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Smart Bro launches ‘no lock-in’ LTE postpaid plans

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Smart Bro recently launched the country’s first LTE postpaid plans with no lock-in period – LTE Plan 999 and LTE Plan 599.

The LTE Plan 999 comes with 3GB of data allocation every month, while LTE Plan 599 has 1.5GB per month. Both are available through a SIM-only subscription.

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Interested subscribers can get the new LTE plan offers in two ways:

• No lock-in subscription but with a one-time fee of Php3,500 for an LTE Plug-It or Php4,500 for an LTE Pocket WiFi device.

• 24-month lock-in period that comes with either a free LTE Plug-It or an LTE Pocket WiFi device for a Php1,500 one-time fee upon sign-up.

“Smart Bro is making it easier and more affordable than ever for subscribers to experience the ultrafast LTE speeds from the leader in mobile. Whether they use a laptop, a tablet, or other mobile devices, users now have the widest options to choose how they want to experience the best mobile broadband experience from the country’s largest broadband network.” – Michele Curran, Data and International Services Head at Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart).

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Smart’s free LTE to end March 31, Php995 afterwards

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When I applied for my new UnliData Plan this afternoon, I was told that access to the LTE network is free or unlimited until March 31, 2014 and I have to pay an extra Php995 afterwards to gain back access.

Interviewed the CSR a bit more to get details. The specific instruction was that after March 31, I need to switch my network settings from LTE to 3G. Otherwise, I will be automatically charged an extra fee. Otherwise, I just need to text and upgrade to the LTE 995 plan (text LTE 995 to 2200).

Just this afternoon, a reader also pointed out that in order to enjoy LTE beyond the supposed 1.5GB cap is to subscribe to LTE 995 on top of my plan. Since LTE 995 is a VAS (value added service) and VAS is exempted from the FUP, this promo is not covered by Smart’s Fair Use Policy.

All in all, I will only have to spend Php1,500 (UnliData Plan 1500) and Php995 (LTE 995) on a monthly basis to be sure. Free LTE wasn’t never promised as forever but at least now we know it will only cost Php995, nothing more.

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Smart completes roll-out of 250 LTE sites in Luzon

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According to Ericsson (the enterprise partner/supplier of Smart), there are a total of 250 LTE sites already deployed and working in the entire Luzon area. That completes the expansion of Smart LTE in this part of the region.

That means you should be getting really good signal coverage for Smart LTE in most areas in Luzon, especially Metro Manila. This gives Smart the lead in covering most of the country with LTE connectivity. There are a total of 46 cities and 69 municipalities nationwide that has full or partial coverage to LTE under the Smart network.

For areas where there’s still no LTE coverage, Smart’s HSPA+ and 3G network should cover them.

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Smart offers 4th Gen iPad & iPad Mini with LTE

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Smart Communications is now offering the 4th Gen iPad and the iPad Mini powered by Smart LTE starting at Plan 499.

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The 4th Gen iPad and the iPad Mini are offered in three storage variants – 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB. Plan 499 comes with 65 hours worth of 3G / 4G / Smart LTE usage monthly with a lock-in period of 24 months. Subscribers can pay Php499 a month on top of the one-time payment (see retail price) or opt to pay in 24 months amortization for the device.

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If you’re wondering what’s the Prepaid price of the iPads (contract-free), here are the cash/straight payment prices from Smart:

iPad Mini 16GB LTE: Php22,402
iPad Mini 32GB LTE: Php27,723
iPad Mini 64GB LTE: Php32,991

iPad with Retina Display 16GB LTE: Php30,437
iPad with Retina Display 32GB LTE: Php34,853
iPad with Retina Display 64GB LTE: Php39,962

These prepaid units come with a free Smart LTE SIM.

For Plan 999, both iPads come with unlimited 3G / 4G / Smart LTE usage monthly with a lock-in period of 24 months. Subscribers can pay Php999 a month on top of a one-time payment (see retail price) for the device made in cash or using a credit card with option for a 12-month interest-free installment with participating credit cards.

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Smart extends unlimited LTE, bares regular pricing

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In a press release sent posted yesterday, Smart announced that they are extending their introductory promo for unlimited LTE from April 30 to June 30. In the same announcement, they also revealed the regular prices for mobile LTE.

Originally offered with unlimited LTE access on April 30, Smart announced that this has been extended to June 30. This applies when you subscribe to the regular unlimited plan.

At the same time, All-in Plan users may avail of by sending the appropriate keyword to 7577 to enjoy unlimited LTE service until June 30, 2013. Prices for these plans are as follows:

Always On 50, 25MB, Php50

Always On 100, 75MB, Php100

Always On 300, 300MB, Php300

Always On 500, 1GB, Php500

Always On 995, 2GB, Php995

If you don’t want the bucket plans and prefer time-based charging, the regular Php10 per 30 minute rate will apply.

Aside from the older LTE devices like the Xperia V and iPhone 5, newer phones are now being offered on LTE plans like the ZTE T82 and the Huawei Ascend D1.

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