Internet Service Protocol

         The competition among the three major network providers is getting stiff. They offer the same services but come in different looks. They compete in marketing strategies and special promotions to gain users. Due to their strategies and promotions, costumers are confused. Which one really works best? Which one has the best services? When choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP), it is always necessary to consider some factors. You can choose from Digital Subscriber line (DSL), Cable or Wireless.  If you want to go wireless, you can have USB stick to have an internet access.  In the Philippines, you can choose among Sun Broadband, Smart Bro, and Globe Tattoo.  Here are some factors to be considered:

• Availability of the services on your location should be taken into consideration. Your location must be on the hotspot before you can avail of the service.  Sun Cellular has weak coverage is most rural areas.
• The second consideration is the speed or performance. Wifi is recommended for personal use as it has limited speed.
• Price should be considered as well. You need to know how it will cost you. You can have Wifi to have an unlimited connection a month for a very low price.  However, this is recommended for personal use only. It isn’t a good choice for business purposes.  Price also covers whether you would avail the prepaid service or the postpaid plan.
• Support services should also be considered.  The internet provider should be able to help you if encounter technical problems.

Which is the Best?

Let’s try to compare Sun Broadband, Globe Tattoo, and Smart Bro. Take a look at the table.

	Smart Bro	Globe Tattoo	Sun Broadband
Prepaid Price of modems	Php1,495	Php1,495	Php1,495
Rates	Php10/30 minutes	Php5/5 minutes	Php10/30 minutes Php50/24 hours
Claimed Speeds	Up to 2mbps	Up to 2mbps	Up to 2mbps; up to 3mbps for postpaid plan1,399
Claimed Coverage	Nationwide (3G, HSDPA or High-speed Downlink Packet Access, EDGE or GSM)	Nationwide (3G, HSDPA, EDGE or GSM)	Metro Manila (3G, HSDPA, EDGE or GSM) and Nationwide (EDGE, GSM)
Postpaid Rates	Plan 799 monthly Plan 1500	Tattoo 499 Tattoo 999 Tattoo 1499	Easy Broadband 799 SBW Plan 799 SIM only SBW Plan 799 SBW Plan 649 SBW Plan 1399

There you go!  For more information about their terms and conditions, visit their websites or read some reviews about their services before you decide. Once you have chosen the right provider, you can already go online and enjoy your travel to the cyber world.  Surf anytime, anywhere using your USB Stick!