Sun Cellular 3G: Cheapest Mobile Wireless Broadband
Posted Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 10:04 pm by Abe Olandres
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Sun Cellular has come out and announced its entry into the mobile 3G market with its Wireless Broadband offering. An unlimited flat-rate account starts at Php999 a month for speeds up to 400kbps and Php1,999/month for the 1.4Mbps connection.
There’s also a 60-allocation for only Php799 but it’s too close to the Php999 unlimited plan. Sun Cellular Wireless Broadband is initially available in areas within Metro Manila.
Hopefully, they’ll be able to roll out the rest of their 3G network within the year.
Since Sun Cellular is the only telco to offer unlimited flat-rate subscription, it has become the de facto cheapest 3G provider in the Philippines. Globe used to offer a flat-rate fee of Php3,000 (there was a promo Php2,000/month too) over its 3G/HSDPA network but reverted back to time-based allocation.
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the cheapest but not the most useful for those who loves bit torrent download.. examine closely the terms and condition before you apply… there’s a lot of restriction when it comes to data usage…
I just got a Sun Broadband Php999/mo package and so far the service has been great. Been consistently getting >350kbps within Metro Manila.
As for the TOS & EULA that the previous commenter mentioned, that goes without saying. But then again, who’s there to monitor & block what each subscriber is downloading? At any rate, I’m just a happy & satisfied customer. 2 enthusiastic thumbs up!
me either, I’m a satisfied costumer. and I’m happy using it.
I also tried accessing their 3G network by changing the settings on my phone, using my old 2G SIM and it works for wap browsing! Dont know about the actual speed, but am ok with it so far. I also heard today they are now offering P10 for 30 min instead of the per KB charge. Hope they offer unlimited soon too
Here’s good news! SUN BROADBAND WIRELESS now offers Unlimited Broadband Internet service for as low as P649/month with speeds of up to 2Mbps. 3 ways to avail of Sun Broadband Wireless:
1) Existing Sun postpaid subscribers add only P649/month to your existing Plan. That’s P150 discount/month on your broadband subscription. This offer is also available to new Sun Postpaid subscribers. Great offer!!!
2) For those who prefer to only get the Sun Broadband Wireless service, pay only P799/month. Just submit your Valid Identification (SSS, Diver’s License, PRC Card, etc), Proof of Billing and Proof of Income (2 months credit card bills, existing internet subscription bill, and postpaid subscription bill of Globe/Smart/Addict can be used as proof of billing and income.) Other bills like Meralco, Manila Water, Cable TV bills, PLDT/Innove/Bayantel bills can also be used depending with the bill amount.
3) EASY BROADBAND!!! Now this is the easiest way to get an Internet Broadband service instantly. Just pay P2,500 as modem fee and P799 for the advance MSF and present your Valid ID with address (driver’s license, company ID with address, etc) If there’s no address on your ID, just submit a billing statement (doesn’t have to be under your name) where Sun can send the bills to.
For any inquiries, you may call 333 on your Sun phone, dial 3953333 using a landline or visit the nearest THE SUN SHOP outlet.
Sun Broadband Wireless is adding more and more 3.5G cellsites in Quezon City, Makati, Mandaluyong, Las Pinas, Paranaque, Bicutan, Pasay, Pasig, San Juan, Marikina, Valenzuela, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Cainta and Antipolo. So this means faster internet service using HSDPA! If you’re using a 3G phone, turn on the UMTS/3G network feature under Network Settings and manually search the network to check if you have Sun Cellular 3G signal at your place. In places not covered by Sun’s 3G service yet like Cebu, Davao, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna, etc there’s the EDGE service that offers about 256kbps, not bad for just P649/month.
This service competes directly versus Globe Visibility, Smart Broadband and PLDT WeRoam that charges at least P1,500/month for unlimited internet.
Hindi lng cheap ang price ng sun wireless broadband, mabilis at reliable pa compared sa globe visibility and smart.
“In places not covered by Sun’s 3G service yet like Cebu, Davao, Batangas, Cavite, Laguna…”
Why is Cebu not covered by the Sun 3G service. It is a metro city after all housing many Sun subscribers.
Im just pissed off. I cant even send MMS. and the EDGE service is nonexistent!
*sighs*
I just spoke with one of the customer service rep there and they said that the 799 no lock-in is not unlimited. It’s the same as smart plug it post paid which you pay monthly and has certain free hours/mins. If you exceed on that you’ll pay P10/30mins. The only unlimited as w/ the csr is the 799 w/ lock-in and the 999. I’m a bit surprised coz I’m supposed to get the no lock-in but hesitated when I learned about it. I’d rather go w/ smart plug it if that’s the case since smart has widest coverage than sun. Any comments?
Jack 799 is unlimited. HOWEVER! beware as of February 2009 they adopted a FAIR USAGE POLICY which will limit your download speed to 5kbps YES!!! its 5kbps not 2Mbps!!! Im in QC and the signal here is very good however because of this policy your Broadband speed will be useless! Sun operators are you hearing me? USELESS!!!
Sana Magkaroon na nga nyan dito sa Cebu. Buong barangay kaming siguradong bibili sa broadband na yan! nakaka panghinayang namanY_Y pls. send me updates if meron na dito sa cebu huh? thanks
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Sna mgkarun na sa dagupan! Me0n n b? At sna taasan nli ung speed ng unlimited plan.
Elow.Im loOKing 4 interesteD Buyer ng smartbro pREPAid. 1600pesos n lng po. Pwd rin swap ng sun broadBand wirelesS pREPAid. Nalaman q xe my mlapt n site ng sun d2 smen. Kea i dEcidEd n mgpalit. Bgo p po ung smartbro q. June11 q xa npurchase. Txt me n lng po at 09083611469. Manila area lng po.Tnx.Godbless.
Love to try this new service of sun.
-Ava
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