SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion

[Kopites]

On 10/10/2024 at 9:08 AM, Kb27 said:

I just ordered MR600 $164 after discount at Shopee. Currently, I have a $0 eight SIM card which I converted to $8 plan, online, very convenient.

Once the 4G router is delivered, plug in SIM card. Change my 2 android tv and desktop internet connection to this.  Monitor its usage for one month. If not enough, convert to $18 plan, otherwise it's golden. If no other issue, cancel the $30 fibre broadband. I think it's a good plan. 😁

Do you know anything about goggle nest hub? Compatible with your method as well.

Besides household equipments and stuffs we are also using nesthub for broadcasting message. Very keen to use thise sim router. 

 

[Lala81]

On 10/10/2024 at 12:22 PM, Kopites said:

Do you know anything about goggle nest hub? Compatible with your method as well.

Besides household equipments and stuffs we are also using nesthub for broadcasting message. Very keen to use thise sim router. 

 

Alexa can also broadcast message.

I use Alexa for setting timers for cooking and the kids screen time. And spotify of course.

I don't want google spying on me and influencing me further. 

Edited October 10, 2024 by Lala81

[Kklee]

On 10/10/2024 at 11:29 AM, Kb27 said:

Existing setup have a separate wireless router.

I don't think I need that. MR600 by itself contains 4 ethernet ports and is a wireless router.

The SIM card acts similarly like the fibre WAN.

IMHO.
If you have a lot of devices to configure,  this method will be useful. 

[Kopites]

On 10/10/2024 at 12:27 PM, Lala81 said:

Alexa can also broadcast message.

I use Alexa for setting timers for cooking and the kids screen time. And spotify of course.

I don't want google spying on me and influencing me further. 

Nowadays can't go without goggle nest hub. From setting alarm to getting my son for bed. Sometime even broadcast messages prior to arriving home. 

Anyway keen on the sim router but not very sure would the goggle nest hub work the same. 

Maybe tonight go shopee post the questions to those seller. 😃

[Kklee]

On 10/10/2024 at 12:22 PM, Kopites said:

Do you know anything about goggle nest hub? Compatible with your method as well.

Besides household equipments and stuffs we are also using nesthub for broadcasting message. Very keen to use thise sim router. 

 

IMHO.
My Google Nest can work in "complex" network configuration,  so should not be an issue.
 

[Kopites]

On 10/10/2024 at 12:58 PM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
My Google Nest can work in "complex" network configuration,  so should not be an issue.
 

Just gotten a message from one of the seller. No. It won't work on goggle nest hub. No explanation given. 😒

My primary 3 IT knowledge. Goggle nest hub received 2.5 or 5.0 broadband signal. So it must be from a modem bridge over a convention router. As for sim card router it work more like mobile hotspot. Sharing of mobile WiFi signal with various devices. 

Might be wrong. Haiz.. 

Edited October 10, 2024 by Kopites

[Jamesc]

$12 Simba 7 GB global.

$8 8 10 GB SEA.

[Jamesc]

How about combined both?

$13 Simba 7 GB global, 10 GB MY

On 10/10/2024 at 10:08 PM, Jamesc said:

$12 Simba 7 GB global.

$8 8 10 GB SEA.

 

[Kklee]

On 10/10/2024 at 7:57 PM, Kopites said:

Just gotten a message from one of the seller. No. It won't work on goggle nest hub. No explanation given. 😒

My primary 3 IT knowledge. Goggle nest hub received 2.5 or 5.0 broadband signal. So it must be from a modem bridge over a convention router. As for sim card router it work more like mobile hotspot. Sharing of mobile WiFi signal with various devices. 

Might be wrong. Haiz.. 

IMHO.
Just to clarify,  your Google Nest Hub is the device which operates by connecting wirelessly to the router right ?  
If it is the Google device that has WAN connection i.e. wireless router,  no experience with it.

Anyway, specially for you. 😆

The long version.

It was a dark day. My internet, the very lifeblood of my digital world, had vanished. My trusty TP-Link router, usually a silent guardian of connectivity, had betrayed me. In a fit of troubleshooting desperation, I uttered the familiar words, "Ok Google," only to be met with a disheartening silence from my aging Google Home device.

Determined to reclaim my internet throne, I embarked on a quest. Delving into the dusty corners of my tech graveyard, I unearthed a forgotten hero – my old 4G Prolink PRN3006L router. With a glimmer of hope, I connected it to the TP-Link's WAN port, performing a digital switcheroo.

And then, a miracle! The internet gods smiled upon me. The connection flickered back to life, a beacon of glowing Wi-Fi bars on my TP-Link. A triumphant "Ok Google" this time elicited a cheerful response from my Google Home, confirming my victory.

But the story doesn't end there. Curiosity, the bane of techies, gnawed at me. I yearned to know the true extent of my internet's resurrection. So, I embarked on a series of speed tests.

