Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi Device Price is Php 1,995 : No Installation, No Hassles

Did you know that - thanks to Smart - it's now super easy to get WiFi access in your own home?

It's true. Believe it. Lets go.

It used to be that you need to go the head office of an Internet service provider near your residence, sign papers, submit requirements, wait for the approval processes, and oversee the installation of equipment at your place before you can enjoy the service.

But now, with the all-new Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi, all you have to do is to purchase the device both via Smart Online Store or a Smart Business Center in a mall near you, load up your Smart Bro prepaid number, subscribe to a data promo, and you're good to go!

No arduous installation needed. No hassles!

Simply plug the device to an electrical outlet, choose a promo, and start surfing!

Specs-wise, Smart Bro Prepaid Home WiFi has a minimum speed of up to 512kbps, which is better than the mobile internet minimum speed of up to 48kpbps. Device also supports the 700MHz frequency for better indoor web-browsing experience.

So what makes Smart Bro Home WiFi better than your regular Smart Bro LTE Pocket Wifi, you ask? Well, three things:

1. It's two times faster.
2. It supports up to 10 devices.
3. It has wider indoor penetration that cuts through walls.

Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi is ideal for families with children who are still studying as internet connection is important these days for supplementing lessons in school -- so they can learn like never before.

I think it's also great for dormitories, small businesses, and even pads that are being rented out via AirBnB.

If you need internet in your home or office and you don't want to undergo the usual lengthy application and installation process, this great new product and service from Smart Communications is ideal for you!

You can now purchase your Smart Bro LTE Home WiFi device for Php 1,995 if you intend to use it with Smart Bro Prepaid promos. Upon activation, you will get free 10GB of data that you can use for 7 days. After that, you will have to load up and subscribe to your desired Smart Bro SurfMax promos to continue browsing the web.

Limited Edition Justice League Smartphone by Ekonic, Out Now via Smart Postpaid

Are you a hardcore fan of Justice League? Do you collect original or DC-approved items that feature Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, or The Flash?

Well, if you're also techie, this new smartphone model from Pinoy-brand Ekonic should be in your list of products to check out or include in your personal collection.

This release is crafted by Ekotek - the company behind Ekonic - in partnership with DC Comics' representatives in the Philippines and is now being offered exclusively through Smart Postpaid Plans.

I mean, just look this Limited Edition handset's packaging.

It screams Collector's Item.

Removing the outer paper carton case, we are greeted by the box itself.

Nice gold imprint. The box itself gets an "A" from me.

Lifting the lid, we see the complete retail package. All items are placed neatly in elegant velvet trays.

Let's do a quick rundown of the items:

1. The smartphone itself with its pre-installed Wonder-Woman-led Justice League back plate.
2. The user manual
3. The microUSB cord, which looks like Wonder Woman's Lasso of Truth
4. The Flash-inspired Scarlet Speedsters earphones with in-ear silicone buds
5. Large and Small extra silicone buds for the earphones

5. Extra black covers featuring Flash, Superman, and Batman
6. Free Transparent Hard Case

Obiously, as the first ever official Justice League smartphone in the world, the #SmartJusticLeague handset by Ekonic comes with DC Comics inspired accessories. For those who are interested, note that the drawings on the back covers were made by comic book legends including Jim Lee, Ivan Reis, Francis Manapul, and Jason Fabok.

Now, here's a closer look at the Limited Edition Justice League Android Smartphone by Ekonic:

In terms of technical specifications, the phone sports a 5.5-inch 1280 x 720 resolution 267 ppi HD IPS display, an 8 MegaPixel autofocus camera with LED flash, a 5 MegaPixel front cam for selfies, and a removable 2,500 mAh Li-Ion battery pack.

At its heart, DC Comics Justice League Smartphone by Ekonic runs its Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with 64-Bit 1.3 GHz Quad Core MediaTek MT6737 processor incorporating a Mali T720 GPU, has 2GB of RAM, and comes with 16GB of internal storage that's expandable using the dedicated microSD card slot.

