Sky DSL / Bayantel DSL now Bayan DSL. Speeds Have Increased!
Friday
Nov 9, 2007
Just got word from Bayantel DSL customer service that they have increased speeds across the board. New plan speeds are as follows:
* Plan 899 (PhP 899 per month) – from 384 Kbps now 768 Kbps, burstable to 1280 Kbps during off-peak hours
* Plan 1699 (PhP 1,699 per month) – from 768 Kbps now 1280 Kbps, burstable to 1536 Kbps during off-peak hours
* Plan 1999 (PhP 1,999 per month; new plan!) – 2048 Kbps
* Plan 2560 (PhP 2,560 per month) – from 1536 Kbps now 2560 Kbps
Apparently new subscribers as of Nov 1st of this year are getting these packages already. Existing subscribers have to request for an upgrade, which I find very inconvenient and unfair (because we don’t get it automatically). Still, this is a good move on Bayantel’s part, especially considering that their competitors are also increasing speeds.
Here’s one of my latest speedtest results:
Comments
ia
November 9th, 2007 at 1:28 pm
It will take 24 hours to take effect daw. It is a bit of a hassle, but I hope it’ll be worth it. 768kbps hardly feels snappy anymore.
ba
November 9th, 2007 at 8:01 pm
So ano mangyayari sa speed namin?
vance
November 10th, 2007 at 4:42 am
this was already been going around the net for a week or so before it was actually confirmed.
Admittedly, it was a good move since this should have been done earlier this year when every competitors have upgraded their plans.
I’m getting 768kbps on morning and 1.2 mb during SOD.
by the way, the Plan 2560′s old speed which was 2mb not 1.5mb. which was upgraded to 2.5mbps
To upgrade, you have to either call 411200 or e-mail csdip@bayan.com.ph
vance
November 12th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
For confirmation about the old dsl package before the November Upgrade, kindly visit: http://www.bayandsl.com/resi/dslonly.html
Thank You
Nad
November 28th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
I still got 384kbps(or lower) on my speed test. Im just wondering if the upgrade is a automatic system that every bayantel subscriber should have, without prior notice to bayantels customer service.
Wils
December 6th, 2007 at 1:55 am
Called tech support the other day. FYI. the new plans are all using Dynamic IP. If u have an old acct then ur (usually) assigned a Static IP
While I would instantly jump at the chance for a plan with a higher speed and a lower price range, this piece of info got me thingking.
I’m not currently hosting any websites at the moment but I’d probably stick to my old plan with the Static IP. It’s a shame that they won’t at least adjust my monthly bill to fit the current plan even if I retain my old speed.
cat
December 18th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
paano ba makita kung ilan ang speed ng dsl ko?
Nad
December 25th, 2007 at 11:17 am
The upgrades are not that fast, sometimes I get 450kbps download speed with a 86ping, I’m wondering if the dsl modem got something to do with this, and, is DSL different from ADSL?
nika
December 27th, 2007 at 10:28 am
EXTREMELY BAD SERVICE…
after we paid the installation fee.. until now almost 3 weeks… hindi pa rin nagampanan ang pag install…
scheezo
January 5th, 2008 at 9:56 am
letter to bayantel:
i heard that new subscribers wont have an expiration for their speed on demand feature.
well im a loyal sky/ bayantel dsl user. my SOD is expired coz ive been using your services for almost 2 years.
don’t u think we guys should also deserve the no expiration SOD also?
i was asking the operator in 4112000. she said they have been requesting that issue but you guys are not doing anything about it.
so much for the loyalty? more of the sales.
prove us wrong. do something.
Marion
January 6th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
This is so unfair. Why do existing subscribers have to request for it? It should be automatic. Grabe. More than 3 years na kaming DSL subscriber ng BayanTel [and a landline subscriber for more than a decade].
Anyway, we only have to request for it right? We DON’T have to change settings or have a technician come over to do something, right? I guess OK na ako dito… pero sana man lang ibigay nila sa customers nila what they are paying for, hindi ‘ung ganito na kailangan pang i-request.
Wils
January 7th, 2008 at 8:32 am
“Anyway, we only have to request for it right? We DON’T have to change settings or have a technician come over to do something, right? I guess OK na ako dito… pero sana man lang ibigay nila sa customers nila what they are paying for, hindi ‘ung ganito na kailangan pang i-request.”
— Yes, you only have to make a request, but u have to make a written one. It would be nice if you could just do it over the phone.
I also find this really inconvenient. Sana they had the courtesy to send a letter(maybe along with the bill) informing us of any new plans that would present itself.