First, I checked my trusty provider, Heya.SG. The results were impressive: 123 Mbps download speed, a mere 21 milliseconds ping, and a ping jitter of 19 – a symphony of internet goodness.

Next, I turned my attention to the real test – the impact on my devices. I connected my mobile phone to the Prolink router's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band. The numbers dipped, as expected, to 47 Mbps download speed, but the ping remained decent at 34 milliseconds. Still good enough for most browsing and streaming.

Finally, I connected my phone to the TP-Link router's 5 GHz band, the champion of speed. Here, the magic truly unfolded. I clocked a download speed of 63 Mbps, a respectable showing considering the 4G connection feeding the TP-Link. The ping also improved to a snappy 28 milliseconds.

And the ultimate test? Streaming YouTube in glorious 8K HDR Max resolution. To my delight, the video played flawlessly, each pixel a testament to the power of my unorthodox internet setup.

In the end, this wasn't just about fixing a broken internet connection. It was a tale of resilience, of finding a solution in the unlikeliest of places. My trusty old Prolink router, a relic from a bygone era, stepped up to the plate and saved the day. And who knows, maybe this unconventional setup will become my new internet normal. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, even if it involves a little digital jury-rigging.

 

Now the short version. 

I disconnect my TPLINK wireless router from internet.   "Ok Google" my Google Home ( old device ) to confirm not working.
Dug out my old 4G Wireless Router (Prolink PRN3006L) and connected to the WAN port of my TPLINK wireless router. 
Internet went back online. "Ok Google" to confirm working. 

Performance  ( download/upload ping )
Telco - Heya.SG   Speedtest  123/21 ping 19
Mobile connected (2.4G wifi) to Prolink 4G Router  47/23 ping 34
Mobile connected (5G wifi) to TPLink Router 63/20 ping 28

Using TPLINK router,  Youtube 8k HDR Max @2160p, no noticeable issues. 

 

 

Edited October 11, 2024 by Kklee

[Kopites]

On 10/11/2024 at 8:51 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Just to clarify,  your Google Nest Hub is the device which operates by connecting wirelessly to the router right ?  
If it is the Google device that has WAN connection i.e. wireless router,  no experience with it.

Anyway, specially for you. 😆

The long version.

It was a dark day. My internet, the very lifeblood of my digital world, had vanished. My trusty TP-Link router, usually a silent guardian of connectivity, had betrayed me. In a fit of troubleshooting desperation, I uttered the familiar words, "Ok Google," only to be met with a disheartening silence from my aging Google Home device.

Determined to reclaim my internet throne, I embarked on a quest. Delving into the dusty corners of my tech graveyard, I unearthed a forgotten hero – my old 4G Prolink PRN3006L router. With a glimmer of hope, I connected it to the TP-Link's WAN port, performing a digital switcheroo.

And then, a miracle! The internet gods smiled upon me. The connection flickered back to life, a beacon of glowing Wi-Fi bars on my TP-Link. A triumphant "Ok Google" this time elicited a cheerful response from my Google Home, confirming my victory.

But the story doesn't end there. Curiosity, the bane of techies, gnawed at me. I yearned to know the true extent of my internet's resurrection. So, I embarked on a series of speed tests.

First, I checked my trusty provider, Heya.SG. The results were impressive: 123 Mbps download speed, a mere 21 milliseconds ping, and a ping jitter of 19 – a symphony of internet goodness.

Next, I turned my attention to the real test – the impact on my devices. I connected my mobile phone to the Prolink router's 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band. The numbers dipped, as expected, to 47 Mbps download speed, but the ping remained decent at 34 milliseconds. Still good enough for most browsing and streaming.

Finally, I connected my phone to the TP-Link router's 5 GHz band, the champion of speed. Here, the magic truly unfolded. I clocked a download speed of 63 Mbps, a respectable showing considering the 4G connection feeding the TP-Link. The ping also improved to a snappy 28 milliseconds.

And the ultimate test? Streaming YouTube in glorious 8K HDR Max resolution. To my delight, the video played flawlessly, each pixel a testament to the power of my unorthodox internet setup.

In the end, this wasn't just about fixing a broken internet connection. It was a tale of resilience, of finding a solution in the unlikeliest of places. My trusty old Prolink router, a relic from a bygone era, stepped up to the plate and saved the day. And who knows, maybe this unconventional setup will become my new internet normal. After all, if it ain't broke, don't fix it, even if it involves a little digital jury-rigging.

 

Now the short version. 

I disconnect my TPLINK wireless router from internet.   "Ok Google" my Google Home ( old device ) to confirm not working.
Dug out my old 4G Wireless Router (Prolink PRN3006L) and connected to the WAN port of my TPLINK wireless router. 
Internet went back online. "Ok Google" to confirm working. 

