coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hi everybody. In my place where there is no Globelines cable internet, i heard that Globe Broadband is promoting the use of a USB antenna. The USB antenna will catch the signal from a Globe cellsite and presto! one can access the internet. Has anyone knew or heard about this? What is this USB internet antenna called? Is it reliable and efficient Replies would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 It look like SmartBro also.. Using canopy i think [move]Smart Bro Plan 999[/move] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thugster_9904 Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hmm... but what is their means of connection right now? through a modem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Also in my place Globelines also planning to have an internet connection in my place. It think this Globe can gave use more benefits if we are the first subscriber in order to compete with Smartbro. Instead of 384kbps on Smartbro ads it think Globe double it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 same also using lancard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapuamj Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 oww iknw that, my friend use that but smartbro is more ok according to her, smartbro is much faster than that globe usb internet connction but one thng that is great about that is that you can bring it anywhere, so youre connected everytym , in any place................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 wow. that's great. so as long as you can receive a signal from Globe you can access the internet anytime, anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 i hope somebody can reveal what that USB antenna is and its specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Looks like HSPDA yup it is.. Insert usb then access internet thru cellsite.. Yup you can bring anywhere.. But its too expensive (daw) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Usually HSPDA for Cellphone now they emerge to computer as insert using usb to connect internet.. http://www.inter.net.ph/latest/globe-3g-with-hspda.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Looks like HSPDA yup it is.. Insert usb then access internet thru cellsite.. Yup you can bring anywhere.. But its too expensive (daw) thanks for the info @ oemchips. but im not sure if its HSDPA, anyways here's an info incase anyone's not familiar with it. High-Speed Downlink Packet Access From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia High-Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA, also known as High-Speed Downlink Protocol Access) is a 3G (third generation) mobile telephony communications protocol in the High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) family, which allows networks based on Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) to have higher data transfer speeds and capacity. Current HSDPA deployments support down-link speeds of 1.8, 3.6, 7.2 and 14.4 Mbit/s, and can provide each customer with 30 gigabytes of data per month.Further speed increases are planned for the near future. The networks are then to be upgraded to Evolved HSPA, which provides speeds of 42 Mbit downlink in its first release. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapuamj Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 guys, pleae help me, i cnt find ways how to boost up my connection, my rssi value is 17++ jitter 1, ive done cablenuttweaking and uninstall it, my uplink and downlink in my canopy is 500 and 1500( the one thgat should be edited) ive done it, still connectio nis 111-150 kbps... sad please help, ive been here for alopng time hope ul help me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mapuamj Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 i just dont know, because one time ive wathced the tva nd they feature that globe Hspda, its 5000 monthly and it uses simcard.... my frend has the usb connection from globe but i dont knw if its the same... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 i got it! i guess i have to answer my own questions. here's the info i got from http://mobilityph.blogspot.com/2007_02_01_archive.html Globe Visibility - High Speed Mobile Internet Who would think that you are in a third world country. Last October I decided to avail of Globe Telecoms HSDPA Visibility Service. Globe Visibility provides you with the ability to access the internet wirelessly from your notebook or mobile phone. HSDPA means High Speed Data Packet Access. I will not pretend to know what that actually means. But simply it means very fast mobile internet access. For a fee of Php2,000 and a monthly service fee of Php2,000 a month, with a twenty-four month lock in period Globe Telecom promises you a mobile 1.4 Mbps connection. The package includes a standard GSM sim card and a PCMCIA Data Card or a USB Modem. Presently, they are only offering the USB Modem as many new laptops no longer have PCMCIA slots. The package also is bundled with unlimited internet access via dial-up and unlimited wifi access via Globequest's WIZ. While I never have hit 1.4 Mbps, I actually have been able to achieve speeds of 1.334 Mbps. Close enough for me. While I was warned of limited coverage when I availed of the plan, Globe Telecom's service representative were terribly conservative. I was told to expect limited coverage. But from the get go I had no trouble finding a HSDPA signal from most every where I go on a regular basis. I have no problems getting a good connection from my residence in New Manila and Rockwell Center, Macapagal Boulevard and The Fort which are my places of choice for a relaxing weekend. I have also had no problems getting a HSDPA signal from the Justice Hall's (i.e. where the courts are located) in Quezon City, Pasig City, Makati City, Caloocan City and Malabon City where I do most of my work. The sim supplied with the Globe Visibility package was initially a data only sim. Globe Telecom decided in November 2006 to allow you to use the sim to make voice calls and to send SMS. The rates per minutes and per text are pretty high though. Anyway, that is for another post. While Php2,000 a month is not cheap, after having been on this service for four months I am very happy to say that I am a very satisfied costumer. I spend a fair amount of my work time in the field, and this service has made my "mobile office" truly mobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 to tell you the truth, im not really interested. first of all, 2000 per month is too steep for me since i'm only a student. second, there is that 24 month lock. if i am not satisfied with it, the i don't think id want to stick with it for 2 years. the one year with smartbro is enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 see its hspda and very high cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 its look like a flsh drive inserted thru usb once its is inserted it will be able to access anywhere using cellsite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 to tell you the truth, im not really interested. first of all, 2000 per month is too steep for me since i'm only a student. second, there is that 24 month lock. if i am not satisfied with it, the i don't think id want to stick with it for 2 years. the one year with smartbro is enough. oh. is the lock in period 24 months? all the while i thought its just 12. for me. i will observe first if its better. imagine that the HSDPA average speed is 1.4MB/s up to max of 1.8MB/s. that's 4 to 6 times faster than smart bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oemchips Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yup its true. So fast but expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Yup its true. So fast but expensive yeah. not affordable for the ordinary pinoy particularly the students. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grift3r74 Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 From what I saw in the commercial, its not a "canopy". Its like a small antenna placed on the desktop table itself.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 From what I saw in the commercial, its not a "canopy". Its like a small antenna placed on the desktop table itself.. that must be pretty cool. in that case, we will not be having a hard time climbing the roof just to insert the default plug. :2funny: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thugster_9904 Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hey guys, some info here.. The time that i had field visit here in our house, me and the contractor had some chat and he told me that there are more subscriber switching FROM Globelines TO SmartBro THAN FROM SmartBro to Globelines.. That's what he said. He said that they are also the one who installs globe's internet connection.. But i guess not meridian telekoms though.. Maybe a sub-branch.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbuster2007 Posted August 20, 2007 Author CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 I do not know with your contractors there but our contractors here are receiving Php400 each everytime they have house visit. that is why they are not even mentioning the word "globe" in any and all conversations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fr0stbound Posted August 20, 2007 CID Share Posted August 20, 2007 the contractors who went here also said they get paid 400 a visit. if they visit 3 houses a day, that'll be Php 1,200. not a bad career i must say, and with their faulty connection, a lot of subscribers will be wanting a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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