Comments on: Review of Globelines, Smart Bro, Smart 3g and PLDT MyDSL Internet Services

By: Smith

Smith — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:06:15 +0000

I’ve already tried every isp here in the phils. and i’ve got the most unforgettable bad experience with MYDESTINY isp service. So far they are the most unreliable and unprofessional isp. They are the slowest in almost everything. So beware don’t waste your money. I should have stayed with other isp that sucks sometimes than all the time.

By: Maureen Hernandez

Maureen Hernandez — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:48:29 +0000

Hi, Thanks for this blog it really is a lot of help.

Yes, its really frustrating when the ISP’s think that internet users are stupid.

I live in Caloocan and am currently experiencing horrid download speeds. I currently use the residential 1299 bundle with 512 kbps download rate and its only clocking at 300 or so. PLDT said that tas long as it was within 60% it was “normal”.

We used to have the 999 dsl plus 700 landline but the tech support person said that it was the same as the 1299 plan (512kbps) so we stuck with it. This morning, I saw that PLDT’s 999 dsl only plan was supposed to be 1Mbps, so I called the tech support again.

What do you know, apparently the facilities here are so crappy that it doesn’t support that speed. The techsupport person said that even though I’m paying for more, the facilities can still only supply 512kbps.

Here is the weird thing, before asking about the 999/1Mbps thing, my dad was talking to another techsupport person and she said that they can provide us 1.2Mbps for P1995. I thought that the reason why they can’t give me 1Mbps for P999 was because their facilities can only go up to 512kbps.

So I called them again. Apparently they can supply the 1.2Mbps for 1,995, but not 1Mbps for 999.

Their servers can provide it they just DON’T WANT TO provide it at 999.

So Technically its more expensive here than in other places even if its still Metro Manila.

I’m just thinking, can I report this to NTC? Because this is false advertising. Even in their website they show 999 as 1Mbps.

By: Kriz

Kriz — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:48:43 +0000

I am a digitel subscriber for 6 months.
Promised speed is 832 kbps.
Since I got the service I only receive 400 to 430 kbps.
I am a little familiar with modem configuration
Each modem also has its speed tester
On my modem prolink it only shows 512 kbps down / 192 up
On actual spped test it will show an average 415 down / 120 up

is there some one who can post an instruction on how to properly file a complaint against ISP at NTC?

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 03:08:09 +0000

GLOBE LINES /Wireless Internet is available now at Binan so you can now avail the service but wires you must complete the 12months lock period of DIGITEL hehehehehehe,

By: wal

wal — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:10:08 +0000

1.how to access canopy.follow this
turn off computer.unplug canopy adapter.unplug canopy cable from the Lan.wait a second.reverse the procedure.turn on the computer.open browser type in address bar 169.254.1.1.
2.how to maximize your bandwidth.go to
start>run>type gpedit.msc>click ok>group policy> computer configuration>administrative template>network>quality of service (Qos)>limit bandwidth reservable>ENABLE radio button> type 0 in space to unlimited your bandwidth click ok.
3.smartbro DNS server is unreliable change DNS server.how
network connection>LAN>properties>highlight TCP IP internet protocol>properties>click use the following DNS button type this DNS server.
preffered 208.67.222.222
alternate 208.67.220.220
click ok.
4.repair connection.go to command prompt
start>run>type cmd>click ok>
type ipconfig /all (wait a second)
type ipconfig /release ”
type ipconfig /renew ”
type ipconfig /flushdns ”
type ipconfig /registerdns ”
type arp -d* ”
type nbtstat -R ”
type ping 10.0.0.1 ”
type ping 208.67.222.222 ”
type ping 208.67.220.220
5.download CABLENUT.
PROPERLY HELP YOU**

The answers to the following questions are very important when posting asking for assistance, if you answer them accordingly it will save you and us alot of time in helping you get your connection optimized quickly and easily.

1. Download Cablenut.

2. What type of connection do you have? i.e. 56K, ISDN, DSL (PPPoE or not), Cable etc.

3. Who is youe ISP and what is your advertised speed from them? i.e. Cox.net & 3000/256 - this is advertised in kilobits per second. If you don’t know your caps please provide us with a link to your ISPs homepage.

4. What are your current settings now? Do a TCP/IP Analyzer test and copy and paste the results (remember to XXXXX out your IP address) here.

5. What kind of speeds are you getting now? Do 10 speed tests from Speakeasy (choose the location nearest to you) clearing your internet temp files prior to each test, and give us the average of your top 5 tests. This will give you a good baseline to go by but remember speed tests are not 100% accurate.

