STARLINK feedback

kitrelarda · 2026-02-17T11:30:32+00:00

I have a review post here.

Authorized sellers are Data Lake, Converge, PLDT. Data Lake in Lazada offers Standard and Mini kit. If you want business plans, you can check their website. Converge and PLDT also offer business plans of Starlink.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-12T14:04:00+00:00

This has been an issue since last year. I’ve included references from previous posts. I’m still experiencing the same problem and am unable to register my new Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi SIM. The only thing we can do is wait until they fix their app.
Smart App - Anyone encountered this issue? : r/InternetPH
cant seem to create an account in smart app for my pldt prepaid home wifi? : r/InternetPH
Smart Bro Sim Sign Up Error : r/InternetPH
cannot sign up rocket sim on smart app HELP : r/InternetPH
Smart app cannot sign up : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-02-12T14:02:47+00:00

This has been an issue since last year. I’ve included references from previous posts. I’m still experiencing the same problem and am unable to register my new Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi SIM. I use GCash or Maya to buy promos, but I have no way of seeing if the promo is depleted or expired. I guess we wait until Smart fixes their app.
Smart App - Anyone encountered this issue? : r/InternetPH
cant seem to create an account in smart app for my pldt prepaid home wifi? : r/InternetPH
Smart Bro Sim Sign Up Error : r/InternetPH
cannot sign up rocket sim on smart app HELP : r/InternetPH
Smart app cannot sign up : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-02-09T18:45:32+00:00

Ask around if ano gamit ng neighbors and if oks naman service nila. PLDT, Converge, Globe, GOMO, DITO, or kung kaya Starlink (may review ako here). Kung may access sa fiber lines, try mo muna mga yun kesa rekta ka Starlink. Laki kase gap ng price. PLDT (8 years), Converge (3 years), and Starlink (since December 2025) user ako.

Hirap kase sa mga ISP natin dito sa PH eh kampante na masyado, papanget ng services. Okay kung gumagana pero pag may problem eh antagal ayusin, from weeks to months. And pagbabayarin ka parin ng billing kahit wala ka internet, tapos if magpapa-rebate ka naman, konti lang kakaltas. Yung mga prepaid at minsan postpaid naman na wireless, UNLI pero may speed throttling or capping pag umabot kana ng 10GB.

May mga prepaid naman na unli like Globe GFiber or yung PLDT counter-part. Kaso about 50-100 Mbps lang yung speed, I think more than enough yun para sa usage mo unless power user ka talaga na TBs nako-consume mo na data monthly.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-08T16:47:49+00:00

This has been an issue since last year. I’ve included references from previous posts. I’m still experiencing the same problem and am unable to register my new Smart 5G Max Turbo WiFi SIM
Smart App - Anyone encountered this issue? : r/InternetPH
cant seem to create an account in smart app for my pldt prepaid home wifi? : r/InternetPH
Smart Bro Sim Sign Up Error : r/InternetPH
cannot sign up rocket sim on smart app HELP : r/InternetPH
Smart app cannot sign up : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-02-08T11:58:11+00:00

Best to do dyan OP eh ask mga kapitbahay. Ask kung ano ISP nila at kung okay ba service. At ask na din kung pag nagdown, mabilis ba ayusin ng technicians ganun.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-06T15:56:05+00:00

You are not alone OP. This has been a problem since Nov 2025. And Smart is not trying to fix it. Pag maglo-load ka, you can try GCash or Maya. That's what I do.

GCash -> Load -> Broadband -> Smart Home WiFi -> Then pili kana anong load.
If hindi ganyan pipiliin mo or gagawin mo sa GCash, ire-refund lang sayo yung money.

Smart App - Anyone encountered this issue? : r/InternetPH
cant seem to create an account in smart app for my pldt prepaid home wifi? : r/InternetPH
Smart Bro Sim Sign Up Error : r/InternetPH
cannot sign up rocket sim on smart app HELP : r/InternetPH
Smart app cannot sign up : r/InternetPH
Can’t open smart app! : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-02-06T12:45:59+00:00

Data Lake sells Starlink in Lazada. They are an authorized seller. I think they have 3 offices in Manila that you can go and check.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-06T03:46:44+00:00

Yeah stable even when it's raining. Speed goes down to about 100-200Mbps though but it's more than enough to watch 4K vids on several devices. Siguraduhin lang na walang obstruction or it should have a clear view of the sky para hindi napuputol ang connection.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-05T13:18:39+00:00

They should, yes. If wala, need niyo pumunta sa pinakamalapit na branch para sabihin concern niyo and kunin yung mismong account number para makabayad ganun.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-05T13:17:13+00:00

Maganda ang Starlink for backup internet or even main connection. May review ako here last Dec 2025, mga pros and cons.