In terms of build, this device's shell is made predominantly of plastic or polycarbonate. Its only metallic accent is the ring that lines the camera module. Despite this, I think the handset feels solid and well-constructed when you hold.

The phone's 3.5mm combo jack and microUSB port are both found on top panel, which is different from what we see on most Android smartphones these days.

Oh, and before I wrap this up: For those who are wondering how else apart from the back covers and accessories is this handset a true Justice League Smartphone? Well, according to Ekonic, its embedded with HD wallpapers of these iconic characters as well as other Easter eggs from DC comics. Interesting.

You can now get the Dual SIM, 4G LTE 700 MHz enabled Limited Edition Justice League Smartphone by Ekonic by adding Php 400 per month to any Line-Only Smart Postpaid Plan for 30 months.

Smart Postpaid Offers Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus Starting at Plan 399

It wasn't too long ago when you could only get expensive flagship smartphones from Smart Communications when you sign-up for their more high-end postpaid plans.

This year, however, the MVP-company is pulling off a shocker.

Whereas, previously, Samsung Galaxy S-series smartphones were bundled only with Smart Postpaid starting at Plan 999, you can now get the stunning Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus beginning at - get this - Plan 399! Yup. It's true!

Imagine: For just Php 399 plus a monthly fee of Php 1,500 (along with a one-time cash-out of Php 5,000 upon sign-up), you can already own the Samsung Galaxy S8 and enjoy Smart's reliable mobile services -- to be specific, 3GB of mobile data, unlimited All-Net SMS, plus 20 minutes of calls to all networks per month.

Side Note: Watch my exclusive hands-on and initial impressions video of the Samsung Galaxy S8 2017 flagship Android smartphone:


Want the larger Samsung Galaxy S8+? Well, you can just add Php 1,500/month plus a one-time cash-out of Php 8,000 to Plan 399 under a 24-month contract to get hold of the incredible 6.2-inch top-of-the-line phablet!

Update as of April 27, 2017: Smart Postpaid has lowered the one-time cash-out requirement for Samsung Galaxy S8 to just Php 3,000 (from Php 5,000) and only Php 6,000 (from Php 8,000) for the Samsung Galaxy S8+! Kindly share.

Here's the cool part: You can also get Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ simply by adding adding Php 1,500 per month to all of Smart Postpaid's baseline plans, including Plan 599 with monthly 5GB data, Plan 799 with monthly 8GB data, Plan 999 with monthly 10GB data, Plan 1499 with monthly 18GB data, Plan 1999 with monthly 24GB data, Plan 2499 with monthly 30GB data, and Plan 2999 with monthly 36GB data.

All of these Smart Postpaid Plans come with built-in call minutes to all networks, unlimited texts to all networks, and free access to popular messaging apps: Facebook Messenger, Viber, and Whatsapp.

For those who want to enjoy luxurious, exclusive perks and privileges, Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ will also be made available with premium data plans from MVP's high-end brand, Smart Infinity.

The 5.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S8 and the 6.2-inch Samsung Galaxy S8+ - together - represent the absolute best that the Korean Giant has to offer in the smartphone category for the first three quarters of 2017.

Some of the key selling points of these two powerhouse handsets include their stunning QHD SuperAMOLED Curved Infinity Display, sleek glass-metal-glass-sandwich design language, IP68 Water and Dust resistant build, beastly Exynos 8890 Octa processor, 4K video recording capability, 8MP f/1.7 Selfie Camera in front, and industry-leading 12 MegaPixel Dual Pixel f/1.7 camera with optical image stabilization.

Supplementary Reading:
Samsung Galaxy S8 Philippines
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus Philippines

Smart Postpaid Plans Get Bigger Data Allocation, Unli All-Net Texts, and All-Net Calls

To make its postpaid plans more enticing to mobile consumers, Smart Communications has beefed up the bundled products and services that go with each offer.

