Cignal launched its own Broadband over Satellite service in the Philippines.
Cignal officially launched its own Broadband over Satellite service — the “Cignal Connect” Satellite Broadband — in the Philippines.
This, even though PLDT Chairman, President, and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan (MVP) revealed in his Twitter post that Cignal was set to launch Cignal Connect on May 15.
Satellite broadband was identified as a technology that allows internet connectivity to areas currently not covered by fiber and mobile broadband.
Hence, according to Cignal, Cignal Connect aimed to provide internet access and connectivity to areas with limited broadband connection or no broadband connection.
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Cignal Connect was available in four plan options:
- 2 Mbps – Unlimited data (2 Mbps max download, 0.5 Mbps max upload) for PHP 6,500 per month
- 5 Mbps – Unlimited data (5 Mbps max download, 1 Mbps max upload) for PHP 14,500 per month
- 8 Mbps – Unlimited data (8 Mbps max download, 1 Mbps max upload) for PHP 19,500 per month
- 10 Mbps – Unlimited data (10 Mbps max download, 1 Mbps max upload) for PHP 23,500 per month
Do note that all plan options come in a 12-month lock-in period.
The satellite broadband services of Cignal Connect were delivered subject to an equitable share of network resources among its customers. As such, the indicated were the peak speeds.
Based on a report on Yugatech, the installation fee started at PHP 6,000, while the kit costs PHP 36,000. The said kit included the 3W BUC and 1.2m Antenna, as well as the HT 2300 Modem.
According to Cignal, the combination of the 1.2 antenna and 3W BUC (Block Upconverter) gave a stable connection and optimal quality of service, while the HT 2300 Modem was a satellite terminal designed for SME and residential use.
Cignal Connect was currently available in Luzon. However, it will also be available in Mindanao and Visayas soon, as indicated on its website. You may visit Cignal TV’s official website for more information about Cignal Connect.
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