I made the switch to Globe GoSURF – Why you should, too.
Remember my recent mobile data usage test to see if it was actually possible to go beyond the 3GB monthly threshold of telcos?
That particular test actually proved that even with a Fair Use Policy, I was comfortably within the 3GB data cap.
I’m actually happy that I was able to help a good number of people understand that most of our paranoia comes from the fact that we just want more, even when in reality, we consume way less data than what we think. But apparently, there is still a lot of people paranoid about the Fair Use Policy.
Some of my readers complain that non-WiFi users hit their daily/monthly data cap much faster because they are solely dependent on mobile data. That’s understandable, although mobile data was never intended to be used exclusively. This particular data service still needs to be complimented with a substantial WiFi connection. But at the end of the day, some people still cannot quite understand that.
That’s ok. No need to fret over that anymore because there actually seems to be a better solution… and in fact, I already recently made the switch!
Going Globe GoSURF
Coming from my very old Supersurf data package (which I’ve been using for roughly 3+ years with my postpaid plan), I eagerly moved to Globe’s new “GoSURF“ plan.
Why?
Because Globe GoSURF offers competitive bulk (megabyte/gigabyte) plans allowing me to do all the online activities I need – without worrying about being throttled.
In a nutshell, Globe GoSURF allows me to only pay for the data I need. If you consume less, then you spend less. Perfect!
Still don’t understand the benefits of GoSURF? Let me explain it a bit further…
My old Supersurf addon cost me something like 999.00 a month. It came with the notorious and much talked about data cap via their Fair Use Policy which states that if I consume 1GB/day or 3GBs/month, my data speed is at risk of being throttled down to 2G speeds.
Tiered plans
Upon learning (through my previous mobile data consumption test) that I, more or less, consume 3GBs on a monthly basis, I was able to determine which Globe GoSURF plan fit me best. Globe’s new GoSURF tiered scheme thankfully allows me to pay a monthly fee based on the amount of data which I know I only consume. Check out the Globe GoSURF postpaid and prepaid charts below…
On Globe’s GoSURF plans, for the same amount I was previously paying (999.09), I can easily avail of GoSURF’s 5GBs of monthly data – comfortably higher than my average consumption. That means there is no threat of data throttling.
How affordable?
To put Globe’s GoSURF (and their other mobile offerings) more in perspective, allow me to cite a few mobile data plans offered abroad as examples…
- Optus (Australia) offers 3GBs of data for 30 days with unlitext and call for a whopping Php 4,123.68.
- SingTel’s 3GB data plan for 30 days with 900 SMS and 200 mins of call costs Php 2,121.43.
- du in UAE has a 1GB DATA ONLY plan for an absurd Php 1,191.40.
These are just some of those I’ve looked up… crazy, right?
SPOT on!
From what I know about responsible mobile data use, GoSURF is the best data offer out there. Not only that, apart from freeing myself up from the dreaded old 3GB monthly cap of the Fair Use Policy, I also get to enjoy Spotify and get to follow all my favorite artists for my R&R and listen to great workout playlists!
Spotify just rocks!
Apart from being able to avoid data throttling, postpaid subs are also offered no-billshock guarantee plans in case they exceed their allotted MBs: Php1500 (GoSURF 999 & below) and Php3000 (GoSURF 1799 & GoSURF 2499).
I don’t know ’bout you but considering how these new Globe GoSURF plans have given us better and more affordable options, I couldn’t think of any good reason to look elsewhere, let alone complain about going over any monthly data cap.
My advice? Go easy and GoSURF. You’ll be glad you did, just like me.
August 26, 2014 @ 11:00 PM
i didnt understand!!! if you by pass!! in the limit of mb that you use!!! ? whats going on it can throtlld??
July 30, 2015 @ 12:17 PM
GOSURF 999 IS 5G DATA LIMIT IN A MONTH ONCE YOU EXCEED ADD 2 PESOS PER MB. EXAMPLE: 999 5G + EXCESS 100MB*2 PER MB = Php 200. TOTAL BILL 999 MONTLY+ 200 EXCESS = Php1,199. IF YOU CONSUME 10GB UP, YOU ONLY PAY Php1,500 because of anti bill shock offered by globe. you will never throttled down after 5 gb data limit because it is consumable.
