Thursday, April 21, 2005
PUGAD April discussion: wireless broadband internet
Last night, PUGAD had the first of its scheduled monthly discussions. Our guest were Mr. Mr. Jesus Manuel "Jess" Iñigo, Branch Manager of Meridian Telekoms Davao and Mr. Jay E. Opolentisima, Branch In-Charge, Micro-D International.
We held the meeting at Formula Pete's located at Wheels and More Drive.
Meridian Telekoms offers wireless broadband internet for only 988 pesos per month. There's a one time set-up fee of 500 pesos. With the 988 pesos you get connected to the internet at speeds of up to 288 kbps and includes two e-mail addresses and one dynamic IP address.
As was discussed during the meeting, Jess explained that Meridian Telekom uses Smart's cellsites to attach their equipment to in order to bring the service to their consumers. One important requirement in order to avail of Meridian's wireless internet service is a direct line of sight from the residence to the cellsite. Obstructions such as buildings, billboards and trees will prevent the signal from reaching the residence.
As of the moment, there are only a few areas in Davao that can subscribe to this service. These are there areas around: Grand Regal Hotel, Juna Subdivision, Kim San Pawnshop (near Camp Leonor), Monteverde (PBCom), Mabini-Araullo street, Ponce Street (around Central Convenience Store), Matina Aplaya, and Ateneo High School. However, Meridian Telekoms is planning to have its service in Buhangin (Diversion Road), Dumoy, Camp Catitipan (regional PNP camp), and Shrine Hills. They are also planning to expand their coverage to Toril and Panacan.
Meridian Telekoms' wireless broadband internet is an affordable alternative to getting broadband speeds in to your home. I remarked during the discussion that some people rely more on their mobile phones for communication rather than their landline. So with this service, a consumer now has a choice of getting rid of their landline altogther yet be able to enjoy fast internet connection. On average a DSL connection will cost about 1,900 pesos a month. Add to this the cost of the monthly fee for the landline and you will spend more than 2,500 pesos a month.
Mr. Joey Manulid is already subscribed to Meridian Telekom. He applied on a Saturday and was connected 3 days later. He says he is quite satisfied with the speed.
The meeting had been very informative and PUGAD would like to thank Jess and Jay for coming to the meeting as our guests.
If you would like to contact Meridan Telekom, you can call them at 225-1110 or 225-1112. Fax number is 225-8955. You can visit them at 16/F Landco Corporate Centre, JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City. Email is davao@meridiantelekoms.com.
Next PUGAD meeting will be on May 18, 2005.
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We held the meeting at Formula Pete's located at Wheels and More Drive.
Meridian Telekoms offers wireless broadband internet for only 988 pesos per month. There's a one time set-up fee of 500 pesos. With the 988 pesos you get connected to the internet at speeds of up to 288 kbps and includes two e-mail addresses and one dynamic IP address.
As was discussed during the meeting, Jess explained that Meridian Telekom uses Smart's cellsites to attach their equipment to in order to bring the service to their consumers. One important requirement in order to avail of Meridian's wireless internet service is a direct line of sight from the residence to the cellsite. Obstructions such as buildings, billboards and trees will prevent the signal from reaching the residence.
As of the moment, there are only a few areas in Davao that can subscribe to this service. These are there areas around: Grand Regal Hotel, Juna Subdivision, Kim San Pawnshop (near Camp Leonor), Monteverde (PBCom), Mabini-Araullo street, Ponce Street (around Central Convenience Store), Matina Aplaya, and Ateneo High School. However, Meridian Telekoms is planning to have its service in Buhangin (Diversion Road), Dumoy, Camp Catitipan (regional PNP camp), and Shrine Hills. They are also planning to expand their coverage to Toril and Panacan.
Meridian Telekoms' wireless broadband internet is an affordable alternative to getting broadband speeds in to your home. I remarked during the discussion that some people rely more on their mobile phones for communication rather than their landline. So with this service, a consumer now has a choice of getting rid of their landline altogther yet be able to enjoy fast internet connection. On average a DSL connection will cost about 1,900 pesos a month. Add to this the cost of the monthly fee for the landline and you will spend more than 2,500 pesos a month.
Mr. Joey Manulid is already subscribed to Meridian Telekom. He applied on a Saturday and was connected 3 days later. He says he is quite satisfied with the speed.
The meeting had been very informative and PUGAD would like to thank Jess and Jay for coming to the meeting as our guests.
If you would like to contact Meridan Telekom, you can call them at 225-1110 or 225-1112. Fax number is 225-8955. You can visit them at 16/F Landco Corporate Centre, JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City. Email is davao@meridiantelekoms.com.
Next PUGAD meeting will be on May 18, 2005.
Read more!
