Fibre broadband

[Kklee]

On 1/20/2025 at 12:47 PM, Jamesc said:

Simba 300Gb SIM at $5.

IMHO.
Looks like I need to go complain Simba and cc IMDA.  I am getting way < 5 Mbps download and < 1 Mbps upload.  🤣

 

[13177]

On 1/16/2025 at 11:16 AM, Kb27 said:

For those who don't use Internet heavily, like massive data transfer or gaming.

To save money: do like what I did, get a 4G SIM router (less than $100), add in Simba data-only plan $5 for 300GB monthly.

I've been on this router/SIM for 2 months now, absolutely no problem. I don't miss the fibre broadband, after giving up Starhub 500Mbps a few months earlier.

No contract to worry about, when it ends. No worry about losing equipment and being charged extra.

Just $5 per month.

If data not enough, just get another 4G router, another $5 SIM card.

Your initial outlay is the price of router; then it's $5 or $10 monthly going forward.

So need to get a router that can insert the Simba SIM card? 300GB enough for whole family to use, even see online drama?

Why you did not consider the Simba fibre broadband plan? $29.99.

Edited Monday at 06:00 AM by 13177

[Kb27]

On 1/20/2025 at 1:57 PM, 13177 said:

So need to get a router that can insert the Simba SIM card? -> Yes

300GB enough for whole family to use, even see online drama? -> If your family watched together at the same time, then yes. But if they watch individually alone every time, which means multiple streams, then maybe not. Depends on each individual usage.

Why you did not consider the Simba fibre broadband plan? $29.99. -> Using SIM router is for saving cost if your usage is low: web surfing + some video watching. Also you have freedom to change it any time. Fibre is fixed cost, but you're tied to a 2yr contract generally. You cannot change unless you don't mind paying penalty.

For me, right now I have 2 routers with 2 $5 SIM. That's $10 monthly, and more than enough for my usage.

I have 3 tenants but only one watch tv at night. Day time, I'm the only one using Internet and sometimes watch tv.

[Volvobrick]

I just realised stinktel contract over 2 months ago. Checked promo - re-contracting is 10 dollars more per month than new signup for the same package. Really WTF!  Treat new comers better than your loyal old customers!

Called them and got the price reduced to be same as new sign up.  If StinkyTel didn't match I would cancel and move out entirely liao.

Probably this will be the last 2 years with them.

[Rm2s]

On 1/20/2025 at 4:42 PM, Kb27 said:

For me, right now I have 2 routers with 2 $5 SIM. That's $10 monthly, and more than enough for my usage.

I have 3 tenants but only one watch tv at night. Day time, I'm the only one using Internet and sometimes watch tv.

Interesting approach.

Just on cost, 2 routers, $100 x 2 = $200

Data plan, $5 x 2 x 24 month (typical broadband plan duration) = $240

Over 2 years, you would spend $440 or $18.33 a month.

If you do not upgrade router then the cost will be lower.

From my reading, NLT charges ISP $13.50 a month for usage/service fees, which means, we are not going to be able to get broadband plan that is lower than that amount. For plan that costs $29.90 a month and giving away a ONT plus no setup fees, wow, the margin is very thin for ISP.

[13177]

On 1/20/2025 at 5:02 PM, Volvobrick said:

I just realised stinktel contract over 2 months ago. Checked promo - re-contracting is 10 dollars more per month than new signup for the same package. Really WTF!  Treat new comers better than your loyal old customers!

Called them and got the price reduced to be same as new sign up.  If StinkyTel didn't match I would cancel and move out entirely liao.

Probably this will be the last 2 years with them.

Singtel home broadband price always more ex than the others even as new signup.

There are not many choices for home broadband in the market. If you don’t sign with Singtel, you can only go to others which might also same treatment.

[13177]

On 1/20/2025 at 5:02 PM, Rm2s said:

Interesting approach.

Just on cost, 2 routers, $100 x 2 = $200

Data plan, $5 x 2 x 24 month (typical broadband plan duration) = $240

Over 2 years, you would spend $440 or $18.33 a month.

If you do not upgrade router then the cost will be lower.

From my reading, NLT charges ISP $13.50 a month for usage/service fees, which means, we are not going to be able to get broadband plan that is lower than that amount. For plan that costs $29.90 a month and giving away a ONT plus no setup fees, wow, the margin is very thin for ISP.

