Converge ICT FiberX Unlimited Fiber Plan Compared To PLDT, Globe and Sky Broadband

Before, we only have DSL/landline, Wireless Broadband, USB Dongle or Cable as an option for subscribing an internet plan. Now, another internet technology was introduced to us, which is the Fiber internet connection. This Fiber internet connection is an internet access through fiber-optic lines. What makes this different from other internet connections, unlike DSL and cable internet services that transmit electrical information through copper lines, fiber-optic lines use tiny strands of plastic or glass (just slightly thicker than a single human hair) to carry binary transmissions of light. Binary is a number system where the combination of only two numbers (0 being “off” and 1 being “on”) represent more complex symbols or instructions. This method of data transmission makes fiber internet the best option for fast speeds from 5MBPS to 1GBPS and its reliability.

In the Philippines, Fiber internet connection is one of the growing popularity in terms of internet subscription. Among these Fiber internet connection providers in the Philippines are PLDT, Globe, Sky Broadband and the new kid in the block, the Converge ICT (formerly known as ComClark located at Angeles City, Pampanga). But the availability of fiber internet connections are limited to several areas only.

Converge ICT Fiber Plan boasts Pure Fiber Optic connectivity which is laid out to more than 6,600kms of Fiber Optics Cable (FOC) nationwide with the use of the latest Micro-trenching Technology, and supported with a nodal presence in the USA, Hong Kong, Cebu and Davao.

Now, let us take a look on comparison of Converge ICT Fiber Plan to other Fiber internet connection providers including PLDT, Globe and Sky Broadband according to their maximum speed, data allowance and price rate.

Fiber Plans in the Philippines:

Converge ICT FiberX Plans (No Data Cap)

FiberX 1500 - 25 MBPS - Unlimited - 1500 Pesos

FiberX 2500 - 50 MBPS - Unlimited - 2500 Pesos

FiberX 3500 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 3500 Pesos
FiberXtreme 4500 - 300 MBPS - Unlimited - 4500 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)
FiberXtreme 7000 - 500 MBPS - Unlimited - 7000 Pesos (not seen and advertised in ConvergeICT website)

* Installation Fee of Php 2,500 (1-2 days installation response rate).

* 30% Minimum Speed at 80% service reliability.

* Lock-in period 24 Months equivalent to 2 Years.

Globe Broadband Fiber Plans

Plan 1299 Go Big - 5 MBPS - 400GB - 1299 Pesos

Plan 1299 Go Fast - 10 MBPS - 100GB - 1299 Pesos

Plan 1599 Go Big - 10 MBPS - 500GB - 1599 Pesos

Plan 1599 Go Fast - 20 MBPS - 150GB - 1599 Pesos

Plan 1899 Go Big - 50 MBPS - 600GB - 1899 Pesos

Plan 2499 - 100 MBPS - 1TB - 2499 Pesos

Plan 4499 - 200 MBPS - 1.5TB - 4499 Pesos

Plan 6999 - 500 MBPS - 3TB - 6999 Pesos

Plan 9499 - 1 GBPS - 6TB - 9499 Pesos

* Installation fees may apply.

* Service/plan availability and actual speed may vary upon assessment.

PLDT Home Fibr Plans

Plan 1299 - 3 MBPS - Unlimited - 1299 Pesos
Plan 1699 - 5 MBPS - Unlimited - 1699 Pesos

Plan 1699 - 15 MBPS - 150GB - 1699 Pesos

Plan 1899 - 20 MBPS - Unlimited - 1899 Pesos

Plan 1899 - 50 MBPS - 300GB - 1899 Pesos

Plan 2899 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 2899 Pesos

Plan 3499 - 100 MBPS - Unlimited - 3499 Pesos
Plan 5999 - 200 MBPS - Unlimited - 5999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)
Plan 19999 - 1 GBPS - Unlimited - 19,999 Pesos (not seen and advertised in PLDT website)

* Modem and installation fee applies depending on selected Plan.

* The speed is doubled for the first 6 months only; speed reverts to 50 Mbps starting on the 7th month. This promo is available to new Home Fibr subscribers only.

