SmartBro’s Portable Wireless Modem: Your Internet Connection On The Go

I am really not in the mood to write anything lately since I’m busy with Marhgil Macuha’s mini-SEO contest hahaha. Good Thing I saw this Smartbro Ad on TV.

I am subscribed with SmarBro for five months now, and so far I had encountered just one minor problem. Well, I’ve been hearing several complaints about Smartbro’s connection and I wonder how they will react on this one .

Smart Broadband Inc. has come up with this gadget that said to connect people to the internet anytime and anywhere. So even you are in a vacation somewhere in a Pigeon Forge cabin rentals or some island, you don’t have to worry since there’s a way for you to be connected!

Using a device called a USB modem that can easily be plugged to a laptop or a desktop computer, users will be able to access the Internet with speeds ranging from 384 to 768 kbps. This latest offering of the wireless broadband subsidiary of leading wireless services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (SMART) is initially available under Smart Bro Plan 799. The plan includes Internet usage of 60 hours per month, and P10 every 30 minutes in excess thereof.

“This takes Internet access to the next level. With the portable USB modem, areas that previously could not avail of broadband services will have instant Internet access, as long as there is Smart network coverage. Through this, we will be able to achieve our goal of connecting those in the remote provinces to the rest of the world, thus, providing true mobility,” said SBI president Rolando G. Peña.

Unlike the original Smartbro service application, wherein you only need to apply online and pay for the initial fee, those who wish to avail of the Smartbro’s wireless portable connection need a montly salary of at least P12,000 and need to submit some financial documents (I wonder why hehe).

This is another connection option for us and it looks really convenient considering the ‘portability’ thing, but I think it would be better if they offer it with unlimited hours of usage .

The kit comes with a data modem, PC software and a user guide in a DVD casing and a cool denim sock for storing the modem. The modem will work in Windows 2000 and XP. Before the end of the year, the modem will be compatible with other operating systems.

Features:
• Initial Payment – P1,999 (upon subscription)
• Monthly Fee – P799 only + P10 per block of 30 minutes in excess of free alloted hours
• Nationwidest coverage
• Absolutely no need for a phone line
• Anytime, always on, unlimited broadband access
• No need to dial up to an ISP
• No need to log in

I can say that Smartbro’s Plug it anywhere internet is really not for me, since I spent at least 6 hrs online everyday (personal usage) and as much as I want its portability features, for me the cost does not compensate the added convenience it offers. This is advisable for people who are ALWAYS on the go, and did I say always?

Update: based on the TV ad and Smartbro’s website, free usage per month is 40hrs.

Source(s): Smart’s NewsRoom