Unbeatable Singtel Mobile Broadband Festive Bundle! Sign 12 mth FREE 6 Mth!

[nicholaslee]

promo ended?....or still avail?
until 31st dec

[hpv500]

thx for the info

[ginseng1]

I subscribed it too today around 5pm at golden shoe! took the PCMCIA card.

I installed the Wireless Manager 5 and al drivers installed successfully. But when i launch the software and it tries to register itself, I got a "Registration Denied" Error message.. In this case, I assume it is still not activated yet right? :)

to go with your x61 right? :D

[nicholaslee]

yeah it's activated! :D

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216387780.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

tested from my room, 2nd floor.. Jalan Besar...

[liangtam]

yeah it's activated! :D

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216387780.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

tested from my room, 2nd floor.. Jalan Besar...

huai ish chiu upload so WOLS? Or you using your ham phone as modem?

[nicholaslee]

huai ish chiu upload so WOLS? Or you using your ham phone as modem?


using the SE PC300 card with x61.. maybe because it's an an enclosed area bah

[naxchua]

Yah got the USB modem, but don't think got resale value. Anyone who wants a plan will be given a modem, why buy from outside market? This E220 is like the A1000 during the early days of ADSL.

Mabbe that's why you guys got the White modem with Huawei logo? More resale value than the Black Singtel one?

the White Modem with Hua Wei Logo is "limited" edition one... cos not enough stocks... hahahaha... u all wun see it in near future... cos 99% u all will be getting the Black Modem with SingTel Logo... :)


PS: Black or White makes no different... except the firmware version is slightly different... :)

[naxchua]

using the SE PC300 card with x61.. maybe because it's an an enclosed area bah

eh... wat is the level of reception bar in the wireless manager? and wat plan did u subscribe to?

[liangtam]

using the SE PC300 card with x61.. maybe because it's an an enclosed area bah

near SLS?
Later can come out compare bah, lol, if u wan to.

[eugene_nyc82]

Anyone here using 1800 plan? What is the speedtest result? Youtube streaming smooth?
I'm planning to sign up 1800 plan. I'm staying somewhere near Old Airport Road.

[Scuderia]

Anyone here using 1800 plan? What is the speedtest result? Youtube streaming smooth?
I'm planning to sign up 1800 plan.
For watching YouTube no need 1800 plan. 512K is sufficient. Watching YouTube on Mobile Broadband 512K better than StarHub MOL 12Mbps. No pauses, smooth video all the way from start to finish.

[liangtam]

Gotch occassional pauses for moi :o

[eugene_nyc82]

Gotch occassional pauses for moi :o

You are on 512 or 1800? :s12:

[liangtam]

You are on 512 or 1800? :s12:

512 lor :o

[alvinyew99]

I have the Sony Ericsson PC300 PC Card from Singtel.

It is brand new and unused.

Bro who wish to trade for the Huawei USB modem pls PM me.

Thanks :-)

[eugene_nyc82]

512 lor :o

Thanks bro. I will sign up 1800 plan then. :D

[sg_trader]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216458987.png

from my house.. just signed yesterday!

[liangtam]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216466465.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Seems like dl increase, upload reduced.

[sg_trader]

tested to play dota.. no prob.. besides once in awhile spikes..

[wrxykh]

Wonder if BB Mobile can be used for bit torrent?

[liangtam]

Wonder if BB Mobile can be used for bit torrent?

Definitely NOT!!!

[chunxi]

they extend the promo to 18 jan :)
still got time to think :D

[eugene_nyc82]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216458987.png

from my house.. just signed yesterday!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216466465.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Seems like dl increase, upload reduced.

Hi sg_trader & liangtam, above result tested via 512 or 1800 plan?

[wrxykh]

Definitely NOT!!!

Just try a sample file, looks like it is working well. I guess just don't go beyond limit can liao!

[liangtam]

Just try a sample file, looks like it is working well. I guess just don't go beyond limit can liao!

You cant rly connect well as there is no incomin port. Also, think you will have a better experience doing it at home bah.

[wrxykh]

You cant rly connect well as there is no incomin port. Also, think you will have a better experience doing it at home bah.

Well, test result...from home internet connection (starhub), d/l speed for 1 file is less than 2kb/s.

For MobileBB, d/l the same file, speed is around 40kb/s.

Surprise? Yes, I'm very surprise!

[sg_trader]

Hi sg_trader & liangtam, above result tested via 512 or 1800 plan?

erm.. 512...

[nicholaslee]

eh... wat is the level of reception bar in the wireless manager? and wat plan did u subscribe to?

it's about 3-4 bars out of 5.. 512k lor :P

youtube is so smooth like my snbb 6mbps :D

unless watching "high quality" youtube videos where the filesize is larger, the speed still max out to download the video

[bitsoffish]

i dunno wats wrong with the connection today... its so f*cking slow now that i want to stab myself with a knife waiting for the pages to load..

[madpandaz]

my manager never show any bar leh.. but still can surf.. funny

[pkchukiss]

I'm experiencing the same issue... Any page takes more than 4 minutes to load. My recent speed test for any overseas website cannot even complete. It could be that the network is overloaded or something

[liangtam]

Errm, does anyone have occassional dark blue LED on the e220(3G), and alternates with the teal(3.5G) colour?

If no, I go bring it for RMA liao.

[liangtam]

I'm experiencing the same issue... Any page takes more than 4 minutes to load. My recent speed test for any overseas website cannot even complete. It could be that the network is overloaded or something

So far seems ok-ok. But what I feared after sign up, did came. LOL.

[pkchukiss]

Actually, mine acts like yours, but back 2 days ago I was still getting quite fast transfer rates, so it should be normal for it to act like that. If it helps, one of my friend is using M1's mobile broadband service, and he is seeing the same thing on the E220.

I didn't use it for the past one day or so, but when I came around to using it today, I had to wait a long time for my Gmail to load. It is crazy!

[pkchukiss]

Ok, now the speed seems to be back to normal right now. I wonder what happened the entire of today. I was doing a group project outside today, and we had to suffer from Wireless@SG when my HSDPA was doing a worse showing than it...

[liangtam]

Since I've gotton the e220, have the problem of modem switching back and forth between WCDMA and HSDPA.
Anyway, rly must wait till the promo over first and see what happens.

OT: Got alot project for 1st yr student :s11:

[naxchua]

Errm, does anyone have occassional dark blue LED on the e220(3G), and alternates with the teal(3.5G) colour?

If no, I go bring it for RMA liao.

it's normal....

if PDP idle, the 3.5G RAB may be release back to the network... when u r downloading again, it will give u 3.5G RAB if within coverage...

[dodgybutters]

I signed up last weekend and I must say I'm a very satisfied user!