November 8, 2014 @ 3:15 PM
What about heavy user? If you play hayday and use the internet all day for all activities? How can we get unlimited internet without slowing down giving you frustration at the end of the day? What if you dont listen to music? How can you use the rest of the mb that they allot for spotify and use it in my data gaming and net browsing instead? Thank you
November 8, 2014 @ 8:18 PM
If you use GoSurf, Spotify will not affect or eat up on your data allocation.
July 30, 2015 @ 12:16 PM
GOSURF 999 IS 5G DATA LIMIT IN A MONTH ONCE YOU EXCEED ADD 2 PESOS PER MB. EXAMPLE: 999 5G + EXCESS 100MB*2 PER MB = Php 200. TOTAL BILL 999 MONTLY+ 200 EXCESS = Php1,199. IF YOU CONSUME 10GB UP, YOU ONLY PAY Php1,500 because of anti bill shock offered by globe. you will never throttled down after 5 gb data limit because it is consumable.
November 19, 2014 @ 7:07 AM
Good Day Chuckie, I am also on Supersurf for 11months no and suddenly I received a text message from 8888 that I have reached the data limit. I am now at the verge of disconnecting my line for my consumption is not average since I’m a freelance graphic artist / IT Support / Video Presenter. I just want to make it clear If when I switch to GoSurf, data throttling will not be an issue anymore and my monthly 999 will be 1500? Please correct me if i’m wrong. Many thanks for the blog!
November 19, 2014 @ 9:48 PM
Hey there! I recommend that you move to a GoSurf Plan that fits you. Honestly, GoSurf is actually cheaper than a monthly subscription of Supersurf. And yes, you never have to worry about data cap problems again. Apart from that, if you’re using Spotify, streaming music via Spotify won’t affect your data allocation at all. If you need to ask more questions just drop me a line. :)
June 20, 2015 @ 11:24 AM
I am a SUPERSURF User but I want much better and more affordable because I am a GAMER person. Anyways I receive a message that I reached the data limit when it comes to SUPERSURF. It makes my Internet slow.. Any Suggestion? Leave a message on my Facebook –> http://www.facebook.com/ImmortalPrince04
June 20, 2015 @ 11:37 AM
I suggest you try out one of Globe’s GoSURF data plans. Find out how much data you normally consume in a month and get a plan that fits you. You can more or less estimate your consumption by downloading a data manager app that can give you a clear idea on how much you eat up data.
December 5, 2014 @ 2:02 PM
Hi, thanks for this info. I just wanna clarify since you were able to use GoSurf. I’m a SuperSurf user for nearly 3years and I enjoy SuperSurf 999 a lot even though I have a 1GB cap per day. I’m a web developer and 1GB is enough for me to have a Google Hangout convo with my clients and at the end of the day I can consume around 900mb though sometimes I reach more than 1GB but I do have a backup prepaid sim for registering a supersurf 50 just in case.
I’m going to use GoSurf 499 as an example for my concern. In goSurf 499 it has a validity of 30 days for a 1.5GB. Since I need at most 1GB a day for my work does it mean I only have 500mb left for my GS499 subscription? Because in supersurf, I’ll just have to wait after Midnight and my speed is back at it’s max. Can you explain based on your experience how does this 30 days validity with 1.5GB of allocation work? Another thing, if I consume 1.2GB within a day no throttling will happen or wait for midnight if I reach 1GB? and within 29 remaining days I only get to use 300mb? I find this an insane offering from Globe specially like me who can’t live without internet. Not unless it’s a 1.5Gb per day for 30days then this offer is awesome if and only if :-)
Looking forward to hear from you Chuck, thanks!
December 8, 2014 @ 3:12 PM
Let me get back to you on this just to be sure. :)
December 8, 2014 @ 6:58 PM
Thnx, good thing to hear from you.
December 6, 2014 @ 10:07 PM
thanks for this blog.. Im a supersurf for more than a year now.. and yes i am really enjoying the plan(1GB/day limt) then refreshes after midnight. they said its a legacy promo now and they are not offering it anymore but if you were on that plan before they removed it nothing will change. but suddenly im recieving notifications that i already used 3gb for this month.. why is that so? it made me think to switch to other network then
December 8, 2014 @ 1:21 PM
Any updates Chuck? thnx!
