FAQ’s
 
1. Anu-ano ang franchise options ng PLDT and SMART?
PLDT and SMART has a whole range of internet café franchise options depende sa budget mo. Merong 1-PC set-up hanggang 100 PCs or more na pang malaking internet café.
2. Magkano ang start-up investment ng PLDT Internet Café Plus or SMART Bro Computer Station franchise?
May iba’t-ibang start-up investments para i-match sa budget mo.

Listed below are the different price points, depending on the number of PCs a customer will purchase. There are several financial schemes to choice from.
REGULAR PAYMENT
MONTHLY FEES
BREAKDOWN
 
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
Package
Cost
VAT + INSURANCE
TOTAL PAYMENT
DSL subscription (VAT-IN)
Business Telephone Line
(VAT-IN)
Monthly Royalty Fee
(24 months)
TOTAL MONTHLY
FEE
(1st - 24th month)
2 PC
70,000.00
10,192.00
80,192.00
2,034.90
1,500.00
1,680.00
5,214.90
5 PC
175,000.00
25,480.00
200,480.00
3,360.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
7,100.00
10 PC
350,000.00
50,960.00
400,960.00
4,480.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
8,220.00
15 PC
525,000.00
76,440.00
601,440.00
8,960.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
12,700.00

70% DOWNPAYMENT
MONTHLY FEES
BREAKDOWN
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
Package
Cost
Down Payment
Amortization* (VAT-IN) (12 months)
DSL subscription (VAT-IN)
Business Telephone Line (VAT-IN)
Monthly Royalty Fee (24 months)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
(1st - 12th month)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE**
(13th - 24th month)
2 PC
70,000.00
49,000.00
2,885.26
2,034.90
1,500.00
1,680.00
8,100.16
5,214.90
5 PC
175,000.00
122,500.00
7,213.15
3,360.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
14,313.15
7,100.00
10 PC
350,000.00
245,000.00
14,426.30
4,480.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
22,646.30
8,220.00
15 PC
525,000.00
367,500.00
21,639.45
8,960.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
34,339.45
12,700.00

50% DOWNPAYMENT
MONTHLY FEES
BREAKDOWN
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
Package
Cost
Down Payment
Amortization* (VAT-IN) (12 months)
DSL subscription (VAT-IN)
Business Telephone Line
(VAT-IN)
Monthly Royalty Fee (24 months)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
(1st - 12th month)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE**
(13th - 24th month)
2 PC
70,000.00
35,000.00
4,180.26
2,034.90
1,500.00
1,680.00
9,395.16
5,214.90
5 PC
175,000.00
87,500.00
10,450.65
3,360.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
17,550.65
7,100.00
10 PC
350,000.00
175,000.00
20,901.30
4,480.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
29,121.30
8,220.00
15 PC
525,000.00
262,500.00
31,535.95
8,960.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
44,051.95
12,700.00

20% DOWNPAYMENT
MONTHLY FEES
BREAKDOWN
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
Package
Cost
Down Payment
Amortization* (VAT-IN) (12 months)
DSL subscription (VAT-IN)
Business Telephone Line
(VAT-IN)
Monthly Royalty Fee (24 months)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE
(1st - 12th month)
TOTAL MONTHLY FEE**
(13th - 24th month)
5 PC
175,000.00
35,000.00
15,306.90
3,360.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
22,406.90
7,100.00
10 PC
350,000.00
70,000.00
30,613.80
4,480.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
38,833.80
8,220.00
15 PC
525,000.00
105,000.00
45,920.70
8,960.00
1,500.00
2,240.00
58,620.70
12,700.00

*Includes the balance, VAT, insurance with VAT (P896.00/PC) and 11% interest
**DSL subscription, telephone line & Royalty Fee only

# of PCs
Recommended myDSL Plan
Speed (up to)
myDSL Plan (PHP Vat inclusive)
1 PC
Plan 999 Xperience
768 Kbps
999.00
2 PCs
Plan 1995 Xcite
1.5 Mbps
2,034.90
5 PCs
Plan 3000 Explorer
2.0 Mbps
3,360.00
10 PCs
Plan 4000 Entrepreneur
2.2 Mbps
4,480.00
15 PCs
Plan 8000 Enterprise
2.7 Mbps
8,960.00
 
3. Gaano katagal bago bumalik ang investment ko?
Mula 8 hanggang 12 months mo matatanggap ang return ng investment depende sa location ng internet café mo.
4. Magkano ang franchise fees?
Walang franchise fees para sa PLDT myDSL Internet Café Plus at SMART BRO Computer Station.
5. Bakit PLDT o SMART ang dapat kong piliin para sa internet café business ko?
Ang PLDT at SMART ay mga leaders ng telecommunications industry – sila ang pinaka-reliable at ang may pinakamalawak na broadband internet coverage with over 200,000 subscribers. Bibigyan ka pa ng after-sales support para sa anumang tanong o technical needs ng internet cafe business mo.
6. Qualified ba ako kahit wala akong experience sa pagnenegosyo?
Yes, bibigyan ka ng training at support para i-maintain at patakbuhin ang internet café mo.
7. Makakapag-simula na ba ako agad ng internet café business ko?
Pag approved na ang application mo, may set-up time na 30 to 40 days ang kailangan para isaayos ang internet café mo.
8. What is the royalty fee?
The royalty fee is a service fee which will be paid monthly for 24 months. Please see the corresponding royalty fees depending on the number of PCs you avail.
9. Will a feasibility study be done to ensure the profitability of the business?
Yes, EOL will conduct a location check to make sure that the business will be profitable and that no other internet cafes will be set-up in the same area.
10, If I experience problems, who can I approach?
If the customer experiences any problems with myDSL, he/she can call 172.
For any PC hardware or software concerns, call 722-0000 local 114.