With the new normal, a stable internet connection is not a luxury anymore. It’s a necessity. You need it for your online classes, online jobs, and even virtual social gatherings.
But with the Philippines, you are left to question, “how fast should your internet be?”
That’s why the government contracted a third major player in the telecommunications industry, Dito Telecommunity. It has a commitment of 51 MBPS and coverage of around 51% of the population by year two.
Exciting? Yes! And it’s now available in Metro Manila!
What Are the Promos Available?
Similar to the first rollout in Visayas and Mindanao, DITO offers 25 GB of data, unlimited text to all networks, unlimited Dito-to-Dito calls, and 300 minutes of calls to other networks. It will stay until June 30, valid for 30 days when subscribed.
It promises fast and reliable internet connections throughout the Metro. And you can get through their Shopee or Lazada store.
Incompatible Devices
Be wary, though, that not all phones are compatible with the sim card. It’s because DITO uses 4G (and will roll out 5G) towers. And it doesn’t connect with phones that use 2G and 3G signals.
With Dito’s phone compatibility list, here are the current ones that are compatible with:
Samsung
- Galaxy S20
- Galaxy S20+
- Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Galaxy Fold 2
- Note 20
- Note 20 Ultra 5G
- A02s
- A50s
- A52 5G
- A32 5G
- A32
- Galaxy S21 5G
- Galaxy S21+ 5G
- Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Huawei
- Nova 5T
- Nova 7
- Nova 7 SE
- Nova 7i
- Mate 30
- Mate 30 Pro
- Mate 30 Pro 5G
- Mate 40
- Mate 40 Pro
- P30
- P30 Pro
- P40
- P40 Pro
- Y7a
- Y7p
- Y9s
- Y9 Prime 2019
VIVO
- NEX3
- S1
- S1 Pro
- V19 Neo
- V11
- V11i
- V15
- V15 Pro
- V17 Pro
- Y11
- Y17
- Y19
- Y20i
- Y30
- Y81
- Y85
- Y91
- Y91C
- Y91i
- Y95
- X21
- X50 Pro
- X50
- Y12
- Y15
- Y31
- Y20S G
Oppo
- A12
- A31
- A52
- A53
- A54
- A74
- A74 5G
- A92
- Reno 3 Pro
- Reno 4
- Reno 4z
- A15
- A15s
- Reno 5
- Reno 5 5G
- A94
MyPhone
- MyT6S
- MyWX1 Plus
- MyWX2
- MyWX2 Pro
- MyX12
- MyXI1 Plus
- MyXI1 Pro
- MyXI3
- MyT8
Cherry Mobile
- Aqua S9
- Aqua S9 Lite
- Aqua S9 Max
- Flare S8
- Flare S8 Lite
- Flare S8 Max
- Flare S8 Pro
- Flare Y20
- Flare Y5
TCL
- Plex
- 1 SE
- 10 Plus
Techno
- POVA
- SPARK 6
- SPARK 6 Go (32GB)
- SPARK 6 Go (64GB)
- CAMON 16
- CAMON 17P
- SPARK 7
- SPARK 7 Pro
RealMe
- Realme C11
- Realme C12
- Realme C15
- Realme C15 Qualcomm
- Realme 6
- Realme 6 Pro
- Realme 6i
- Realme 7 Pro
- Realme 7i
Xiaomi
- Redmi 9A
Infinix
- Note 8
Sadly, the iPhone and other models are currently not supported.
DITO Coverage Area
As of May 18, the coverage area has widened up to Luzon. Here are the following places you can use Dito.
Luzon
Bataan
- Balanga
- Dinalupihan
Batangas
- Batangas City (Capital)
- Cuenca
- Ibaan
- Lipa City
- Malvar
- San Jose
- Santo Tomas
- Tanauan City
Bulacan
- Baliuag
- Bocaue
- Bulacan
- Hagonoy
- Malolos
- Marilao
- Meycauayan
- Plaridel
- San Jose Del Monte
Cavite
- Bacoor City
- Carmona
- Dasmarinas
- Imus City
- Kawit
- Silang
- Tagaytay City
Laguna
- Binan
- Cabuyao
- Calamba City
- Los Baños
- San Pedro
- Sta Rosa
Metro Manila
- Caloocan
- Las Pinas
- Makati
- Malabon
- Mandaluyong
- Manila
- Marikina
- Muntinlupa
- Navotas
- Paranaque
- Pasay
- Pasig
- Pateros
- Quezon City
- San Juan
- Taguig
- Valenzuela
Nueva Ecija
- Cabanatuan City
- Gapan City
- Palayan City (Capital)
- San Jose City
- San Leonardo
- Santa Rosa
- Science City of Muñoz
- Talavera
Pampanga
- San Fernando City (Capital)
- Angeles
- Guagua
- Mabalacat
- Mexico
Rizal
- Antipolo
- Cainta
- Taytay
Tarlac
- Capas
- Concepcion
- Gerona
- Moncada
- Tarlac City (Capital)
Zambales
- Olongapo
- Subic
Visayas
Cebu
- Balamban
- Barili
- Carcar City
- Cebu City (Capital)
- Compostela
- Consolacion
- Cordova
- Danao City
- Dumanjug
- Lapu Lapu
- Liloan
- Mandaue City
- Minglanilla
- Naga City
- San Fernando
- Talisay City
- Toledo City
Mindanao
Davao Del Norte
- Braulio E. Dujali
- Carmen
- Panabo City
- Santo Tomas
- Tagum City (Capital)
Davao De Oro (Compostela Valley)
- Compostela
- Montevista
- Nabunturan (Capital)
Davao Del Sur
- Davao City
- Digos City (Capital)
South Cotabato
- General Santos City (Dadiangas)
Why Use Mobile Data When You Have Broadband?
Some people ask, why use mobile data when you have a broadband or Fiber connection? Well, the question is, is it stable? And what will you do if it’s unusable for a certain period? And I know you can attest to that.
If Dito proves to be reliable, it doesn’t matter if it’s mobile as long as there’s fast internet. As the Chief Administrative Officer of Dito, Atty. Adel Tamano, remarked, “Because of the current situation, Dito’s product is more relevant because it’s fast.”
Conclusion
Will you try out Dito’s latest offering? Or will you stick with the current ISPs?
Will it be stable and reliable in the long run? Only time would tell. Cheers to new options for our remote working careers.
