Sunday, September 6, 2009

Plug-it internet review (Globe tattoo vs Smart bro vs Sun broadband)

I have recently unlocked my girlfriend's globe tattoo Huawei E160E so I decided to compare the different wi-fi internet providers (Globe, Smart and Sun).

Here are the results summary per category:
1. Speedtest Results Winner: Smart Bro
2. Maximum speed capability : Globe Visibility/Tattoo
3. Stability: Sun Broadband
4. Coverage: Not yet performed (will perform at SBMA, Olongapo)

*Disclaimer: Results may vary depending on your location*

Review Conditions:
Modem: Unlocked Huawei E160E
Modem Dashboard: Mobile Partner (from dc-unblocker)
Location: at my room (Baesa, Quezon City)
Time: 5:30am to 6:30am

Profile Settings:
Carrier: Globe Prepaid
APN: http.globe.com.ph
User name: [blank]
Password: [blank]
#: *99#

Carrier: Smart
APN: internet
User name: [blank]
Password: [blank]
#: *99#

Carrier: Sun Cellular
APN: minternet
User name: [blank]
Password: [blank]
#: *99#

Review Results:
** Speedtest (speedtest.net)

  • Smart bro = 1.27mbps









  • Globe Tattoo = 0.98mbps









  • Sun Broadband = 0.38mbps










WINNER: SMART BRO


** Maximum Speed Capability
Test Condition: Multiple youtube videos loading at the same time
  • Smart bro = 150 KB/s






















  • Globe Tattoo = 200 KB/s

  • Sun Broadband = 48 KB/s
























WINNER: Globe Tattoo


** Stability
I will give this category to SUN Broadband, this is because during night time connection for both Globe and Smart becomes erratic. Though the other providers give high speeds during night time, the connection becomes erratic to the point that it is very annoying (especially for Globe).

Stability Ranking:
1. Sun Broadband - Very stable, though speed is only 40-48KB/s
2. Smart Bro - Slightly unstable connection, timeout every 10-15mins (no need to reconnect). Fast connection of 50-100KB/s
3. Globe Tattoo - Crappy connection, connects but cannot browse majority of the time, timeout every couple of minutes (need reconnect). Connection is worse than dial-up.

WINNER: Sun Broadband

** Conclusion:
As of now, I would recommended SMART Bro for having high speeds, though unstable during night time, it is still tolerable.

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