SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion

[Wt_know]

On 5/12/2024 at 2:29 PM, Ghgan said:

I am referring to sim card from China telco with the exception of HK sim card.

HK, MACAU and CHINA SIM card is governed under the PRC national security LAW

personal data and internet traffic is subject to PRC "investigation" 

 

[Jamesgetz]

Hi guys, I’ve a random question on Stinktel’s SIM only plus 30 plan which i hope someone can enlighten

https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/mobile/postpaid-plans/simonly?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0uKflMKHhgMVd6NmAh066wzqEAAYASAAEgINvvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1#banner1

it says “3 mths of Disney+ Premium (12-mth CT) on us”.  Does it mean I have to sign a 12-month Disney+ contract as part of the Stinktel plan and 3 months is free so I need to pay remaining 9 months?  If so, this is ridiculous if I don’t need Disney+ at all…

if I want to stick with Stinktel network but want to have a no-frill and cheap plan, is GOMO my best option?

TIA! 

[zipping]

On 5/12/2024 at 2:55 PM, Jamesgetz said:

Hi guys, I’ve a random question on Stinktel’s SIM only plus 30 plan which i hope someone can enlighten

https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/mobile/postpaid-plans/simonly?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0uKflMKHhgMVd6NmAh066wzqEAAYASAAEgINvvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1#banner1

it says “3 mths of Disney+ Premium (12-mth CT) on us”.  Does it mean I have to sign a 12-month Disney+ contract as part of the Stinktel plan and 3 months is free so I need to pay remaining 9 months?  If so, this is ridiculous if I don’t need Disney+ at all…

if I want to stick with Stinktel network but want to have a no-frill and cheap plan, is GOMO my best option?

TIA! 

e D+ part best to chk w them

Alot of mvno using st network

Gomo (mvno) is fr st themself, is more x than other mvno like zero1, zym, vivifi (to name afew) on st network also.

[Jellandross]

On 4/26/2024 at 1:50 PM, Stary said:

guys, anyone here use SIMBA? I am thinking of the Superroam MY plan which is like $30/first 90 days and then $39/90days therefter.

I have few questions:

1) How is their coverage? Under basement all these ok? 

2) When abroad (say in MY) , can I call people in SG and can people in SG call me?

3) When abroad, can receive SMS from SG?

I ported out from SIMBA as their coverage in my estate area especially basement is cmi. Normal activities like launching Waze and checking traffic conditions before Ieaving carpark is impossible. Do note if you're porting in your number to SIMBA you have to stay with them minimum one mth before leaving else they'll charge penalty fee.

[badlammy]

On 5/13/2024 at 9:42 PM, Jellandross said:

I ported out from SIMBA as their coverage in my estate area especially basement is cmi. Normal activities like launching Waze and checking traffic conditions before Ieaving carpark is impossible. Do note if you're porting in your number to SIMBA you have to stay with them minimum one mth before leaving else they'll charge penalty fee.

So which plan are you on now, and the reception improved?

Asking cuz I'm still on Simba and never encountered any particularly poor coverage or reception. My office building has some blind spots but I found out other telcos also has the same problem.

[Kb27]

On 5/13/2024 at 11:13 PM, badlammy said:

So which plan are you on now, and the reception improved?

Asking cuz I'm still on Simba and never encountered any particularly poor coverage or reception. My office building has some blind spots but I found out other telcos also has the same problem.

No telco coverage is perfect, no matter how they are perceived.

At one time, I drove into a condo basement to wait to pickup someone.

My phone on zero1 (Singtel) reception was 0, dead. When I looked at my other phone on SIMBA it's full, I was quite surprised then.

[Dafansu]

On 5/14/2024 at 5:29 AM, Kb27 said:

No telco coverage is perfect, no matter how they are perceived.

At one time, I drove into a condo basement to wait to pickup someone.

My phone on zero1 (Singtel) reception was 0, dead. When I looked at my other phone on SIMBA it's full, I was quite surprised then.

Indeed no telco is perfect, there will definitely be blind spot here and there. In terms of coverage Singtel still the best, followed by Starhub, M1 then Simba based on my personal experiences, I've ported many times between telcos.  

Edited May 14 by Dafansu

[Jamesgetz]

On 5/12/2024 at 3:30 PM, zipping said:

e D+ part best to chk w them

Alot of mvno using st network

Gomo (mvno) is fr st themself, is more x than other mvno like zero1, zym, vivifi (to name afew) on st network also.

Thanks, i asked Stinktel and clarified.  The 12 months Disney+ subscription is not compulsory.  Stinktel will just offer 3 months free if you do  a 12 month subscription for Disney+

[Jellandross]

On 5/13/2024 at 11:13 PM, badlammy said:

So which plan are you on now, and the reception improved?

Asking cuz I'm still on Simba and never encountered any particularly poor coverage or reception. My office building has some blind spots but I found out other telcos also has the same problem.

It's highly dependent on the areas you frequent in daily activities so that's why different ppl have their preferred telco that works for them. I use Waze to check traffic conditions before I leave carpark and also phone app to unlock my condo gate access - when SIMBA break these two basic functions it became a no-go for me. 

I was with Circles Life in the past and received an email for a 3-mth promo of $1 for 5G/4G eSIM so I ported to them thereafter. I think they're on M1 network and no issues with them in the past.

So far after trying many MVNO personally I feel safest bets in terms of price and coverage are Zero1 and Vivifi both on Singtel.

 

[Kopites]

On 5/9/2024 at 5:26 PM, Jman888 said:

no sound no picture from eight? 

Received an email from eight today.

Collection of free sim start today. 

[Jman888]

On 5/18/2024 at 8:55 AM, Kopites said:

Received an email from eight today.

Collection of free sim start today. 

#metoo

I think the collection point is temporary booth like TPG last time.

[Kopites]

On 5/18/2024 at 9:04 AM, Jman888 said:

#metoo

I think the collection point is temporary booth like TPG last time.

Likely so. Tiong bahru mrt within walking distance. Probably will drop by this afternoon. 

[Didu]

On 5/9/2024 at 5:26 PM, Jman888 said:

no sound no picture from eight? 

I just received their email for SIM collection. However, this is only for new phone numbers. If you want to port-in your existing number, that service is not available yet. 

I decide not to collect until their port-in service is available.

[Dafansu]

On 5/18/2024 at 8:55 AM, Kopites said:

Received an email from eight today.

Collection of free sim start today. 

received yesterday, deleted, still need to go down collect, troublesome, nowadays a lot telco mail to you, hassle free. 

[Vratenza]

Actually, with eSIM, especially of you have dual sim function phone, trying out and switching telcos is a breeze....no delivery fee/sim card fee, and no need for collection.

[Wt_know]

On 5/18/2024 at 11:02 AM, Vratenza said:

Actually, with eSIM, especially of you have dual sim function phone, trying out and switching telcos is a breeze....no delivery fee/sim card fee, and no need for collection.

yalor ... with eSIM, i am dumbfounded why people still use physical SIM

[Dafansu]

On 5/18/2024 at 11:36 AM, Wt_know said:

yalor ... with eSIM, i am dumbfounded why people still use physical SIM

not all phones support eSIM. Mine doesn't. 

[Kopites]

Wow....such a long queue. Easily 50/60 pax. 

Probably come back later.