ATTENTION SMART Users...there will be an interruption!

By Jane
@jaiho2009 (39142)
Philippines
March 16, 2013 2:18am CST
Oh NO... Have you ever received this message that there will be a system maintenance starting on March 17 at 11pm until 6am of March 18, 2013? I have observed that my internet connection is very slow for a week now. One Mylotter said that she is also having the same problem with SMART Internet connection. Hope this problem will be resolved soon... Uh uh...I don't like changing internet provider. But...if the problem persist....can't tell what's going to happen next. Have a great weekend everyone jaiho® forever 3-15-2013 3:25pm Saturday PT
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18 responses
@yanzalong (18984)
• Indonesia
17 Mar 13
I have one provider that I have relied on. However, I have another one ready for use just in case the first one has problems.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
hello yanzalong, I also use other network provider especially when travelling. I have this USB modem that I carry with me. Thanks for sharing and have a great day
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@ARIES1973 (11426)
• Legaspi, Philippines
16 Mar 13
Oh, that must be the reason why my internet connection is super slow. I even bought an extension with signal booster but I don't know if it is really making any good with the signal. I don't receive that message. Well, at least I've know the reason. Have a great day!
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
hello Aries, Oh, this could be the reason. And let's hope for a better service after the upgrade. I am so annoyed since I came back here in Manila. I am so excited to catch up but my connection is not cooperating- due to this problem. Thanks and wish you a great weekend
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
16 Mar 13
Dear sister, Slow internet connection will test our patience for sure. So better you have to find another option quickly if the current provider failed to solve the problem quickly. By they way today is 16th, is it (check your date in discussion) Take care and have great weekend dear.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
16 Mar 13
Don't worry dear, once I wrote the year wrong (the previous year)
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
dear sis Hahahaa..sorry for my date (^_^) Goodness- see what happened (lols) I am trying to delay the interruption
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Oh uh...well, now you are not alone my dear sis
@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
16 Mar 13
Lookslike they upgrading their system also just like with globe telecoms.who knows they might give us better connectivity when theyre done upgrading their system.
@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
17 Mar 13
Mine became better.i used to have 1 bar of signal at home but now it became 3-4bars.and mobile internet at home is better than before.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
hello john, I really wish the connection will be better. This is the first time I have received such a message from Smart. Yah, who know...maybe they're up to something better for their subscribers. Thanks and enjoy weekend
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
18 Mar 13
That's great to know my friend
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
16 Mar 13
I talked to one of their representative about the issue few days ago and they explain to me about their system upgrade. If you didn't observe, everytime you registered to unlimited there is a policy on the usage of the unlimited text and calls. Now, even you are registered to unlimited text but you are under the policy that evey subscriber are allowed only to send messages with a specific number of messages. They are not sure about the figure but definitely we are allowed only to send 150-200 text everyday. Where is the unlimited there?
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
I am not a texter and honestly I don't load much on my phone. That's why my friends called me when it's urgent because they knew that I seldom use my mobile phone for texting- ahahaa. But I have observed my slow internet connection since I came back here in Manila. It's so annoying because I want to make up with my losses and my internet connection is making me piss offffffff- duhhhh
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
What makes me feel annoyed is the are too advanced when it comes to collecting/sending bills (huh) but when it comes to resolving their services- they're too slow than turtles
@julyteen (13252)
• Davao, Philippines
16 Mar 13
You are using SMARTBro?
@Elisa1234 (7607)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
I do not use Smart, I always use Globe . But globe is to slow! Huhu What about Smart? Havent tried it yet.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
I am not a Smart subscriber now, it's been 3 years since the Smart tower is taken down here in our place Now , I am using Skycable and I can say Smart is still better compared to my present subscriber.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
@Elisa1234 Globe ISP is not available here in our area, but I am using a Globe simcard and I don't have any problem with it.
@Elisa1234 (7607)
• Philippines
27 Jun 17
@jaiho2009 I think so. I havent tried skycable and smart yet. Is using globe popular in your area?
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@lynboobsy11 (11343)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Hi Jai I received the same text message last week and around 10 pm my connection was also lost and get back at around 1am. Just last 2 days ago it happened again but there was no alert text from them. I just hope from this system upgrade our connection are more fast and stronger.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
Oh, so you also received the same message my dear. I am having problem connection since I came back here in Manila I just hope that after the upgrade my connection will be back to normal- soon Enjoy weekend
@joliefille (3690)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
Ah that can really hamper our online activities. We all used Smartbro back in Manila, that USB stick. When we went back in 2010 here in my hometown we decided to have PLDT wifi set up. It was fast compared to Smartbro and Globe sucks here big time. Despite the problem we encounter sometimes with PLDT, it's still worth it because there was no other faster choice.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
hello jolie, It's sad indeed to have this problem. It seems that our daily life is not complete without browsing the net, not to mention our earnings online. I haven't tried PLDT and Globe- but I am looking forward for the fastest one- the cable+internet in one.. Thanks and have a great weekend
@maharlikah (1045)
• Philippines
27 Mar 13
Hello amiga, It is also the same with our internet provider(Globe), they keep on having maintenance. If I will shift to Smart, oh the same thing will happen maybe. So I'd better stay and rest when there is no connection. :-) Holiday hehe How are you amiga?