This laudable move by the MVP-company gives subscribers even greater value for their money and allows them to build more meaningful connections and relationships.

One of the plans that got a major boost is the budget-friendly Smart Postpaid Plan 399, which now gives subscribers 3GB of Volume Data for Open Access, Unlimited All-Net Texts, 20 Minutes of All-Net Calls, and Free 500MB Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Viber access per month! Previously, this plan came with only 1GB of mobile data with no access to the mentioned messenger apps.

With 3GB of Data, you can already watch up 6 full-length movies or listen to more than 80 music tracks! If you love watching gadget reviews and features on Youtube, this allocation should allow you to view up to 10 quick review clips.

Starting this month - April 2017, Smart Postpaid Plan 599 and 799 will likewise get an additional 1GB of open access mobile data allocation bringing the total to 5GB and 8GB, respectively -- apart from the messenger app freebie.

For Plans 999 and above, subscribers will get free access to an app of their choice per month. Some of the applications they can choose from include Facebook, Twitter, Waze, Spinnr, and Instagram.

I personally find Smart Postpaid Plan 999 particularly enticing with 10GB of Data Allocation. As a Youtube Partner and Video Creator, this should be good enough for me to upload more than 20 smartphone and laptop reviews on the site per month! Talk about enjoying a reliable service to get my job done and to share my work with my supporters and subscribers.

Interested? You just need one valid ID to sign up for a line-only Smart Postpaid Plan! It's really easy. Just visit a Smart Business Center near you for quick registration.

After signing up, Smart Postpaid subscribers can then pick from a variety of powerful and feature-packed smartphones to go with their Plans, starting at just an additional Php 200 per month for 30 months. As of writing here are the available handsets:

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro - Php 600/mo. for 30 mos.
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime - Php 400/mo. for 30 mos.
Samsung Galaxy A7 - Php 800/mo. for 30 mos.
Oppo F3 - Php 800/mo for 30 mos.
Huawei Mate 9 - Php 800/mo for 30mos.
Samsung Galaxy S8/S8+ - Php 1500/mo. for 24 mos. (with one-time cash out)
REG OFFER: 3k one-time cash out for S8, 6k for S8+

Previous offers:
LG K7 - Php 200/mo. for 30 mos.
Samsung Galaxy J5 2016 - Php 400/mo. for 30 mos.
LG Stylus 3 - Php 400/mo. for 30 mos.
Apple iPhone 6 16GB - Php 400/mo. for 30 mos.
Apple iPhone 6S 16GB - Php 1000/mo. for 30 mos.
Apple iPhone 7 32GB - Php 1,500/mo. for 30 mos.
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - Php 1,500/mo. for 30 mos.
Apple iPhone 7 128GB - Php 2,000/mo. for 30 mos.
Apple iPhone 7 Plus 32GB - Php 2,000/mo. for 30 mos.

For those who love watching movies and TV series on their handsets, Smart offers cool entertainment app services that can be bundled with these plans. You can enjoy iWantTV, iflix, and FOX+ on your smartphones for only Php 120, Php 99, and Php 390 per month, respectively.

If you love making calls and the bundled 'call minutes' in your Plan is just not enough for you, you can always sign up for All Net Talk 249 Flexibundle top up and enjoy an additional 80 minutes of calls to all networks!

Now, here's the best thing in all of these: Smart Communications is currently gearing up to deliver even faster, more reliable and higher quality mobile services all over the country through aggressive LTE network rollout and constant improvements. In fact, subscribers in many parts of the country are now starting to feel the benefits of these enhancements via top-notch download and upload speeds. I personally got to experience it in its maximum during my visit to Davao last month, March 2017. And even here in Manila, Smart LTE speeds are now getting a major boost. Experience it for yourself by signing up for a Smart Postpaid Plan today!