I've read all the reviews about the 3 main ISPs that provides Mobile Broadband and I was, like most of you guys I believe, spoilt for choice!

There were Pros and Cons about all threes. M1 being the short tie-down period, Singtel with the free modem, Starhub with the quickest at 7.2 and also that attractive 50% off (I was planning on getting my cousin to sign up for me).

I analyzed abit, and I was dead sure all I needed was 512 (for Work only. I'm regrettably tied down with PacNet at Home) and my choices boiled down to M1 and Singtel.

I was dead sure on the M1 (because I didn't think I was gonna stay in this job for that long) unless, rather fortuitously, I stumbled upon a thread on this Forum while doing a FINAL research.

12 months contract, w/ 6 months free, w/ free registration and SIM Card and w/ a free Modem.

I must be mentally disturbed by a FAT J of Weed if I were to choose M1 over Singtel!

The only downer was the Waiting time, and how the bloody promotion is not available in their Exclusive Distributor outlets. What were they thinking? The Queue at the Hello! stores were horrendous, and once you've gotten you're Waiting Number, you gotta wait again. It was frustrating, I swear.

Sorry this sounds like a personal Blog entry, but I wanted to share this with you lads.

I stay in Outram Park and I work at Clementi. No problems with Connection/Speed etc.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216599888.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[sin77]

now with all the god damn sons signing up the singnet bb on mobile, the network slowed to a crawl!

[magix]

Where did u guys sign up from? call 1626 a few time and was always told the USB modem no more stock until JAN08.

[l2008l]

chiu can ask dem which hello! shop gotch usb modem lors. moi gotch e white usb modem. :D:s22:

[sigh]

Since I've gotton the e220, have the problem of modem switching back and forth between WCDMA and HSDPA.
Anyway, rly must wait till the promo over first and see what happens.

OT: Got alot project for 1st yr student :s11:

I think it is normal. When not downloading, it goes blue (WCDMA). When downloading, it goes teal (HSDPA).

Last night was really bad. It totally hang. But then last night even SNBB was slow.

[liangtam]

I think it is normal. When not downloading, it goes blue (WCDMA). When downloading, it goes teal (HSDPA).

Last night was really bad. It totally hang. But then last night even SNBB was slow.

No reh, when I download, it goes blue(or it alternates) occasionally. When I don't, it stays on HSDPA. :s22:

[heydude]

Hi

just to share my experience.

Went to Comcentre Hello shop on Dec 27th evening to sign up though I had called 1626 2 days before and was told the Huawei E220 was out of stock islandwide.

Got a queue number and confirmed that they had stock of the E220 before I continued queuing! Signed up for the 512 plan. Was told that I had to pay $5/mth to subscribe to a data plan. This is a brand new line! Hence total cost per mth is $11 + $5 + GST!

Was told that it will take 3 working days for activation. But called 1626 the next day and surprised found my account activated already.

Discovered that the free 50 GB data plan includes both upload and download data! :eek:

Anyway connected the Huawei E220 to my Asus EEE PC Xandros/Linux and was up and surfing without the need for additional software or configuration!

:s12:

[liangtam]

Yar, 50GB for both download and upload.

[mokhc_]

Went to AMK Hub Hello shop on 28th Dec at 4pm. Got stock but queue too long. Didn't want to wait.

Wife pick up at Golden shoe Hello shop later at 7pm. Got stock, no queue.

28th supposed to be last day of promotion but CSO told her promotion extended.

Was with M1BB when they started. M1 CSO has the cheek to ask why when we ask to terminate.

Experience so far better than M1BB.

[Maserati]

Went to AMK Hub Hello shop on 28th Dec at 4pm. Got stock but queue too long. Didn't want to wait.

Wife pick up at Golden shoe Hello shop later at 7pm. Got stock, no queue.

28th supposed to be last day of promotion but CSO told her promotion extended.

Was with M1BB when they started. M1 CSO has the cheek to ask why when we ask to terminate.

Experience so far better than M1BB.

How to terminate M1BB? I also need to cut mine heard got to return the modem

[sin77]

How to terminate M1BB? I also need to cut mine heard got to return the modem

Yes must return modem, all the cables/adapter, cd, etc.
I called the hotline, they even say need to bring the data sim card.

Termination can only be done at M1 service centre.

[nicholaslee]

yeah it's activated! :D

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216387780.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

tested from my room, 2nd floor.. Jalan Besar...

test again~

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216763644.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

now at ground level.. window is just behind the lappy..

[mosmos]

test again~

http://www.speedtest.net/result/216763644.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

now at ground level.. window is just behind the lappy..

:s22: seems like their upload speed had been capped lower~?

[mosmos]

Where did u guys sign up from? call 1626 a few time and was always told the USB modem no more stock until JAN08.

:s11: I went to westmall branch on friday and they had all usb modem, no more pc card.

[xtrioxton]

sianx why they capped upload, i rather last time download 500+ , upload around 200+.

[pesicola123]

utorrent setting? it seem that utorrent required me to do port forwarding?
Direct plug in already.

[quekky]

Yes must return modem, all the cables/adapter, cd, etc.
I called the hotline, they even say need to bring the data sim card.

Termination can only be done at M1 service centre.
no need data sim card, just make sure all cables are in

[eugene_nyc82]

I just sign up this afternoon at Bugis Junction Hello Shop.
planned to take 1800 plan. But was told by the sales person that I can take 512 first and upgrade my plan later, and still enjoy the promo.
But once upgraded, no downgrade allowed.
I saw the $5 charge reflected on the service agreement. But she told me they will waive off for me. Dunno what is that $5 for???
Until now, I still can't get online with my HuaWei. sianzz.

[liangtam]

I just sign up this afternoon at Bugis Junction Hello Shop.
planned to take 1800 plan. But was told by the sales person that I can take 512 first and upgrade my plan later, and still enjoy the promo.
But once upgraded, no downgrade allowed.
I saw the $5 charge reflected on the service agreement. But she told me they will waive off for me. Dunno what is that $5 for???
Until now, I still can't get online with my HuaWei. sianzz.

Need 1 working day la.

[sg_trader]

I just sign up this afternoon at Bugis Junction Hello Shop.
planned to take 1800 plan. But was told by the sales person that I can take 512 first and upgrade my plan later, and still enjoy the promo.
But once upgraded, no downgrade allowed.
I saw the $5 charge reflected on the service agreement. But she told me they will waive off for me. Dunno what is that $5 for???
Until now, I still can't get online with my HuaWei. sianzz.

eh bro,

better call ST to check.. i signed my plan at parkway hell-o. then the CSO tell me, if upgrade, no more promotion...

[pesicola123]

utorrent setting? it seem that utorrent required me to do port forwarding?
Direct plug in already.
anyone can help?

