Globe: Our Tattoo is Faster Than Your Bro, Smart!
By Rico, 2:02 pm Thu Nov 12 2009 - Analysis, Featured - 13 Opinions
Remember when Globe said that they’re the fastest growing broadband? Here’s the test data backing up their admittedly self-serving conclusion.
In a media presentation yesterday, Globe outlined why their wireless broadband speed test was more detailed and thus more accurate than Smart’s. Smart recently came out with a series of ads that depicted speed tests showing a “mystery competitor” dropping behind in terms of wireless connection speeds.
Representatives from Globe said that the tests, conducted by NESIC, sought to measure the connection speed over a certain period of time, “not just during one instant”. Below was the slide show they used, which includes speed comparisons between Globe, Smart, and Sun, as well as test data certifications from NESIC:
What’s interesting about this press meeting was how Globe revealed the full scope of its test methodology—meaning anyone who reviews the slides above can conduct their own, similar tests. That’s what I’ll do for my future Globe Broadband Tattoo speed tests; if you have your own experiments to share, do so below.
NESIC is a local contractor that specializes in putting up the infrastructure of major telcos, for Globe, Smart, PLDT, and Digitel. According to the NESIC representative who was present at the meeting, her company was commissioned by Globe to conduct the tests above—using methodology that was formulated within Globe. Asked about Smart’s reaction, she simply said that Globe’s competitor had called a meeting.
In any case, let’s see what the reply of Smart is. With ABS-CBN and GMA constantly trying to one-up each other in terms of viewership and ratings, are we seeing a new kind of numbers war between Globe and Smart?
Bim
3:03 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
When you do your tests, may I come with you, please?
Dior
3:03 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
I have Globe Tattoo, my sister owns a Smart Bro. Connecting was easy, but I couldnt browse any site. I couldn’t even open Google!! So yeah, last week our PLDT DSL was down, I gave my tattoo another chance, but it was still a disappointment. I used my sister’s Smart Bro instead. This happens everytime I use Globe Tattoo, and it was not just that one instance.
bursky
4:04 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
i’m not clear on the methodology since i’m not an IT person. if it’s really based on facts, then i’d think this is well and good.
but as for NESIC doing this test paid for by Globe showing Globe with higher results? (in the same way Smart claims to be faster with speedtest.net in their own commercial) nah… i guess i’ll still leave it to the testimonies of people who actually use the stuff.
Mel
5:05 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
I have absolutely no trouble connecting to the Globe Tattoo network. However, transfer speed is another issue altogether. 8 times out of 10, I can’t so much as launch Google even at non-peak hours. I’d love to give Tattoo (and my P895) a chance, but sadly, probability doesn’t lie.
jayvee f.
6:06 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
im happy with my smart dongle
i dont believe these speed test thingees kasi.
jun
7:07 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
well its defenitely depend on your place.. get the one with good signal on your place… doesnt matter if its globe or smart
Rygel
8:08 pm Thu Nov 12 2009
so which mobile broadband actually reaches the 2MBPs? I know this is location dependent but in our area I average 1.5MBPs on sun broadband wireless… how fast can globe and smart go?
erwin
12:12 pm Fri Nov 13 2009
testing over 3 days (October 29 and 30, and November 2) in different locations cannot be construed as testing over a duration. wireless testing should take into account other crucial parameters, such as, weather conditions and the time when the test was conducted. Bandwidth availability on a Monday at 9am would not be the same on a Friday at 6pm. if you check the methodology, the 2wire and speedtest.net tests were done using snapshots of download and upload speeds. the methodology that the author was using does not differ significantly from what was done by nesic. if the wireless broadband providers want a fair and transparent study, get a thesis student to do the test over a semester in clustered sectors within luzon, not using snapshots, and taking into account other parameters such as distance from the base station, time of test, and weather conditions.
so far i’ve used both globe and smart. so far, i’ve found smart to be more reliable in terms of connection and browsing. i can reliably connect to globe but browsing sucks big time.
DR BENDZ
8:08 pm Fri Nov 13 2009
GLOBE TATTOO, SMART BRO, SUN BROADBAND:
Every business needs a lie.
up to 2mbps? 3mbps? internet speed?
are u sure?
