Data to Connect
By G
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
Philippines
September 1, 2023 12:44am CST
I heard there is a typhoon, which is why it has been raining cats and dogs in the province. I am not sure where the typhoon is or where it will make landfall. It is causing me some anxiety. It is not that bad compared to the previous typhoon, and I hope it stays that way. Regrettably, the power went out about an hour ago. Power outages are common here, and they are becoming increasingly bothersome as time goes. Fortunately, I have enough data to connect to the internet. It is essential for my online job. I'd stay close to the door because the signal is stronger there. I paid Php 99 or $2 for the data, but it was not unlimited. If the GB reaches its limit, I must pay additional Php 99 or choose another internet package.
Do you use data to connect at times?
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8 responses
@writerjo (2540)
• India
1 Sep 23
Hi G Good Morning from here
I used to recharge every 28 days once
Vi ( Vodafone) Sevice provider they procure 3GB Data pack per day with unlimited nationwide calls
I will pay 359 INR through my GPay or Vi App itself
I think even today morning you skipped your breakfast 
I used to recharge every 28 days once
Vi ( Vodafone) Sevice provider they procure 3GB Data pack per day with unlimited nationwide calls
I will pay 359 INR through my GPay or Vi App itself
I think even today morning you skipped your breakfast 2 people like this
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
Hello! Thank you for dripping by. So, how much is that in US dollars?
And you are right! 
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
@writerjo Ohhhh! That really is affordable
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
That's great. We have unlimited internet here as well, however, I use data when the power is down.
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@rsa101 (40946)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
Good thing there aren't many power outages where I live and the condo generally has a backup generator for emergencies. I believe power disruptions are quite typical in the provinces, especially during extremely terrible weather. The recent typhoons did not land on our shores, but their winds drew the monsoon rains from the seas, which is why it has been pouring rain for the past few days.
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@rsa101 (40946)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
@freelancermariagrace Although it cannot power the whole unit but just a certain power outlet that is working and the lights. But it is better than no power at all.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
Yes, it is quite common in provinces. That is the perk of living in the condo. They have a backup generator in case of power interruption.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
@rsa101 Yes, it is way better than having no power at all.
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@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
4 Sep 23
@freelancermariagrace I have to use my phone data, public places are limited so not everyone can connect. Even in certain locations there is no internet signal at all.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
@May2k8 Same here. Free wi-fi in public places are limited.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
4 Sep 23
How about in public places? No free wifi?
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
4 Sep 23
I have unlimited data, so I don’t have to worry about using it all up. But most of the time I’m connected through wi-fi.
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@moffittjc (128824)
• Gainesville, Florida
5 Sep 23
@freelancermariagrace I have been lucky in that my internet connection in my home is not connected to my electricity, so even when the power goes out in my house (which is very, very rare) I still have internet connection. My wi-fi will go out periodically, but in those cases I can always connect my computer or laptop to my router/modem.
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
6 Sep 23
@moffittjc Indeed, you are lucky. I only depend on the apartment's free Wi-Fi connection. I do not have my own since I do not have plans of staying here forever. LOL.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
5 Sep 23
Yes, likewise. I am connected through wi-fi most of the time, but when the power goes out, the wi-fi connection becomes intermittent.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
1 Sep 23
$2 for a month? that's so good and cheap
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
That is not for a month. How I wish, though.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
3 Sep 23
@freelancermariagrace lol I was also shocked
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@Raine38 (12387)
• United States
1 Sep 23
I only use data when I am traveling, mainly to use it for my phone's navigation. I am in my husband's phone plan, which he gets discount from work as well as military discount. I always rack up the data and so my husband just bumped up our plan to unlimited.
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@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
I see. It is good to know that he gets a discount from work. How are you today, Raine?
@freelancermariagrace (29342)
• Philippines
3 Sep 23
Same thing, however when there is no Wi-Fi, I have no choice but to connect using data, my friend. 
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