no problem getting signal 90% of the time within Metro Cebu

michlv wrote:Very tempremental.

I came to visit Philippines from UK and I find data connection here in Philippines (Metro Manila) just horrible.

Smart usually connects on HSDPA (3G) which gives better speed, but if no HSDPA is available it means no network connection. When forced to 2G mode only, no data at all.

Globe does not have that much HSDPA, so it is mostly connected in EDGE(2G). Then EDGE speed is much worse then what it should be, making it most of the time unusable. Or it may be the bandwith supplied and other apps competing on phone that makes it unusable.

world_72tvjb5y wrote:I signed-up with Globe prepaid promo Power Surf 499 for a maximum usage of 1GB valid for 30 days. Connection was intermittent, sluggish, and most of the time, dead!

Welcome to Philippine reality guys...

Yes, HSDDPA or 3.5G & up are generally available in business districts, posh living areas & densely populated areas where subscribers are sure to enrich our dearest Telecoms.

On main highways, data signals are still available but erratic specially in dead spot areas...

Veering away and going into far flung areas, data signal becomes wishful thinking at best.