December 10, 2014 @ 4:31 PM
any updates? please its really confusing
December 13, 2014 @ 7:54 AM
Hi! I just called Globe customer service and found out you’ll be charged P2/mb if you’ll go over your GoSurf plan data cap (i.e. 5gb for gosurf999). Im still on supersurf 999 which has a cap of 3gb before they downgrade me to 2g speeds, and I’m “considering” switching to gosurf999 so i can get a 5gb limit. However, i’m outraged by the P2/mb if i exceed 5gb! Thats so expensive if you think about how fast you can rack bills up by that
December 25, 2014 @ 7:47 PM
Hey everyone, as per understanding if you subscribe to GoSurf999 you get 5G data for 30Days
However if you go beyond 5G say in just 3 days you will be charged 2peso/Mb then on, BUT if you reach 1500 total billing, you will only be paying a maximum of 1500 even if you consume 30G/month or more, plus it doesnt have FUP… So i guess this is better now….
December 25, 2014 @ 11:49 PM
Still waiting for clarification for kidcajes situation. I hope it will be answered soon
December 28, 2014 @ 4:44 AM
Hey guys I’m also a supersurf user for more than a year now. And for me, i will stick to my plan. I’m not scared that i will go beyond my bill which is 999 since they have FUP and refreshes every midnight. I’m just using my data to make sure I’m always online in facebook, viber and Clash of clans too lol. 1500 is really crazy once you go beyond 5gb.. 5gb seriously? Just get a dsl line with wifi and you’re good to go. And as Chuck said, mobile data is not meant for heavy usage.
For those who doesn’t even reach 500mb per day, Gosurf is probably for you. Much cheaper yes it is.
Come to think of it, would you sacrifice speed while having “unlimited” that’s limited to 3gb per month with anti bill shock since its only 999 and refreshes every midnight. Or would you go for “NO FUP” but once you go beyond you might end up paying 1500 for data usage only? This goes to moderate to heavy users.
Peace.
January 4, 2015 @ 6:58 AM
I am a SuperSurf subscriber for 2 years now. I saw it on the news that DOJ issued a statement about false advertising regarding Telcos “unlimited” branding. Throttling down of speed is one of them. Does this violate the contract we had with Globe? I’m sure that 2 years ago, 2G throttling of speed was not yet in existence. So now if I suddenly receive a message from 8888, will that be a violation with the contract I signed with Globe 2 years ago? This is ridiculous! 3gb a month for 999?!?
When my speed is throttled down, I can’t even do Facebook! Images load very slow or doesn’t totally load. Same thing with Instagram as videos are useless unless of course you are wiling to wait for 5 mins for a 10-second video. The only thing usable is Twitter and Google. That’s it! Twitter and Google for the rest of the month which cost a whopping 999 Pesos!
I called customer care to inquire about disconnecting my line. She said I still have remaining few months on my contract and that I need to pay 4,000+ for contract termination. With the 3gb limit, I am wiling to pay 4,000 and switch to other network instead. GoSurf is more terrible than SuperSurf!
January 15, 2015 @ 10:49 AM
Hindi ko talaga maintindahan kunwari nakago surf 999 plan na ako tapos pag na consume ko na ang 5gb hindi ako makakaexperience ng paghihina pero magchacharge sya ng 2pesos per megabyte pero dahil sa anti-bill shock pag sobra sobra na ang gamit mo hanggang 1500 lg rin. Eh so sa madaling salita walang kwenta yung go surf plans above 999 yungprice kasi pareho lg eh hanggang 1500 lg din yung babayaran mokung sosobra ka sa 5gb limit kunwari sa go surf 999 mo naka consume ka ng 10gb amonth so 1500 lg rin mababayaran mo kumpara mo sa go surf 1799 which 10gb yung limit na may antibill shock hanggang 3000 eh mas makamura ka kung go surf 999 ka kasi 1500 lg maximum babayaran mo kung sumobra ka sa 5gb ito yung hindiko maintindihan please explain kung nakuha nyo yung plan. Thankyou
January 18, 2015 @ 5:12 PM
Guys i’d like to help you understand GoSurf plans. Sabihin natin Gosurf999 + unli call text 499 ung plan mo. On top of that plan yung metered usage. So ang lumalabas, 499 + 999 + 1500 = PHP 2,998!!!!! Good thing is unlimited and no throttling kaso mahal. May tip ako sa inyo. Get the Plan 499 + gosurf 99 only para 499 + 99 + 1500 = Php2,098 lng( downside is mas mataas cashout sa phone na kukunin mo) ********WARNING******** There is still a possibility na lagyan din ng FUP ang gosurf if marami pa ring abusers.
