The new PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Advance with LTE-A Cat6 modem is priced at a one-time payment of P1995 and comes with free 10GB data for 7 days. Its LTE Advanced technology uses carrier aggregation and combines frequency channels, which brings 2X faster speeds compared to the PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi LTE modems. This plug and play device can connect up to 5 devices simultaneously, perfect for family or group sharing. With PLDT Home WiFi powered by Smart LTE, never worry about monthly bills. Just reload and register to PLDT FamLoad Promos, and enjoy surfing the web, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, listening to music on Spotify, streaming videos on YouTube, and playing Mobile Legends together with your friends.
Buy PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid LTE-A Cat6 modem for a one-time purchase price of Php1,995. It is available in greater Metro Manila areas and online via PLDT Home Wifi Reseller (smartofficialreseller.com), choose 'PLDT Home Wifi Prepaid Advance' and select 'Add to Cart,' then follow the Checkout procedures.
What's in the box?
PLDT Home WiFi Device (Greenpacket DH-725 [used as reference], other models include BoostEven R281, Evoluzn ID5, Greenpacket D2K), that comes with pre-installed LTE SIM (sealed with a sticker)
External Antenna x 2 (high-gain external antennas - for stronger and more reliable data transmission)
Ethernet/LAN Cable (RJ45) - the data cable which you may use to connect your device to a desktop or laptop
AC Power Adapter (12V/1A) - this is the power supply of the device
Quick User Guide - the product manual
Device External Interface
Front: 8 LED indicators (power, WiFi 2.4GHz, WiFi 5.0GHz, connection status, SIM card status, and 3 levels of signal strength)
Back: antenna connectors x 2, LAN ports x 2, Power connector, WPS button, Reset button, A label with the default wifi credentials
No Monthly Bills
No need to worry about monthly fees! Pay for the data that you want to consume whenever you want.
Plug and Play
No Installation is needed. Just plug and start surfing.
FREE 10GB Data for 7 Days
Your PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi comes with free 10GB for 7 days upon activation, so you can surf and watch videos at home instantly.
Load anywhere
You may reload your PLDT Home WiFi at any PLDT Store or PLDT/Smart loading stations nationwide. After reloading, you can register to the affordable PLDT FamLoad promos.
Here are the steps on how to set up the service.
Step 1: Connect external antennas.
Step 2: Plug your PLDT Home WiFi device into a power outlet to turn on the modem.
Step 3: Place your device near a window to get the best signal.
Step 4: Connect to your PLDT Home WiFi device. The default network name and password can be found at the back of your device. If you are using a desktop, use the LAN cable to directly connect to the modem without the need for a password.
Step 5: Open your web browser (Chrome/Firefox) and go to https://pldthomewifisettings.net or https://192.168.1.1 to access your device's dashboard, log in using the default PLDT Home WiFi admin account (username: pldthome, password: pldthome).
Step 6: For additional security, you will be prompted to change the following:
Admin/device password
WiFi name (SSID)
WiFi Password
Step 7: Input your desired password.
Password should be at least 12 characters long and must contain: uppercase, lowercase, digits (0-9), and special characters.
Here are the steps on how to change the WiFi password.
Step 1: Open your web browser and go to https://pldthomewifisettings.net or https://192.168.1.1 and log in to the dashboard.
Step 2: Select Settings from your dashboard.
Step 3: Select WiFi Settings.
Step 4: Input your desired Network name (SSID) and WiFi password.
If you forgot your wifi password, you could reset it to default. At the back part of your router, you will see a RESET button. Using a pin or any sharp object, press and hold it for 10 seconds, then release, and wait until it restarts. And you're done with the factory reset. You can see the default WiFi SSID and password at the back of your router.
PLDT FamLoad Promos are exclusive promos for PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi subscribers. PLDT FamLoad allows subscribers to enjoy all the online activities they want while boosting their internet speeds up to 42Mbps. These promos are stackable, meaning you can register to a Fam Load Promo while you're registered for another. Open access data allocations will be added together, and the validity of the promo with the longest validity will apply. There's no limit in registration and no data cap. Surf, stream, and download all you want, as long as your subscription is active. Experience unlimited internet with PLDT Home WiFi!
