Local Internet Service Providers

PLDT

Founded on November 28, 1928, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) is the leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines. Through its three principal business groups - fixed line, wireless, and information and communication technology - PLDT offers the largest and most diversified range of telecommunications services across the Philippines’ most extensive fiber optic backbone and fixed line, cellular and satellite networks. 

Source: http://pldtcorporate.com/

PLDT has an internet speed up to 1.0 Mbps, up to 2.0 Mbps, up to 3.0 Mbps. PLDT mydsl, I could say it has a very excellent internet speed because I have experienced it for the past 3 years. I am a PLDT user. Whenever I browse on the internet the data pops out so quickly but the only problem is that whenever there is rain or storm it slows down the internet speed.

PLDT WeRoam rides on the largest wireless network in the country. The PLDT-SMART wireless network provides connectivity in over 99.9% of the country, encompassing all of its 80 provinces. 

• 3G signals can provide you with a maximum download speed of 3.6 Mbps throughUMTS/HSDPA/HSPA technology.
  
  
• 2G signals can provide you with a maximum download speed of 170 Kbps throughGPRS/EDGE technology.
  
  
• Signal may be impeded when working in heavily isolated locations such as basement levels, rooms with thick walls, and extreme geographic locations. Extreme weather conditions such as thunderstorms and rains can also inhibit signal strength.

 Source: http://www.pldt.com/pldtweroam/coverage.aspx

Just take a look at PLDT WeRoam’s current pricing scheme:


WeRoam Internet
Unlimited WiFi Internet(via AirborneAccess up to 2Mbps)
Unlimited GPRS/EDGE Internet (up to 140kbps)
Application Fee: Php 2,500
Monthly Recurring Fee: Php 1,200
Free Use of Mobile Data Card


WeRoam PLUS Internet
Unlimited WiFi Internet(via AirborneAccess up to 2Mbps)
Unlimited 3G/HSDPA Internet (up to 1.8Mbps)
Unlimited GPRS/EDGE Internet (up to 140Kbps)
Application Fee: Php 2,500
Monthly Recurring Fee: Php 1,700
Free Use of Mobile Data Card


Prepaid Subscriptions
Php 10,860 : Mobile Data Card + 3 months subscription
Php 14,220 : Mobile Data Card + 6 months subscription
Php 20,940 : Mobile Data Card + 12 months subscription

Source: http://www.yugatech.com/wifi/pldt-weroam-got-cheaper/

Bayan Telecommunications

Bayan Telecommunications Holdings Corporation was incorporated in October 15, 1993. Bayan Telecommunications, the operating arm of BTHC and formerly known as International Communications Corporation, was incorporated in April 18, 1961. 

Source: http://www.bayan.com.ph/about.aspx

Bayan Telecommunications (BayanTel) is now offering a 3Mbps internet speed package for a monthly subscription fee of Php899. Personally, I haven’t tried the BayanTel internet services but according to my research the bayanTel services is good at first but after a few weeks or month the internet connection slows down but some sources states that bayanTel now had improve its services because of some complaints that they received.



PACKAGE - SPEED PRICE Free Static IP's
NetBasic - 1024kbps - P3,000.00 - Up to 4
NetValue - 1024kbps - P4,500.00 - Up to 8
NetValue - 1536kbps - P6,000.00 - Up to 12
NetPremium - 2048kbps - P8,650.00 - Up to 16
NetPro i-Cafe - 128kbps - P 2,750.00 - Up to 16
NetPro i-Cafe - 256kbps - P 4,100.00 - Up to 16
NetPro i-Cafe - 512kbps - P.6,850.00 - Up to 16
NetPro i-Cafe - 1024kbps - P11,850.00 - Up to 16
NetPro i-Cafe - 2048kbps - P22,750.00 - Up to 16


Prices are exclusive of VAT, OTC / Installation Cost(P1,999).


All packages include FREE Upgraded Email/Webspace (350-5GB) & your choice of a .ph Domain Name.
Our NetPro i-Cafe package is specially designed for internet Cafes and similar businesses that demand high internet bandwidth!


Source: http://www.pinoydsl.net/threads/new-promo-of-bayanteldsl-business-package.1908/

Skybroadband

In 2008, SKYBROADBAND, the fastest residential broadband internet service in the land, and SKYVOICE, the lowest-priced IDD calling service, were launched.
Source: http://www.mysky.com.ph/subpages/about.aspx


SKYBROADBAND has a history of providing the fastest internet speed at an affordable price. In 2008, they were the first to offer 12 Mbps when other internet service providers only offered a maximum speed of 3 Mbps. In 2010, SKYBROADBAND introduced faster with their 112 Mbps maximum speed, starting out at Rockwell in Makati City. Today, Sky lives up to their promise with a new Internet package. For P999, you get a 15GB usage allowance and a fast speed of 5Mbps.


This offer is the first of its kind, since other ISPs only provide 1 Mbps for the same amount. Additionally, 15GB data allowance allows the user to do a number of internet activities at one time – unlimited access to social networking and your favorite websites, download up to 3,750 songs or 25 movies, 125 hours of non-stop YouTube, or 586 hours of VoIP. The package also includes a free subscription to iWantv!, which offer exclusive content for SKYBROADBAND subscribers.


Source: http://techiegadgets.com/technology-news/skybroadband-5mbps-internet-speed-for-just-p999/



SKYBroadband service promises a distinct broadband service from other existing services with a 1.5Mbps up to 12 Mbps speed package for residential accounts.


The SKYBroadband will be offered in four packages starting with the 1.5 Mbps package that goes for those who have SKYCABLE connections, which they will have a P175 discount. The package is offered at P1, 199 monthly subscription fee. The next package is the 3 Mbps package with a monthly subscription fee of P2,499.


The Plan 6 Mbps offered at P4,999 and the Plan 12 Mbps at P6,999 includes free installation, free modem and a free SkyCable subscription.


Source: http://skycableph.blogspot.com/2009/10/sky-launches-broadband-internet-service.html