Internet service providers (ISP) in Philippines

What is the best internet service provider in the Philippines?

Who is the best internet service provider in the Philippines?

Before i answer the question, first, let me help you understand what is the difference between the connectivity and the service provider itself because this might be the course of what you're looking for. Moreover, you will appreciate everything and whatnot in choosing internet service provider in the country in simplest form of language i could give.

You have to understand that Fiber optic, Cable, Wireless "broadband", Wi-fi router, DSL "broadband", Data plan, are all different and has its weak and strong points. They are not the same. When you ask for a internet connection, usually what is "IN" and "new", most of CSRs who are not technically inclined, will introduce the latest and dissect the promos - sure you are now convinced because you are following the latest trend. 

 

WHAT ARE THE TYPE OF CONNECTIONS?

FIBER OPTIC 

Fiber optic is also known as T-1 connection (provider). It is the best among any other connections in the market world wide. Fiber optic connection is, like DSL, a "wired", "a cable", to make it simple and in a layman's term. Meaning, do not expect a wireless connection because it is not, unless it will be connected in router. It is EXPENSIVE and perfect for offices, servers or host, internet cafe businesses with more than 20 PCs capacity, and for other businesses that may be needing to have this tool. I don't see the need of having this in every household unless you're rich with a decent business and ready to pay thousands in your monthly bill. Meanwhile, PLDT is offering Fibr connection. It is bundled with Cignal satellite cable for a whooping of P3,500 and P5,800 for complete package 1. Check their promo here. Don't get me wrong i am not against their services.

USB WIRELESS BROADBAND

Wireless "broadband" internet in Philippines has the most complained type of connection and has budget promos to choose from. However, it is misleading even if it is budget wise since it intertwine with the word "broadband". THIS IS NOT A DSL connection. This is "suitable" only for people who are always on the go, like people who have their laptop always with them and serve as a backup if in case their laptop are wifi ready (latest) (there are netbooks who are not wifi ready). This comes in plan and prepaid. I am telling you, this is not a stable internet connection, not applicable for gamers and people who have business over the internet. If you are a "surf and click" type of person around the net, then this is for you.

WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM 1

Wi-Fi Broadband modem is wireless indoor but not completely no wires. This is similar to Smart broadband and Globe broadband, bundled with telephone line or not. This has to be connected in a telephone line to get signal to transmit connection. However, using your telephone line doesn't affect the performance of your internet.

WIRELESS BROADBAND MODEM 2

Wireless transmitting through signal Some wireless but with antenna to receive signal, like Globe Wimax For Globe Wimax experienced users, please read here. Some ISP apparatus use only small device to screw on top of your home. But i think this is no longer offered or use due to massive complains and unsubscriptions.

Base on informations i read, Globe Wimax is reliable and fast internet for home users. On the other hand, please be mindful that the connection is NOT stable and constant because it is signal or transmitter dependent, thus, fast connection is not at its peak when weather is uncooperative, or transmitter down.

CABLE AND DSL 

Digital Line or famously known as DSL and CABLES are the most stable next to fiber optic. Why? because it is wired and shared through router if you're using DSL. DSL is the most common among the internet cafe, offices, home users, schools and universities subscribed to this service. However, Cable connection is far more stable because even if it rains, it doesn't fluctuate nor affect the connection. This setup is a no problem depending on your ISP (internet provider). Specifically, DSL is similar to Wireless Broadband, although DSL is less strange downtime and static, cheaper than wireless due to convenience and can handle multiple connection. Like us in home, we maximize this service and router because all of our devices are Wi-Fi ready including printer.

DATA PLAN

If you are the type of person who is always on the go and you need to be updated whether it is for business or personal, but your bill is ruining your budget, i suggest get it unlimited with a fix peso value. I myself is a subscriber and this saved my ass a lot of times specifically in my field job. Plus, it is way cheaper than your per day basis unlimited.

If you're gadget is tether portable ready, you can share your internet with a password just like a wifi router :) click here for tutorial.

You can avail the SIM Only or the plan with gadget bundled. But since i have my device already, i availed the SIM because it is much cheaper.

Now that we understand what are ISP connections are, we will dissect the providers to fully cater to what and who serves us best.

What is the best internet service provider in the Philippines?

I am not saying that Smart Communication is the worst internet provider but the fact that it is has the most complains among the top 4 service providers in the country. In my opinion, it has the most complains because  subscribers do not understand what they thought is they're getting. Precisely speaking the connection they thought it would be.

Smart Communications is worst because their connection the worst there is. It is transmitter tower (telecommunication) dependent that makes it weak. It has no strong foundation in connectivity but still manage to up-keep because it caters to prepaid and postpaid plan.

Globe Telecom is a mid range, yet not the best ISP. It still lack in strong connections in some areas in the Philippines.  Though it has the most services to choose from e.g., Wireless broadband, Tattoo Stick (USB) DSL with Fiber optic cable system. Globe has various bundles and promos to cater the standard of users.

Sky Broadband (Cable) was the first company to offer DSL cable in the Metro Manila. This was our first ISP back 1998 and we were happy of their service. Need i say more?

Fibr PLDT, the first Fiber Optic in the Metro. PLDT is the access provider and The TV portion of the Triple Play package is provided by Cignal. I don't know how that will work and who is the sole provider of its "Fibr", but this explains well that it is expensive. Are you willing to go overboard of P3,500 and P5,800 for bundled internet and cable.




Please be aware that everything is based on facts and experience and since i am living in Quezon City, the connection explains territorial. Meanwhile, the connection still varies in location or on site.

If you have further questions, please call their respective hotlines to know more.