Christmas With Great Connections

Not a grinch!

It's Christmas and there are parties left and right. My last count is around 15 just this month and that doesn't even include the ones that I attended outside my family. That means I have a LOT to be thankful for and that includes YOU reading this stuff. Don't even think you're not important. Now I received 2 gifts this month that surprised me because honestly, I didn't know I would need it at an opportune time. At home, I do have a PLDT line that I use for my gadgets and other internet enabled devices. I need some of them online 24/7 for security and remote management because it's just not a good thing if I don't keep watch of people at home, including the guests we have who also use our home network.

I think the luck gods and goddesses heard me when I pleaded for solutions. You see, my connection is just enough for the devices that I have at home. When a guest requests for connections and other things that they may do for their internet needs, I give them access to a separate network but it still uses the bandwidth I have at home. I still need to function and the other devices to work but I received 2 gifts just the other week. A friend gave us a brand new Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home Wifi device, then in a Christmas party I attended, I won another one from a raffle (Thank you LionheartTV and Smart!). So now I have two of these.

You see, this device isn't just a thing that I'd be able to install at home. It's also a router which means I could use it for multiple devices if I needed to. So I took some of my devices from my existing network and used this instead. What does that mean? My guests would be able to use my network with ease, while I use this one to get me faster download and upload speeds because it's on Smart's LTE network. This thing is 700MHz LTE ready which means I'll be enjoying the connection even indoors. Now what do I do to set it up? NOTHING, because all you need to do is just plug it in and connect. Here's what it looks like inside the box.

So you have the box, the unit, the manual, the quick install guide, the warranty pamphlet, the ethernet cable, power cable and the two plastic stands (if you prefer your device standing up).

I took it out, it's quite small so you can actually take this on your luggage when you travel.

Plugged it in and turned on the ON switch on the side. You can access it two ways, one is wired (with the ethernet cable provided) or connect to the wireless network (commonly labeled properly with Smart Bro prefix).

Go to your WIFI settings on your phone and connect to the network, use the default wifi password smartbro on lowercase letters.

This device looks for he best signal, so make sure you place it on a location where the signal turns BLUE. If it turns RED, then you're getting very minimal signal (when it blinks check if the SIM card is there!). As for the speed, it's completely lovely where I am. I could upload videos at my home usually an hour for a few minutes worth on Youtube, but when I used the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home Wifi, it took me even shorter minutes than the actual video (a mere 2-3 minutes for a 5 minute worth video). If that doesn't impress you and your friends, I don't know what will. Oh and the whole thing can be customized just by logging in on www.smartbrosettings.net on your browser. That's also where you will load it up, receive texts and modify the network name and WIFI password. It's easy to save that in a different one for more security.

The good news is that Smart Bro Prepaid also has a new promo called Home Boost 15. It's the value-packed add-on to Smart's existing Giga Surf 50 promo. It's the BEST DEAL especially for heavy data users like me. If you're into downloading apps, movies, music, video or are content creators, I suggest you get this on top of the Giga Surf 50 you always subscribe to. Now there's no more worries if you're watching iFlix on cold nights like today. What's even better is that this already comes with free 10GB of data valid for 7 days. You'll also save a lot too because apart from those promos, you'll only be spending around P15 for 1GB, have it monitored like a hawk on the device interface too. You'll be in control and avoid bill shock where that happens.

Now you don't have to hog on your own bandwidth and internet connection because once you get it fast like mine, you'll have MORE time to use for celebrations, reunions and talk with your family. It's these connections that count the most, because as far as I'm concerned THIS IS PRICELESS. Now go out and make memories out there, have a happy Christmas!

For those who would like to know more about the Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Home Wifi, visit www.smart.com.ph/homehelp or call 8881111 or dial *888 on your Smart mobile phones. This only costs Php 1995.00 (available via store.smart.com.ph), you can also go to Smart centers nationwide!