Good thing though is that mabilis nila gawin ung changes. In my experience at least. Fastest request I had that was acted upon was within 4 hrs.(made the request letter on the spot sa ofc nila kasi ayaw ko na ng pabalik-balk). Longest was 24 hrs.
Marion
January 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
“I also find this really inconvenient. Sana they had the courtesy to send a letter(maybe along with the bill) informing us of any new plans that would present itself.
Good thing though is that mabilis nila gawin ung changes. In my experience at least. Fastest request I had that was acted upon was within 4 hrs.(made the request letter on the spot sa ofc nila kasi ayaw ko na ng pabalik-balk). Longest was 24 hrs.”
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Agreed and agreed. I didn’t even see any advertisements about it. Dito ko lang nabasa, to be honest.
Pero yes, they act on it really fast. I was surprised to receive a reply to my e-mail in less than an hour. And in less than 3 hours, ayun:
Another happy customer
Over
March 20th, 2008 at 12:05 am
Good Move on the part of Bayantel, at least competent naman yung company. Bad thing is lagi pa rin may problem yung International connections nila kahit na upgrade na yung speed ko na 3 months na palang ineenjoy nung iba, (nalaman ko lang nung may makita akong poster ad nila along the road as I was travelling in Q.C.) tuloy sobra bagal lagi ng down/upload ko, siguro marami na talaga subscriber dito sa Abad Santos, Tondo, Manila, and the worst di na bumalik sa dati yung Ping ko which is crucial for online gaming. Dati 390ms sa USA servers now 580ms. Pag nagupgrade na rin ng Speed yung other competitor sigurado lipat na ko.
hershey
April 29th, 2008 at 9:02 pm
ano ba ang mas maganda bayantel,pldt,smart bro, o globe broadband
Jenny Xavier
April 30th, 2008 at 11:39 am
With regards to the Bayantel Wireless landline service – I have several friends who were duped into getting the service – it sucks. Big time. Even in the Makati area – their service isn’t good and drops in the middle of a conversation and I need to keep calling the bayantel number like 5 times just to get a connection. Its really frustrating during urgent times and emergencies. Bayantel wireless landline sucks and I would advise everyone else to not get the service. Calling via cellphone networks might be more expensive but its less frustrating than Bayantel service and there’s always a connection via cellular phones unlike this wireless landline service. Bayantel should improve their signal and connections. Until then, my opinion of their service stays – it stinks and it sucks.
Aiyah
May 15th, 2008 at 7:48 am
Hello. hindi nio nmn kc kailangn i push forward kng maguupgrade man ng speed and bayan eh. they have their limit tapos isabay nio pa sa limit ng inet nio. try tweaking ur tcp ip to accpt more and through put more din. some browser tweak also improve the browsing lalo na pag sa mtu. kapag nag upgrade ang bayan ng kanilng speeds it means only one thing. dumadami na ung subscribers nila. so they have to increase some of its bandwith a little. about dun sa mga numerals i doubt it will affect you a lot kc may kahati ka pa rin lalo na subscriber line pa rin ang gamit mo. dun lang kayo hindi talo sa upload well enjoy .. bb
John_dohn
May 28th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Im currently looking for a better dsl connection and i think so far that the bayan dsl 899 would outperform other providers. Am i right?Tell me why i would choose the bayan dsl service.Thanks
:-Q
E-games
July 9th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
ask ko lang ko maganda ba itong bayantel dsl sa E-games tulad nlang ng RAN online???????????
Ginn-T
July 28th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
This bayan dsl really sucks!!! it’s not availiable in tondo so we just subscribe to PLDT MyDSL Plan990 – Unlimited 384kbps, bayan dsl Plan899 is really interesting because of their speed of 768kbps – 1280kbps – much cheaper and faster than PLDT Plan990. but how can people from here purchase it, do they don’t want our money.
Ginn-T
July 28th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Hope this BayanDSL reach Tondo, Manila, all of us will replace our 384k plan
jj
July 29th, 2008 at 7:00 am
I suggest switching to globe or smartbro if your location is in tondo. My BayanDSL is blipping in and out of the internet scene, specially at peak time you barely get online. Never in my subscription I was able to connect during important times. Kung di important sayo yung connections e mag Bayantel ka. And never use Bayantel for gaming kasi lagi ka kick, ayaw ng iba players yung Laggg.
noel
September 9th, 2008 at 12:50 pm
pakers ang lag..
