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Smart BRO prepaid wifi: mobile broadband access for everybody Part 2

April 25, 2008

Continued from
Smart BRO prepaid wifi: mobile broadband access for everybody Part 1

Connecting to the internet with Smart BRO prepaid wifi

After starting up your laptop, here are some steps to activate your internet access:
1. Insert the sim card in the modem
2. Plug the modem to any USB port in your laptop
3. A welcome wizard interface automatically pops up (my OS is Windows Vista)
   - read and accept the license agreement
   - select folder where you want the program to be installed
   - installation is in progress
4. Click finish to exit the wizard when the installation is complete
5. Go to the start menu and open Smart BRO
6. Click the circular icon on the menu (second from left)
7. Click connect
8. Once connected, a ‘State: Connected’ will be displayed at the bottom of the window

Smart Bro prepaid wifi menu

9.To end the connection, just click the disconnect button

Reloading the Smart BRO prepaid sim

The sim card is initially loaded with Php30 worth of internet access at Php10 for every 30 minutes. Broadband speed is up to 384 kbps and is available nationwide. Reloading your account is easy and works just like that of a prepaid sim card for a mobile phone. There are two ways to reload: using the Smart BRO Load card (scratch to see the pin, then on a Smart GSM phone text Reload <pin> <Smart Bro subscriber number> and send to 1510) or loading up in any Smart Load retailer outlets from Php30, Php60 and up.

What are the advantages of the Smart BRO prepaid wifi?

Those who need broadband access while on the go won’t have to worry about maintaining a fixed monthly payment as required by postpaid accounts. Thus it means bigger savings since you only load your sim as needed. Another good thing is you don’t have to submit financial documents to purchase the kit, so it’s available for anyone.  

Updates!!! Read about it here > What’s up with my SmartBro prepaid WiFi account? 

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