SIM Only Mobile Plans Discussion

[Lala81]

Just now, Windwaver said:

Me too mainly because I'm using data calls these days, call quality is pretty decent.

yeah whatsapp call is virtually the same as normal.

[bsswan]

1 hour ago, Somewhat1975 said:

I just re-contracted with Singtel- SIM-only 12-month contract

$20, including 40GB data, 1000 mins talking time, 500 SMS and free caller ID.

I got this promotion from an email sent by Singtel.

 

I got the same one a couple of months ago, but they gave me only 30GB 😒 Lucky my usage is usually only in single figures mostly finding WiFi but now looking to put wife on the following, from Chine Mobile;

 

[Zxcvb]

1 hour ago, Blueray said:

my M1 SIM-only is on 1 year contract.

Mobile data coverage has been patchy based on butt feel so looking at operators.

GOMO was on my shortlist until I found that Zero1 had cheaper plans.

Make sure you port over only after the last day of contract for M1. They charged me $15 more even though I port over with less than a week left. 

[Zxcvb]

34 minutes ago, Alpha78 said:

Anyone tried ViViFi? Their lite plan at $8.80 is suitable for seniors with light usage. My dad is on my mobile share plan at $15.75, this is a cheaper alternative, and runs off Singtel too.

https://www.vivifi.me/vivifi_lite/

 

https://www.starhub.com/personal/promotions/senior-privileges.html

I subscribed for my mum starhub’s $8 senior citizen plan - 5GB, 350mins, free caller id. No complains.

[Ysc3]

Why no one talk about TPG? 

As long as you don't take cover regularly ,  their coverage is pretty good. 

I have the TPG card in my mate20pro ... then my mate9 is still on singtel contract. Then I set my m20p as hot-spot and then use my m9 to tether to it. 

My singtel contract only 4gb ... So I have the tpg 50gb for data. So far no issue. Speed also good. 

Both my phones support dual SIM. 

But I think it's safer to have two providers just in case one cocks up.

And when my singtel contract ends,  I'll just take up another cheap SIM only line from another provider then tpg then can already. 

[Kklim]

https://www.singsaver.com.sg/blog/best-sim-only-no-contract-plans-for-light-moderate-and-heavy-data-users

I'm on Vivifi Lite. $8.80 a month. No complaints.

[Lala81]

3 minutes ago, Ysc3 said:

Why no one talk about TPG? 

As long as you don't take cover regularly ,  their coverage is pretty good. 

I have the TPG card in my mate20pro ... then my mate9 is still on singtel contract. Then I set my m20p as hot-spot and then use my m9 to tether to it. 

My singtel contract only 4gb ... So I have the tpg 50gb for data. So far no issue. Speed also good. 

Both my phones support dual SIM. 

But I think it's safer to have two providers just in case one cocks up.

And when my singtel contract ends,  I'll just take up another cheap SIM only line from another provider then tpg then can already. 

For those with dual phones yes.

I think more important to have different provider for home fibre + hp network haha. Though 3G/4G and Fibre seldom down at the same time.

My home is M1 fibre. now diversify off my HP to non-M1.

[Kb27]

28 minutes ago, Zxcvb said:

https://www.starhub.com/personal/promotions/senior-privileges.html

I subscribed for my mum starhub’s $8 senior citizen plan - 5GB, 350mins, free caller id. No complains.

I clicked on that link, but can't seem to go anywhere. Do you need to make appointment or can sign up online ?

[Zxcvb]

2 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

I clicked on that link, but can't seem to go anywhere. Do you need to make appointment or can sign up online ?

Need to book e-appointment. They will call your parent for verification and submit IC details plus delivery of SIM card (free). Will take a few days. 

[Volvobrick]

1 hour ago, Jman888 said:

not really unlimited call but 1000min, i dun even use more than 30min a month 

Must have staff pass or PLUS card then it's unlimited. 

[Asicskk]

45 minutes ago, Ysc3 said:

Why no one talk about TPG? 

As long as you don't take cover regularly ,  their coverage is pretty good. 

I have the TPG card in my mate20pro ... then my mate9 is still on singtel contract. Then I set my m20p as hot-spot and then use my m9 to tether to it. 

My singtel contract only 4gb ... So I have the tpg 50gb for data. So far no issue. Speed also good. 

Both my phones support dual SIM. 

But I think it's safer to have two providers just in case one cocks up.

And when my singtel contract ends,  I'll just take up another cheap SIM only line from another provider then tpg then can already. 

Just port over 3 line from Singtel combo 2 corporate plan to TPG last month - $10 , 50GB Data , 300 mins outgoing call / 30 outgoing SMS , freel incoming call / SMS / caller ID , so far signal coverage no issue even in Jurong Island 😃☺️

sign up TPG senior citizen plan for mum too  , 20GB Data , 300 mins outgoing call / 30 outgoing SMS , freel incoming call / SMS / caller ID , no additional surcharge if data exceed 20GB ,  $5 till July 2021 , thereafter @$10 

[Ysc3]

1 hour ago, Lala81 said:

For those with dual phones yes.