Now that you've got this on your list of gifts to families, let's all connect like never before this Christmas! How about that?!

SmartBro Hosts UFC205 Viewing Party

We're at Skinny Mike's today to get down on the Octagon and watch UFC205 live from Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was live streamed using Smart Bro, the country's BIGGEST network has got the most stable connection to do this of course! I kinda woke up late so I missed the first few undercard fights but was able to catch everything starting from Jeremy Stephens and Frankie Edgar. I was rooting for Stephens but Edgar was awesome at his ground games. He's had a LOT of points in the first few rounds. True enough, the Jersey boy won it! 

Meanwhile Colorado born Bantamweight fighter Racquel Pennington had to slug it out with number one contender Miesha Tate. Pennington was a great striker, even making Miesha back out a couple of times. Plus her short jabs were just hurting Miesha a LOT. Then after her loss, she announced that she's retiring. Another good looking woman gone from the contention of the Bantamweight belt. 

The Chris Weidman and cuban Yoel Romero fight was surprising, I thought Romero would get this easy but Weidman had it done with wrestling moves. He did several things and dragged him like a rag doll, plus painful hits, and a barrage of attacks that smashed his Weidmans face to the floor making the so called soldier of gawd win it fast on the third round via TKO.

The UFC Strawweight Championship was a little emotional, as Karolina Kowalkowicz tried to get the championship belt from Joanna Jedrzejczyk which name I couldn't even pronounce. The cute Polish Princess gave her punches at the end of the 2nd round and the small spurts on the 3rd, but Jedrzejczyk just had all the numbers. She won it but we love the polish princess a LOT, we like her cute pose in every round haha!

You too can get a chance to watch every UFC fight by just being a Smart Bro subscriber! Thanks SmartBrokada for the treat!

KUMAGCOW

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My UFC202 Experience with Smart Bro!

Testosterone driven men and sometimes women (I kid) filled Skinny Mike's Sports Bar in BGC today as we await the Diaz-McGregor fight at UFC. The stream is powered by SMART BRO and there were no hitches as we were watching it LIVE from Las Vegas. I caught a few undercard fights and man it was all so awesome! (Although yes, some backed out last minute which was lame haha)

But it looks like McGregor was winning the crowd. Passionate since the first hour, I'm hearing bets from them and still getting Diaz a fighting chance. Smart Bro gave out free drinks, free internet connection and tons of prizes in between fights! A table was even tagged as winning group since a lot of them got picked, sweet!

They also gave away fight night tickets to lucky smart bro subscribers plus a brand new spanking iPad 2 Mini! 

(Screenies from UFC not mine) In the end, Conor McGregor proved to be the better fighter. That's just sad if you become a statistic for him. 

He began striking Diaz early in the round and his legs were pretty much battered early on. His face was already beaten to a pulp. But Diaz also fought back since he wasn't able to do submission on any of the rounds. It's a great fight, but his 4 knockouts hurt him in the scores. I love MMA! UFC too! 

Make sure Smart Bro is part of your Brokada viewing habit the next time you get your UFC Fight Pass! It's just the best experience ever! Congrats McGregor!

KUMAGCOW

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Smart Bro Invites You to UFC 202 Viewing Party!

I was in Skinny Mikes a few months ago to watch UFC 200 live  with fellow fight fans and the Smart Brokada! It was so good to be in a testosterone laden room as we watched the matches live, streamed on large screens, as everyone cheered on their favorite athletes. 

Cool thing is, they also gave away perks to the first 20 people who got to watch there, plus free first few bottles of beer too. This time, they're planning to give UFC FIGHT NIGHT MANILA Tickets or an iPad Mini 2 for Smart Bro subscribers. Smart Bro Subscribers of course get in for FREE, if that doesn't make you happy I dunno what will. This will happen this Sunday at August 21, 2016, Sunday at 8am. The place gets packed quite fast so  if I were you I'd definitely go in early.