February 2, 2015 @ 5:02 PM
This computation is wrong. If you are on GoSurf 999 or below, the No Bill Shock is 1500 and it is NOT on top of the 999 data plan. So:
499 + 999 + 1500 = PHP 2,998
Is not correct, but:
499 + 1500 (max payment for data usage for GoSurf 999 or below) = PHP 1,999
Is correct. I’ve clarified this with a Globe agent. You can also read more here: http://www.globe.com.ph/help/data-and-network/gosurf-and-spotify/gosurf .
July 30, 2015 @ 12:10 PM
GOSURF 999 IS 5G DATA LIMIT IN A MONTH ONCE YOU EXCEED ADD 2 PESOS PER MB. EXAMPLE: 999 5G + EXCESS 100MB*2 PER MB = Php 200. TOTAL BILL 999 MONTLY+ 200 EXCESS = Php1,199. IF YOU CONSUME 10GB UP, YOU ONLY PAY Php1,500 because of anti bill shock offered by globe. you will never throttled down after 5 gb data limit because it is consumable.
January 30, 2015 @ 5:25 PM
I’m also waiting for response to kidcajes. My plan is also super surf999 with unli internet which will be for recontract after 3 months. Because the offer now with lifestyle plan is that it has base of 499 for unli call and text which I won’t be usually using as i have seperate prepaid. With the new sheme i will be paying like I read on earlier post above 1500 which is too inconvenient for me.
February 6, 2015 @ 11:00 PM
I’m under postpaid supersurf999 and there’s a little flaw to that GoSurf, if your in an area with weak or low coverage it will take you minutes or hours before the page load and probably you will hit that refresh button thus downloading the same data all over again…consuming your allotted data plan. so it would be ok ONLY IF they have VERY FAST INTERNET.
Australia, SG and UAE have high standard of living, so we cant compare them with our peso power, barya lang sa kanila yan, just like when I was in HK 3-4weeks ago I purchased their prepaid worth 100HK$ (consumable) for use of its data service. 7-day pass will use 78$(400-500pesos) from the prepaid, a bit expensive, yes!(vs. our peso value) but it was worth it. Because I captured a 3min video (from my phone which is connected via tethering/hotspot to another phone where the prepaid is being used) and was uploaded in less than 30secs…THAT FAST!! Sure they also have a fair usage but they don’t throttle or cap….
“After you have reached the monthly fair usage level of 5GB, you can continue to use the service without speed throttling or data capping. Your priority to access the network will be lowered and your experience may be affected when the network is busy. ”
“The peak download speed of mobile data service is 7.2Mbps and the peak upload speed is 5.7Mbps.”
…as stated on the package and on their website. http://www.one2free.com/jsp/prepaid_sim/local_starter_pack/starter_pack.jsp
February 9, 2015 @ 7:15 AM
ee bka nmn po kc tlgang load lng yan,. nid po kc na mgpaKYC pa before mkabili gmit ang globe billing.
February 10, 2015 @ 9:06 PM
Hi everyone, I am also from the supersurf999 plan. My piece here is that supersurf accounts should not be affected by the FUP changes of globe since we are from the old plan. When we signed up this wasn’t in the deal. No matter how convincing globe says they need it to limit usage etc… bottom line is we signed up for unlimited internet. They may say it’s unlimited but just throttled to 2G but that’s still unacceptable since that wasn’t in the deal when we signed up.