6. Please tell us your operating system i.e. 95, 98, 98SE, ME, 2K or XP.

IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND
Remember your goal is to get about 90% of your rated speed, sometimes depending on factors beyond your control i.e. routers, servers, line quality etc. it just isn’t gonna happen, no matter what you do.

The following are my suggested settings in Cablenut for 2K & XP:

DefaultReceiveWindow = multiply your ISPs download caps in kilobytes by 1024
DefaultSendWindow = multiply your ISPs upload caps in kilobytes by 1024
DisableAddressSharing = 1
InitialLargeBufferCount = 100
InitialMediumBufferCount = 240
InitialSmallBufferCount = 320
LargeBufferSize = 81920
MaxFastTransmit = 64000
MediumBufferSize = 15040
PriorityBoost = 0
SmallBufferSize = 1280
TransmitWorker = 32
FastSendDatagramThreshold = 4096
EnableFastRouteLookup = 1
EnablePMTUDiscovery = 1
IgnorePushBitOnReceives = 0
GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize = use the calculator to find your best value*
MaxFreeTcbs = 8000
MaxHashTableSize = 16384
MaxNormLookupMemory = 5000000
SackOpts = 1
SynAttackProtect = 1
Tcp1323Opts = 0 (set to 1 if TcpReceiveWindow is 65535 or higher)
TcpLogLevel = 1
TcpMaxDupAcks = 2
TcpMaxHalfOpen = 100
TcpMaxHalfOpenRetried = 80
TcpRecvSegmentSize = 1460
TcpSendSegmentSize = 1460
TcpTimedWaitDelay = 30
TcpUseRFC1122UrgentPointer = 0
TcpWindowSize = use the calculator to find your best value*
MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server = 20
MaxConnectionsPerServer = 10
DefaultTTL = 64
DisableUserTOSSetting = 0
TcpMaxDataRetransmissions = 6
DefaultTOSValue = 92

By: lancerucher

lancerucher — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:27:04 +0000

Damn’ I’ve been a victim of marketing! Eventually, I’d have to go every now and then to the corner store to load my kit, much to the seller’s surprise as I emptied her load as well. On the bright side though, I helped out increase the load seller’s earnings and I got to work wherever I want but still the connection remains numb at 5 pesos per 15 minutes.

This is the message of Globe customer who use Globe service for the first time.
In short NAPASO…..

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lanceruchers last blog post..Filipino blog commenter discriminated due to wrong grammar

By: lancerucher

lancerucher — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:13:26 +0000

SLOW-slow- slow. I think it took me hours to download and watch the videos that were sent by the client for me to view and be acquainted with and it was a hassle on my part as well as I’d have to research for more sources online to write his articles and it ate up my day! That is the message you can read from the disappointed Globe Customer.

See full article at
http://jam-jovir.blogspot.com/2008/10/how-to-be-invisible-online-get-globe.html

Lance
http://cebuimage.blogpspot.com

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By: eloy pancho

eloy pancho — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:21:01 +0000

actually, clement, for the past 7 months i am experiencing the globe vis issue, don’t you think i didn’t become an expert on this network setting “solution”? that is the first “solution” the customer service will provide you..if that doesn’t work, they will say it could be your computer which is problematic..and a hundred more reasons/alibis..anyway, it is already confirmed that the issue is on the Network Coverage..what is only frustrating is that, after 6 months of waiting for the real solution, they will tell you they cannot promise an immediate fix because the site upgrades already have fixed schedules..

in the end, what i can only say to all..BEWARE of GLOBE Visibility with hsdpa..don’t just believe when they say it works OK in your place…once you are tricked, you will be bounded by a contract, and it will be too late to complain..

By: clement

clement — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:33:23 +0000

if you would mind =)

i have used Smart 3G and Globe 3G on my nokia E51 to connect to the WWW from my dorm here in Cabuyao Laguna with acceptable to great satisfaction.

What i do. I normally set my phone network setting from “Dual Band” to “UMTS” …. so that you only get 3G / 3.5G feeds everytime. in the event there’s a problem with connection (normally, sudden weak or zero 3G signal) then i resort to re-setting my Phone network setting to “GSM” =)

I feel that Smart’s 3G is more reliable than globe. But since I’m into postpaid plans with globe…. and i have a rebate of Php 900.00 monthly (for the contract renewal, i didn’t opt for phone) then its like i’m hooked to the internet for free =) i usually use my Globe connection in the evening when am no longer in the office

Hope this would help you…. forget those with the small USB modem …. they’re basically china made cellular phones minus the phone features. Go with 3.5G Nokia Phones and you’ll be more than happier =)

Good Luck