10.10 0.1 Piso WiFi Pause Time: What I Discovered Testing This Side Hustle

Last updated on October 18th, 2025 at 08:07 am

I’ve had side hustles that I have been testing for months, and here’s what my research ended up on Piso Wifi in general – specifically this pause time function which seems to be the popular topic everyone is discussing online. Honestly? I didn’t expect much. But after looking around at how it all operates and speaking with people who actually run these machines, I do have a few thoughts.

What Is 10.10.0.1 Piso WiFi Pause Time?

So here’s the deal. The 10.10.0.1 (or it is often a 10.0.0.1) is simply the IP you put into your browser to gain access to your router’s control panel aside from that of a router itself. The pause time feature? That is what allows users to pause their internet session. without losing any prepaid credits.

Consider this: you’re at the sari-sari, you’ve already spent for 30 minutes of WiFi time and your friend arrives to pick you up. So instead of watching your money burn while you chat, you just pause. Return again 20 minutes later, take back up and move on.

Pretty smart, right?

How I Discovered That This Is Real

I first heard about Piso WiFi vending machines popping up around the Philippines thinking it was just another gimmick. One peso for internet access? Come on.

But then I tried it myself at a nearby store. Connected to the network, browsed to the portal at http://10.0.0.1, dropped a coin and boom – online I was! The interface was saying something like “this much time until limit remaining”, how I was connected, and this “Pause Time” button staring me in the face.

I clicked it. Timer stopped. Walked away for coffee. Came back, resumed from the same device, and it played exactly where I left off.

Here’s what surprised me: It doesn’t have to just be about convenience. For those without the expensive home internet, this feature ensures every peso counts. You’re not paying for minutes you don’t use.

The Business Side: Is This Worth It?

See, I crunched the figures because I wondered whether this could be a legitimate moneymaker.

Initial setup costs around ₱5,000–15,000. You need the router, the vending machine hardware, and some software to deal with everything. That’s it.

Monthly earnings? And here we have the good part. In less busy areas, you’ll pay between ₱500 and 1,000 per month. Not life-changing. But in busy areas close to schools, terminals and main thoroughfares — people are earning between ₱13,000–16,000 a month.

The hold time feature benefits your business. Users also feel they are being given fair value, she said, “because nobody has to lose credits during breaks.” Happy customers come back.

ROI usually lands in 2–3 months, if you choose the place the right way. Not too shabby for a setup that’s largely passive!

Here’s What Really Goes on Behind the Scenes

Here is what happens when someone hits the pause button:

They log on to the portal and click “Pause Time.” The system pauses their session time 4h31m Rufuses the internet connection. Their unused time is stored away typically, for 30 minutes to an hour, depending on how the operator set things up.

Eventually they come back to it on the same device, hit “Resume Time” and the countdown picks up where it left off.

Everything is recorded by the system using IP addresses and MAC addresses, hence you have to need to resume from the same device. Switch phones? You might lose your session.

The Problems Nobody Talks About

This is where I found real answers from people who run these machines.

Connection issues happen. Network congestion, outdated firmware, weak signals: All of it fudges up the pause function. The pause button doesn’t always appear (because the admin has turned it off in settings), or sometimes he does.

Session expiration is another thing. And the system will auto-expire your time if you stop and forget about it. With most setups you’re lucky if you get 30 to 60 minutes before your session dies.

And then there’s this murky legal area around that. This kind of resale violates some ISP’s terms of service. I’m no lawyer, but it might be good to know.

How to Do This Right

Is this a Business Worth Starting? If you’re considering starting this kind of business, these are what count:

Location beats everything. Focus on areas around schools, terminals or neighborhoods where home internet is too expensive. A machine near a university? That’s your goldmine.

Advertise the pause feature. Put it on your signage. People love the certainty that they are won’t be wasting money.

Keep your system updated. Outdated firmware = connection issues = furious customers who won’t return.

For users, the workaround is also relatively easy (pause when leaving, only ever resume from one device and keep an eye on the remaining time through the portal).

What’s Coming Next

The tech is evolving fast. And now, mobile apps allow operators to run machines remotely. Systems support digital vouchers and QR codes as opposed to only coins. Some developers are even experimenting with A.I.-driven analytics and 5G capabilities.

The pause time feature itself is smartening up — like automatic pausing when you go below a certain amount of time, adjustable pause intervals, stronger security practices.

My Honest Take

Since trying this out and speaking to operators, this is what I think: Piso WiFi won’t make you rich overnight. But in the right place as a side hustle? It’s legit.

The pause time functionality is also what makes the whole system really user-friendly. Without it, they could have just as easily felt ripped off every time they walked away from their phone. They’re getting true value for their peso with it.

If you are thinking about going into this business, choose your location carefully, stay on top of equipment maintenance and teach users the pause function. That makes for the difference between ₱500 monthly and PMs 15,000 a month.

And if you’re just a user? Use that pause button. It’s there for a reason, and it will save you money every time.

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