SUBSCRIBEFree wifi internet at SM Megamall and the Podium Mall
For the past few days, I’ve been spending time at SM Megamall and Podium for the free wifi broadband internet that these two malls are offering. It’s a long way from my place in Makati but with the MRT and the lure of getting on a freebie is enough the travel. Is it reliable?
Well, SM Megamall is actually hit and miss. I was there for about five times and twice I encountered access problems. Of course, it can connect to their network but it just can’t make a connection to the internet. The first time it happened to me, I was submitting images for the World Press Photo contest and got no option but to use my Globe Tattoo and Smart mobile. As it was still unreliable, I am accessing the mall’s free internet at the foodcourt, I went to the 5th floor and stayed at Bo’s Coffee where the wifi is really fast and reliable. But I have to order coffee.
The Podium Mall? It’s fast as there are just too few visitors in this high end mall but there are no foodcourt or lounging area that I found yesterday where I can just stay. With no recourse, I ordered snacks at a restaurant and connected from there.
Other free wifi internet that I’m frequenting these days? Gloria Jeans at Glorietta via EYP but have to order something. Burger King also has free wifi.
June 29th, 2010 at 2:30PM
everyone wants fast broadband internet these days, i got some 5 mbps connection at home.’*`