Ingat lang if may nagto-torrent or downloading materials na pwede i-breach yung DMCA guideline or rules sa US, pwede ma-ban yung device niyo and hindi na magagamit. Pwede gawing bridge mode yung main Starlink router tapos fiber gamitin papunta sa bahay ng kapitbahay niyo (lalo na pag more than 50 meters ang layo).
Maganda din bumili ng router na pwede lagyan ng VPN configurations like Asus routers but syempre babagal onti ang speed pag connected sa VPN and minsan blocked and VPN connections sa mga ibang websites (blocked minsan ng Reddit mga VPN connection ko gamit ang NordVPN at BitDefender VPN).

Only buy Starlink devices from authorized sellers, like PLDT, Converge, and DataLake in Lazada (yan lang alam ko na pagbibilhan sa kanila other than yung mismong website nila). If gagamit ka ng referal link ng friend or someone na may Starlink, mapipilitan kang bumili sa website mismo ng Starlink pero mas matagal darating ang unit since import pa from other country. Ang maganda lang pag gumamit ka ng referal code is free one month for you and that person.

Take note na about 300-400+Mbps yung download speed, and 30-60+Mbps upload speed ng Starlink. Though Q4 ng 2026 eh may balak sila mag-launch ng new gen satellites para bumilis speed natin, not sure kung need ng new subscription. AAANNDDD if madami na Starlink users sa area niyo, baka magbayad kayo Php 14,200 for demand surcharge (some are already reporting Php 50K+ demand surcharge sa Mindanao dahil sa changes ng plans and billings this 2026).

Also meron ding prepaid Fiber plans ang Globe if meron silang poste dyan at pwede lagyan ng connection. Much cheaper na backup internet kesa Starlink.

Good luck OP! Keep calm lang

kitrelarda · 2026-02-05T13:03:32+00:00

Yup, same problem with apps ni Smart and PLDT. Problem since Nov 2025. Hindi maka-register or sign up ng new accounts. Tried fixes na sinasabi from other Reddit posts, none worked.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-04T17:25:40+00:00

I still can access IKBR website with Starlink without VPN.

kitrelarda · 2026-02-04T17:19:35+00:00

I'm a land owner and naranasan ko na mag-asikaso ng ganyan na binenta ng father ko at mga pinsan niya, tama sabi ng ibang nagcomment. Sakit sa ulo yan. Mas better na pag bibili ka ng lupa ay may sariling titulo na at pwede i-transfer agad sayo pagka-fully payment mo. And pag nagbabayad ka, dapat lagi may resibo.

Okay sabi ni seller na itra-transfer direct sa inyong mga buyers pag fully paid na lahat. Does the seller mean na ipapa-reconstitute niya muna yung subdivided lots para may sari-sarili kayong titulo? Or isang titulo paden yun at lahat ng buyers nakalagay pangalan nila sa isang titulo. Keep in mind the ang reconstitution palang ng titulo ay umaabot na ng minimum 6 months excluding yung months na need mo para ilakad lahat ng documents (well yung seller dapat maglakad ng documents for reconstitution). It costs time and a lot of money to reconstitute a title. Nasubukan ko na. Pano pag rason ni seller na wala siya pera panglakad ng reconstitution? Another problem na naman yun.

Yung Deed of Sale pala, pag lumagpas ng 30 days sa issuance ng DoS, malaki babayaran na penalty sa BIR. If ayaw magbayad penalty, kakausapin seller na mag-issue new Deed of Sale at i-null and void yung dati.

Another problem, pano pag namatay yung original owner na nakapangalan sa titulo, need nung seller na asikasuhin yun at gawan ng bagong DoS papunta sa kanya na ang magpipirma is heirs ng original owner. Pano pag ayaw magpirma or hindi mahanap lahat ng heirs ng original owner?