In my case, I signed up in 2013. They applied the FUP rule of 3gb and throttling in January of 2014. For all of you out there please help by sending your complaint to [email protected]
BTW: In Australia, it is true that the price of their internet is expensive. But they adhere to what is in the contract. There are plans there , old plans that have unlimited internet. They don’t offer it anymore in the new plan but they still honor it since that was what they signed up for. And whenever the telecom there do not adhere to their posted advertisement or plan they get fined by ACMA (like NTC in the philippines) who regulates and protect consumer rights.
February 21, 2015 @ 10:49 PM
The REAL question is:
1. Supposing there aren’t any signal issues, what will be the minimum guaranteed speed of my connection AFTER the bill cap is reached?
2. Is there a difference in the speed of the 1500 vs 3000 bill cap, after the cap is reached?
April 15, 2015 @ 9:01 AM
I have the same question too Ponciano. I searched the internet, and I read in one article that after reaching the 5gb/month data allocation with gosurf999, your internet connection will still continue but in a slower speed, I’m not sure though. I still want to be clarified with this because I’m also planning to avail of the gosurf999 plan. Grrr… I’m an online teacher and a stable internet connection is really important.
February 27, 2015 @ 6:49 PM
Can I register to other promos while subscribed to GoSURF? (e.g. Call and text promos)
March 18, 2015 @ 12:48 PM
so once you have consumed 5gb you will pay for the extra mb that you will consume but since there is anti bill shock you will be charged only up to 1500/mo? if sowhat if you have reached the 1500 mark and you just halfway the month? then would that mean 10gb/mo=1500? 15gb/mo=1500? 20gb/mo=1500? does this mean that 1500= UNLIMITED LTE? Please help! supersurf 999 pospaid subscriber here(victim of FUP at the 15th of the month.:'( )
March 18, 2015 @ 12:49 PM
so once you have consumed 5gb you will pay for the extra mb that you will consume but since there is anti bill shock you will be charged only up to 1500/mo? if sowhat if you have reached the 1500 mark and you just halfway the month? then would that mean 10gb/mo=1500? 15gb/mo=1500? 20gb/mo=1500? does this mean that 1500= UNLIMITED LTE? Please help! supersurf 999 pospaid subscriber here(victim of FUP at the 15th of the month.:'( )
May 5, 2015 @ 12:33 AM
My thoughts exactly. If it were the case, I’ll gladly opt out of my SuperSurf999 and make the switch.
April 3, 2015 @ 12:45 PM
Is it daily or monthly capping? Any answer? Can’t live with monthly capping coz I’m a torrent freak. I can consume 90-100gb monthly with my 1 mbps plan with pldt.
April 3, 2015 @ 1:14 PM
If you’re a torrent freak, you shouldn’t be dependent on mobile data. It simply isn’t gonna work. I believe the reason why data capping was also implemented is to prevent heavy data abuse by individuals such as torrent users. Have a wired broadband service installed in your home instead.
April 15, 2015 @ 9:06 AM
Hi sir. My question is, after reaching the 5gb/month data allocation, would you still have a stable internet connection or signal? I mean, they won’t slow you down? I’m an online teacher and I don’t download movies or any large files, just the materials I need for online teaching. I just need to avail a plan that would give me a stable and consistent internet connection. Please enlighten me on this :)
P.S. I read in one article that after reaching the 5gb/month data, your internet connection will still be continuous, however, it’s kind of slower. I’m not sure with this, so I’m hoping to get a response who is a user of this plan :-)
Thank you!
April 3, 2015 @ 5:41 PM
Their tattoo home broadband P999 2mbps has 10g monthly data according to their site. If that is monthly capping, it is very far from my 90gb consumption on pldt P990 1mbps plan. Way way far. I’m just looking for a better deal with other network but looks like I won’t be changing for the moment.
April 5, 2015 @ 1:55 AM
correct me if im wrong chuckie, so once you have consumed 5gb you will pay for the extra mb that you will consume but since there is anti bill shock you will be charged only up to 1500/mo? if sowhat if you have reached the 1500 mark and you just halfway the month? then would that mean 10gb/mo=1500? 15gb/mo=1500? 20gb/mo=1500? does this mean that 1500= UNLIMITED LTE?
