Here we go again: It's the Philippines.

Enzyte Bob ViP

Member since 26 October 2018

Enzyte BobViP26 October 2025 08:41:52

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I'm about to switch off my third internet provider (Converge).

I've little or no internet for over three weeks now, Download .2 mbs upload 320 mbs. Customer service is non existent, just like so many of the other institutions and businesses.

I've ditched P.L.D.T & Sky in the past for the same reasons.

So I'm ready to bite the bullet and order Starlink.

Cost: Pre-order P2700, Monthly service P3800, Hardware P28,000

Here we go again:

On their application they ask for the T.I.N. number. So I could not submit the application. It seems applying as an Expat for the T.I.N. is worse than navigating Immigration or Banks with all the red tape.

So has anyone navigate the T.I.N. rabbit hole?

Cherryann01 ViP

Member since 19 October 2018

Cherryann01ViP26 October 2025 10:15:52

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If I remember correctly Bob, your wife is a Filipina. Would it not be easier for everything to be done in her name since I am reasonably sure she must have a TIN Number.

gregparker6201 Active member

Member since 25 January 2023

gregparker6201Active member26 October 2025 10:44:16

Have had less downtime with StarLink on last 2 years than Globe, Sky Fibre, PLDT had in the average month

it’s in my wife’s name, We have autopay. I don’t think they asked for TIN #

jozica Active member

Member since 22 January 2024

jozicaActive member31 October 2025 23:59:48

Getting a TIN in Cebu City was a simple walk-in walk-out procedure. Took only minutes.

Andy_1963 Contributor

Member since 22 January 2023

Andy_1963Contributor01 November 2025 01:48:26

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I use SMART unlimited Internet for 999/month. 5G brings 100 mbps download rate. Enough for the whole family. Most of the time it works here in Boracay

Enzyte Bob ViP

Member since 26 October 2018

Enzyte BobViP01 November 2025 22:48:22

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jozica said . . . . Getting a TIN in Cebu City was a simple walk-in walk-out procedure. Took only minutes.

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(1) Which government office do apply at?

(2) What documentation should I bring?

danfinn ViP

Member since 05 February 2022

danfinnViP02 November 2025 16:04:56

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@Enzyte Bob

Bob, I have a PLDT account in my name and when I look at my online record, there is a space for TIN number but it is blank. Maybe you do not need it if you are not using it for business purposes.