I also use uTorrent, and I’m pretty much familiar with setting up the ports (but still doesn’t do good. I still get dialup speeds on the torrents).

Anyways, it’s quite reassuring to hear about this. I just hope I’d be satisfied when I make the switch.
I’m gathering as much info as I can about other ISPs in the area, and so far, you’re one of the closest “neighbors” i’ve asked.

Thank you very much for answering my queries.

As per Globe’s broadband services, their speed and reliability in our area has improved this year. Since January 2008 I haven’t experienced any loss of connections. So far, their connection has been stable.

I also did not have any problems downloading torrents with my Globelines Broadband connection, you just have to do some technical configuration to your router to enable “port forwarding”, well in my case because I use uTorrent as my torrent client.

Playing online games with Globelines is quite decent. You do get connected fast to the game servers.

From what I’ve heard, the telcos are provided only a limited number of “slots” per area so that the other phone companies could come in and offer their services as well. Since there are no PLDT lines in your area, might as well go with Globe, if it’s available, because PLDT may have already used up all their allotted slots or they have not yet been given the go signal to offer their services in your area.

Visit the nearest Globelines or PLDT business center to your home, they are the ones who can best help you with your questions.

I hope I was able to answer your questions. And thank you for visiting my blog.

I’ve been on Digitel for around 3 months now, and it was certainly disappointing. I’d love to switch to PLDT, coz it proved to be (so far) the best internet service provider in this area. (I was a happy PLDT myDSL user for 3 years in my old Imus home. Switched to Digitel after lipat-bahay) Unfortunately, my new home doesn’t have a PLDT Cabinet, so I was thinking of switching to Globe.

I have questions though
>> Can Globe handle online games from International Servers?
(Digitel can’t. I get disconnected every 2 minutes from the game)
>> How does it fare with torrent downloads and direct downloads?
>> How often/seldom does Globe have down times?

Off topic:
Is it possible to request for a PLDT line even if there is no existing cabinet in my subdivision?

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So yeah, that killed any chance of me being able to upgrade the speed of my broadband subscription.

Globelines Broadband really, really, really sucks!