SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion

[Kopites]

  On 3/27/2024 at 1:54 AM, AndrewLee72 said:

Zero 1.. de $10 plan also looks good. MY roaming. Using Singtel network.

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  On 3/27/2024 at 1:49 AM, Jman888 said:

ZYM has free 2gb in msia and 1gb in Thai/Indo.

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Both zym($10.10) and zero($10.09) having the same plan. 100gb with monthly 2 gb to malaysia for 12 months. 😀

The issue is after 12 twelves the free roamining will be cease. Unless change of plan again. 

A question for here. Can I use the mobile hotpot while roaming in Malaysia? Thinking of sharing the date with son/wifey phones. 😀

Edited March 27, 2024 by Kopites

[AndrewLee72]

@Kopites Good question. My kids de Simba - Last sunday we go in JB. My boys de Simba handphoone on Tethering. My Mrs de HP join. CMI haha. But if dun Tether still ok. Can surf and send Msg. Well for $10 - can use Im ok. So long can use it for Google Map navigation. WA . Make WA calls.

I just went PLQ Mall de Simba shop to signup - $12 plan. Port in my S.H number. So now wait for signal gone then put in Simba sim card. Shld be tonight! Fingers crossed!!!

Edited March 27, 2024 by AndrewLee72

[Kopites]

  On 3/27/2024 at 4:49 AM, AndrewLee72 said:

@Kopites Good question. My kids de Simba - Last sunday we go in JB. My boys de Simba handphoone on Tethering. My Mrs de HP join. CMI haha. But if dun Tether still ok. Can surf and send Msg. Well for $10 - can use Im ok. So long can use it for Google Map navigation. WA . Make WA calls.

I just went PLQ Mall de Simba shop to signup - $12 plan. Port in my S.H number. So now wait for signal gone then put in Simba sim card. Shld be tonight! Fingers crossed!!!

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I am on zero using Singtel. Probably will try to use mobile hotspot in my next trip. 

Yes. Wifey and son mainly used it for navigation and Google search while in Malaysia. Me use more for touch and go e wallet app. 2 GB should be sufficient for a day trip to share amongst 3 mobiles.  😁

[Matoonia]

  On 3/27/2024 at 4:49 AM, AndrewLee72 said:

@Kopites Good question. My kids de Simba - Last sunday we go in JB. My boys de Simba handphoone on Tethering. My Mrs de HP join. CMI haha. But if dun Tether still ok. Can surf and send Msg. Well for $10 - can use Im ok. So long can use it for Google Map navigation. WA . Make WA calls.

I just went PLQ Mall de Simba shop to signup - $12 plan. Port in my S.H number. So now wait for signal gone then put in Simba sim card. Shld be tonight! Fingers crossed!!!

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Yes Simba is quite Ok, after I ported over after 20 years of M1. Singapore recep is slightly better than M1, most of the time 5G. Then in msia a bit slower than m1 data passport, but if just for google maps and WA is ok and 1GB is more than enough. $10 really worth it

[Beehive3783]

  On 3/27/2024 at 1:54 AM, AndrewLee72 said:

Zero 1.. de $10 plan also looks good. MY roaming. Using Singtel network.

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The roaming data is for 12 months only. 

https://zero.zero1.sg/promotions/z-one-4g-plan-100gb-for-10-09-forever/

Z-One 4G Plan

100GB for $10.09/month

FREE 5G access (3mths)

FREE 3rd month bill

FREE 2GB roaming/month to Malaysia (12mths)

FREE 1GB roaming/month to Indonesia and Thailand (12mths)

300 Talktime Minutes

100 SMS

Free Incoming Calls

Free caller ID

[AndrewLee72]

Ok, juz switched to Simba $12 de plan. Those using Simba, I dunno if you did. Remember to go APN setting. Set the 1st 2 columns info - as TPG - Save. Signal is better.

But I think they still got "Rooms" for improvement. Certain area can see signal strength drops alot. Hit and misses, sigh. But again I,m using 4G signal on old Samsung A70. Any Simba users on 5G can comment... Tks.

[Kb27]

  On 3/28/2024 at 5:55 AM, AndrewLee72 said:

Ok, juz switched to Simba $12 de plan. Those using Simba, I dunno if you did. Remember to go APN setting. Set the 1st 2 columns info - as TPG - Save. Signal is better.

But I think they still got "Rooms" for improvement. Certain area can see signal strength drops alot. Hit and misses, sigh. But again I,m using 4G signal on old Samsung A70. Any Simba users on 5G can comment... Tks.

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Mine is $5 seniors plan. Using Poco F4. 5G battery saver must turned off, or it affect my gps. APN is auto select to TPG.

I mainly see 5G signal around Toa Payoh, which I was paying attention. Other areas may downgrade to 4G+

Must turn on VoLTE to get voice call.

So far, I'm quite pleased with the connectivity. At one time, I keep having problem around Jurong East, but seems to be solved for now.

 

Another phone using zero1, there's some peculiarity, Sometimes, no internet connection for a few seconds.

 

I used these 2 phones, since I drive ph at night. Most areas in the open, I'd cover, except underground.

Edited March 28, 2024 by Kb27

[AndrewLee72]

@Kb27 Ya lor Simba de funny thing is must On VoLte to make calls. Kns. use more battery juice ? haha - Ok meaning Simba de 5G is dam limited area coverage siaaa

[Jellandross]

  On 3/28/2024 at 6:56 AM, Kb27 said:

Mine is $5 seniors plan. Using Poco F4. 5G battery saver must turned off, or it affect my gps. APN is auto select to TPG.