April 5, 2015 @ 11:16 PM
Hi Joseph,
Spoke with a Globe store manager about GoSurf. He explained that it will be “unlimited” beyond P1500. I asked for black and white but he can’t provide any.
April 5, 2015 @ 11:12 PM
I want to stick to my plan Unlimited Data, that’s what I signed up for, 3gb is not enough for me.
I don’t know why Globe is still capping their subscribers’ internet. DOJ made clear that they should not throttle their subscribers’ internet connections.
I think Globe is just trying to eliminate those existing unlimited data subscribers, well maybe because we are right to demand unlimited data service.
Please read more on the link.
http://www.doj.gov.ph/news.html?title=DOJ%20to%20telcos:%20%27Unlimited%27%20means%20unlimited&newsid=331
April 28, 2015 @ 7:11 PM
while its good and dandy that 3GB is morethan enough for the author, I say SPEAK FOR YOURSELF there are Data monsters out there.. me being one of em. I am in real estate selling and most of our projects are in the provinces. 70% of my clients are OFWs so we rely on the internet. You’d be surprised how some hotels/inns, establishments in said provinces dont offer wifi so to sum it up, I heavily rely on my data. there are also a lot of instances that my co-workers need connectivity so I do share it via Hotspot. With the technology today, 3GB or 5GB is sooooo easy to consume. all my files are in the cloud which consistenly syncs all the time, i collaborate with manila team via internet, video calls, emails, presentation, high res photos, subdivision plans, video presentations, leisure gaming, MMOrpgs(dont judge me.. i make use of internet as i please), Video streaming, music Streaming, map/navigation data usage, strava, social media and such are morethan enough to eat up that puny 3GB in a week… incidentally i could finish all those data.
when i entered into the contract with them, i expected UNLIMITED DATA not this unlimited yet limited to 3GB or 5GB crap… even by definition its not right a limited unlimited.. pffff… do i have a choice? No… they will slow down my connection at some point… am i happy with it? definitely not…. is it fair??? not in my eyes…
its like starting a game with a set rules and once the other player is losing, you switch the rules of the game.. you cant change the rules of the game while the ball is in play..
so yeah.. im forced to comply.. and i will… just dont dress it up… its insulting..
May 1, 2015 @ 2:32 AM
First and foremost, with that kind of usage and your lifestyle’s demand for data, you shouldn’t be dependent on mobile alone. You yourself have pointed out one by one how your activities devour data and at the same time even share data by providing a hotspot for friends. This is basically the reason why a datacap has been implemented – to avoid abuse of usage. Because let’s face it, how you consume data is abusive. With that kind of consumption, a home broadband subscription better suits you. If you’re away all the time, then pay for more mobile data. You can’t have your cake and eat it too.
May 16, 2015 @ 8:36 PM
Actually we DO understand how these plans work – and quite well. You keep saying people with mobile data plans ought to go with a home broadband plan. Well guess what? My mobile data sim is INSIDE my router. In the house here, it is our Wifi. And I would GLADLY have and pay for a home broadband account IF (a big IF) PLDT or ANYONE would actually give me one! I applied for PLDT DSL at our house back in November 2014. After 5 months of total BS, runaround, and complete idiocy, they finally come back and say I can’t get PLDT home dsl because my immigration identity card says status: tourist. What???? Since when has that ever mattered? MOST of us expats have status tourist for many many many years because it is so difficult to obtain permanent residence status. And really it has nothing to do with our ability to pay or even if we will pay.
So, the bottom line is this. A LOT of people simply cannot get home broadband because it is not available – and it is the telecoms who have the policy of not allowing us to have them. Here in the Philippines, mobile data is very important because broadband DSL and cable is not all that available. BELIEVE ME. If it was, I would have had it already years ago. Keep in mind that in the USA, we have speeds of 40, 50, even 100 mbits per second and it costs maybe $40 USD per month. $40 USD per month here and you are lucky to get maybe 3-5 MB per second. And even with that, you may be capped per month.