Sky Broadband Fiber Plans (One Sky - Fiber-powered broadband with HD Cable TV)

Plan 1599 - 8 MBPS - Unlimited - 1599 Pesos

Plan 1999 - 16 MBPS - Unlimited - 1999 Pesos

Plan 2999 - 32 MBPS - Unlimited - 2999 Pesos

Plan 3999 - 64 MBPS - Unlimited - 3999 Pesos

* One SKY Premium plans come with a FREE SKY On Demand box in Metro Manila. New subscribers in Cavite, Laguna, Bacolod, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, GenSan and Iloilo will get a FREE HD box.

* Plan availability varies per area.

* Fiber-to-the-home plans available in selected areas in Metro Manila. Initial cash-out will consist of ₱2,500 installation fee and one-month advance MSF.

* Speeds indicated above are download speeds.

* Minimum speed is 256Kbps, 80% of the time.

The Verdict:

Cheapest Fiber Internet Connection

For the cheapest or the least expensive among the plans, we have a tie, Globe Fiber Plan 1299 Go Big with 5MBPS speed and 400GB data for only 1299 Pesos per month, and PLDT Fibr Plan 1299 - 3MBPS with Unlimited Data for only 1299 Pesos per month. Second place goes to Converge ICT with their FiberX 1500 (1500 Pesos per month) that offers 25MBPS of speed and unlimited volume of data.

Fastest Fiber Internet Connection

When it comes in fastest internet connection, we have Globe that offers the Plan 9499 with jaw dropping 1GBPS speed but with a limited volume allocation of 6TB. PLDT Fibr Plan 19999 tied Globe Plan 9499 with 1GBPS speed, unlike Globe, PLDT offers unlimited volume of data.

Most Affordable Fiber Fast and Unlimited Internet Connection

If you want to have the cheapest connection with unlimited data and fast internet speed, the best deal still goes to Converge ICT with their FiberX 1500 with 25mbps and unlimited volume. PLDT comes in second place with its Plan 1299, even though much cheaper, it only offers speed of 3mbps.

Overall Fiber Internet Service Provider Plan Winner: Converge ICT FiberX 1500

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AVAILABILITY

To know if a Fiber internet connection is available in your area, you can contact or inquire them. Below are the following Customer Service Page, Hotline or Email of each Fiber connection providers:

Converge ICT FiberX Inquiry

Hotline: (02) 667 - 0888
Email: customercare@convergeict.com
Converge ICT Customer Care - ask Converge ICT Representatives for FiberX coverage in your area

PLDT Landline

171 (For PLDT Landline nationwide and Smart and Talk 'N Text cellular phones)

(02)8888171 (For NON PLDT Landlines)

Globe Hotlines

Mobile - 211

Landline - Sales - (02) 730 1010

Sky Broadband Email

skyserves@mysky.com.ph

Sources: Converge ICT, PLDT Home Fibr, Globe Broadband Plan, Sky Broadband One Sky

Calibrate Android Battery (The Proper Way)

As our android smartphones ages, obviously its battery ages as well. And as battery ages, we will experience certain battery issues like degrading battery performance which results in lesser Screen-On Time (SOT) and State of Charge (SOC) mismatch which can be noticed when you plug-in to charge your Android mobile or tablet after reaching low battery state, in just minutes, you'll notice it is 100% charged, but still in reality it wouldn't even have reached a half charged state. In this post, we will solve the problem of SOC mismatch by calibrating android battery the proper way, works for both rooted and non-rooted android phone.

How To Calibrate Android Battery Properly

Recalibrating your software battery meter will only take you 4 easy steps, though it takes a bit of time. Proceed at your own risk.

1. Use your phone until the battery dies. Play games, watch videos, do any heavy task usage to drain your battery. Wait until the screen turns off completely.

2. Turn on your phone again. It will likely shut down again before it finishes booting, but the battery isn't completely dead yet.

(Repeat this process several times. Power it on, let it keep trying to boot up, then let it die. Eventually, the phone won't even try to boot up anymore, you won't even see the boot logo or splash screen. At this point, you can stop powering the phone back on.)