I am rooting for Mc Gregor, how about you? :)

KUMAGCOW

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Smart Bro Outs Best iPad Mini 2 Plan Ever!

Your best deal ever has come true as Smart the country's biggest network has released the awesome iPad Mini 2 with Retina Display at Plan 599. This is true and it's happening because change is good no?

The plan already includes data of 1.7 GB on Plan 299 and a high speed LTE sim plus an additional 1.1 GB monthly data FREE so you could watch and stream your favorite shows on Youtube, iFlix and MORE!

We just got word of this today and I'm glad a lot of people, kids and teens in particular would be able to afford this plan easily and get access to the best internet content fast and efficient because it's from SMART!

Visit http://www.smart.com.ph/bro for more details about the plan today!

KUMAGCOW

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UFC200 BROkada Live Viewing Party Today!

Hey guys! Quick blog!

If you're looking for a place to watch UFC200 today, come over to Skinny Mike's in BGC or Belle and Dragon in Legaspi, Makati. The UFC 200 Viewing party is going to be exciting, there are undercard rounds and the most awaited Lesnar and Hunt match that's going to happen live. 

Fun thing is, Smart is going to get perks for the first 20 people to register (free first beer bottle too I think!). Viewing starts at 8am so if I were you, I'd go now! 

Aside from that, you'll get access to UFC Fight Pass where you can get to play all these matches over and over again. Never miss it for the love of mixed martial arts and get the previous legendary fights at the touch of your finger tips. It's that easy! I'm on my way to Skinny Mike's now so see you there!

KUMAGCOW

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The SMART BROkada in Pampanga!

I love it when I go out of town, especially on this occasion when I get to tag along with stars like volleybelle phenom Michelle Gumabao, real deal Beauty Queen Bea Rose Santiago and Singer cum great Actor Michael Pangilinan. On this day, we were tasked to roam around the streets of food haven Pampanga plus visit their malls for some small meet and greet sessions. I woke up early for this and this trip was awesome!

We went to eat at local restaurants first and I had my fix of Palabok and Coke. I was already in a food coma before we even began doing the motorcade so I was a bit quiet because I couldn't move. I was so busog, I couldn't talk as much because I might end up barfing while I talk (sorry too graphic!). I was really that full grabe!

We went to small malls, then to Robinson Star Mills in San Fernando, then to a skate park in Angeles City. I think it was also a technology hub so there were a lot of BPO corporations in one place.

This particular truck housed our noise makers, the caravan started in the afternoon and it was hot and humid. Michelle, Bea Rose and Michael were all game though despite of that because we're bringing BIG news to the people of Pampanga!

I had my lovely social media family with me all throughout the trip! My fellow bloggers Richard, Flow and Jude. If you follow the Smart and UAAP Viber room of SMART, the ones in it are right beside me on this photo. They made our trip so special!

Ms. Bea Rose Santiago was so nice in person, first time to meet her. I like how she talks to us like regular people. She's even funny at times during the mall tour. She did wave and say hi to a lot of people, obliged selfies and photo opportunities while telling them about Smart BRO's Php 888 4G Pocket Wifi.

She also didn't get tired of smiling, I could imagine it to hurt a little but I guess she's been trained well in her beauty queen stint. We also had fun in Snapchat, as she's so fun to be with. Thank you Ms. Bea Rose Santiago!

They had to go around Angeles City in the heat of the sun but Michelle Gumabao and Michael Pangilinan all kept it cool. They also stopped and posed for fans, also took some shots inside the malls where throngs of people went and said hi during the meet and greet.

Michelle really uses the Smart Bro 4G Pocket Wifi and even attests to it's reliability on some locations that other networks couldn't cover. We had lunch with these two and I couldn't help but butt in their conversations in between meals. Michael even posed with the bakers inside the restaurant we were in. They were really generous in letting the public get hold of them while telling them how Smart Bro 888 Pocket Wifi is going to help those that need Internet connection at an affordable rate.

Here's a little video of our trip!