[huige]

eh bro,

better call ST to check.. i signed my plan at parkway hell-o. then the CSO tell me, if upgrade, no more promotion...

The message I got when signup during mid-Dec is that it can be upgraded to higher plan but not lower plan, they checked the system before telling me so I guess should not be wrong -- anyway I think its still ok for me the speed of 512.:)

[Niaoson]

i think for all contracts is like that de. who will say no to more money?

[pesicola123]

any1 to help?

[eugene_nyc82]

The message I got when signup during mid-Dec is that it can be upgraded to higher plan but not lower plan, they checked the system before telling me so I guess should not be wrong -- anyway I think its still ok for me the speed of 512.:)

eh bro,

better call ST to check.. i signed my plan at parkway hell-o. then the CSO tell me, if upgrade, no more promotion...

haha.. dun worry. if upgrade no more promo, I will go back to that Hello shop to bang table liao..
lolxx. :s22:

[mosmos]

I just called 1626 and they said plenty of pc card available in westmall. :s22:

why that westmall information counter girl said don't have? :mad:

[richneo]

I just called 1626 and they said plenty of pc card available in westmall. :s22:

why that westmall information counter girl said don't have? :mad:
cos pc card is not the same as usb modem :s34:

pc card is the sony ericcson pc300 which can only be used with a laptop on pcmcia slot

and most ppl wanted the usb modem which is the e220 and is low on stock :D

[pesicola123]

PC card better or USB modem better? :)

[liangtam]

1626 ish not always correct. To really check the status of stock, go down better.

[mosmos]

cos pc card is not the same as usb modem :s34:

pc card is the sony ericcson pc300 which can only be used with a laptop on pcmcia slot

and most ppl wanted the usb modem which is the e220 and is low on stock :D

:s11: but on friday she said don't have pc card leh, wasted my time queuing up.

guess tmr morning going to westmall again :(

[mosmos]

PC card better or USB modem better? :)

:o I am not sure abt singtel one. Only using singtel pc card now.

But my experience in M1 with usb and pc card, pc card is faster (can really feel less lag) + have better reception. :s22:

[mosmos]

1626 ish not always correct. To really check the status of stock, go down better.

:crazy: have to queue for 30mins at information counter again to check.

[pesicola123]

mosmos... BT using this??
is it very lousy??

[pesicola123]

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/fcsega07/IMAGE_090.jpg


here it goes
where to buy this! :)

TIA

[richneo]

where to buy this! :)

TIA
its together inside the 3g modem box mah

[magix]

Yeah! Singtel 1626 sure lose out to M1 Shop hotline in terms of STOCK status.


I called Singtel 2 times yesterday to see if there are stock on the USB modem in Comcentre. Both CSO ( 1 took 1 min another 1 took 5 mins) and get back to me saying they confirm no USB modem there.

I still asked them you sure no modem ah!

So I took the risk by taking MRT from Boon lay down and wah! Got the modem there!

[pesicola123]

its together inside the 3g modem box mah
i only got USB cables (2x)

dun have this socket leh..

it look better... :(

[stephen8]

PC card better or USB modem better? :)

pc300 card rate is 3.6mbps,integrate with card slot.
huawei usb modem rate is 7.2mbps, can connect to any pc with usb connector.
Choice is up to u.

[magix]

:s11: I went to westmall branch on friday and they had all usb modem, no more pc card.

Mosmos Thanks... Saw your message

[liangtam]

i only got USB cables (2x)

dun have this socket leh..

it look better... :(

Likely M1 gibe, both ST and SH's huawei modem does not have it supplied.

[mosmos]

mosmos... BT using this??
is it very lousy??

Never tried using with BT before. :o

[mosmos]

Mosmos Thanks... Saw your message

1626 said got plenty of pc card modem today at westmall :s22:

don't know want to go down later, always see the queue at hello! shop can faint. :crazy:

[liangtam]

Go infront ask got stock then queue lor.

[Scuderia]

Any one encounter slow down at night? Was surfing HWZ and Soccernet using Mobile Broadband at 11pm+, but encounter really slow page loading or time out.

[Niaoson]

mobile broadband also kena?

[pkchukiss]

Any one encounter slow down at night? Was surfing HWZ and Soccernet using Mobile Broadband at 11pm+, but encounter really slow page loading or time out.

Yeah, the service is definitely slowing down. Even when I try to watch a YouTube video now, the video needs to buffer for quite a bit before it can play smoothly. Evenings are the worst - the pages load very, very slowly, sometimes they even time-out. From 8pm onwards, MSN would take 4 to 5 minutes just to log in. When I try to load GMail, the page gets stuck on the loading screen.

Things were better near the middle of this month, but I'm guessing that there are many more new users since then, which has overloaded the service. Morning time remains the fastest period, but that's because most people are either working, schooling, or are sleeping at home.

[Scuderia]

What is the use of Broadband Mobile when the QOS is even worse than old days 56Kbps dial-ups? Think ST Mobile network congested by all the new subscribers jumping onto this promotion.

[xtrioxton]

and they extend the promotion to 18jan..... haiz if they know they cant support so much people, then they should have adjust according.

[pkchukiss]

and they extend the promotion to 18jan..... haiz if they know they cant support so much people, then they should have adjust according.
I've actually used the service since October, and the service is like a roller-coaster. It would be good for a few days in the month, and then degrade until it becomes nearly unusable. Then, it would become ok a few days after I called the customer service hotline to complain about the bad speed. Then it starts to degrade again. It is a crazy cycle if you ask me... The previous round got so bad I had to stop all my work and do it at home.

Each time I call in, the CSO will assure me that they are onto the problem, and would fix it as soon as possible, which does happen, but I would really appreciate if they could maintain some consistency in the service...

[steamywoks]

So both ST and M1 BB on mobile cannot make it one. Better wait longer until speed improves. No point pay to surf at speeds less than that of dial-up.

[sigh]

So both ST and M1 BB on mobile cannot make it one. Better wait longer until speed improves. No point pay to surf at speeds less than that of dial-up.

Actually so far ok leh. Only at night slow. But since I use SNBB at night I am ok.
It is meant to be supplementary for me when I am out in town so alright.

[liangtam]

So both ST and M1 BB on mobile cannot make it one. Better wait longer until speed improves. No point pay to surf at speeds less than that of dial-up.

SingTel > M1.

[nicholaslee]

my is so far still ok..:o

3/5 bars signal
http://www.speedtest.net/result/217147130.png (http://www.speedtest.net)


5/5 bars signal
http://www.speedtest.net/result/217148056.png (http://www.speedtest.net)
actually slower! :eek:

same room.. different placement of lappy..

[pesicola123]

need to enquiry about the billing cycle.

