Philippine Internet Comparison

As I've mentioned in the past, there always seems to be a lot of interest whenever I write about Internet speed and Internet providers here in the Philippines.  In the past, I've used several different providers here, and each has advantages and disadvantages.  Right now, I am kind of experiencing a "glut" of Internet, but I kind of like it. What do I mean by a "glut"?  Well, I mean that I have an oversupply of Internet connections!  If it's possible to have an "oversupply," that is. I wrote back at the beginning of August that I had found Internet Heaven here in the Philippines.  Well, unfortunately, heaven was nice while it lasted, but … [Read more...]

In Search Of . . .

A number of years ago, there was an interesting television program in the USA called, “In Search Of ….” Leonard Nimoy (the original Mr. Spock of “Star Trek” fame) narrated the weekly show that featured searches for anything from ancient peoples to UFO origins. It focused on items that were real, imaginary, or having questionable or doubtful existence. After a few days here in the province, I think I’ve discovered a new theme for that old show. It could be entitled, “In Search Of Reliable Internet Connectivity”! (Note:  Due to the nature of this adventure, cameras and photography of any type were prohibited for security reasons.) For … [Read more...]