The two biggest providers in Cebu (and overall in the Philippines) are:

Globe Tattoo and Smart Bro.  They each currently have three models of sticks.  (We’re more than a little dubious about the advertised speeds of their most expensive sticks.)

As for which one is better, our opinion is that they are equal (more or less).  Some users say Globe is better.  Others say that Smart is better.  A third option is Sun Cellular’s broadband stick.

If you are concerned about ending up with a product that makes dial-up seem fast, Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular are the biggest telecoms in the Philippines.  When it comes to mobile broadband in Cebu, there’s no better option.  … Well, there is cable broadband (which is definitely faster and more reliable), but of course – we can’t carry cable broadband around with us.

If you do decide to purchase either or you already have one AND you are staying in a hotel – we recommend requesting a room check first to make certain that the room has a strong Globe or Smart (or Sun Cellular) signal.

We also accept purchase orders for foreign visitors to Cebu so that they’ll have a (works-in-the-Philippines) USB broadband kit waiting for them at their hotel when they check-in.  No additional charge on top of the prices listed at Globe, Smart and Sun Cellular websites.  There’s also no delivery charge within most areas of Cebu City.