To apply for unlimited mobile internet plan (Philippines) or not ?

As smartphones or small internet devices are becoming popular and popular, at the same time wireless internet connection is becoming ubiquitous and cheaper, it's now easier for everyone to be connected to the internet. While being online is fun and productive, it also incurs costs.  One of the most ask question to me by my friends is "should I apply for an unlimited mobile internet plan?". This is what I usually ask them before giving any advice:

On average, how many hours do you NEED to spend online everyday?
Will you be using it mainly to download large files?
What network are you subscribed now? are you willing to change network?

Before I start explaining, check out my previous post on Unlimited mobile internet from globe , sun and smart - prepaid version. (use this as reference) .

One major consideration in deciding is the frequency of usage. Frequency of usage is directly proportional to data cost incurred.
Smallest denomination of mobile internet billing is from globe which is 5 pesos per 15 mins (sun and smart offers 10 pesos per 30 mins).

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Sun Cellular outs new pricing for mobile internet

You can now enjoy your Sun Cellular phone's mobile internet using two affordable pricing scheme.

NEW! - i25 gives you 3 hours of mobile internet for only P25.00

text i25 to 247

i50 gives you 1 day unlimited mobile internet for only P50.00 (same as globe's)

 text i50 to 247

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unlimited mobile internet from Globe, Sun and Smart [update]

Globe SuperSurf

From Globe

Smart UnliSurf

From Smart

Sun i50

I'm not aware of any non-postpaid unlimited mobile internet service from sun. I also tried searching through their website but I haven't found any. All I got was the previously mentioned Sun iPlans.

Update: Sun offers i50 (one day unlimited internet) that can be use both on your mobile phone or the sun broadband usb dongle.

To register, just type in i50 and send to 272.

Thanks Jed for the tip.

If you know any unlimited offering from sun. Please shoot it out on the comments section

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Globe's SuperUnli 25 , very frustrating to users

Not so unli25

Globe Tattoo brings you the service you’ve all been waiting for – SUPERUNLI25! 

For only P25, get unlimited* calls and texts to Globe/Tattoo/TM for one whole day! 

Buong araw, buong gabi, UNLIMITED! 

Register now! Just text SUPER25 to 8888

*Must maintain P1 balance to use the service Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 3709 Series of 2010 Promo period is from July 17 – August 16 

Ever heard of superunli 25?  It's the latest offering from globe that gives you unlimited call and text to globe/TM/tattoo subscribers. Basically, it's supposed to be a more convenient option from the existing superunli 150 which is unlimited call and text for 1 week.

Unfortunately, this service is giving massive headaches to a large number of subscribers because globe is suspending their number from registering to promos and subscription if globe detected that the subscriber is abusing the service by:

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1 week free trial of nokia messaging for smart subscribers, til september only

Nokia in partnership with Smart Communication is giving away 7 days of free and unlimited nokia messaging for smart subscribers. The promo will run from June 8 - Sept 12, 2010. All you have to do is register your phone by texting  NOKIA TRIAL to 6677  for free.

Take note that your handset must have an installed nokia messaging application.

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