Smart Broadband Inc. (SBI), the broadband unit of Smart, announced that for a limited time starting May 11, Smart Bro subscribers will be able to go online at the lower rate of only P5 for every 30 minutes, when they use it between 2 a.m. and 7 a.m.
The P5/30-minute rate will be available to all Smart Bro prepaid subscribers, including those that use the Plug-It dongle, the Pocket WiFi, and the micro-SIM.
To avail of the low rate, Smart Bro subscribers simply need to use the SMS functionality of their device to text OFFPEAKON to 2200 to register. They may also avail of the off-peak rate at www.smart.com.ph/connect. A P1 maintaining balance is required to avail of the low rate.
"While we continuously fortify our networks and optimize available technologies to ensure service quality, we also strive to keep access as affordable as possible and the array of options as wide as possible. This new, value-based offer is a progression of that direction," said Danilo Mojica, head of Smart's Wireless Consumer Division.
For prepaid users that prefer "unli" packages, Smart Bro also offers Unlisurf 50, which provides 24 hours of surfing for only P50. Unlisurf 100 provides two days of unlimited Internet access for P100, while Unlisurf 200 provides five days of access for only P200.