SMART Communications launched the first LTE mobile broadband in the country, known as the fastest 4G wireless technology, on Saturday, August 25, at the Resorts World Manila.

Netizens from all walks of life attended the event–bloggers, gamers, tech geeks, gadget aficionados–basically those who spend hours on the internet on a daily basis.

Iron Man and friends welcome attendees for photo ops.

Around 80% who attended the event were all men–gamers, bloggers, techies…

Sam YG of Magic 89.9 is orienting himself about the new SMART LTE with the help of the pretty promo girl.

Hoopstars also grace the event.

SMART endorser Elmo Magalona with fellow Party Pilipinas mainstay Gian Magdangal during the launch of SMART LTE at the Resorts World Manila.

Speaking during the SMART LTE event, Smart Wireless Consumer Division Head Noel Lorenzana, said that Smart LTE 3500 subscribers are free to use their high speed internet services to their hearts’ content.

“Use the Smart LTE dongle and experience what if feels like to Live Faster and to Live More,” said Lorenzana. “LTE is the cutting edge of Smart mobile broadband service portfolio that includes HSPA+, HSPA, and 3G which we have significantly expanded.”

The SMART LTE dongle, which supports speeds of up to 42Mbps, costs Php8,000. As for the LTE 10gb plan for Php3,500 per month, you get the SMART LTE dongle for free.