I have always planned of availing the services of PLDT MyDSL but never got the chance to do so because of my tightly clipped monthly allowance. I know that 990 pesos a month for a 386kb connection is already a good deal, but to a student like me who lives off a tight budget, it’s a little too much.

When I finally got my first paycheck from my Web Design Job, I immediately went to the nearest PLDT MyDSL Station to apply for their services. And just when I thought that I could now have my very own internet connection at my dorm, I found out that it wouldn’t be easy at all.

The Problem

Apparently, they told me that I need present some documents to verify my identity and to determine if I am capable of dishing out 990 pesos a month.

To those who are planning of applying for PLDT MyDSL here are the requirements:

• Two (2) valid IDs

• Two (2) documents of proof of Income

  • Any bank documents (a bank passbook could do)

  • Certificate of Employment

  • Income Tax Return

  • Remittance Slips (For at least 3 months)

Now, I understand that PLDT just want to make sure that their customers can pay the monthly fees. However, I believe that it is a little too much on the part of the customer. Let’s face it, no one wants too much hassle when it comes to things like these. I mean, I’d rather choose Smart Bo over PLDT MyDSL because the former doesn’t require any requirements at all. Just an ID.

I also learned that if you don’t have a PLDT Telephone line while applying for PLDT MyDSL, it would actually take a couple of weeks for your internet connection to be installed because they have to process your phone line first.

With all these problems, I’m actually having a hard time in deciding. So right now, I’m still asking myself, is PLDT MyDSL really worth all the hassle?