3. Without turning your phone on, plug it into a charger. Let it sit there plugged in and turned off for at least 6 hours (this may change depending on your battery capacity, if you know it). The goal here is to charge it to 100% capacity without turning the phone on.

4. Once you're positive that your battery is fully charged, go ahead and turn your phone back on. Resume your normal usage and normal charging habits.

You can do battery calibration once a month, because overdoing it might damage your battery. But, if your phone is not experiencing such issues, battery calibration is not recommended.

If this procedure doesn't solve your problem, try Simplest Android Battery Calibration, No Apps Needed.

Redmi 5A Flash Sale in Lazada: Sold Out in Less than 1 Hour!

Lazada's flash sale of the Xiaomi Redmi 5A was a success selling out the available stocks on March 15, 2018 (12 noon) in less than 1 hour! The Redmi 5A was such a hit with its flash sale price of only P4,390. Featuring a Snapdragon 425 64-bit quad-core processor, 16GB of ROM expandable to 128GB, a 2GB RAM and a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera, the Redmi 5A is one of the most feature-packed smartphones below the 5000-peso range

Read also: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Launches in Lazada

With another batch of shipment already on the way, Lazada has confirmed that the next date of the flash sale will be next week on Monday, March 19, at 1PM. Both the dark grey and the gold version will be available next week. To those who were not fast enough to get the Redmi 5A today, mark your calendars and set up those alarms for next week!

To buy Redmi 5A at lesser price, you can use these following vouchers:

LZDNCAPPMAR - 200 Pesos Off - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.
LZDNCMAR - 150 Pesos Off - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.
LZDNCAPPMAR12 - 12% Off, max discount of 300 Pesos - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.

After copying the code, go to Lazada Website to register/login. Search for the item you want to purchase and proceed to checkout. Voucher is applied upon payment process.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A Launches in Lazada + Samsung Galaxy S9 Pre-Order Extension!

Xiaomi is officially launching in the Philippines and having Lazada as its exclusive online partner. Lazada will exclusively launch the Redmi 5A which boasts of a 5" fully-laminated HD display, a 3,000 mAh battery, a Snapdragon 425 64-bit quad-core processor, 16GB of ROM expandable to 128GB, and a 13MP rear and a 5MP front camera.

See: Xiaomi Redmi 5A on Lazada

Lazada is yet to reveal the price and date of sale but with the price that it will be offered to, it is no question why the Redmi 5A is THE ENTRY-LEVEL SMARTPHONE KING! Customers who would want to be the first in line to know the price of the Redmi 5A as well as the date of the flash sale need only to register thru https://www.lazada.com.ph/redmi-5a-launch/ and they will receive a notification containing the full details of the sale.

Samsung Galaxy S9 Pre-Order sale is also extended until Sunday, March 11. Orders until Sunday will come with freebies worth more than P7,000! This includes a Wireless Charger Convertible and either a Tumi Case or a Clear View Standing Cover. Delivery still starts on March and 11 and can be purchased using the Cash on Delivery option! The Galaxy S9 starts at P45,990 while the Galaxy S9+ starts at P52,990.

See: Samsung Galaxy S9 on Lazada

Once Xiaomi Redmi 5A and Samsung Galaxy S9 was available this March 2018, you can use these following vouchers:

LZDNCAPPMAR - 200 Pesos Off - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.

LZDNCMAR - 150 Pesos Off - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.

LZDNCAPPMAR12 - 12% Off, max discount of 300 Pesos - for new customers only - minimum purchase of P1500 is required.

After copying the code, go to Lazada Website to register/login. Search for the item you want to purchase and proceed to checkout. Voucher is applied upon payment process.

Lazada Voucher Codes in March 2018, up to 200 Pesos OFF!

Lazada.com.ph releases a voucher codes for March 2018. These Lazada March 2018 voucher codes give P100 up to P200 off to all platforms. Valid for all Lazada customers, both existing and new.

See also Samsung Exclusive Deals

Voucher Details

• 100 PESOS OFF up to 200 PESOS OFF (separate voucher for new and existing Lazada customers)
• Valid on all platforms.
• Storewide (Electronics, Women's Fashion, Men's Fashion, Home & Living, Health & Beauty, Baby & Toys, Sports & Travel, Motor, Music & More)
• Enter the voucher code upon checkout at Lazada Philippines.
• Valid for all Lazada customers.
• One voucher redemption per customer.