Performance  ( download/upload ping )
Telco - Heya.SG   Speedtest  123/21 ping 19
Mobile connected (2.4G wifi) to Prolink 4G Router  47/23 ping 34
Mobile connected (5G wifi) to TPLink Router 63/20 ping 28

Using TPLINK router,  Youtube 8k HDR Max @2160p, no noticeable issues. 

 

 

All wireless. Infact come to think of it. None of household stuffs connected by lan. 😁

[Kklee]

On 10/11/2024 at 9:37 AM, Kopites said:

All wireless. Infact come to think of it. None of household stuffs connected by lan. 😁

IMHO.
My devices used to be on LAN.  As technology progresses,  they become obsolete.  I tried very hard to delay, but still have to convert.😆
I got the 4G routers sometime back,  no have 5G ones. 
The method I suggest,  good as a backup for fiber broadband in case down -  should be no configuration needed. 

[Jamesc]

How about 50 GB roaming MY and 10 GB global for $20?

[Kb27]

On 10/10/2024 at 9:08 AM, Kb27 said:

I just ordered MR600 $164 after discount at Shopee. Currently, I have a $0 eight SIM card which I converted to $8 plan, online, very convenient.

Once the 4G router is delivered, plug in SIM card. Change my 2 android tv and desktop internet connection to this.  Monitor its usage for one month. If not enough, convert to $18 plan, otherwise it's golden. If no other issue, cancel the $30 fibre broadband. I think it's a good plan. 😁

Received my MR600 4G SIM router today.

• Plugged in nano SIM card (older model use micro SIM, but they provide adapter)
• Do some config via ethernet connected to PC 
• Setup wireless 2G + 5G
• Connect android tv to this network and played some streams on Prime and Netflix

Web browsing appears just a tad slower in latency compared to fibre broadband.

Encountered some trouble with streaming, I think due to congested wifi 2G. It's temporary placed next to existing router for testing. After switchover to 5G, it works fine. I might have to disconnect existing router or placed them further apart.

But so far so good. 😀

 

[Albeniz]

I am currently on $10 per month simba plan which comes with 3Gb autoroaming.  Can this plan be used in China? How's the data and internet connection with this plan, in China? Stable?

Do I need to upgrade to the $25/month plan for better internet connection quality, if there is a difference??

Edited October 11, 2024 by Albeniz

[Volvobrick]

On 10/11/2024 at 11:27 PM, Albeniz said:

I am currently on $10 per month simba plan which comes with 3Gb autoroaming.  Can this plan be used in China? How's the data and internet connection with this plan, in China? Stable?

Do I need to upgrade to the $25/month plan for better internet connection quality, if there is a difference??

Am on 12 dollar lion king. Yes can use in China. WhatsApp sometimes still slow in downloading pictures. Maybe their Intel dept must scan first. Don't think more data means better connectivity. 

Edited October 11, 2024 by Volvobrick

[Kklee]

On 10/11/2024 at 2:41 PM, Kb27 said:

Received my MR600 4G SIM router today.

• Plugged in nano SIM card (older model use micro SIM, but they provide adapter)
• Do some config via ethernet connected to PC 
• Setup wireless 2G + 5G
• Connect android tv to this network and played some streams on Prime and Netflix

Web browsing appears just a tad slower in latency compared to fibre broadband.

Encountered some trouble with streaming, I think due to congested wifi 2G. It's temporary placed next to existing router for testing. After switchover to 5G, it works fine. I might have to disconnect existing router or placed them further apart.

But so far so good. 😀

 

IMHO.
Can turn off the wifi on the existing router.

[Kb27]

On 10/12/2024 at 9:27 AM, Kklee said:

IMHO.
Can turn off the wifi on the existing router.

I disconnect existing router completely.

The 4G router can connect up to 4 ethernet ports. I use one for PC and one for TV. The rest use wireless 2G/5G.

Emailed Starhub to cancel my 500Mbps fibre. Now all crazy pricing min. 2Gbps for $40. I must be squatting one of their ports. Free it up to make more profit with higher speed. 😁 

Fibre pricing cannot be cheaper than $10+ charged by Netlink. So telco will prefer to push prices up, per port.

I'd be happy just using $18 588GB plan. Still a lot cheaper. 😁

[Kklee]

On 10/12/2024 at 9:58 AM, Kb27 said:

I disconnect existing router completely.

The 4G router can connect up to 4 ethernet ports. I use one for PC and one for TV. The rest use wireless 2G/5G.

Emailed Starhub to cancel my 500Mbps fibre. Now all crazy pricing min. 2Gbps for $40. I must be squatting one of their ports. Free it up to make more profit with higher speed. 😁 

Fibre pricing cannot be cheaper than $10+ charged by Netlink. So telco will prefer to push prices up, per port.

I'd be happy just using $18 588GB plan. Still a lot cheaper. 😁

IMHO.
Now can consider to add UPS.  If got black out,  still got internet via wireless. 🤣
If can, post some speed test. 😊

Edited October 12, 2024 by Kklee