Reantaso, however, clarifies that their method of network management is not meant to "cap" data, as have been purported by several groups recently. "[It is merely there] to ensure quality of service for all subscribers. We are, however, transparent to them, but we do not necessarily disconnect their service upon reaching the usage allowance," he explains.

Globe has no known network management method for its WiMax offerings, but it insisted that its limitations on other mobile Internet products are meant to improve overall quality of service. "Fair Use Policies have been used in all broadband markets and in most cases are actually mandated by telco regulators," Estrada relates.

Current WiMax service plans for Globe include a P795 plan delivering 512kbps speeds, and a P995 plan which can reach up to 1Mbps speeds.

Smart, for its part, has no known data capping measure for its mobile Internet offerings, except for its data plan for the Samsung Galaxy Tab. It has a P799 and P999 plan, also giving 512kbps and 1Mbps. A higher plan, P1995, allows surfing for up to 2Mbps.