The CSO mention they will send me a bill in next 2 week. So how is it being prorated?

Are we really getting 6month (paid) with 6 month (free) in reality?

Please teach.

[nicholaslee]

Posting from an island located 6.5 km southwest of Singapore :s22:

look at the UPLOAD!!! :eek:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/217470849.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[leinad]

Posting from an island located 6.5 km southwest of Singapore :s22:

look at the UPLOAD!!! :eek:
http://www.speedtest.net/result/217470849.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

Pardon the ignorance, but isn't Pulau Bukom the petrol island? :crazy:

You can use mobile communications devices wherever and whenever you like there, or is it only restricted to demarcated zones?

/Dan

[pesicola123]

need to enquiry about the billing cycle.

The CSO mention they will send me a bill in next 2 week. So how is it being prorated?

Are we really getting 6month (paid) with 6 month (free) in reality?

Please teach.
anyone ?

[mosmos]

speedtest in tuas for 512k :eek:

http://www.speedtest.net/result/217479952.png (http://www.speedtest.net)


http://www.speedtest.net/result/217480510.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[tohdj]

do i need to have fixed-line broadband subscription in order to subscribe to the mobile broadband?

[mosmos]

do i need to have fixed-line broadband subscription in order to subscribe to the mobile broadband?

for singtel no need. :o

[pesicola123]

mosmos,

can help answer the enquiry on billing cycle?

[dtsl]

So both ST and M1 BB on mobile cannot make it one. Better wait longer until speed improves. No point pay to surf at speeds less than that of dial-up.

Singtel is still better than M1, but between 10pm to 1am, Singtel is equivalent bad. That time is impossible to surf. The upload is almost zero all the time. But, the download is acceptable. The contradict is that when i run speedtest, the results shows ok for both upload and download. So puzzling :s11:

[mosmos]

mosmos,

can help answer the enquiry on billing cycle?

:o i got a $0.00 bill in dec. :s22:

1dec to 10 dec = $0.00

10-dec to 10 jan = $0.00

according to terms and condition, it should be 1,3,5,7,9,11 free.

[sigh]

need to enquiry about the billing cycle.

The CSO mention they will send me a bill in next 2 week. So how is it being prorated?

Are we really getting 6month (paid) with 6 month (free) in reality?

Please teach.

According to Singtel CSO, you will be billed $22+ (assuming 512K) on 1,3,5,7,9,11 month. Then get free 2,4,6,8,10,12 month.

I have mine integrated with my existing Singtel billing account so cannot answer how it is prorated. Have not received my bill yet. Will call up Singtel after getting bills. Singtel bills are very confusing nowadays.

[mosmos]

Singtel is still better than M1, but between 10pm to 1am, Singtel is equivalent bad. That time is impossible to surf. The upload is almost zero all the time. But, the download is acceptable. The contradict is that when i run speedtest, the results shows ok for both upload and download. So puzzling :s11:

M1 is getting from ok to bad, connected but no data coming in, have to restart modem again.

The reception in tuas is only 1-2 bar while singtel 3-4 bars.:(

[nicholaslee]

Pardon the ignorance, but isn't Pulau Bukom the petrol island? :crazy:

You can use mobile communications devices wherever and whenever you like there, or is it only restricted to demarcated zones?

/Dan

yeap ur right :o

mobile communications only at the main offices.. "inside" cannot bring in mobile devices :s22:

[pesicola123]

:o i got a $0.00 bill in dec. :s22:

1dec to 10 dec = $0.00

10-dec to 10 jan = $0.00

according to terms and condition, it should be 1,3,5,7,9,11 free.
why 1 dec to 10dec is 0? since 10dec -10jan is 0 too?

cos it should be alt month having the 'free' thingy

[mosmos]

why 1 dec to 10dec is 0? since 10dec -10jan is 0 too?

cos it should be alt month having the 'free' thingy

:s22: bill like that say one mah.

[slsquare]

Where did u saw it? The website still wrote 14 dec.
Just went down hell-o shop, they refuse let me sign up with my existing line oso.

hi, i just go to hello shop today (4/jan/08) to sign up this festival season package.. using my existing BBoM (i'm on BBoM 512 w/o contract)=:p to tied it with a 1 year contract to get the free 6 mth package. howvere i gotta pay $10 reg free and $30 for multi-Sim card one time charge and $5/mth to allow my N95 to be able to go online when i am outside w/o and pop in the PCMICA card if i have a laptop. alll in all still cheaper than to go without the contract which cost $22++

hee. i call up and check. the promo is till 18 jan

[huige]

hi, i just go to hello shop today (4/jan/08) to sign up this festival season package.. using my existing BBoM (i'm on BBoM 512 w/o contract)=:p to tied it with a 1 year contract to get the free 6 mth package. howvere i gotta pay $10 reg free and $30 for multi-Sim card one time charge and $5/mth to allow my N95 to be able to go online when i am outside w/o and pop in the PCMICA card if i have a laptop. alll in all still cheaper than to go without the contract which cost $22++

hee. i call up and check. the promo is till 18 jan

Check with you, do the PCMICA card completely slot into the PC card slot, or still got some portion showing outside?

[mosmos]

Check with you, do the PCMICA card completely slot into the PC card slot, or still got some portion showing outside?

slightly out.

http://www.imagevimage.com/images/DSC00722.JPG

[ToriQQ]

imo, very much compact compared to usb modem

[ToriQQ]

http://i19.tinypic.com/6ue8b45.jpg

http://i2.tinypic.com/6slz804.jpg

[liangtam]

hi, i just go to hello shop today (4/jan/08) to sign up this festival season package.. using my existing BBoM (i'm on BBoM 512 w/o contract)=:p to tied it with a 1 year contract to get the free 6 mth package. howvere i gotta pay $10 reg free and $30 for multi-Sim card one time charge and $5/mth to allow my N95 to be able to go online when i am outside w/o and pop in the PCMICA card if i have a laptop. alll in all still cheaper than to go without the contract which cost $22++

hee. i call up and check. the promo is till 18 jan

There is no registration fee nor multiSIM one time charge payable under this promo! You tio ripped by hell-o!

[sigh]

There is no registration fee nor multiSIM one time charge payable under this promo! You tio ripped by hell-o!

There is no multi-sim or one-time charge if you get new line. But for existing line. They keep saying got charge. I talked with the CSO until vomit blood also cannot.

[liangtam]

There is no multi-sim or one-time charge if you get new line. But for existing line. They keep saying got charge. I talked with the CSO until vomit blood also cannot.

I oso combined with existing what.

[sigh]

I oso combined with existing what.

Need to clarify, you are saying that there is no 1-time charge of $10+$30. But monthly $5 is still applicable.
Or everything is no charge.