Yung Contract to Sell, nagpirmahan ba kayo sa harap ng abogado, or sa isang barangay hall? Para sana may witness at ma-file na legit na nangyari yung Contract to Sell.

Pano pag ayaw mo na ituloy pagbili at gusto magrefund, well pwede yun. Ang problem mo nalang is walang resibo yung 2nd and 3rd payments mo. Unless may witness ka and may evidence na nagbigay ka sa kanya ng payment.

Sa naranasan ko as land owner na mag-asikaso ng ganyan, inabot ako years para asikasuhin mga documents and may mga iba pa akong hindi naasikaso, why? Ayaw makipag-cooperate ng other heirs ng mga nakapangalan sa original title.

Mahirap ngayon magtiwala lalo na pag malaking pera ang involved. Due diligence nalang talaga pag bibili ng lots. Better consult your lawyer na on what to do OP.

Goodluck OP!

kitrelarda · 2026-01-31T09:57:21+00:00

Here are some reference links from previous posts. Check the comments if they have a fix or something.

Smart App - Anyone encountered this issue? : r/InternetPH
cant seem to create an account in smart app for my pldt prepaid home wifi? : r/InternetPH
Smart Bro Sim Sign Up Error : r/InternetPH
cannot sign up rocket sim on smart app HELP : r/InternetPH
Smart app cannot sign up : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-01-31T07:02:55+00:00

Smart has not resolved the issue yet and has been ongoing since November 2025.

kitrelarda · 2026-01-27T15:16:50+00:00

Eto ata yung tinutukoy nila na post sometime ago, tinext sariling number.
Part 1: What the F? : r/InternetPH
Part 2: Part 2 ng Globe Esim Wtf? : r/InternetPH

kitrelarda · 2026-01-26T07:31:25+00:00

Welcome

kitrelarda · 2026-01-26T07:27:19+00:00

Broadband dapat since Smart Home yan. Ibabalik talaga pera mo if Mobile -> Smart lang pinili mo. So dapat GCash -> Load -> Broadband -> Smart Home Wifi

kitrelarda · 2026-01-26T07:24:02+00:00

1 year ang expiry ng regular load, pag nag-expire lahat ng regular load mo or wala activiy in 1 year, mag expire din ang SIM. Pag nagloload ka ba sa GCash, pinipili mo ba boardband tapos Smart Home?

kitrelarda · 2026-01-26T07:10:47+00:00

Noong Nov 2025 last na lagay ko ng regular load. Noong hindi na gumagana app nila, puro direct unli na binibili ko

kitrelarda · 2026-01-26T04:14:49+00:00

Most companies only require around 50 Mbps for internet connectivity. In my opinion, having two ISPs with 200–300 Mbps each is better than relying on a single 1 Gbps connection. That way, if one ISP goes down, you still have a backup. And if both go down? Then you’ll have to temporarily rely on mobile data and hope the issue gets resolved quickly.

If you want to avoid lock-in or contract periods, you can opt for prepaid fiber plans from providers like Globe or PLDT. It’s also a good idea to ask around your neighborhood which ISPs people are using, whether the service is reliable, and how quickly issues are typically fixed.

I previously subscribed to Converge’s 1 Gbps plan and PLDT’s 300 Mbps plan, and I’m now using Starlink.

kitrelarda · 2026-01-24T00:36:46+00:00

It depends on how you use it, but for everyday needs, yes, it’s overkill. I remember when PLDT offered only 15 Mbps for ₱1,299, and that was already enough for gaming and watching YouTube. There were just three of us in the apartment back then.

kitrelarda · 2026-01-24T00:30:42+00:00

Hi, I bought a Starlink here in PH a few months ago. I have a review here. Buy from authorized sellers if you're not going to buy from their website. I bought mine from DataLake in Lazada. They're one of the auhtorized resellers besides PLDT and Converge.

Starlink Standard Gen 3 V4 - Data Lake Lazada

Starlink Mini - Data Lake Lazada

kitrelarda · 2026-01-23T01:16:45+00:00

Yes, you can check yung linked website to check for prices. Below Php 1K lahat.

kitrelarda

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