You're working overseas — in the US, Australia, Canada, or the Middle East. Back home in the Philippines, your wife, children, perhaps your parents are waiting. Every evening, you want to see their faces on a video call, hear about the kids' day, talk to your spouse.
But video calls need stable internet. And stable internet is a problem almost every OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) family faces.
Why a Modem is the Best Solution for Your Family
Many families in the Philippines rely on mobile data from their phones. But that's not enough when:
- Kids learn online — homework, research, video lessons
- Your wife works from home — video conferences, sending documents
- Evening video calls — when the whole family gathers around the screen
- Multiple devices at once — wife's phone, kids' tablet, laptop
A Smart Bro router or portable modem solves all these problems with one device. One modem — and the whole house is online.
Smart Bro: Unlimited Home Internet
Smart offers two key plans for home internet: Smart Bro Unli 999 and Smart Bro Unli 1299.
Both plans give you fully unlimited internet for 30 days. No data caps. No hidden conditions.
Smart Bro Unli 999
- Price: 999 pesos (approximately $18)
- Validity: 30 days
- Data: Unlimited
- Best for: Families with moderate internet usage
For 999 pesos, your family gets full unlimited access for an entire month. Kids can do homework, your wife can video call you in the evenings — everyone can stream.
Smart Bro Unli 1299
- Price: 1,299 pesos (approximately $24)
- Validity: 30 days
- Data: Unlimited
- The difference: Speed prioritization during peak hours
For an extra 300 pesos, you get priority access to speed during evening hours when the network is congested. This is critical if:
- Evening video calls are a priority for your family
- Kids watch streaming in prime time
- Your wife works remotely during peak hours
What's the Difference Between 999 and 1299?
Technically, it's in the QoS configuration at the base station. During peak hours (typically 6 PM – 10 PM), Smart's network distributes bandwidth among all users.
Unli 1299 subscribers get priority in the queue. Their speed is higher when the network is overloaded. For video calls, this can mean the difference between smooth video and choppy connections.
If your family actively uses the internet in the evenings — choose 1299. If internet is mostly needed during the day — 999 is enough.
How to Top Up from Abroad?
Traditionally in the Philippines, people top up at sari-sari stores — small corner shops. But this creates problems for OFWs:
- Your wife has to physically go to a store
- The store might be closed or far away
- No guarantee the right amount will be available
You don't need to ask your wife to go to a sari-sari store. Top up your Smart Bro home WiFi directly from the US or Australia on PinoyLoads.
PinoyLoads is an online reload service for Philippine providers. You pay with your card from abroad, and your family in the Philippines receives the balance instantly.
How It Works:
- Go to PinoyLoads.com
- Select Smart Bro or Smart Home WiFi
- Enter the modem number
- Pay with your card — USD, AUD, CAD, or other currencies
- Balance arrives instantly
Your family is online, your wife doesn't go anywhere, the kids are happy. One payment — and a whole month of connection.
What Do You Need to Get Started?
- Smart Bro modem — portable or stationary router
- Smart SIM card — sold with the device
- Balance — top up via PinoyLoads for 999 or 1,299 pesos
- Register the plan — through the Smart App or USSD code *123#
Alternatives: Limited Data Packages
If unlimited isn't needed, Smart Bro offers packages with fixed data volume:
These packages work for light usage. But for a family with kids and daily video calls, unlimited is the more predictable option.
The Bottom Line
One Smart Bro modem + one monthly payment = the whole family connected. Kids learn, your wife works, you see their faces every evening.
Don't ask your wife to go to a store. Top up your Smart Bro home WiFi on PinoyLoads from any country — and your family will be online for a whole month.
PinoyLoads — instant reload for Smart, Globe, DITO, and other Philippine providers. Operating since 2013, serving thousands of happy customers worldwide.
