Smart expands LTE service across Metro Manila

when an ISP says “Up to 12 mbps download speed”, then be sure to have nowhere near that because that will all depend on many factors, i.e., the area, signal, capacity. many ISPs advertise such figure but says “depends on so and so”; hence, they’ll have an excuse. another thing, the key word here is “up to”, which means at anytime, it may reach that point  but not always. try testing your speed at different hours of the day. usually, it’s higher between 6-8 in the morning when people are at work or in school.
another check: if your smartphones with internet connection do not show the “H” above more often, then ISP transmits only 3G signal most of the time.

 I purchase this stick at almost 3k. A “rocket chick” like that..Then to my amazement it doesn’t even reach 1mbps on my makati area-so much for a maximum 12mbps as advertised.I tried complaining – twice.But the super genius technical service (w/skill of intimidation) keep insisting that It always depends on the signal on the area. We tested the stick on the service center (smart tower). It only reached 2mbps.On that he proved his point, leaving me to ask myself: “why the hell do they advertise that it will reach a 7 or 12mbps ,when even on their own tower, it won’t even reach half as what they have advertised.”A false advertisement perhaps.

Dumb-founded,I feel I was scammed in a way. A sure-fail investment.I went back to office and do a quick google on smart wireless services.I was not alone and mostly on metro manila..why I haven’t done it before.Repacked the stick – and posted it on sulit.com and boom! The curse was transferred to another individual.

Then I chatted the globe’s online customer service, inquiring if my place would be optimal for the wireless connection.She said It was not yet included  yet as of this time.Although disappointed, I was glad, I was rejected because they are not certain that they cannot provide their best service yet.