LAZADA MARCH 2018 VOUCHER CODE

LZDNCAPPMAR (P200 OFF for new customers using Lazada App, requires min. purchase of P1500)

LZDNCMAR (P150 OFF for new customers, requires min. purchase of P1500)

LZDRCMAR (P100 OFF for all customers, requires min. purchase of P1500)

After copying the code, go to Lazada Website to register/login. Search for the item you want to purchase and proceed to checkout. Voucher is applied upon payment process, please see the image below.

Disclaimer : The expiration of the voucher is only for the given month only. If it expires before or after the month, it's up to Lazada's decision.

Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi Priced at 1995 Pesos with FREE 10GB Data

Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi is Smart Bro's prepaid WiFi service that comes with free 10GB data for 7 days, priced at a one-time payment of 1995 Pesos. Just plug and surf, and enjoy 2X faster internet, improved indoor coverage (700MHz Ready) and connect up to 10 devices. Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi best suits subscribers who are not eager on having a commitment on regular internet broadband postpaid plans or lock-up plans, and are looking for a cheap prepaid internet connection with fast speeds. With this Smartbro Home WiFi, never worry on monthly bills, just reload and register to Smart Bro Prepaid promos, and enjoy surfing the web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, listening to music, streaming videos on YouTube and playing Mobile Legends together with your friends.

Buy Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi at Smart Online Store, and find 'Prepaid/Accessories' with the following details: Bro Prepaid - SIM Card - P1,995.00 one-time cash out then select 'Add to cart'. You are then required to have a MySmart account to complete the purchase. Cash On Delivery and free delivery nationwide.

Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi Package Details and Features

Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi is priced at 1995 PHP, a one-time payment which includes Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi modem kit (an LTE WiFi router device manufactured by EVOLUZN), pre-installed Smart Bro Prepaid LTE SIM card, power adapter, and LAN cable.

Zero Installation
No installation charges! Just plug and play. It's very convenient.

No Monthly Fees
No need to worry about monthly fees! Pay for the data that you want to consume, whenever you want.

FREE 10GB Data for 7 Days
Your Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi comes with free 10GB worth of data once your SIM was ACTIVATED, so you can surf, and watch videos at home instantly.

Buy load conveniently
You may reload your Smart Bro Prepaid Home WiFi at a Smart Prepaid reloading station near you or thru online - Lazada Mobile Recharge using your atm debit/credit card. And register to any variant of SURFMAX, GIGASURF or any Smart Bro Prepaid Data Promos.

How To Setup Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi

1. Plug your Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi and turn on the switch on the side. (Tip: Place near a window for a better signal reception. Signal color codes: Blue-Best, Green-Good, Red-Bad, Blinking Red-No SIM/Signal)
2. Attach the stands to the bottom of the router device to make it sturdy. (There are additional hooks on the other side of the back panel if you want to mount the device on a wall.)
3. Turn On the WiFi of your device, may it be smartphone, tablet or laptop, and search for Smart Bro WiFi. (Default WiFi password: smartbro)
4. Change your WiFi name and password. (for security purposes)
- Open your favorite browser (Chrome or Firefox or any browser) then go to www.smartbrosettings.net
- It will open the Smart Bro Dashboard Homepage and show the device connection and network status.
- Click on the "Settings" tab, select "Basic Settings" then "WiFi Settings".
- To change Router Name (SSID) and password, fill in the the appropriate fields (SSID and Password) and then click "Apply".

Smart Bro Home Boost Promos

These are exclusive promos for Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi subscribers. Smart Home Boost allows subscribers to enjoy all the online activities they want while boosting their internet speeds up to 42MBPS. These promos are also stackable.