To register PLDT Fam Load Promos, reload your account first to any PLDT or Smart loading station, or you can also transfer regular load from any Smart and TNT number using the format PASALOAD<space>PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi number<space>Amount and then send to 808, you can find your PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi number at the back of your modem. After reloading, open your browser and go to pldthome.com/homewifiload (Link can be accessed only when you're logged on to your Home WiFi network) or download the myPLDT Smart app on Google Play or Apple App Store, and enroll your prepaid wifi number. You can also subscribe to FamLoad Promos via the GigaLife App that exclusively offers Double Data Promo.
FamLoad Video 199
Load amount: 199 Pesos
Validity: 7 days
Promo details: 19GB data (12GB open access data + 7GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 55GB data (40GB open access data + 15GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 100GB data (70GB open access data + 30GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 1499
Load amount: 1499 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 130GB data (100GB open access data + 30GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 199
Load amount: 199 Pesos
Validity: 7 days
Promo details: 28GB data (7GB open access data + 21GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 60GB data (15GB open access data + 45GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 120GB data (30GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 1499
Load amount: 1499 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 180GB data (90GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Study 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 57GB data (12GB open access data + 45GB or 3GB per day for Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, One Drive, One Note, Skype)
FamLoad Study 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 114GB data (24GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB per day for Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, One Drive, One Note, Skype)
On February 1, 2021, the PLDT Home WiFi website (https://pldthome.com/homewifi) has transferred to Smart (https://smart.com.ph/bro/homewifi). PLDT Home WiFi customers can now register to select promos from GIGA and GIGA PRO via the GigaLife App.
Select promo variants from GIGA and GIGA Pro include GIGA VIDEO, GIGA VIDEO+, GIGA GAMES, GIGA STORIES, GIGA STUDY, GIGA WORK, GIGA VIDEO PRO, GIGA GAMES PRO, GIGA STORIES PRO, GIGA WORK PRO, and GIGA STUDY PRO.
PLDT Home WiFi LTE Cat 4
LTE Technology: LTE
Antenna: With built-in antenna - for stable transmission
Network Type: 3G and 4G
LAN Port: 2 LAN Ports - allows wired connection of 2 devices
WiFi Band: 2.4 GHz Single-band WiFi
PLDT Home WiFi LTE-A Cat 6
LTE Technology: Uses LTE Advanced technology
Antenna: With high-gain external antennas - for stronger and more reliable data transmission
Network Type: 4G Only
LAN Port: 2 LAN Ports - allows wired connection of 2 devices
WiFi Band: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual-band WiFi - enables users to enjoy the fastest speeds
Compared to the previous PLDT Home WiFi LTE Category 4 modem, PLDT shows that the new PLDT Home WiFi LTE-A Category 6 modem is two times faster and offers a more stable data transmission due to the high-gain external antenna. It uses Carrier Aggregation and combines frequency channels to power LTE to deliver faster speeds.
The PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid is powered by Smart LTE network. High-speed Smart LTE now covers major urban areas, including Metro Manila, Rizal, Cebu, and Davao, and top sites in Bacolod, Baguio, Baler, Batanes, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Laguna, Leyte, Palawan, Sagada, Sarangani, and Zamboanga, among others.
To check if your area is covered by Smart LTE Network, just go to apps.smart.com.ph/network and enter your city or municipality, and it will show 4 Signal Types, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 4.5G. The shaded circles are the available networks in your area.
If Smart has weak signal reception in your area and Globe has better network coverage, you may try Globe Prepaid WiFi / Globe Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced, which is the counterpart of PLDT Home WiFi.
To get help on your PLDT Home WiFi device or promo, you can call Smart customer service hotline by dialing *888 using your Smart/TNT phone. You can also message their social media accounts, Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications) and Twitter (@SmartCares).
Do you have any concerns or feedback regarding PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Advance LTE-A Cat6 modem? Just leave your comment below.