Only Simba price is $29.90. If no setup frees plus free ONT, don’t their network good or not? Or customer service maybe very bad?

[13177]

On 1/20/2025 at 4:42 PM, Kb27 said:

For me, right now I have 2 routers with 2 $5 SIM. That's $10 monthly, and more than enough for my usage.

I have 3 tenants but only one watch tv at night. Day time, I'm the only one using Internet and sometimes watch tv.

Which brand of the router you have bought?

[Volvobrick]

On 1/20/2025 at 7:08 PM, 13177 said:

Singtel home broadband price always more ex than the others even as new signup.

There are not many choices for home broadband in the market. If you don’t sign with Singtel, you can only go to others which might also same treatment.

I told them I don't want new router (since existing one working well) also cannot.  Totally no flexibility. Waiting for some new players to disrupt this fibre market. 

[Ody_2004]

On 1/20/2025 at 7:26 PM, Volvobrick said:

I told them I don't want new router (since existing one working well) also cannot.  Totally no flexibility. Waiting for some new players to disrupt this fibre market. 

yeah i re-contracted with them few months back.. from 1G to 2G now.. price wise drop a few dollars..

one thing good on 2G is they give ONR instead of ONT.. ONR can connect up to 3 ports where one useless one for Mio TV which i don have/use.. So now my son never complain on lag as now he connect wired to the ONR..

the new router is sitting in the original box.. as i using my Tp-Link routers.. 

[13177]

On 1/20/2025 at 7:26 PM, Volvobrick said:

I told them I don't want new router (since existing one working well) also cannot.  Totally no flexibility. Waiting for some new players to disrupt this fibre market. 

Need to pay for new router? How come?

M1 gives free router when recontract.

[Volvobrick]

On 1/20/2025 at 8:17 PM, 13177 said:

Need to pay for new router? How come?

M1 gives free router when recontract.

No need to pay. But I asked for discount since I don't need. They didn't agree. 

[Jman888]

On 1/20/2025 at 8:44 PM, Volvobrick said:

No need to pay. But I asked for discount since I don't need. They didn't agree. 

to them is sunk cost, won't give discount cos it will be extra cash loss. They rather you take it and sell in carousell yourself

 

[13177]

On 1/20/2025 at 8:44 PM, Volvobrick said:

No need to pay. But I asked for discount since I don't need. They didn't agree. 

I guess for recontract, they give you free router. Take it or leave it. Lol.

[Kb27]

On 1/20/2025 at 7:16 PM, 13177 said:

Which brand of the router you have bought?

tp-link

[Voodooman]

On 1/20/2025 at 5:02 PM, Rm2s said:

Interesting approach.

Just on cost, 2 routers, $100 x 2 = $200

Data plan, $5 x 2 x 24 month (typical broadband plan duration) = $240

Over 2 years, you would spend $440 or $18.33 a month.

If you do not upgrade router then the cost will be lower.

From my reading, NLT charges ISP $13.50 a month for usage/service fees, which means, we are not going to be able to get broadband plan that is lower than that amount. For plan that costs $29.90 a month and giving away a ONT plus no setup fees, wow, the margin is very thin for ISP.

$5 is for 4G? Simba 4G network average speed is between 20-50 mbps.  Don't need sense for most family. 

Think need 5G mobile to make apple to apple comparison.

[Jamesc]

$5 Simba SIM no need buy a SIM router.

My fren just uses an old handphone and hotspot.

The Simba just use to watch smart TV.

Edited Monday at 03:36 PM by Jamesc

[Rm2s]

On 1/20/2025 at 7:14 PM, 13177 said:

Only Simba price is $29.90. If no setup frees plus free ONT, don’t their network good or not? Or customer service maybe very bad?

I still have a few more months before my current Singtel broadband contract expires, so have not really check out the market on what is available.

I use Simba for their mobile, $5 senior plan, tbh, as long as you have the right expectations, this cheap plan is fantastic. A recent Business Times report quoted some industry analyst saying Simba strategy is to provide "good enough" service for their mobile, that is how they grew to over a million subscribers recently. The full service telco they "steal" the most customers from is Starhub. 

"Good enough" means Simba will never win any Speedtest or ping results but for regular use it is definitely workable. Of course, YMMV depending on where you frequent, etc.