Saber
November 2nd, 2008 at 7:48 am
Crap! Yesterday this thread gets to be 1 year old!
and I’ve only came across this today! I just called bayantel for the upgrade, now I have to wait 24 hours to see if there’s a difference in speed.
Just recently my net starts to fluctuate, that’s the reason why I’ve been roaming around the net for answers, and good God! I’ve stumbled upon this! Thx for the heads up guys
Onin
November 13th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
^ hehehe…you’re not alone there…at least you’re days ahead of me about knowing about this…it makes me think about how insincere they are about their loyal customers.
jam
November 19th, 2008 at 6:21 pm
I rarely have any problems with my Bayan DSL, everytime they upgrade their speeds, it’s just a simple call to them and 24 hours later, the upgrade is implemented. You do not need to request it in paper. BTW, I had my DSL when they started at 256kbps, PLDT only had 128kbps at 990, then upgraded to 384 and then 768.
when my ZTE modem broke down, they replaced it. no charge because there’s no signs of wear and tear.
opaw
November 20th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
hay naku!! ang hina ng internet connection ko. nakaka bad trip naman itong BAYANTEL!!!! parang DIAL-UP!! tataas hanggang 50kbps tapos baba nanaman ng 10kbps.. gamit ko skyDSL
nick
November 25th, 2008 at 4:43 am
bumagal na DSL ko. dati umaabot pa ako ng 1.2mb pag off peak.
madalas na din mag putol putol connection.
sabi ng prof ko pede daw mag pa change ng IP address para bumilis uli speed ng DSL, ewan ko lang if tama.
Angelina
December 9th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
Planning to subscribe with bayandsl. But I don’t know if It’s ok at my area. Im from Bagong Barrio Caloocan City. Anyone here near me? Maybe can tell me if the connection here is good?
mOn
December 14th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
totoo ba to?.. upgraded na daw ung amin, pero 2 days na ganon pa din speed ng internet 384kbps…dba dpat maging 784kpbs na.. tae namang bayantel yan!
Voltaire L. Racoma
December 16th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
@nick
If ur using a static IP that might be a problem for you!
jesse
December 29th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
grabe. more than 1 year na pala ‘to, pero mga 2 days ago lang namin nalaman. haha.
may tumawag sa bahay namin na taga-Bayantel, tas nagtanong pa kung gusto daw ba namin ipa-upgrade yung connection namin for free. malamang di ba? bakit ba kelangan pang itanong. hindi ba pwedeng automatic na lang? hassle eh. tas after 1 year pa?! ayos. haha.
Jimi Lopez
January 1st, 2009 at 7:05 pm
Just got connected to BayanDSL just before christmas, bought myself a Dlink wireless router to maximize the use in the house. Just cant configure the router. bayan DSL cant connect to “192.168.0.1″ as instructed by the manual. Can this router work with the BayanDSL connection, or it only works for PLDT cSLs’?
jam
January 8th, 2009 at 10:16 am
usually, home routers will use 192.168.1.1, but if your dlink said 192.168.0.1, then it will connect. the problem with bayan dsl modems is that when they release it now, they turn DHCP off on the router. you cannot expect bayantel to give you the username and password for the modem to turn on dhcp (wifi routers when connected to dsl modems with pppoe connections need dhcp on the modem to work. there is a way though. just use your modem’s model number as a guide to help you out. good luck!
rexel
January 23rd, 2009 at 7:24 pm
hindi umabot ang akin ng 768 KBPS
.. 568 p rin net ko..
xMoDx
January 25th, 2009 at 8:22 pm
check my speed test “at home in Philippines”
http://www.xmodx.com/linux-system-admin/pldt-mydsl-at-trapiche-oton-iloilo-philippines/
time of test 7:15 am
so far i have no problem on my PLDT DSL, im working as a Linux System Administrator on a Software Company based in Florida, and im using Linux Operating System, as far as experience i can say that Internet Speed Slows down because of Trojan’s and Spywares. typical for windows users, i would suggest people who are not I.T. Techies make it a habit that you have a computer programmer friend who can help maintain your computer at least once a month, i would suggest a programmer not computer technician even if they have similar knowledge about computers still technician’s specialty is on hardwares not on programs, and its best if you have both =)
CSCristobal
February 23rd, 2009 at 4:10 pm
i’ve called bayantel about 4 times since January. they said they upgraded my connection december. until now my speed still clocks 300+kb/s, thereabouts. before they upgraded I was clocking 700+! I called them this afternoon again, gave me the turn-off modem, reset process, and still 385kb/s. what gives?