Buy PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid LTE-A Cat6 modem for a one-time purchase price of Php1,995. It is available in greater Metro Manila areas and online via PLDT Home Wifi Reseller (smartofficialreseller.com), choose 'PLDT Home Wifi Prepaid Advance' and select 'Add to Cart,' then follow the Checkout procedures.
PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Advance (LTE-A Cat6) Package Details
What's in the box?
PLDT Home WiFi Device (Greenpacket DH-725 [used as reference], other models include BoostEven R281, Evoluzn ID5, Greenpacket D2K), that comes with pre-installed LTE SIM (sealed with a sticker)
External Antenna x 2 (high-gain external antennas - for stronger and more reliable data transmission)
Ethernet/LAN Cable (RJ45) - the data cable which you may use to connect your device to a desktop or laptop
AC Power Adapter (12V/1A) - this is the power supply of the device
Quick User Guide - the product manual
Device External Interface
Front: 8 LED indicators (power, WiFi 2.4GHz, WiFi 5.0GHz, connection status, SIM card status, and 3 levels of signal strength)
Back: antenna connectors x 2, LAN ports x 2, Power connector, WPS button, Reset button, A label with the default wifi credentials
PLDT Home WiFi Features
No Monthly Bills
No need to worry about monthly fees! Pay for the data that you want to consume whenever you want.
Plug and Play
No Installation is needed. Just plug and start surfing.
FREE 10GB Data for 7 Days
Your PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi comes with free 10GB for 7 days upon activation, so you can surf and watch videos at home instantly.
Load anywhere
You may reload your PLDT Home WiFi at any PLDT Store or PLDT/Smart loading stations nationwide. After reloading, you can register to the affordable PLDT FamLoad promos.
How to Setup PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid (Connect and Change Password)
Here are the steps on how to set up the service.
Step 1: Connect external antennas.
Step 2: Plug your PLDT Home WiFi device into a power outlet to turn on the modem.
Step 3: Place your device near a window to get the best signal.
Step 4: Connect to your PLDT Home WiFi device. The default network name and password can be found at the back of your device. If you are using a desktop, use the LAN cable to directly connect to the modem without the need for a password.
Step 5: Open your web browser (Chrome/Firefox) and go to https://pldthomewifisettings.net or https://192.168.1.1 to access your device's dashboard, log in using the default PLDT Home WiFi admin account (username: pldthome, password: pldthome).
Step 6: For additional security, you will be prompted to change the following:
Admin/device password
WiFi name (SSID)
WiFi Password
Step 7: Input your desired password.
Password should be at least 12 characters long and must contain: uppercase, lowercase, digits (0-9), and special characters.
Here are the steps on how to change the WiFi password.
Step 1: Open your web browser and go to https://pldthomewifisettings.net or https://192.168.1.1 and log in to the dashboard.
Step 2: Select Settings from your dashboard.
Step 3: Select WiFi Settings.
Step 4: Input your desired Network name (SSID) and WiFi password.
If you forgot your wifi password, you could reset it to default. At the back part of your router, you will see a RESET button. Using a pin or any sharp object, press and hold it for 10 seconds, then release, and wait until it restarts. And you're done with the factory reset. You can see the default WiFi SSID and password at the back of your router.
PLDT FamLoad Promos
PLDT FamLoad Promos are exclusive promos for PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi subscribers. PLDT FamLoad allows subscribers to enjoy all the online activities they want while boosting their internet speeds up to 42Mbps. These promos are stackable, meaning you can register to a Fam Load Promo while you're registered for another. Open access data allocations will be added together, and the validity of the promo with the longest validity will apply. There's no limit in registration and no data cap. Surf, stream, and download all you want, as long as your subscription is active. Experience unlimited internet with PLDT Home WiFi!
To register PLDT Fam Load Promos, reload your account first to any PLDT or Smart loading station, or you can also transfer regular load from any Smart and TNT number using the format PASALOAD<space>PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi number<space>Amount and then send to 808, you can find your PLDT Home Prepaid WiFi number at the back of your modem. After reloading, open your browser and go to pldthome.com/homewifiload (Link can be accessed only when you're logged on to your Home WiFi network) or download the myPLDT Smart app on Google Play or Apple App Store, and enroll your prepaid wifi number. You can also subscribe to FamLoad Promos via the GigaLife App that exclusively offers Double Data Promo.
