portable wifi router vs mobile hotspot vs data card

[Jman888]

On 3/17/2023 at 2:26 PM, Sdf4786k said:

Nice .. do u bring along your own pocket wifi or u allow them to tether to   Your HP 

i use esim mainly for myself or let someone tether when the group split apart, will bring the pocket wifi (with local data sim) for the other to share, mean will incur 2 sim card costs.

 

[Jamesc]

MIL complain her home wifi weak signal and she wanted a better router.

This big spider over $600.

So I got her the AirTires for $40.

Problem solved.

[Kklim]

I use a WeRocket device when outside Singapore. Can be topped up when bandwidth is low.

[Tianmo]

These days I dont really bother any more, just switch on data passport from M1 for everyone, save all the headache. 

 

[Jman888]

https://www.pcworld.com/article/1671166/this-esim-eliminates-travel-roaming-charges-and-its-just-20-for-a-limited-time.html

came across this article on overseas eSim data roaming, for US$21 can have US$50 credit, For 1GB the autoroam from SG telco is cheaper, but anything above 1GB, this international esim thing is cheaper.

Since i am planning few trips this year, i went ahead and got one for the promo price. Will try it when i go malacca next month for qingming, then Taiwan in May and other short trips.

 

 

[Albeniz]

I find that I am getting in and out of JB more often these days.

When I am going to Malaysia, I will activate my Singtel 1GB roaming data  plan for $5, and it runs out real fast.

Are there other options for me?  Can I take a cheaper plan in Malaysia?

  

[inlinesix]

On 9/3/2023 at 3:52 PM, Albeniz said:

I find that I am getting in and out of JB more often these days.

When I am going to Malaysia, I will activate my Singtel 1GB roaming data  plan for $5, and it runs out real fast.

Are there other options for me?  Can I take a cheaper plan in Malaysia?

  

1 day finish 1gb. Prawnhub?
 

[Ahwhye]

On 9/3/2023 at 3:52 PM, Albeniz said:

I find that I am getting in and out of JB more often these days.

When I am going to Malaysia, I will activate my Singtel 1GB roaming data  plan for $5, and it runs out real fast.

Are there other options for me?  Can I take a cheaper plan in Malaysia?

  

depending on how regular you go there, you can get some malaysia prepaid sim and get a plan according to your need.

I am using a maxis hotlink prepaid, sim cost RM10, extend one year validity cost RM30, internet pass 5GB cost RM10.

there are some cheaper one, you can go find.

[zipping]

On 9/3/2023 at 3:52 PM, Albeniz said:

I find that I am getting in and out of JB more often these days.

When I am going to Malaysia, I will activate my Singtel 1GB roaming data  plan for $5, and it runs out real fast.

Are there other options for me?  Can I take a cheaper plan in Malaysia?

  

i'm currently using onexox, bought fr local dealer, can buy their sim/esim online also. mine is S$30 for 10Gbyte (30days) + 10Gbyte (season pass) + 333mins valid for 28mths, additional data can b bought during their sale fr e app, i bought extra 30Gbyte for RM50 during one of their offers.

Edited September 3, 2023 by zipping

[Albeniz]

On 9/3/2023 at 3:52 PM, Albeniz said:

I find that I am getting in and out of JB more often these days.

When I am going to Malaysia, I will activate my Singtel 1GB roaming data  plan for $5, and it runs out real fast.

Are there other options for me?  Can I take a cheaper plan in Malaysia?

  

Folks, let me provide an update:

1.  I was at Sutera Mall (JB) and got the hotlink package at their Maxis shop. 

2. RM10 for the SIM card + RM43 for 80Gb of data for 30days.  Need to top up by the 50th day else the SIM card will expire.

3.  Able to call local numbers in Malaysia too (but I didn't try this yet, it is more for emergency).

4.  Tested tethering from laptop to the phone, it works!  That means I can do work from one of their kopi tiams now.  No need to find starbucks.

Hope this helps!

 

[zipping]

On 9/9/2023 at 3:21 PM, Albeniz said:

Folks, let me provide an update:

1.  I was at Sutera Mall (JB) and got the hotlink package at their Maxis shop. 

2. RM10 for the SIM card + RM43 for 80Gb of data for 30days.  Need to top up by the 50th day else the SIM card will expire.

3.  Able to call local numbers in Malaysia too (but I didn't try this yet, it is more for emergency).

4.  Tested tethering from laptop to the phone, it works!  That means I can do work from one of their kopi tiams now.  No need to find starbucks.

Hope this helps!

 

Since u alr bought.....hotlink hav a pantas plan (there are some changes, might b discontinued), use their app to chk/buy, iirc can get 1 yr validity for rm30, then buy data than can last thur e validity. Used to b rm30 for 10Gbyte (no more now), but iirc hav others.

Edited September 9, 2023 by zipping

[Ahwhye]

On 9/9/2023 at 3:21 PM, Albeniz said:

Folks, let me provide an update:

1.  I was at Sutera Mall (JB) and got the hotlink package at their Maxis shop. 

2. RM10 for the SIM card + RM43 for 80Gb of data for 30days.  Need to top up by the 50th day else the SIM card will expire.

3.  Able to call local numbers in Malaysia too (but I didn't try this yet, it is more for emergency).

4.  Tested tethering from laptop to the phone, it works!  That means I can do work from one of their kopi tiams now.  No need to find starbucks.

Hope this helps!

 

wow...80GB per 30days, heavy data user..

anyway the 50 days thing is the inactive period, which can't do anything except receive calls and SMS, you can use the hotlink app to check the sim validity, any top up or purchase of internet plan should extend the validity somehow, also occasionally one may find some good deals or promo from the app, some months ago i chanced upon one, top up RM30 get additional RM10 credit. and now got something like petronas RM10 voucher for RM0.99....