I also ask for to combine with my exisitng SIM, but the CSO. They keep insisting I pay $10 + $30 + $5/mth. Refuse to waive anything.
In the end I have to get a new SIM with a data only and keep my existing sim with voice only. :frus:
I don't even get to choose the number for my data sim.

[lc_wen]

May someone help to let me know if iPAQ6818 can use this SIM for intelnet surf... thanks

[liangtam]

Need to clarify, you are saying that there is no 1-time charge of $10+$30. But monthly $5 is still applicable.
Or everything is no charge.

I also ask for to combine with my exisitng SIM, but the CSO. They keep insisting I pay $10 + $30 + $5/mth. Refuse to waive anything.
In the end I have to get a new SIM with a data only and keep my existing sim with voice only. :frus:
I don't even get to choose the number for my data sim.

multiSIM has a charge of $5 per month. You may wan refer to previous post in the thread for more detail on other matters.

[liangtam]

May someone help to let me know if iPAQ6818 can use this SIM for intelnet surf... thanks

GPRS only.

[lc_wen]

Thank u very much, Have a good night!

[Fi3v3l]

erm got questions

can i open a new mobile line and tag this bbom plan together?

[nWo]

Does anyone know if the Huawei E220 USB modem or the Sony Ericsson PC300 PCMCIA Broadband modem card is sim-locked to SingTel SIM cards only?

Or can I put in an M1 or StarHub SIM card and get it to work as well?

[cstanhwz]

Does anyone know if the Huawei E220 USB modem or the Sony Ericsson PC300 PCMCIA Broadband modem card is sim-locked to SingTel SIM cards only?

Or can I put in an M1 or StarHub SIM card and get it to work as well?

According to the CSO, they are not locked. But not sure true or not.

Signed up BBOM with my existing line today. The CSO waived the SIM card charges. But charge me S$10 for registration in my next bill.

If supposed to be no S$10 regisatration charge then going to call Singtel hotline.

Any website from Singtel or leaflet to support this claim? Thanks.

[liangtam]

Does anyone know if the Huawei E220 USB modem or the Sony Ericsson PC300 PCMCIA Broadband modem card is sim-locked to SingTel SIM cards only?

Or can I put in an M1 or StarHub SIM card and get it to work as well?

Dosn't seems to be at all. Anyway, other ppl have already tested it.
According to the CSO, they are not locked. But not sure true or not.

Signed up BBOM with my existing line today. The CSO waived the SIM card charges. But charge me S$10 for registration in my next bill.

If supposed to be no S$10 regisatration charge then going to call Singtel hotline.

Any website from Singtel or leaflet to support this claim? Thanks.

Tied with existing line or seperate??

There is a page which says free registration, but never stated clearly if you got the multiSIM:
http://home.singtel.com/bbmobile/HS_price.htm

[huige]

Thanks to mosmos and ToriQQ for the photo! Seeing it is better then talking! :-)

[sigh]

erm got questions

can i open a new mobile line and tag this bbom plan together?

Yes. Then get the $100 rebate for phone lor

[KOPS1974]

Yes, i am doing that currently.

I think may be new card can do that bah... old card cannot...:s8:

erm got questions

can i open a new mobile line and tag this bbom plan together?

[cstanhwz]

Dosn't seems to be at all. Anyway, other ppl have already tested it.


Tied with existing line or seperate??

There is a page which says free registration, but never stated clearly if you got the multiSIM:
http://home.singtel.com/bbmobile/HS_price.htm

Existing line.

Forgot to add that I applied for multi SIM VAS. The S$10 charge is supposed to be the registration for the multi SIM cards (2 pcs). No registration for BBOM.

But can only confirm these on my coming bill.

[pesicola123]

Question time for those BB gurus!

previously using SH MOL. So i do not have to press anything to access internet. However this SBBOM, i need to open program -> Mobile partner -> press the connect.

My question is : Is there any way which it will auto connect without me pressing here and there?

TIA :)

[liangtam]

Question time for those BB gurus!

previously using SH MOL. So i do not have to press anything to access internet. However this SBBOM, i need to open program -> Mobile partner -> press the connect.

My question is : Is there any way which it will auto connect without me pressing here and there?

TIA :)

Yes. Install the Mobile Partner first if you have not. Connect in at least once. Go to view Windows network connection / DUN portion, SingTel profile will be there. Pls ensure the modem is correct in option.

To make it auto connect when there is application requesting for it, set it to remember password and connect automatically in IE.

[pesicola123]

Do not have leh.

Anyway mobile partner is auto installed? right to say so?

Where to set "remember password"

cant find this option.

TIA

[liangtam]

Do not have leh.

Anyway mobile partner is auto installed? right to say so?

Where to set "remember password"

cant find this option.

TIA

You have to install and connect in at least once!!!

[pesicola123]

install where?? auto install when i 1st plugged? it alrady installed..

[khuancc]

I noticed my Mobile Partner software could not tell my accumalated data that i have used. Each time i start the program, the statistics (data counter) will reset. Anyone faced this problem? Thanks.

[sin77]

everything is auto install one.

so far no problem tracking the usage.

btw do u all ever think will exceed the 50 gb limit?

Not a 24/7 hardcore downloader. But sometimes video chat.
And many many hrs on hwz. Each page is like 0.5 to 1mb.

[Niaoson]

nope. even my MOL at home never exceed 10GB a month.

[liangtam]

Not a 24/7 hardcore downloader. But sometimes video chat.
And many many hrs on hwz. Each page is like 0.5 to 1mb.

HWZ has too much crappy bloats, lol. Adblock them to save ur bandwidth transfers. :D
As for videos, surf wisely bah.

[shioks]

just wondering 50gb is consisting of both u/l & d/l?

[Sambuca78]

ST BBoM users, which access point u using?

IDEAS WAP or IDEAS Internet?

:s11:

[huige]

just wondering 50gb is consisting of both u/l & d/l?

yes total of both.:yawn:

[bitsoffish]

ST BBoM users, which access point u using?

IDEAS WAP or IDEAS Internet?

:s11:

i thought the program will auto pick for u one?

[sigh]

i thought the program will auto pick for u one?

I think he is using a 3.5G phone. According to Singtel CSO, it does not matter. WAP is just a legacy. Still got IDEAS MMS and Streaming

[PentiumPC]

Still stuck with M1, M! cannot tie broadband to existing phone line.

forced to take sunsurf22 for $23.90 , only 1 gig in volume.

Switch to Singtel when contract expires...

for singtel I can use my phone as a modem right??

[astudent]

Any one use Pfingo with Singtel Mobile Broadband? I can use Pfingo with M1, but thought of switching, but only if I can use Pfingo

[SquallLH]

Anyone managed to get the SE PC300 card working with linux?