FamLoad Video 199
Load amount: 199 Pesos
Validity: 7 days
Promo details: 19GB data (12GB open access data + 7GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 55GB data (40GB open access data + 15GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 100GB data (70GB open access data + 30GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video 1499
Load amount: 1499 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 130GB data (100GB open access data + 30GB or 1GB of YouTube every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 199
Load amount: 199 Pesos
Validity: 7 days
Promo details: 28GB data (7GB open access data + 21GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 60GB data (15GB open access data + 45GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 120GB data (30GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Video Plus 1499
Load amount: 1499 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 180GB data (90GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB of YouTube, NBA, iWant, and Cignal Play every day)
FamLoad Study 599
Load amount: 599 Pesos
Validity: 15 days
Promo details: 57GB data (12GB open access data + 45GB or 3GB per day for Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, One Drive, One Note, Skype)
FamLoad Study 999
Load amount: 999 Pesos
Validity: 30 days
Promo details: 114GB data (24GB open access data + 90GB or 3GB per day for Microsoft 365 - Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Outlook, One Drive, One Note, Skype)
Smart GIGA and GIGA Pro Promos
On February 1, 2021, the PLDT Home WiFi website (https://pldthome.com/homewifi) has transferred to Smart (https://smart.com.ph/bro/homewifi). PLDT Home WiFi customers can now register to select promos from GIGA and GIGA PRO via the GigaLife App.
Select promo variants from GIGA and GIGA Pro include GIGA VIDEO, GIGA VIDEO+, GIGA GAMES, GIGA STORIES, GIGA STUDY, GIGA WORK, GIGA VIDEO PRO, GIGA GAMES PRO, GIGA STORIES PRO, GIGA WORK PRO, and GIGA STUDY PRO.
PLDT Home WiFi LTE Cat 4 vs. PLDT Home WiFi LTE-A Cat 6
PLDT Home WiFi LTE Cat 4
LTE Technology: LTE
Antenna: With built-in antenna - for stable transmission
Network Type: 3G and 4G
LAN Port: 2 LAN Ports - allows wired connection of 2 devices
WiFi Band: 2.4 GHz Single-band WiFi
PLDT Home WiFi LTE-A Cat 6
LTE Technology: Uses LTE Advanced technology
Antenna: With high-gain external antennas - for stronger and more reliable data transmission
Network Type: 4G Only
LAN Port: 2 LAN Ports - allows wired connection of 2 devices
WiFi Band: 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz dual-band WiFi - enables users to enjoy the fastest speeds
Compared to the previous PLDT Home WiFi LTE Category 4 modem, PLDT shows that the new PLDT Home WiFi LTE-A Category 6 modem is two times faster and offers a more stable data transmission due to the high-gain external antenna. It uses Carrier Aggregation and combines frequency channels to power LTE to deliver faster speeds.
How To Check if your area is covered by Smart LTE Network
The PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid is powered by Smart LTE network. High-speed Smart LTE now covers major urban areas, including Metro Manila, Rizal, Cebu, and Davao, and top sites in Bacolod, Baguio, Baler, Batanes, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Laguna, Leyte, Palawan, Sagada, Sarangani, and Zamboanga, among others.
To check if your area is covered by Smart LTE Network, just go to apps.smart.com.ph/network and enter your city or municipality, and it will show 4 Signal Types, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and 4.5G. The shaded circles are the available networks in your area.
If Smart has weak signal reception in your area and Globe has better network coverage, you may try Globe Prepaid WiFi / Globe Prepaid WiFi LTE-Advanced, which is the counterpart of PLDT Home WiFi.
To get help on your PLDT Home WiFi device or promo, you can call Smart customer service hotline by dialing *888 using your Smart/TNT phone. You can also message their social media accounts, Facebook (www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications) and Twitter (@SmartCares).
Do you have any concerns or feedback regarding PLDT Home WiFi Prepaid Advance LTE-A Cat6 modem? Just leave your comment below.
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