Monday, June 15, 2009

ISP in Davao City

When we talk about the BEST ISP here in Davao City, each of us has it's own opinion. Some say Bayantel or PLDT MyDSL are the best. Some might disagree and say they are wrong and SmartBro or Globelines are better.

I've been loyal to Sky Cable's Zpdee as my ISP for two years and it was my first connection to replace the ever painful dial up. Geez... I remembered the days of how annoying dial up was. A 10 mb file to be downloaded for 1 hour? Don't imagine. Luckily, these ISP became affordable with great speeds to offer.

The question now is how stable and reliable they can be?

I only tried 2 ISP in Davao so I'll give a short feedback.

Sky Cable's Zpdee - Sky Cable(not Sun Cable) is mandatory if you want to avail their connection. Their 512 kbps is 900 php + 650 php for Sky Cable. That's quite expensive BUT their connection is REALLY stable. Almost 0% interuption and you get what you paid for.

PROS: stable, no disconnection(unless some theft stole their cable wires), good download, good surfing
CONS: expensive, bad for uploading, for 900 - 1000 php, 512 kbps is not enough since some ISP offers up to 1 mbps, 1 PC only(I'm serious, you can't use this to other PC/laptops)

Globelines - This was my second ISP, most of my friends warned me about this ISP but 512 kbps is not enough for me and Zpdee is way too expensive. My mom never watch cable channels and I never watch TV so yes Sky Cable was useless for us! Freshly installed 2 weeks ago, it was fast. 995 php for up to 1 mbps, it was a good offer. Problem is, once it disconnects it really mean it! You'll have no internet for day/s which is annoying as hell!

PROS: 995 php for up to 1 mbps it was a good offer unlike the 512 kbps, fast download, quick response from customer service
CONS: not so fast on surfing(Tip: Use OpenDNS for improvement), unstable!

In my opinion, ISP here in Davao really varries upon your location. Some find this ISP good, others don't. Just a small tip, if you are satisfied with your ISP stick with it!

If you want to share your ISP experiences from SmartBro, PLDT MyDSL, Bayantel or other services please let others know and comment.




37 comments:

  1. Bulok ang Globe Wireless Broadband d2 sa Davao !!!

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

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  2. i'm a user of SmartBro, it's easy to have it in emails,pero but to connect for example, to YouTube, uploading, etc..my gosh nahurot na akong load, di pa ko ka access..hai..sayang wawart..

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  3. ok lng ang smartbro sa start pero pag mdyo dugay na sa imo mkalagot na ky mg cge disconnect tpos syang ang load ky mg charge dyon cla ug 10php pg connect pa lng nimo dli pa jud pwede sa mga online games..hahay

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  4. SmartBro Fixed broadband is good..if u are in a location na wla kaayoy tao..pro ang problema pag Gamer ka..at ang kapitbahay mo ay gamer..leche..tapos nagdadownload pa..lang ya mamatay ka nlng sa nilalaro mo..

    "games must be fun" 9dragons Japan

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  5. gago sira ang globe broadband dito sa davao, pinaputol ko na,tae connection, ok lang sa umaga

    next try is zpdee hope okay

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  6. thanks for the infos, ihenshin...i sure will take heed of your tip...you sure are so informative...i personally found the presentation of your feedbacks impressive. Keep up the good work!

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  7. pa post nmn dito kung ok ba ang globe d2 sa may r.castillo area, tang ina 2yrs nku sa smartbro maayo rag sugod. pro ngaun prang snail na gihubak sa kahinay! pa post bout sa globe help me guys ! tnx

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  8. Bulok lagi na ang Globe Wireless Broadband. Kinsa diay ka???

    ReplyDelete
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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  9. hi, hope somebody can give me a feedback. used to have pldt dsl in cagayan de oro, superb connection - hubby DL's 4-5 torrents/day, i do freelance online work too.

    will be moving to davao city, specifically in san lorenzo village, puan. Unfortunately, wla pa tawon niabott ang expansion sa pldt o bayantel sa puan :-( huhuhu globe dsl or smartbro lng gyud ako options. anybody hear living in puan near amiya who can maybe give me a heads up? appreciate it.

    thanks.

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  10. globe sucks!.. any connection ayaw lang ang globe broadband.