The Philippines is light years behind with Internet services and speeds. Even if you have the money to pay for it, they either don’t provide it where you live or they simply won’t give it to you. What does it tell you when a company can afford to tell you to pound sand so easily? They don’t really need your business. Like so many monopolies here in the Philippines, they make tons of money, and really don’t care if it works or not. And the users are just happy that it even works at all most of the time. I will give you one thing. If my mobile data was just for use on my phone, then yes I would be fine with 3GB. But, I am a programmer. I need to sometimes download large files or installers for my work. So, what are my options here? Not many. I too have tried Gosurf plans and the cool thing about it is that it actually works. When I use supersurf, I am just damn lucky if it works at all some days. It’s not my signal strength. I have plenty of signal. It is that Globe is not delivering the speed – simple as that.
I have two Internet companies. I run them both from the Philippines. I can’t get home broadband, not even if I want it and can pay for it. Something just not right there.
May 16, 2015 @ 10:50 PM
And one more thing… NO usage is abusive. How can using data ever be considered abuse? Who are you abusing? if the telecom doesn’t have enough bandwidth to support what they sold, then they shouldn’t be offering it at X pesos and calling “unlimited”. Internet and wireless data ARE the future. To call utilizing that service and connecting with the world “abuse”, is unreal. Imagine 5, 10, 15 years into the future and we will look back and remember they used to call us “abusers” for using “too much data”. Data is the life blood of this world now! Too much??? huh???
May 21, 2015 @ 10:41 PM
this blog turned into some f*king debate…..i’m going back to Supersurf fck this……
June 4, 2015 @ 3:44 PM
hi chuckie? i just want to know any update on your plan now? did u already experience any trouble in your connection now or still stable and fast? can you confirm to me if it is still fast after consuming 5gb.
thanks chuckie
June 14, 2015 @ 11:40 AM
Hi Joseph. Yup. Connection is still stable and no drop in speed considering I use a lot of data when I’m out. But I make sure to use wifi whenever possible. :)
June 15, 2015 @ 5:11 PM
Hi chuck?! I’m planning to suscribe to gosurf plan999… but i think it’s more practical to just go for plan299 or plan499, since the anti bill shock doesn’t allow you to charge for more than P1,500 and will not slower the connection even when you go beyond your monthly data allocation… it was just the same(for a light to moderate users)… not unless the anti bill shock that locked the bill in P1,500 also lock the usage/connection when you’ve reached the P2/mb to P1,500 in total??
Also… for the prepaid users who’ll registered to (i.e.)Gosurf99, which has JUST 100mb valid for 30DAYS!!! imagine P100 for only 100mb, and will be charged P5/15mins.(i guess)?… i think it is so UNFAIR! Isn’t it?…
June 15, 2015 @ 6:40 PM
hi guys, naka usap ko ang isang representative ng globe sabi nya, after using the alloted GB per month,they will give us another 1.5gb without experiencing slow internet connection,but after that additional 1.5 gb hihina na daw ulit internet connection.sabi pa nya there is no such thing as unlimited internet connection now, lahat may limit.kahit sa ibang internt service provider(smart,sun). Now my questions are already answered. Tnx to that representative for being honest.
July 31, 2015 @ 10:50 AM
I don’t think that that 1.5GB will be given for free. Remember the anti-bill shock limit of 1500 or 3000? I think that will be the amount that you will pay for that extra 1.5GB of data alloc.
June 18, 2015 @ 11:17 AM
Hi Chuckie. I just want to know, is gosurf reliable for video streaming? I’m currently still on my Supersurf plan but the FUP is really annoying now. I stream videos for both work and entertainment.
June 18, 2015 @ 11:29 AM
Hi Kevz. Yes, video streaming is great on GoSURF. In terms of data, it really is no different to Supersurf apart from the fact that with Supersurf, you will most likely be hit by the Fair Use Policy due to huge data consumption. Find a good GoSURF plan that’ll suit your needs. :)
July 24, 2015 @ 11:38 AM
Hi, I’ve been researching regarding the Data Cap of Globe LTE plans and found your article interesting. I’m a Web developer, graphic designer and an online marketing strategist. My work requires me to have a stable and fast internet connection. I have already estimated my data usage and I can reach up to 50gb for 3 days. Is this GoSurf have anti-bill shock if ever I reached a maximum of 800gb+ or worst case a 1TB+/ month? I’m worried about the 2php/mb fee. You see, I’m an extremely heavy data user since I also download Video Tutorials daily from Lynda, use Webinars, Podcasting and other online education for my training and workshops. I also download a lot of paid movies online and PC drivers and installers for my PC/Laptop/Gadget repairing business. Hope you can provide me a more specific response regarding this matter. Thank you. God bless.