Cheers

[benedict888]

ST BBoM users, which access point u using?

IDEAS WAP or IDEAS Internet?

:s11:

dont know.. i use ideas internet
sounds more right
:)

[sin77]

Still stuck with M1, M! cannot tie broadband to existing phone line.

forced to take sunsurf22 for $23.90 , only 1 gig in volume.

Switch to Singtel when contract expires...

for singtel I can use my phone as a modem right??

If u subscribe to multi sim, u can surf on both pc and phone exclusively/independently.

Well i just switched to singtel and it bring me 3 benefits.

1. It allows me to combine my bb with phone line.

2. It is cheaper due to 6mths free and also a free modem!

3. More responsive and stable connection than M1. Less jam.

[Sambuca78]

I think he is using a 3.5G phone. According to Singtel CSO, it does not matter. WAP is just a legacy. Still got IDEAS MMS and Streaming

I used to set IDEAS WAP, but having prob connecting to the net lately. After i change to IDEAS Internet it work again. So i wondering which shld be the preferred one?

Btw, i called the ST helpdesk, i was told to use the IDEAS Internet also

[sin77]

I used to set IDEAS WAP, but having prob connecting to the net lately. After i change to IDEAS Internet it work again. So i wondering which shld be the preferred one?

Btw, i called the ST helpdesk, i was told to use the IDEAS Internet also

They say is same and ask me use IDEAS WAP.
i heck care... just use IDEAS Internet....hahahha

[liangtam]

e-ideas or internet does not actually matter.

[lc_wen]

Good evening everyone,
How do i know the actual data used? Is there any hot line or other service from singtel let us to check /know? I do not think the shown data in the Mobile partner is what i have been download ... thanks in advance.

[liangtam]

Good evening everyone,
How do i know the actual data used? Is there any hot line or other service from singtel let us to check /know? I do not think the shown data in the Mobile partner is what i have been download ... thanks in advance.

There is no other way of referencing other than from mobile partner, besides, the value reported by Mobile partner is what Windows would have provided.

[quekky]

that day i tried, WAP is much faster then IDEAS Internet. think i'll try the speed again, today on bus keep getting connection failed

anyway for me some sites dun work in IDEAS Internet, eg the musicVibe which is hardcoded to the right button...

[sin77]

can anyone confirm again WAP or INTERNET is better?

[liangtam]

does it rly matter that much between different APN?

[Sambuca78]

that day i tried, WAP is much faster then IDEAS Internet. think i'll try the speed again, today on bus keep getting connection failed

anyway for me some sites dun work in IDEAS Internet, eg the musicVibe which is hardcoded to the right button...


Some issues i encountered recently with IDEAS WAP

- able to surf net on phone.
- unable to sign in MSN Messenger on phone.
- PC unable to online completely.


But all issues resolved with IDEAS Internet... :s8:

[Maikeru]

Anyone knows if the Mobile Broadband Festive Bundle promo still on?

[bunswin]

Anyone knows if the Mobile Broadband Festive Bundle promo still on?
Anyone knows if you can read?

[sigh]

Just got my bill. Wah liao, very heart attack one.

The bill states that I transfer about 1GB of data amounting to $3600, then give you rebate back of $3600. Even though you still only pay $21, the $3.6K bill can give you a very bad scare.

I really hate the Singtel billing format.

[Maikeru]

Anyone knows if you can read?

If you can't give a clarifying answer then shut up. Their website still says it's ok, but someone says it's over. Or perhaps you have godly knowledge and totally has knowledge of everything going on in the world which I doubt because of your lame answer.

[Maikeru]

Just got my bill. Wah liao, very heart attack one.

The bill states that I transfer about 1GB of data amounting to $3600, then give you rebate back of $3600. Even though you still only pay $21, the $3.6K bill can give you a very bad scare.

I really hate the Singtel billing format.

IIRC, one guy who is in SH mobile broadband also received a bill over thousands, in which SH said to ignore. But of course, the customer panicked when he received it.

[goalshot]

I wonder what speed you guys are getting? I'm in Hougang and only get 150k for my 1.8 M plan

[Sp1der]

Just got my bill. Wah liao, very heart attack one.

The bill states that I transfer about 1GB of data amounting to $3600, then give you rebate back of $3600. Even though you still only pay $21, the $3.6K bill can give you a very bad scare.

I really hate the Singtel billing format.

that mean if my usage is around 20 gb i should see an estimate amount to $72,000 bill being waived

that is really scary.

[Maikeru]

that mean if my usage is around 20 gb i should see an estimate amount to $72,000 bill being waived

that is really scary.

In the news, a man who downloaded a lot of movies in his phone surpassed his GB limit - can't remember by how much (long time ago). And SN really billed him around $5,000 for his download addiction.

[andromeda2000]

In the news, a man who downloaded a lot of movies in his phone surpassed his GB limit - can't remember by how much (long time ago). And SN really billed him around $5,000 for his download addiction.
So die die cannot exceed the limit... Just be careful...

[sigh]

So die die cannot exceed the limit... Just be careful...

Thus 50GB download is equivalent to $180,000!!! And now it is only $11 per month. This is extremely ridiculous and outrageous. It should be the same for all 3 operators right? They should really start adjusting the charge out rate to make better sense.

[alvino77]

hello to those who have received their 1st bill or 2nd..

I looked under the contract recently.. to realise that there's a monthly charge of 5 bucks for "3G supplementary Data Priceplan".

Is that suppose to be free? I was leaded to think it's 22.xx /mth nett with alternate mth free. Can any kind soul explain to me?

Thanks

[Maikeru]

Thus 50GB download is equivalent to $180,000!!! And now it is only $11 per month. This is extremely ridiculous and outrageous. It should be the same for all 3 operators right? They should really start adjusting the charge out rate to make better sense.

Well, that's the beauty of competition. SH's selling point is unlimited downloads, but still expensive - only ideal for heavy users.

[bunswin]

If you can't give a clarifying answer then shut up. Their website still says it's ok, but someone says it's over. Or perhaps you have godly knowledge and totally has knowledge of everything going on in the world which I doubt because of your lame answer.
If you are too lazy to call up and ask then you should shut up. Expect people here to serve information on a plate for you. Now you show yourself to be illiterate and lazy.

[Maikeru]

If you are too lazy to call up and ask then you should shut up. Expect people here to serve information on a plate for you. Now you show yourself to be illiterate and lazy.

Your answers that doesn't even on the topic of this thread shows how rude and arrogant you are. Oh well, pests are so common around.

If you can't give a clarifying answer then shut up..

Geez, what part of what I said didn't you understand, and obviously didn't give any clarifying answer at all. Hence maybe you're the one who doesn't know how to read?

