The Best Promos to Boost Your Home Broadband

For only PHP 15, Globe Prepaid WiFi users can get an additional 1 GB data that can be consumed for three days at most. Smart has a data promo with the same price and data allocation, but it's good only for one day.

With HomeSurf 15 promo's 1 GB data allowance, you can watch YouTube videos for 4 hours, spend 8 hours on Facebook, send 1,000 emails, or browse the net for 20 hours. It's more than enough for several days of internet use.

To avail of this promo, subscribers need to register first to GoSurf50 for PHP 50. Bigger broadband data promos are also available through the Globe At Home mobile app.

2. Home Boost for Smart Bro Home WiFi

Smart Bro's Home Boost data promos are almost the same as Globe's HomeSurf, but with the addition of two promos that cost PHP 50 (for 1 GB with a three-day validity) and PHP 100 (for 3 GB with one-day validity.

Home Boost 15 isn't a stand-alone promo—it has to be topped up with any Home Boost load.

To avail of any Home Boost promo, Smart Bro Home WiFi subscribers need to register via text (e.g., BOOST100) to 9999.

3. Surf Net Mega Promos for Sun Broadband Plans

Sun Broadband's Surf Net Mega data promos may not provide data allowances as big as those of Globe and Smart, but they're the most affordable. For as low as five pesos, you can reload your Sun home broadband with 20 MB of data—that equates to 1 hour of Facebook or internet browsing.

Surf Net Mega promos are available to Sun Broadband postpaid and prepaid subscribers. For prepaid WiFi, all promos include an additional 200 MB to 1 GB data for Spinnr.

To register, just text MEGA plus the amount (e.g., Mega5) to 247 or buy a promo from the Sun Online Shop.

Best Promo for Extending Home Wi-Fi Coverage

Isn't it great if all areas of your home have strong Wi-Fi signals? But your router can only do so much. It's unrealistic to expect a decent connection in your bedroom on the second floor when you have your router downstairs.

The AirTies Wi-Fi technology is the solution for Wi-Fi coverage problems in households. To date, only Globe offers the AirTies WiFi Mesh to its new and existing home broadband subscribers. Featuring a wireless, plug-and-play setup, AirTies can deliver full Wi-Fi coverage and boost signal strength in an entire home.

The only downside to this innovation is its cost. To get an Airties Wi-Fi Mesh, you have to pay a one-time fee of PHP 3,600. Globe offers a more flexible payment alternative, which is a monthly fee of PHP 150 added to your bill for 24 months.

Subscribers may also need to hire the services of Globe Tech Squad to configure the device and assess the right number of extenders for full Wi-Fi coverage in a home. The service costs PHP 1,200.

Best Promos for Switching to a New Home Broadband Provider

Fed up with the poor connection and customer service of your current broadband provider? Internet service providers like PLDT and Sky Broadband make switching providers more affordable for those who want to get better value for their money.

1. PLDT Home DSL/Fibr Switch Promos

Non-PLDT home broadband and PLDT landline-only customers who switch to a PLDT Home DSL or Fibr plan may enjoy a 50% discount on their bill for six months. For example, if you change to Home DSL Plan 1299, you'll pay only PHP 650 on your first six bills.

PLDT Home DSL/Fibr Switch promos are bundled with a Wi-Fi modem and unlimited calls to five Smart, Talk 'N Text, and Sun numbers. Installation is also free.

The catch is, you'll be tied to a 36-month contract. When you opt out of your PLDT broadband plan within the lock-in period, you'll be charged a pre-termination fee equal to thrice the regular monthly service fee. For Plan 1299, that would be PHP 3,897.

To apply for a PLDT Home DSL or Fibr Switch promo, submit a valid ID, a filled-out customer information sheet, a Switch Subscription Contract, and the latest non-PLDT home broadband bill.

PLDT Switch promos are valid only from May 15 to December 31, 2018.

2. One SKY Switcher Promo

When you switch to a Sky Broadband plan, you'll get a 50% discount on your first three monthly bills. You'll also enjoy free access to cable content on any device.

But you'll be under a 24-month lock-in period, which is shorter than PLDT's 36 months. Canceling the service within 24 months will have you paying a pre-termination fee. That's either PHP 4,000 (for One SKY Premium and Lite plans) or PHP 2,000 (for One SKY Broadband + Video-on-Demand plans.)

The One SKY Switcher promo is available to non-Sky Broadband customers aged 60 and below in the following areas:

Metro Manila

Baguio

Batangas

Cavite

Cebu

Davao

Dumaguete

General Santos

Iloilo

Laguna

Those interested may submit an accomplished application form, valid ID, latest non-Sky Broadband bill.

This promo runs only from February 15 to April 30, 2018

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, to enjoy an uninterrupted, hassle-free internet experience at home, you'll need to pay extra. But consider your broadband promo options carefully. For instance, you might save more money with an unlimited home broadband rather than reload your prepaid WiFi every so often. Of course, that would depend on how much data you actually use every month.

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Globe Prepaid WiFi Data Promos	Price	Data Allocation	Validity
HomeSURF 15	PHP 15	1 GB	3 days
HomeSURF 349	PHP 349	10 GB	10 days
HomeSURF 599	PHP 599	15 GB	30 days
Smart Bro Home WiFi Data Promos	Price	Data Allocation	Validity
Home Boost 15	PHP 15	1 GB	1 day
Home Boost 50	PHP 50	1 GB + 300 MB for Youtube, Spinnr, and Vimeo	3 days
Home Boost 100	PHP 100	3 GB	1 day
Home Boost 349	PHP 349	10 GB	10 days
Home Boost 599	PHP 599	15 GB	30 days	Sun Broadband Data Promos	Price	Data Allocation	Validity
Surf Net Mega 5	PHP 5	20 MB	1 day
Surf Net Mega 10	PHP 10	30 MB	2 days
Surf Net Mega 25	PHP 25	70 MB	1 day
Surf Net Mega 45	PHP 45	300 MB	3 days
Surf Net Mega 99	PHP 99	200 MB	30 days
Surf Net Mega 250	PHP 250	1.25 GB	30 days