NOT SPEED BUT BANDWIDTH.
INTERNET SPEED IS LIGHT.
BUT INTERNET BANDWIDTH IS SO LITTLE CUTIE.
Gising na! sana sinabi nila na 200 Kbps instead of 2 mbps. eh yung na receive ng ka boardmate ko is only 20 Kbps on Smartbro.
NEXT TIME MGA Wireless ISP’s
SANA MA FIXED NA YUNG BANDWIDTH NG IYONG INTERNET SERVICE AT
WALA NG PEAK HOURS2X
KUNG 2mbps dapat 2 mbps din ang bandwidth ang ma-receive ng mga wireless kit namin.
PRESYO NG LOAD:
20 pesos per hour?
ang mahal naman! may bayad pa yung kuryente. tapos hindi naman accurate 2mbps ang bandwidth na makukuha mo.
“Ang inyong serbisyo ay aming binayaran at kung mahina ang serbisyo dapat maliit dapat ang aming bayarin.”
-Juan dela Cruz
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SA MGA USERS NG SMARTBRO, GLOBE TATTOO, SUN BROADBAND
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DAPAT USB 2.0 nakasaksak ang wireless kit.
Wa’g gumamit ng USB extension
DAPAT ang wireless kit ay nakakabit sa main USB 2.0 slot
Wa’g manipulahin ang internet properties, tulad ng TCP/IP properties.
GUMAMIT NG MOZILLA FIREFOX, AT GOOGLE CHROME(LATEST VERSIONS) O DI KAYA SAFARI(MAC).
ANG INTERNET EXPLORER AY NAPAKABUG SO HINDI KO INADVISE NA GUMAMIT NG IE.
MAGHANAP NG LOKASYON
NA PWEDENG MAKAKUHA NG WIFI SIGNAL.
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anubarak
11:11 pm Fri Nov 13 2009
I used to work at Globe as a CS and it really sucks when I received a call regarding their Tattoo, even my supervisor doesn’t like this product to think he’s an engineer.
I received so many complaints like, I can’t connect to my tattoo, can’t browse, slow browsing, etc. To think we are CS and we’re handling trouble shooting that supposed to be for Technical Support, but that’s another story.
All I’m saying is I’ve been there, I heard all the irate customers.
Heard a customer that had a prepaid kit then decided to change to postpaid thinking because its a prepaid but still same problem.
If they’re really telling the truth, how come there are customers that are complaining?
JUAN DELA CRUZ III
3:03 pm Fri Dec 25 2009
As an IT, Ang maiiadvise ko lang po sa ating mga PINOY…….dapat fully informed kayo at updated sa mga nangyayari sa buong mundo hindi lamang sa ating bansa…..To be informed is makakaiwas kayo sa mga negosyanteng mapagsamantala….Ang USB dongle ng SMART at Globe at SUN ay late technology na…..Ang advise ko pwede kayong gumamit ng inyong 3G PHONE (NOKIA SONY, etc) as your broadband internet modem….NO NEED SA MGA USB DONGLE na ito….AND PARA MAKATIPID PUNTA KAYO SA MGA PUBLIC NA NAGOOFFER NG WI-FI FREE INTERNET tutal mga taga CITY naman tayo….AT ISA PA ANG MGA USB INTERNET DONGLE NA ITO AY DI PWEDE GAMITIN SA PC NYO KC PARA LANG ITO SA MOVING PC TULAD NG NOTEBOOK LAPTOPS…..AND IF WALA KAYONG WIFI CARD SA LAPTOP NYO BUMILI KAYO….MAKAKAMURA KAYO …..PLEASE BE WISE ALWAYS…..UN LANG IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE ….JUST EMAIL ME AT richard_tablan@yahoo.com
nizmo
11:11 am Sun Feb 28 2010
GLOBE Internet Wireless in Paranaque (near SLEX) SUCKS! Big Time!!! Status is always Service Maintenance for a week now.
Chris
2:02 pm Fri Mar 12 2010
have you heard of SmartBro’s new SurfTV? http://bit.ly/dgSi5R