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
hello amiga :) Oh, I can't switch to another ISP, SMART is working fine with me. I guess my canopy needs a replacement now and the company just called me this afternoon- they'll send a technician to check the problem. I am doing fine here my dear and hope you do the same
@ally12 (1202)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
So I see this is a nationwide problem. We got here a weak signal to no signal at all even outside our house. At first I thought it was just my celphone which is broken.I have not received any message from Smart regarding this matter. Hope theyll finish fixing their system sooner.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
hello ally, I am not sure if this is a nationwide problem my friend. But I am hoping everything will be fine soon- I don't want to miss my earning site..esp with Mylot Enjoy weekend
• Mexico
24 Mar 13
Hi jaiho: At the moment this alert happened I was not using Mylot because of my job. But at the same time I am not a smart user. These problems happen from time to time. I hope it haven't affected the development of the site too much. ALVARO
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
hello Alvaro, Oh, so you are busy with your job my dear- that's great to know. The site is also having some problem for the past days and that's one reason too why I am not too active here. Anyway, I wish my connection will be fixed soon as I really missed a lot of my internet routine and earnings online. Thanks and wish you all the best on your job
• India
19 Mar 13
Thanks for this discussion. I use BSNL mobile and Landphone services. I access net using land phone, the speed is very low on some days, there are interruption for days so, they say the underground cables are 40 years old, rotten now. The mobile service specially calling and texting to your country is too bad, calls don't go nor the sms's but money gets deducted instantly. Blessings from Papa
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@sweety_81 (2124)
• India
19 Mar 13
People who use MTNL earlier used to had problems in connectivity. That has improved. Yet I hear problems with Tata Photon, Reliance and other providers regarding Wi-Fi. At some places, Wi-Fi works very fast, very slow at other places. So, in India we are far from reliable fast internet connectivity at all times. Airtel is better, but their one has to pay a minimum of Rs. 699/- for a good and fast,reliable broadband internet connection. Quite expensive.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
hello dada, I am satisfied with my ISP- not until these past week. I have called the company few times and now they're sending a technician to check my canopy (maybe for a replacement) Take care and hugs to you and maa.
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
hi jai, Uuhhmm......too bad for the smart users I am using PLDT MyDsl But sometimes I got a problem too maybe because they are sister company miss yah
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
17 Mar 13
Oh well, you're having the same problem too since last week- hehehe. Miss you too
@roshigo58 (4859)
• Pune, India
27 Mar 13
Hi, I don't have any problem with my internet connection. We have Hathway internet connection here and it is running smoothly. No problem at all.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
28 Mar 13
hello roshigo, I am satisfied with my ISP- not until these past week and now the company called me and they'll be sending a technician to check my canopy. I hope they will have replaced with a new one (they changed my canopy last 3 years ago) and I am sure it's one of the reason why I am not receiving a good signal from my mother base. thanks and have a great day
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
19 Mar 13
Well I think many times, it really depends on what is going on around you, as there are many times here I have noticed things like that even here. Especially when it comes to posting in here. But yes, there afferent times all internet connections have updstes. But when it seems to last too long that is when I start making some phone calls.
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
19 Mar 13
hello Tina, It's the same here in our place, if it will take too long people will start calling the customer care. Well,connection is back for good- so far doing great. Thanks and have a great day
@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
16 Mar 13
I think this is applicable locally. I haven't any problem or message as such. Yesterday I got a call from my net service provider that my service period is getting over by March 15 and need to be renewed and accordingly the renewal extended till Dec 31. Also as a happy news they informed that I will be experiencing 50% extra speeed with the same price! Yes, I am experiencing more speed as compared to earlier days. Any way, after 10.00 pm, the speeeed is double for all days. Hope your problem will get rectified soon.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
hello thanks (^_^) Then you are lucky to have a great internet provider This is the first time I have experienced this biggest problem with my net provider. I can say that I am more than satisfied with the services. Thanks again for coming and wish you a great weekend
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
hello, i have a mobile phone with smart line and some people find it hard to text me since yesterday. One of our land lines (pldt) also cannot receive calls since yesterday and a lot in our neighborhood is also experiencing a similar problem, I'm not sure if these is connected to the problem.
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@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
hello louie, I received this message on my mobile phone this afternoon. I am having problem with my internet connection for a week now. There are certain time in the day that it's too slow and some time I got disconnected. I just hope everything will be fine soon, it's so annoying. Have a great weekend
@natliegleb (5175)
• India
16 Mar 13
no i have not got it as of now,i wonder may be after some time i will be getting it ,this connection has got to do with work side stuff
@jaiho2009 (39142)
• Philippines
16 Mar 13
hello nat, I received this message because of my Smartbro account online and it's computer generated messages automatically sent to my mobile number. I just hope my connection will be fine soon after this upgrade. have a great weekend