Pocket Wifi's are really expensive these days and getting a landline, modem, router just wouldn't cut it in several areas in the country. It's a good thing that SMART let's us know of these 888 priced devices that we can use to get our phones, tables, laptops and other gadgets online. Gaming, online browsing, sending emails, uploading photos, they're all going to be good with the pocket wifi from Smart BRO! They also sponsored a little program on the skate park so competitors would be able to win pocket wifi units, load and even the chance to meet the three celebrities we were with earlier. They're a bunch of warm, welcoming people and this opportunity to spend a day with the People of Pampanga was just awesome! I can't wait to go with them in other places! I'm sure they've got plans to do that and spread the good news right!?

PS. Thank you so much to Ms. Abbie and the whole Smart Social Media team for making me eat a ton and a half of Pampanga's best food! Can't wait to have more of it soon! Yes?! Hahah!

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Smart Bro 4G Pocket Wifi Now Php 888!

Unbelievable? No, because Smart's giving you all the hottest deals this summer as they have just announced the rad Smart Bro Pocket Wifi which you can now purchase at Php 888. Yes ladies and gentlemen, you are not seeing things, this is real and it has just become so affordable. So just treat this as a heads up!

For students that are still finishing their exams, making their thesis and doing research for subjects, your internet connection has now become affordable without the need for routers, modems or gateways. This device actually costs a lot if you compare it with other telcos, and now they've thought of you and even pre loaded 150MB valid for 30 days. With speeds up to 12 Mbps it'll be easier for you to get those lovely research papers submitted earlier than usual, those videos uploaded, and movies watched if you have free time. 

You can connect up to 10 devices and get your Mom to watch their favorite cooking shows on Youtube, have your Dad follow those DIY projects he's been doing for the past year, or enjoy hours of iFlix movies with yout siblings then call it a family day. Now doesn't that sound so sweet? 

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Limited Edition Smart Bro Prepaid Evoluzn FX PR2 LTE Pocket WiFi

I've seen this particular pocket wifi unit a few weeks ago in a Starbucks Century City Mall while some of their reps were discussing it with my blogger friends from the other table. I felt it was going to be rude of me to barge into their conversation but I saw them holding out the device on their hand, then I said whoa! (still from the other table).

I just discovered today from my contacts that it was a Limited Edition Smart Bro Prepaid LTE Pocket WiFi they call "Evoluzn FX PR2". For starters, it look totally different from the normal units because it has it's own display. Aside from that, it has a 2050 mAH internal battery making it last at least 2 to 3 hours more than your usual pocket wifi units in local stores today.

The device also is capable of file sharing over the wifi network, so if you're planning of making other storage attachments or pc/laptop computers as storage, that would be a cinch. It's also LTE capable which can give you up to 42Mbps connection plus it is good for 10 devices, you can connect everything in one go. It's backed by the biggest network in the country so coverage would be really easy. You can also monitor how much your usage is, so if you plan to budget your MB's, that would be easy. It's currently priced at Php 1,995.00 and comes with FREE Internet for 3 months (at 350MB/month). Now isn't that a Smart choice?

Heck if you've heard Smart is doubling data lately via their #SMARTBIGBYTES 50 offer if you're on prepaid. Just text BIG50 to 9999 and you can get that much for all your surfing needs! Maybe that's applicable yeah?! Take all that in boys and girls!

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SmartBro x UFC Partnership Draws First Blood

Ever wanted one of these? Me too. I actually wanted to do MMA and ever since I've watched fights on TV and cable, it just made me so eager to see them in real life. This afternoon, we're blessed to have been able to witness a partnership between Smart (through SmartBRO), the country's biggest network and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) the biggest league there is in multi disciplined fighting sports.

This means that starting today, Smart Bro will offer subscribers and UFC fans exclusive access to UFC FIGHT PASS, it's the digital streaming service that accesses the biggest library of fight content. Now you can watch your favorite fighter slug it out in the famous Octagon thay they've long fighting in. Aside from that, Smart Bro might be flying you and one of your friends to a UFC Pay per View fight. Isn't that awesome?

