by Cecile Cinco
I’m a Globe user. My SIM existed for more than 5 years now (I think…can’t really remember…when Smart started to charge for balance inquiry, that’s when I shifted to Globe. When was that? Anyone can remember? Since then, it’s the same number.)
Now with Globe Tattoo, my favorite features are the immortal text messaging (10 pesos for 50 txt messages to Globe and TM subscribers plus 10 txt messages to other networks) and accessing the internet via my phone (a mere ASUS V80) by time (5 pesos per 15 minutes). It’s the only mobile gadget I have. During the typhoon Pepeng, we were in Baguio City when it landfell thrice. Internet shops along Session Road and even at SM and Center Mall were cut off…but my Globe phone connection was fast. My phone was just limited to browsing email and Facebook, though, so I could not really surf.
If you’re using other mobile stuff like notebooks, or even if all you got is a desktop, you might want to try Globe Tattoo Broadband. No need to have anything installed as it is USB ready. In fact, it’s just as big as a USB flash drive. You can even choose from the Globe Tattoo Broadband New Skins to reflect your image.
It’s also a plus factor that with a Globe Tattoo SIM, the default browsing scheme is already time-based. With my phone, I had to convert being charged per Kb to per 15-minute chunks.
Also, although any network can be faster or slower depending on the location, with your Globe Tattoo Connection menu, you can always choose the network type (choose WCDMA preferred) to have a faster surfing.
Check out Mig’s experience using it with his laptop. According to him it’s faster than a 3G phone.
Here’s also a list of Globe Tattoo Broadband Gallery, for your scrutiny. 
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