Wait? Or maybe you know how to read but cannot think? A trillobyte like you shouldn't be in forums. Don't worry, science will find a brain implant for you soon enough.

Fly a kite for the meantime. Or get a girlfriend to teach you manners.

(Sorry, OT, but have to answer to try to put logic inside a monkey...)

[jennyviv]

Anyone knows if the Mobile Broadband Festive Bundle promo still on?

Hi, from what I heard they've extended the promo but not sure until when. Funny their webby not updated.

[bunswin]

Your answers that doesn't even on the topic of this thread shows how rude and arrogant you are. Oh well, pests are so common around.



Geez, what part of what I said didn't you understand, and obviously didn't give any clarifying answer at all. Hence maybe you're the one who doesn't know how to read?

Wait? Or maybe you know how to read but cannot think? A trillobyte like you shouldn't be in forums. Don't worry, science will find a brain implant for you soon enough.

Fly a kite for the meantime. Or get a girlfriend to teach you manners.

(Sorry, OT, but have to answer to try to put logic inside a monkey...)
Doesn't change the fact you are still lazy and illiterate.

"Your answers that doesn't even on the topic of this thread" WTF?????????

And also stupid.

[jennyviv]

Doesn't change the fact you are still lazy and illiterate.

"Your answers that doesn't even on the topic of this thread" WTF?????????

And also stupid.

Funny, he is asking about Singtel Broadband, that's the topic isn't it?

Can you please stop flaming threads and respect the TS?

[bunswin]

A trillobyte like you shouldn't be in forums.

Do you mean trilobite? If you want to insult at least don't be so retarded to spell it completely wrong. I guess you just can't help your retardation.

[sigh]

hello to those who have received their 1st bill or 2nd..

I looked under the contract recently.. to realise that there's a monthly charge of 5 bucks for "3G supplementary Data Priceplan".

Is that suppose to be free? I was leaded to think it's 22.xx /mth nett with alternate mth free. Can any kind soul explain to me?

Thanks

Should be free, the only $5 applicable is if you sign up for multi-sim. My "3G supplementary Data Priceplan (Promo)" is stated as "Free".

Separate topic, Singtel billing is really headachey, everytime signup/cancel something sure got billing error/confusion. And processing refunds often take a few billing cycles.

[Maikeru]

Do you mean trilobite? If you want to insult at least don't be so retarded to spell it completely wrong. I guess you just can't help your retardation.

Oh thank you for correcting me oh great spell checker! Sorry, but I am human. And humans makes mistakes.

I am unlike you omnipotent godly being who thinks his perfection is beyond HWZ members. So please forgive me of my mistakes! And the mistakes of other forumers who had mispelled their english! We are not worthy of your presense.

Please, enlighten us. How to be perfect? How to double my allowance? How to be a perfect one like you?!

[bunswin]

I am unlike you omnipotent godly being who thinks his perfection is beyond HWZ members. So please forgive me of my mistakes! And the mistakes of other forumers who had mispelled their english! We are not worthy of your presense.

Good to see you acknowledge me as a god.

[huige]

I just apply another line yesterday and the promotion still on :> - hope flaming stops in this thread :-)

[ginseng1]

Today applied for my second BBOM. USB last set taken by one lucky fellow. I opted for PCMCIA to go with my X61.

I agree with huige that flaming should stop. What's the point in continuing such senseless acts. Only shows how egoistic one is:D

[fattyboi]

Is this offer still valid?

[woodland-valley]

i have a white usb modem willing to exchange with PCMCIA. signed up abt 2wks ago. PM mi if u are interested to exchange. thanks.

Today applied for my second BBOM. USB last set taken by one lucky fellow. I opted for PCMCIA to go with my X61.

I agree with huige that flaming should stop. What's the point in continuing such senseless acts. Only shows how egoistic one is:D

[alvino77]

Should be free, the only $5 applicable is if you sign up for multi-sim. My "3G supplementary Data Priceplan (Promo)" is stated as "Free".

Separate topic, Singtel billing is really headachey, everytime signup/cancel something sure got billing error/confusion. And processing refunds often take a few billing cycles.
I din take up Multi-sim service since i don need the same number for the BBoM. Okay thanks, i will call them and pester. cos my sister has the same monthly "3G supplementary Data Priceplan". stupid singtel CSO!

[SquallLH]

Agreed, am very unimpressed with their billing system...

[twosix]

I signed up 2 hrs ago and I am surfing the net now. 8) A bit not used to the 512kbps compared to my MOL's 12mbps.

Speed at 9pm+ still acceptable.

http://www.speedtest.net/result/220899651.png (http://www.speedtest.net)

[ginseng1]

i have a white usb modem willing to exchange with PCMCIA. signed up abt 2wks ago. PM mi if u are interested to exchange. thanks.

Will be using the PCMCIA. Why don't you do a search in Marketplace for this guy wanting to buy USB modem for $160. You can then sign on another contract and choose the PCMCIA. Promo till 18/1.

[sin77]

Agreed, am very unimpressed with their billing system...

not really lah..

my bill came thru VPOST and i can see my bill in PDF.

All the amount is correct and they did not charge me for using data on my mobile phone for a few days before signing the bbom-512k.

I think i saved a few bucks or even $10.

[alvino77]

not really lah..

my bill came thru VPOST and i can see my bill in PDF.

All the amount is correct and they did not charge me for using data on my mobile phone for a few days before signing the bbom-512k.

I think i saved a few bucks or even $10.
Then the more the billing system is cocked up. By you saving a few dollars or 10 due to their discrepancy doesn't make them better you know :)

SquallLH is right!

[astudent]

Just got my Singtel Mobile BB 2 days back. Its a lot faster than M1. Pages load faster and I get less drop out.

However, M1's SIM can be used to call out as a normal mobile phone, but Singtel's can't. Also getting problem with Pfingo on SMBB, voice being delayed (longer than 10s) and distorted, although I can hear other party clearly. Strangely pfingo works OK with incoming call. Truphone works fine as well.

Also my phone getting hot when I leave E61i voip client on, and battery discharges very fast, which never used to happen on my M1MBB, with pfingo, although it used to happen with truphone.

Just to let people thinking of switching over from M1 and using pfingo know. I'm happy to be switching to Singtel, since I don't use pfingo that much because can't get connection sometimes. Wonder if Singtel is screwing with Pfingo's IP packets, when you make outgoing calls.

[micromousez]

now surf on SMBB is getting slower n slower...sian...

[alvino77]

Hi me again asking more questions to fellow Singtel's BBoM!

I have been ONLY getting GPRS connection everywhere, is this normal? I'm only connected with up to 53.6kbps/s speed max....

