(Updated with actual photos of the E5)

I have a Globe Tattoo 3G USB dongle and I’m not pretty happy with the connection speed I’m getting from it. Some say it’s because of my location (I live in Malabon), but most of my friends who use 3G say there are better options.

I’m planning on traveling more really soon and so I need to find a better way to get faster 3G speeds wherever I go. Or at least, give me an option to choose which network I want to use for my internet connection.

I heard about Globe’s MyFi and I wasn’t really interested because, of course, it was exclusively theirs and I’ve already mentioned my disappointment with my Globe network speeds here in our area. I found out that the MyFi is actually a Huawei E5830 3G router (thanks to this post) made for Globe. Though I’ve read some really good reviews about Huawei products, I’m still not convinced to try Globe’s MyFi.

And, so, I’m pretty glad when I heard that Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider worldwide, will be bringing their innovative products to the Philippines. This November, Huawei will be launching their consumer products, starting with their E5 Pocket MiFi mobile wireless modem.

I was reading through the specifications and features of the Huawei E5. It’s not just any wireless modem or 3G USB dongle. It has router features so that means multiple devices can connect to it. My bro would definitely enjoy having this around during our future travels.

Also, because of its router capabilities, you can secure your WiFi connection, just like a regular router. The Huawei E5 has its own admin page where you can control or setup your wireless network, and even access its network storage (a microSD card of up to 16GB).

Another thing that I’m excited about the Huawei E5 is the battery. It can provide up to 5 hours of continued use or 100 hours of standby. And, if the battery runs out, you can simply plug it into your computer to charge and it can work as a regular 3G USB dongle. How amazing is that?

And, have I mentioned how small it is?! You can easily bring it or put it inside your baggage or bag, even in your pocket! How convenient, right?

Of course, since Huawei E5 will be exclusively distributed by Gcomm Business Corp., it’s open-line so you can simply switch networks when you’re not happy with the other’s connection speed. That’s the main reason why I’m looking forward to the E5’s launch here.

The Huawei E5 will be available in retail shops really soon (target is this November) and the price is set at Php 5,995.00.

You can contact Gcomm Business Corp for more info about this new product: (+632) 659-0072 or email them at admin@gcomm.ph.

I’m hoping to get a hands-on experience with the Huawei E5 so I can write a full review of it.