I mainly see 5G signal around Toa Payoh, which I was paying attention. Other areas may downgrade to 4G+

Must turn on VoLTE to get voice call.

So far, I'm quite pleased with the connectivity. At one time, I keep having problem around Jurong East, but seems to be solved for now.

 

Another phone using zero1, there's some peculiarity, Sometimes, no internet connection for a few seconds.

 

I used these 2 phones, since I drive ph at night. Most areas in the open, I'd cover, except underground.

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Did Simba ask for proof of senior age during application? I'm planning to apply for parents but under my name.

[Kb27]

  On 3/29/2024 at 7:59 AM, Jellandross said:

Did Simba ask for proof of senior age during application? I'm planning to apply for parents but under my name.

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Have to submit NRIC copy. So I guess that's how they check. I can't remember if I submit DOB though.

I guess you have to use your parent's name to apply. Just pay for them using your credit card, it'll auto deduct every month.

[Jellandross]

Just ported my Zero1 number to Simba $10 plan and here's my quick review:

Can immediately self-collect sim card on same day after application - good.

Port in number effective within 12 hrs after collect sim card - very fast.

Simba 5G speed according to speedtest app is actually only 10-30Mbps range which is on par or slower than 4G speed from previous Zero1 (Singtel network). For comparison, real 5G speed from Singtel is at least above 100Mbps.

Numbers aside, it's still ok to stream video, songs and normal browsing so no difference.

Patchy signal coverage - no signal inside my estate carpark so I can't start GPS navigation before driving off. Have to exit carpark then will work.

In conclusion, $10 for 100Gb data is cheapest rate around so mai hiam buay pai lah.

[Tkseah]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:23 AM, Jellandross said:

Just ported my Zero1 number to Simba $10 plan and here's my quick review:

Can immediately self-collect sim card on same day after application - good.

Port in number effective within 12 hrs after collect sim card - very fast.

Simba 5G speed according to speedtest app is actually only 10-30Mbps range which is on par or slower than 4G speed from previous Zero1 (Singtel network). For comparison, real 5G speed from Singtel is at least above 100Mbps.

Numbers aside, it's still ok to stream video, songs and normal browsing so no difference.

Patchy signal coverage - no signal inside my estate carpark so I can't start GPS navigation before driving off. Have to exit carpark then will work.

In conclusion, $10 for 100Gb data is cheapest rate around so mai hiam buay pai lah.

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Might be better off with the Zero1 $10 50gb plan since the coverage is better.. Me still on Zero1 $7 6gb plan which is still sufficient for my use.  If come one day need more data would probably just upsize to the $10 50gb plan..

[Rm2s]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:46 AM, Tkseah said:

Might be better off with the Zero1 $10 50gb plan since the coverage is better.. Me still on Zero1 $7 6gb plan which is still sufficient for my use.  If come one day need more data would probably just upsize to the $10 50gb plan..

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Yeah, I'm currently on Zero1 $7 plan and frankly I have no complaints about the signal coverage. I will be eligible for the Simba senior plan soon and what could be handy is the included 1GB international data roaming. While I do not travel a lot but that could come in handy when I pop over to JB for a day trip or go to other places for a week holiday. 

[Kopites]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:46 AM, Tkseah said:

Might be better off with the Zero1 $10 50gb plan since the coverage is better.. Me still on Zero1 $7 6gb plan which is still sufficient for my use.  If come one day need more data would probably just upsize to the $10 50gb plan..

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Zero1 $10 offering 100gbs. 

Do note upgrade of plan need 5 to 7 days of activation through.email. I am still waiting for the email since last Friday.

[Jellandross]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:46 AM, Tkseah said:

Might be better off with the Zero1 $10 50gb plan since the coverage is better.. Me still on Zero1 $7 6gb plan which is still sufficient for my use.  If come one day need more data would probably just upsize to the $10 50gb plan..

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I agree in comparison Zero1 is the better package. I'm someone who change SIM provider every few mths just for fun comparison as it's my second line so will see what comes up next.

[Kopites]

  On 4/3/2024 at 9:02 AM, Rm2s said:

Yeah, I'm currently on Zero1 $7 plan and frankly I have no complaints about the signal coverage. I will be eligible for the Simba senior plan soon and what could be handy is the included 1GB international data roaming. While I do not travel a lot but that could come in handy when I pop over to JB for a day trip or go to other places for a week holiday. 

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A quick question.

Can i port over to simba elder (my mom name) plan a line currently under a different name?

Edited April 3, 2024 by Kopites

[Dafansu]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:23 AM, Jellandross said:

Just ported my Zero1 number to Simba $10 plan and here's my quick review:

Can immediately self-collect sim card on same day after application - good.

Port in number effective within 12 hrs after collect sim card - very fast.

Simba 5G speed according to speedtest app is actually only 10-30Mbps range which is on par or slower than 4G speed from previous Zero1 (Singtel network). For comparison, real 5G speed from Singtel is at least above 100Mbps.

Numbers aside, it's still ok to stream video, songs and normal browsing so no difference.

Patchy signal coverage - no signal inside my estate carpark so I can't start GPS navigation before driving off. Have to exit carpark then will work.

In conclusion, $10 for 100Gb data is cheapest rate around so mai hiam buay pai lah.

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Zero1 and Vivifi got $10 plans also both under Singtel and coverage is much better, can consider also. 

Edited April 3, 2024 by Dafansu

[Dafansu]

  On 4/3/2024 at 8:46 AM, Tkseah said:

Might be better off with the Zero1 $10 50gb plan since the coverage is better.. Me still on Zero1 $7 6gb plan which is still sufficient for my use.  If come one day need more data would probably just upsize to the $10 50gb plan..

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now is 100gb