SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion

[Kopites]

On 3/31/2025 at 4:02 PM, Dafansu said:

they have revised the other two plans also. The cheapest $8 plan changed from 228GB to 288GB

Does it apply to existing customer?

[RadX]

On 3/31/2025 at 6:34 PM, Kopites said:

Does it apply to existing customer?

Yes

[Dafansu]

On 3/31/2025 at 6:34 PM, Kopites said:

Does it apply to existing customer?

yes, always for Eight, during your next renewal 

[Kb27]

hmm... $20 credit from Simba, quite aggressive. 😁

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$20 SIMBA credits is applicable to all postpaid & prepaid plans, except for Business plans, port-in submitted between 7 to 31 March 2025. $20 SIMBA credits will be awarded by 11 April 2025. to numbers successfully ported-in between 8 March to 4 April 2025.

https://simba.sg/promo/switch

 

[13177]

On 3/31/2025 at 3:51 PM, Kb27 said:

eight new plan

https://www.eight.com.sg

 

• 488GB Data (SG-MY-ID-TH)
• 18GB APAC Roaming
• 8GB Intl Roaming
• 688 Mins Local Talktime
• 388 Mins IDD Talktime (Exclude Myanmar)
• 88 Mins IDD Talktime (Myanmar)
• 128 Local SMS

The numbers of data, talktime etc given are getting more and more and more. Lol.

[Mkl22]

On 4/1/2025 at 8:33 AM, 13177 said:

The numbers of data, talktime etc given are getting more and more and more. Lol.

for the 1st time in my life i see the statement... whats wrong in giving more...but fear that whats wrong with taking more will be akan datang.... but lets see.

[inlinesix]

On 4/1/2025 at 9:49 AM, Mkl22 said:

for the 1st time in my life i see the statement... whats wrong in giving more...but fear that whats wrong with taking more will be akan datang.... but lets see.

I used all big 3 telco.

Switched to Lion King 6 months ago from M1.

It doesn't make sense to pay more and get less.

[Ahwhye]

On 4/1/2025 at 9:49 AM, Mkl22 said:

for the 1st time in my life i see the statement... whats wrong in giving more...but fear that whats wrong with taking more will be akan datang.... but lets see.

I think they are switching from lowering $ to increasing data in order to attract or retain users, but there is only so much data that one person can use on the phone/tablet/whatever, I prefer if they can continue to lower $.

[Ghgan]

What happened if exceed the data roaming for 8? Will kena bill shock or not?

[bsswan]

On 4/1/2025 at 11:57 AM, Ahwhye said:

I think they are switching from lowering $ to increasing data in order to attract or retain users, but there is only so much data that one person can use on the phone/tablet/whatever, I prefer if they can continue to lower $.

That's exactly why....... they know few will use all that data, so for them is no/low cost whilst retaining and gaining a client base.

[Dafansu]

On 4/1/2025 at 12:13 PM, Ghgan said:

What happened if exceed the data roaming for 8? Will kena bill shock or not?

u will need to purchase more data, same as any MVNO

[Ghgan]

On 4/1/2025 at 1:45 PM, Dafansu said:

u will need to purchase more data, same as any MVNO

What I mean is after exceed or reach the limit, if never buy more data does it mean it will stop data roaming or start to charge premium data roaming rates?

[Vid]

On 4/1/2025 at 2:17 PM, Ghgan said:

What I mean is after exceed or reach the limit, if never buy more data does it mean it will stop data roaming or start to charge premium data roaming rates?

No, will get cut off until you purchase extra.

[Jamesc]

Wah someone must be downloading a lot of adult educational videos. 

[Kopites]

On 4/1/2025 at 2:41 PM, Jamesc said:

Wah someone must be downloading a lot of adult educational videos. 

285 isn't the usage. Is the balance remain out of 288 available.  

I got tricked as well months ago. In doing so topping up for additional calls time. Really dumb. 😁

Eight should add a word "balance" or "avaliable". Many dumber like me would read as usage. 

Edited April 1 by Kopites

[Mkl22]

On 4/1/2025 at 3:16 PM, Kopites said:

285 isn't the usage. Is the balance remain out of 288 available.  

I got tricked as well months ago. In doing so topping up for additional calls time. Really dumb. 😁

Eight should add a word "balance" or "avaliable". Many dumber like me would read as usage. 

yeah, i got tricked.. then i thought.. how the hell can i use so much. even watching 4k movie everyday also cannot use so much.

[Jamesc]

So 8 Mobile 488 $11.80 plan is better than Lion King.

Better coverage and 1 Gb extra data roaming. 

[Jamesc]

Only telco and used car biz cut throat competition.