A little update on the Smart mobile internet coverage in Metro Manila. Currently, after multiple visits to the Rockwell Powerplant Mall, I noticed that the mobile internet speed of Smart Communications has improved.
My device has reached true HSPDA speed, youtube downloads was fast. I guess, their infrastructure upgrade was already complete. I just wish when they do the upgrades they don't charge their customers full price, when at that time slow to no mobile internet was available on certain areas.
Now, if only it is the same speed in the Araneta Center, where they have their name on the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Speed in surrounding areas should be fast as well, since it is a public place. Also, there is even less tall buildings in the area, which should not affect the mobile internet connection.
Mobile internet speed on the following area is also good, but slow:
UP campus - Bahay ng Alumni (Sun cellular has no mobile internet coverage there)
Riverfront - Caniogan Pasig
Brgy. San Miguel in Pasig near the Petron Station and Wellcome Supermarket has a good connection speed, but not as good in Rockwell Powerplant Mall speed.
Don't ask about Megamall coverage, since there is no mobile signal in certain areas there, so when there is no bars on the phone, chances are there is no mobile internet available in that area.
Update:
There are some places in Rockwell Powerplant mall, which have slow and unreliable internet connection. So, don't expect to reach 300kbps on that tablet or phone of yours in all areas.