Now you don't event have to fly to the US or other countries because Smart is bringing all of them closer to you. These awesome content can now be accessed on the UFC official app and maybe soon, a full pledged UFC event in the country. It'll all be within reach as Filipinos becomr hungry for more digital content in the coming years, Smart, Smart Bro and UFC will all be part of that!

Ms. Pam Santiago AVP for Smart Bro's Data Services says "This is a multi year partnership and this will make us the proud mobile carrier of UFC in the country. You'll have exclusive perks like this March 6, for the UFC Women's viewing party at Skinny Mike's so please come over and bring your pocket wifi! Only Smart can get you all these anytime and anywhere. You can reach your favorite athletes, and we're happy for you to witness this today! We will bring UFC closer to the fans."

Mr. Kenneth Berger EVP and General Manager of UFC Asia says "This is going to be an exciting year for UFC and now that we've partnered with Smart, you can access a whole community, a huge library so you can watch anywhere with almost any device. We look forward to doing more experiences and shows back here in Manila. We want to bring more fights and content." 

Then they surprised is with Stephen Thompson!

I can't wait for his next fight since he wants to get #1 slot, the title fight which he says will happen very soon!

Thank you for having us Smart Bro!

Smart and Jasmine Curtis Give Dreamy Gadgets to Subscribers!

The holidays are coming and I haven't even had coffee yet so when I went to Romulo Cafe in Quezon City I was only expecting brunch and the usual. I was just about to have a salad, a few servings of cola and cake but I wasn't expecting this to happen.

Suddenly, Jasmine Curtis came in and grabbed the microphone surprising everyone in the venue. She was gorgeous, simple but you can see how she wanted to tell us something about Smart's latest and grandest promo yet!

Smart the country's biggest network is now doing Share The Joy Gadget Giveaway Promo. I also saw the viral videos when Jasmine went to the University belt and just gave away a brand new phone to unsuspecting students, when they got the surprise of their lives, she went ahead and announced everybody else on that store and restaurant will have their own gadget too getting screams and jeering from unsuspecting people who was just there to eat a bowl of noodle or be with their friends!

This is Smart's new consumer empowering campaign and with Smart Prepaid, Smart Postpaid and Smart Bro you'll get the ultimate joy by getting premium gadgets for FREE! Smart's Executive VP for Consumer Business Ariel Fermin says "After rolling out the good apps and tons of mobile content and promos for their subscribers, they need to put in the means of doing so with these gadgets so you could live the Smart Life!". Jasmine Curtis will be the here to do the deed and says "I feel honored to be the face of this new promo and I can't wait to share these gadgets so people would have awesome moments with their loved ones, to inspire and empower people so they could live the Smart Life!" 

Now you too can join the promo. If you're a Smart Prepaid subscriber, just register to any Big Bytes or UCT offer so you can earn a letter. If you complete the word JOY, you instantly win FREE Big Bytes 10 and a chance to win a brand new Smart Phone! For Smart Bro subscribers, just register with any Big Bytes offer to earn a letter and if you complete JOY you could get a chance to win a brand new tablet of a Smart Bro Pocket Wifi! If you're on postpaid like me, recontracting or new subscribers would just need to play the SPELL JOY slot machine gamee so you can get new smartphones and Smart Bro Pocket Wifi too! Visit www.smart.com.ph/joy to know more about how how to #ShareTheJoy and live the Smart Life!

I just got surprised today! Was in a cafe and @jascurtissmith suddenly arrived and gave everyone gadgets! Mine happened to be a SONY Experia M2! It really feels like Christmas already! #ShareTheJoy Thanks @smartcares 🐮👍🏻

A photo posted by John Michael Bueno (@kumagcow) on Oct 20, 2015 at 2:38am PDT

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