HOME BOOST 15
To register, text BOOST15 to 9999/2200
Load amount: 15 Pesos
Validity: 1 day
Promo details: 1GB data (must be loaded with Giga Surf 50 or Surf Max Plus loads or Home Boost 50 and above, with at least 250MB data left)

HOME BOOST 50
To register, text BOOST50 to 9999/2200
Load amount: 50 Pesos
Validity: 3 days
Promo details: 1GB data + 300MB for Youtube, Spinnr, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Dubsmash, Pokemon Go +UNLI SMS to all network

HOME BOOST 100
To register, text BOOST100 to 9999/2200
Load amount: 100 Pesos
Validity: 1 day
Promo details: 3GB data

HOME BOOST 349
To register, text BOOST349 to 9999/2200
Load amount: 349 Pesos
Validity: 10 days
Promo details: 10GB data

HOME BOOST 599
To register, text BOOST599 to 9999/2200
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 15GB data

Remember, Smart has a Fair Use Policy for Prepaid users, which is 800mb/day. If in case, you exceeded the capping and experienced SIM blocking, see How To Unblock Smart Sim.

Smart Bro Postpaid Plans

Aside from prepaid, Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi has also postpaid plans which are basically same plans as the one offered by the Smart Bro Pocket WiFi. The postpaid plan gives you different options and Monthly Service Fee:

Plan 499
P2,000 one-time fee
6 GB monthly data allocation
12 months holding period

Plan 799
P1,750 one-time fee
10 GB monthly data allocation
12 months holding period

Plan 999
P1,500 one-time fee
15 GB monthly data allocation
12 months holding period

To monitor your account, you can enroll the number to the Smart Dashboard so you can check the current load balance and the data allocation as well as the expiration.

How To Check if your area is covered by Smart LTE Network

Smart LTE Network has now wider area coverage and the LTE rollout is still ongoing throughout the Philippines with over 25,000 cell sites supported by 90,000 kilometers of fiber-optics cables. Experience faster downloads and uploads with blazing speeds of up to 42MBPS.

To check if your area is covered by Smart LTE Network, just go to apps.smart.com.ph/network and enter your city or municipality, and it will show 4 Signal Types including 2G, 3G, 4G and 4.5G. The shaded circle are the available networks in your area.

If Smart has weak signal reception in your area and Globe has better network coverage, you may try Globe Prepaid Home WiFi, which is the counterpart of Smart Prepaid Home WiFi.

With Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home WiFi, enjoy a reliable prepaid internet connection at a budget-friendly price. Surf, watch, listen, and play at home to your heart's content!

To get help on your prepaid wifi device or promo, you can call Smart customer service hotline by dialing *888 using your phone.

Do you have any concerns or feedbacks regarding the product or promos of Smart Bro Prepaid Home WiFi? Just leave your comment below.

Source: Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi

LOOK: G-Dragon Reports for Military Service, Leaves his fans a Special Gift

Popular South Korean pop icon and leader of boyband Big Bang, Kwon Ji Yong (GD or G-Dragon), bid farewell and paid tribute to his fans in Southeast Asia with a parting gift as he reported for military duty on February 27, 2018.

The singer-songwriter and rapper has designed a gift package which will be exclusively available in a one-of-its-kind GD Official Store on Southeast Asia’s leading ecommerce company, Lazada.

Dubbed “The Floral Pathway”, the package comprises of a premium coffee drip, a GD hand-printed mug, and a bracelet. These items come wrapped in a fancy floral-motif box that is also specially designed by GD. The floral motif is GD’s tribute to his fans, whom he refers to as his flowers, wishing that they will walk down the road to happiness. More than 7,000 gift boxes are up for grabs beginning today (February 28) in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore; March 1 in Indonesia; and March 13 in Thailand.

Check The Floral Pathway (GD Limited Edition) on Lazada.

To fan the excitement across the region, Lazada got fans to join their various social media contests and live streaming videos as they bid their beloved idol farewell.

Making shopping fun and entertaining!

The latest collaboration with GD is part of Lazada’s efforts to mix entertainment with shopping and to create a fun and enriching experience for the younger generation of shoppers across Southeast Asia.

"K-pop has led to an increased interest in Korea among Southeast Asian customers. To satisfy customer needs, Lazada will expand strategic partnerships with Korean entertainment companies to offer high-value K-artist merchandise." says Will Ross, Chief Executive Officer of Lazada Crossborder.