F*ck You Globe.

I am pissed off.

I just heard that Globe Telecoms is planning to cap the internet data volume of its subscribers because according to them, it's a way they need to "promote a more responsible way of using the Internet that will ensure fair and optimum usage of its broadband services across all subscribers." Whatever the hell that means. 

See, I have been a Globe subscriber since October of last year. I was originally a Smart subscriber but due to inefficient services, I decided to switch to Globe, not because it was the best provider but because I had no choice. It was the only internet provider available in my area. My first option was PLDT but it took them 48 years to respond to my application and I really needed to have an internet connection since my job depends on that. 

I work as an online tutor for Japanese students every night using Skype. It's a good and convenient way to earn money because I don't need to wake up early in the morning to battle the nightmarish traffic congestion in Metro Manila and the schedule is really flexible (plus malaki talaga ang sahod kahit 4 hours a day lang ang trabaho or less). This job heavily depends on a stable internet connection. A bad connection equals bad rating and bad ratings equal lesson slot limitation which will also mean that I will earn less. 

Globe has been giving me a less-than-satisfactory service, what with all the week-long network outage and the really suck-y customer service. I've been itching to change my provider but unfortunately I have a one-year-lock-period and I have no choice kundi tiisin ang pangit nilang serbisyo.

Now, this. They have decided to cap the internet usage because of moral and ethical reasons. I won't elaborate this fuckery but read the article for yourself and see what I am talking about. (Click the title to be redirected to the original site.)

Globe moves to cap Internet data volume

Without any law to prevent its adoption, Ayala-led telco Globe Telecom has decided to invoke the “fair use" doctrine in imposing a data limit on the Internet subscription of its customer as a supposed way to curb unrestrained use of just a few broadband users.

Globe’s move, first reported by the Philippine Daily Inquirer, was contained in a press statement issued by the company over the weekend.

The data volume limit, according to the Inquirer, “would affect only users who download data in excess of 1 gigabyte a day."

By adopting a “fair use" policy, Globe said it can “promote a more responsible way of using the Internet that will ensure fair and optimum usage of its broadband services across all subscribers."

In a recent analysis, Globe said only 5 percent use 80 percent of the available broadband network bandwidth, leaving only 20 percent of the capacity to be shared by 95 percent of the remaining users.

The issue on data volume capping remains a contentious topic in the industry, with local telcos pushing the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to impose it as a formal regulatory rule.

The agency, however, has already announced that it will not include any provision on data capping on a circular it is currently drafting on the minimum broadband speed in the country.

This is not the first time, however, that a broadband provider has adopted a data usage ceiling. San Miguel-owned Liberty Telecoms, which operates wi-tribe, has been offering WiMax services that have data limits. Lopez-owned firm SkyCable, through its broadband service unit, also recently rolled out a 5-Mbps Internet offering with 15-GB threshold.

Saying network bandwidth is a finite resource, Globe said “it is necessary to adopt a policy that promotes responsible and fair use of the Internet to prevent abuse and misuse of services from a relatively smaller group of consumers."

“Moreover, the policy aims to preserve the quality of resources in order to provide subscribers with seamless, uninterrupted, and reliable internet connections," it added. “This also ensures consistency and reliability of connection for use of the greater majority of broadband subscribers."

Globe cited study done by Envisional which showed that close to 36 percent of torrent downloads was pornography and another 48 percent was movies and television shows.

The study further claimed that 23.8 percent of global Internet traffic is piracy-related and nearly one-quarter of the traffic on the Internet involves the unauthorized distribution of copyrighted materials such as movies, TV shows, music, and video games.

“These activities, apart from being unsecured, also utilize a significant amount of broadband network data which prohibits other subscribers to enjoy the same quality of Internet connection," the company said.

In the statement, Globe said it has partnered with a parenting group MLAC Institute for Children and Families to educate parents on how to guide their children on the proper use of Internet and computers.

“Because it is our responsibility to provide our subscribers with quality Internet services, we are doing all we can to teach our broadband users how to properly use the internet," stated Jurist Gamban, head of globe fixed broadband business.

Gamban added, “Through this forum, we are actively involving the parents in guiding their children when they access the World Wide Web. We are concerned about how children are exposed to various Internet activities, from downloads, playing games, to watching videos and doing social networking and chatting.

Without restrictions, the Internet can be a source of information not suited for children, or worse, might pose risks that will threaten their minds and own security, Gamban said.— Newsbytes.ph

Using moral reasons to justify your inefficiencies is unforgivable.  First and foremost, your advertisement says "UNLIMITED BROADBAND" and that is what we, the subscribers, believed in when we decided to avail your service. IT IS NOT OUR FREAKING PROBLEM IF THE QUALITY OF YOUR INTERNET SERVICES SUCKS BECAUSE IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE US WITH BETTER SERVICES THAT DO NOT DETRIMENT OUR USAGE. . We are not paying for a limited connection you assholes. 

Who are you to tell us how we should use our internet? Last I heard,  I live in a democratic country. I am free to do whatever I want as long as it is in accordance with the law. I am intelligent enough to distinguish right from wrong so please do us a favor and stop your bullshit...using the internet properly, my ass. Don't kid yourself Ms. Gamban, stop hiding your statements in shitty euphemism because it's you and the rest of the capitalists in your company who should be adhering the moral standards of this society. 

I hope you all freaking burn in hell. 

I am switching to another provider.