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  11. @anonymous 6:14 PM

    hala oi mao b? smart nlng ako choice ani. ang ka paet sa smart k 24 months man pud gud ila lock-in. marketing strat gyud kau sa pldt, no dsl xpansions sa puan and other areas para mahalin ilang smartbro.

    thanks kau sa feedback.

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  12. tnx for the info.. maganda sana Sky Cable's Zpdee kaya lang, pang one pc lang...

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  13. guys. the best ISP in davao is PLDT. i haven't experienced any major issues - 1.5mbps 1599/mo w/ tel. However we are transferring to a different location where PLDT is unavailable. what can you recommend? The place will be in Lanang. Kailangan sa work for calling purposes so it has to be stable. 2 kmi sabay na gagamit at tatawag.

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  14. anu po magandang ISP dito sa Bangkal? I have smartbro kasi pero choppy ang calls sa Skype. I tried the sun broadband stick pero always nasa-signOut sa Skype... anybody, help...? I'd really appreciate it. :)

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  15. hay kalagot ning smartbro la ko connection for 3 days now. Kbwesit affected ako work, no work no money pud. I am planning to change my internet provider. What can you suggest good internet provider diri sa Cabantian area?

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  16. hey, cabantian area ko... globe broadband amo gamit for 4yrs na cguro. once a year lng ata ang problem sa connection namo, kay gina puyoan sa langgam ang box sa poste.hehe. pero ma resolve lng man daun after 1-2 days.. speed: 1mbps - no problem naman for surf, downloading and online games.

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  17. What's a good ISP in Juna Subd.? Will appreciate your replies guys.

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    1. Hi! I use Globe tattoo and the connection is fine with emails and the like. Sometimes, I can view videos in Youtube without a problem. However, it sometimes becomes choppy when I use skype... I'm thinking of subscribing to PLDT. I'll ask some friends who are also in Juna regarding their connection. :)

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  18. kinsa nktry ug sun broadband? pangit smartbro...ma-a location.

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  19. any news kung naa na pldt DSL sa puan area? kung naa any feedback sa stability? salamat daan. ug kanang naa me kaila na pldt mydsl 1.5mbps+landline ang bill nila is P999 lang, no more no less. pag inquire namo sa pldt ang plan 999 naa pa MSF(monthly service fee) so muabot mga P1600+ ang epr month sa bill.

    ReplyDelete
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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  20. unsa maayo internet connection Emily Homes Cabantian? I am using smartbro canopy type connection but lately putol2x connection...kalagetch!!! Any suggestion? tnx

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  21. Bulok tanang ISP! 999 for 1 mbps? Stupid! Ang 999 na price sa 1mbps dapat with tele or cable na. Bulok internet sa pinas. Maayo pa singapore, 2.2k lang 25mb na. 1.5k lang 10 to 14 mb na!

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    1. good morning guys.
      bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
      basta wireless connestion.
      signal dependent jud na.
      so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
      tapos hinay ang downloading.
      naay solution ana.
      para mo paspas.
      butangan nato nag antenna.
      naga install ko ana.
      contaca lang ko.
      smart: 09467122216
      sun : 09436895979
      globe: 09159848947
      ian diay akong name.
      e add lang ko sa fb.
      just type in redcomtech.

      Delete
  22. good morning guys.
    bisag unsa inyo gamit globe or sun or smart.
    basta wireless connestion.
    signal dependent jud na.
    so if naa moy USB plug-it (globe/sun/smart)
    tapos hinay ang downloading.
    naay solution ana.
    para mo paspas.
    butangan nato nag antenna.
    naga install ko ana.
    contaca lang ko.
    smart: 09467122216
    sun : 09436895979
    globe: 09159848947
    ian diay akong name.
    e add lang ko sa fb.
    just type in redcomtech.

    ReplyDelete
  23. hi. ano ba magandang isp or internet service provider sa davao? from my experience here in laguna mabilis ang globe adsl pero depende kasi kung covered ang area ng 4G. may mga areas kasi walang signal. can you possibly help me? thanks!

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  24. location is liceralde Village, damosa, lanang davao city. hope i can have feedbacks from you guys. :-D

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  25. pr dli mbisit nu dy. use globe/smrt/sun/byntel/pldt/sky/hbo/cinemone/btv/pbo/discovery chnnel ug ubn ps tpos nd so on...

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