con-rj45.gifWe’ll be moving to a bigger apartment within the month, and I’m worried about connectivity. Being able to share the DSL connection via WiFi at my parents’ place here in our existing apartment (within the same compound) is sure easy. But now that my family needs a bigger—and better—living space, I’ll have to take care of these things over again. Signing up for Bayantel/Sky DSL was easy because I’d been a loyal subscriber and our line has been running for about ten years now.


Here’s the thing. The new apartment is only three houses down the street from this existing one (Maginhawa Street, Teachers Village). So I can theoretically share the DSL connection if i set up a WiFi rig powerful/high enough to reach across houses. But I think I would still prefer getting a new Bayantel DSL+landline combo (which goes for only PhP 2,000 for the 512Kbps package) since we do need the landline, and so my access would be more dependable.

However, I would have to go through Baytantel’s usual application process anew. While it could be easier for me being an existing subscriber (a loyal one at that!) I would still have to submit documents and wait a few weeks for processing. And that’s hoping there is still DSL provisioning open in the area.

Other Options?

I could go for CDMA/3G/HSDPA based connectivity, but I don’t think Globe or Smart have opened that to individual clients yet (Hint! Hint!). I could also probably go cable, but that’s more expensive. Dialup? Out of the question.

Leeched WiFi? I tried it, and no one runs a hotspot in the area! Of course, if it were me I’d be willing to share, just like what I do here within our present compound.

I want something that can be easily done, without the need for much hassle, particularly document-wise. And I want something reliable and fast—my work depends on it. I don’t want something that just dies out on me whenever the weather is bad (like Smart Bro, for instance).

Of course, it has to be easily share-able. I use a desktop and two laptops and they all need to be connected. They’re all wireless-enabled so that should be easy (I gotta buy a new router, though).

Help would be appreciated

If any telecoms company would be willing to help me out here, I would appreciate any assistance or advice. I don’t need freebies, but if I get an offer, it would surely be well accepted. If not, I’m very much willing to pay—the important thing is I get connected as soon as possible! Of course, whatever service I get I would likely write about on this blog and my countless other sites, so that would serve as word of mouth marketing for you. Everyone’s happy.

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