foorboy
February 25th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
guys tell me wats going on why at daytime my internet connection is so slow
this bayantel sucks.. someone teach me how to maximize like at night time im getting 165 KB/sec but day time i always got dc why is it?
im running a quadcore 3.2ghz 6gig ram geforce9800 1terra hard disk
i need a reply tnx in advance
tope
March 8th, 2009 at 12:20 am
im from trapiche oton sabi nila malakas daw and signal ng bayantel dito, bakit palaging napuputol ang linepag nag internet ako?
luigi
March 31st, 2009 at 10:01 pm
same here, bayandsl sucked when i requested for an upgrade from 384 kbps to 768kbps, it keeps on disconnecting in the morning, pinagawa ko na lahat ng ways para d madc paulit ulit, like ung sa dropwire, kasi before nung unang kabit nila d2 sa bahay, hindi buo ang cable na nilagay parang tapped between two telephone poles papnta sa bahay, (para sa mga nag papakabit ng dsl dpat ung dropwire nyu or ung dsl cable directa dun sa cabinet mismo ng telepono hindi ung drop wire, nandadaya sila sa cable length) so un nga pinapalitan ko na yang cable knowing na uyn ang may prob, pinalipat ko pa ung dp mismo kasi nababasa so baka may problem dun , and after doing all these things, useless pa rin kasi dc ng dc. putol ng putol ang connection, sawa na nga ko sa pagtawag sa technical office nila, kuha mng kuha sa kin ng info tapos wala ring nangyayari, ang hula ko kaya nangyayari ang mga disconnection na yan dahil ung bandwidth mismo na nakaalot sa isang subscriber ay shinashare or inooverlap nila with other subscribers, so ang nangyayari ung bandwidth nating mga subscribers naliit even though ung connection ntin mblis, puro pandaraya
DSLBOY
April 13th, 2009 at 9:59 am
how can i download this
emil
April 16th, 2009 at 11:13 am
grabe na talaga ang DC sa bayandsl, parang every 10 mins DC. Dati naman di ganun. T_T
Jam
April 22nd, 2009 at 4:04 pm
magpapalit ka ng modem, mukhang modem ang problema ng dc mo. Kasi never ako nagkaproblem sa dsl ko
P
May 6th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
we also encountered the same problem.. actually we apply for business and i thought that we will have a better connection since we’re paying higher thatn those residential account but then i was wrong.. like what i’ve heard from our neighbors here they also had this prob. either slow connection or intermittent… this is really unreliable and inconvinient.. bec. you were paying the right amount but the level of service is unfair..
they said that bayandsl is good for the first few days and for the next “?????????????????????????????” DONT KNOW
can you check.. coz’ we’ve heard here n kumukuha lng ang bayantel dsl s PLDT.. Is that TRUE?… PLZZZZZZZZZ research!
ziggy
May 10th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
ganyan pala bayandsl, balak ko pa naman magpalit from smartbroken to bayandsl, baka lalo mas mapasama pa internet ko sa bahay..
nakakalito naman alin ba talaga… maganda ang bayandsl or panget…
meron kasing nagsasabi palaging DC meron din namang baka modem lang ang problema…. huhhhh… sakit na ulo ko….
Richard
May 15th, 2009 at 7:21 am
i just want to suggest sana everytime merong problem with the internet, sana merong discount naman kami mga subscribers and sana the bill must be computed according to the number of days the internet is available pra naman hindi unfair. i remember kasi there was a time na merong maintenance ang Bayan but we are not adviced and the internet is not available for almost 8 hours.
Jemar
May 16th, 2009 at 1:44 am
guys, one of the options ko kasi is bayanDSL…sa tingin nyo? okay ba sa Makati ang bayanDSL? ano ba maganda sa area near Market Market.?
Nad
June 6th, 2009 at 2:34 am
I made almost 2 years now with Bayantel 899 Plan its been great. I like to ask if the speed on demand will be cut off if I continue my subscription for another 2 years? or should I upgrade it to a higher plan to renew my speed on demand?
Jonie
June 13th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
How did you guys do it? I mean having great time with BayanDSL Connection.
I’m tired of calling their technicians (sometimes they wouldn’t even answer), and still my 899Kbps DL speed is 5Kbps and UP speed is 10Kbps.
Can anyone be optimistic??? I mean, aren’t you just promoting something???
Jonie
Davao City
Jonie
June 13th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
HAHA!
899Kbps… My bad, that’s Plan 899…
hahaha! Now that’s fun…