July 29, 2015 @ 1:12 PM
Hi Chuckie! I just want to clarify, I am using now a supersuf999, I am planning to switch into Gosurf499 because i am not that really heavy user. I just use internet for FB, chatting on other apps and browsing in google. The only thing that came on my mind if i switch to Gosurf499, it is good for a month right with a usage of 1.5GB, what do you mean by that?? 1.5 GB allocation per day? or let’s say for the very first day of usage.. i consumed 500MB? does it mean that the available left for the remaining days is only 1GB?
July 31, 2015 @ 10:46 AM
You are correct. If you already used up 500MB on a single day, that means you now only have 1GB left for the whole month. For a person who’s active in social media, that isn’t enough. I have 5GB allocation per month and still I exceeded and ended up paying P1000+ for the 2nd month now.
July 31, 2015 @ 10:42 AM
Been a Postpaid user for a year and a half. Made the switch last January from SuperSurf to GoSURF. BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. I tried the Spotify FREE from January to March – seems good at the time. All the nightmares of overcharges came after subscribing to Spotify Premium. What the hell is that Globe!? Suddenly Spotify eats up my data allocation every month. This is the 2nd month that I am experiencing over charges amounting to P1000+ ever since I subscribed to the Premium. I think I would just go back to the olden days of downloading music from torrent.
November 4, 2015 @ 3:10 AM
To make the long story short, the 1500php maximum payment bucause of anti bill shock of globe is unlimited internet?
February 29, 2016 @ 12:09 AM
wow some of you get the FUP in the 15th of the month while i get it in 3 days….
it was actually a good choice to stop my postpaid plan hahaha
April 6, 2016 @ 5:53 PM
how about meron kang 5 unit na computer pag gosusrf ka nakasubcribe yung 1.5 gb na yun kakainin lang .. walas tik
April 6, 2016 @ 6:17 PM
Bakit mo naman isasaksak lahat ng 5 computers mo sa isang 1.5GB subscription? Medyo sablay naman ang plano mo.
April 8, 2016 @ 2:50 AM
Sablay plano pre. Magpakabit ka nalang DSL.
July 18, 2016 @ 10:05 PM
Let me share my experience..
I am using gosurf 999 for my Internet Cafe with 13 units of PC.. Included sya sa plan ko with Samsung Galaxy J7. My plan is Unlipostpaid + under Mybusiness account. Computation is 600 Base Plan + Gosurf 999 max of 1500, = 2099 per month.. I consume an average of 12 GB a day.. Sa experience ko hindi naman sya bumabagal. Average speed sa area ko is 7-10mbps. Fastest I experienced so far is 16mbps.. I am using Huawei b135s LTE modem.. much better sa dating kong broadband plan na 7mbps for 2499 with 10gb a day cap..
sa Unlipostpaid plan, 2099 per month, mas mabilis na, walang cap, may kasama pang phone every 2 years.
April 8, 2016 @ 2:50 AM
Sablay plano pre. Magpakabit ka nalang DSL.
May 16, 2016 @ 8:39 PM
how about when i accidentally turn off my gosurf? how can i turn it back?
July 18, 2016 @ 10:06 PM
Let me share my experience..
I am using gosurf 999 for my Internet Cafe with 13 units of PC.. Included sya sa plan ko with Samsung Galaxy J7. My plan is Unlipostpaid + under Mybusiness account. Computation is 600 Base Plan + Gosurf 999 max of 1500, = 2099 per month.. I consume an average of 12 GB a day.. Sa experience ko hindi naman sya bumabagal. Average speed sa area ko is 7-10mbps. Fastest I experienced so far is 16mbps.. I am using Huawei b135s LTE modem.. much better sa dating kong broadband plan na 7mbps for 2499 with 10gb a day cap..
sa Unlipostpaid plan, 2099 per month, mas mabilis na, walang cap, may kasama pang phone every 2 years.