I think more important to have different provider for home fibre + hp network haha. Though 3G/4G and Fibre seldom down at the same time.

My home is M1 fibre. now diversify off my HP to non-M1.

There was one month when I had both starhub and m1 fbb together... But the SH was free lah....😁 Now switch to SH as on contract.

Edited December 17, 2020 by Ysc3

[Lala81]

17 minutes ago, Asicskk said:

Just port over 3 line from Singtel combo 2 corporate plan to TPG last month - $10 , 50GB Data , 300 mins outgoing call / 30 outgoing SMS , freel incoming call / SMS / caller ID , so far signal coverage no issue even in Jurong Island 😃☺️

sign up TPG senior citizen plan for mum too  , 20GB Data , 300 mins outgoing call / 30 outgoing SMS , freel incoming call / SMS / caller ID , no additional surcharge if data exceed 20GB ,  $5 till July 2021 , thereafter @$10 

Sounds good. 

TPG is it's own network?

[Asicskk]

4 minutes ago, Lala81 said:

Sounds good. 

TPG is it's own network?

tap under M1

[bsswan]

25 minutes ago, Asicskk said:

Just port over 3 line from Singtel combo 2 corporate plan to TPG last month - $10 , 50GB Data , 300 mins outgoing call / 30 outgoing SMS , freel incoming call / SMS / caller ID , so far signal coverage no issue even in Jurong Island 😃☺️

 

How does making calls work? Used to be via an App?

There was a limitation to the handsets that would work, for VoLTE.

[Asicskk]

15 minutes ago, bsswan said:

How does making calls work? Used to be via an App?

There was a limitation to the handsets that would work, for VoLTE.

enabled VoLTE on handsets ,   call / SMS / data all as normal , attached from TPG website on TPG VoLTE Supported Devices: 

 

TPG VoLTE Supported Devices

The TPG mobile network is built using the 4G technology which means voice calls can only be made using VoLTE capable handsets supported by our network.
Currently, VoLTE capable handsets supported by TPG network are:

*Huawei Nova 3i

Huawei Nova 5T

Huawei Mate20

Huawei Mate20 Pro

Huawei Mate20 X

Huawei P30

Huawei P30 Pro

Huawei P30 Lite

Honor 10 Lite

Honor 20 Pro

Honor 9X

Honor 8X

Lenovo A7

Samsung Galaxy S8 / S8+

Samsung Galaxy S9 / S9+

Samsung Galaxy S10 / S10e / S10+

Samsung Galaxy A10

Samsung Galaxy A10s

Samsung Galaxy A30

Samsung Galaxy A30s

Samsung Galaxy A50

Samsung Galaxy A51

Samsung Galaxy A70

Samsung Galaxy A80

Samsung Galaxy Note 10/ 10+

Samsung Galaxy S20+

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip

OPPO Reno 10x Zoom 

OPPO Reno Z

OPPO Reno2

OPPO Reno2 Z

OPPO R11s

OPPO A5

VIVO V17 Pro  

VIVO NEX 3

VIVO Y50

 

Important things to note: 

Ensure you are using the latest firmware on these locally distributed handsets to use VoLTE.

Roaming service is available for all handsets listed above, except for Huawei Nova 3i which only support data roaming at the moment.  

For information on enabling VoLTE and making voice calls using Apple iPhone handsets, please click here. 

We expect additional popular handsets to be supported in the near future.

We encourage customers with handsets not listed to download TPG 4G Voice to make and receive calls on their TPG mobile number. 

 

[Voodooman]

2 hours ago, Ysc3 said:

Why no one talk about TPG? 

As long as you don't take cover regularly ,  their coverage is pretty good. 

I have the TPG card in my mate20pro ... then my mate9 is still on singtel contract. Then I set my m20p as hot-spot and then use my m9 to tether to it. 

My singtel contract only 4gb ... So I have the tpg 50gb for data. So far no issue. Speed also good. 

Both my phones support dual SIM. 

But I think it's safer to have two providers just in case one cocks up.

And when my singtel contract ends,  I'll just take up another cheap SIM only line from another provider then tpg then can already. 

With so many MVNO sim only plan at below $10 a month, TPG's $10 plan with its patchy network is really not a value proposition anymore. I am switching out soon. Quite often, zero bar on my phone. 

[Ysc3]

5 minutes ago, Voodooman said:

With so many MVNO sim only plan at below $10 a month, TPG's $10 plan with its patchy network is really not a value proposition anymore. I am switching out soon. Quite often, zero bar on my phone. 

It depends... I work in cargo complex... Reception is good here.... 

As long as I don't go under ground,  the signal is good here in the East.