I vaguely remember i was connected to 7.2mbps speed on the 1st day of activation. Then after always only GPRS signal! I have tried at places likie novena sq, Tiong bahru plaza, bugis MOS burger etc.. alwsays only GPRS...

is this normal? or could it be just damn singtel's network not fulfilling the customers pool?

[BlackTribal]

Does anybody knows if the black USB model still avail from SingTel? Many thks.

[seowbin]

Just got my Singtel Mobile BB 2 days back. Its a lot faster than M1. Pages load faster and I get less drop out.

However, M1's SIM can be used to call out as a normal mobile phone, but Singtel's can't. Also getting problem with Pfingo on SMBB, voice being delayed (longer than 10s) and distorted, although I can hear other party clearly. Strangely pfingo works OK with incoming call. Truphone works fine as well.

Also my phone getting hot when I leave E61i voip client on, and battery discharges very fast, which never used to happen on my M1MBB, with pfingo, although it used to happen with truphone.

Just to let people thinking of switching over from M1 and using pfingo know. I'm happy to be switching to Singtel, since I don't use pfingo that much because can't get connection sometimes. Wonder if Singtel is screwing with Pfingo's IP packets, when you make outgoing calls.
most likely is because u are behind NAT with singtel while in M1 bb, u are issue a WAN address directly

try setting stun server or other auto detect feature for NAT, see whether it improves?

[liangtam]

Hi me again asking more questions to fellow Singtel's BBoM!

I have been ONLY getting GPRS connection everywhere, is this normal? I'm only connected with up to 53.6kbps/s speed max....

I vaguely remember i was connected to 7.2mbps speed on the 1st day of activation. Then after always only GPRS signal! I have tried at places likie novena sq, Tiong bahru plaza, bugis MOS burger etc.. alwsays only GPRS...

is this normal? or could it be just damn singtel's network not fulfilling the customers pool?

have u flashed ur e220?

[sin77]

Just got my Singtel Mobile BB 2 days back. Its a lot faster than M1. Pages load faster and I get less drop out.

However, M1's SIM can be used to call out as a normal mobile phone, but Singtel's can't. Also getting problem with Pfingo on SMBB, voice being delayed (longer than 10s) and distorted, although I can hear other party clearly. Strangely pfingo works OK with incoming call. Truphone works fine as well.

Also my phone getting hot when I leave E61i voip client on, and battery discharges very fast, which never used to happen on my M1MBB, with pfingo, although it used to happen with truphone.

Just to let people thinking of switching over from M1 and using pfingo know. I'm happy to be switching to Singtel, since I don't use pfingo that much because can't get connection sometimes. Wonder if Singtel is screwing with Pfingo's IP packets, when you make outgoing calls.

can merge singtel mobile plan with snbbom

[nicholaslee]

Singtel waived $3000++ for my bill! :D :s22:

[alvin81]

Singtel waived $3000++ for my bill! :D :s22:

Why is your bill so high???

[liangtam]

Singtel waived $3000++ for my bill! :D :s22:

lol!?
Its a rebate of the 50GB right :s13:

[PatchAdam]

sorry side-tracked a bit... anyone knows where can buy the right-angle connector for the usb device? used to have the connector when i signed with M1 BB. But seems like the modem thats comes with singtel package do not have this right-angle connector.



http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/fcsega07/IMAGE_090.jpg


here it goes


anyone knws??? sorry but i find this item very useful...so far nt yet to find in any of the stores in singapore...
anyone knws where to find...pls share...thanks!!!!

[twosix]

anyone knws??? sorry but i find this item very useful...so far nt yet to find in any of the stores in singapore...
anyone knws where to find...pls share...thanks!!!!

I believe this came with the M1 modem.

[FireHobbit]

Why not the subsrciber start to post screen shot of either network signal and also the area they live in? will help those considering to have better idea...

me side using maxmobile but like to have another acc for my camp phone too...

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/11/11_9_10.gif

[sin77]

Singtel waived $3000++ for my bill! :D :s22:

only $3000? i think mine is $9000?
u are shortchanged....lol

[PatchAdam]

I believe this came with the M1 modem.

sigh...meaning...no chance of it sold individually?

[sin77]

sigh...meaning...no chance of it sold individually?

u can buy from pple who got M1 bb lor.
But if they nv return the thing, they gonna pay $20 to M1.
So that thing is worth at least $20.... wat a joke

[liangtam]

Go SLS/SLT find lor, else you go construct one la.

[PatchAdam]

Go SLS/SLT find lor, else you go construct one la.

construct one???
which shop will allow me to do that ah?
sorry noob at this.....

anyway i ordered one straight piece le....just feel that angle one would be better

[wtneo]

Is GPRS included in the 50GB? Places I frequent has patchy reception for 3G and might roam to "2G" connection...

[sin77]

Is GPRS included in the 50GB? Places I frequent has patchy reception for 3G and might roam to "2G" connection...

included .

[alvino77]

have u flashed ur e220?
flashed the e220 modem? no i didn't.

Now even at my place always GPRS only 53.6kbps! gosh! can you advise me? or point me to a right direction?

thanks!

[alvino77]

ok a little update. Guess i got a lemon.

Tried using my sister's e220 and try, i can get WCDMA signal and connected with very very decent speed. Use her sim card on my ****ty e220 only get GPRS signal.

Anyone can tell me where to get it change? i don't even know if singtel does 1to1 exchange? :(

[alvino77]

damn i should have called up Singtel earlier. It was my setting that wasnt right, which i never make any changes at.

If anyone has the same problem as i do, do check your Tool, Option, Network, under Network Type choose "WCDMA only" instead of WCDMA preferred.

Now this speed is decent!!!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/221960835.png

[twosix]

damn i should have called up Singtel earlier. It was my setting that wasnt right, which i never make any changes at.

If anyone has the same problem as i do, do check your Tool, Option, Network, under Network Type choose "WCDMA only" instead of WCDMA preferred.

Now this speed is decent!!!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/221960835.png

ok thanks. at least we now know it is user problem. i have been getting pretty decent speed. All above 400kbps when i do speedtest.net.

[alvino77]

ok thanks. at least we now know it is user problem. i have been getting pretty decent speed. All above 400kbps when i do speedtest.net.best thing is. i did no changes to anything. all default settings once installed. just me maybe! :(

[sin77]

damn i should have called up Singtel earlier. It was my setting that wasnt right, which i never make any changes at.

If anyone has the same problem as i do, do check your Tool, Option, Network, under Network Type choose "WCDMA only" instead of WCDMA preferred.

Now this speed is decent!!!

http://www.speedtest.net/result/221960835.png

must do this in order to get decent speed??

[prostcode]

Hi.

Anyone signed up for this SNBB promo and managed to sell the USB modem for at least $300+?

Thanks.

[Niaoson]

Completely off topic. This is for the SNBBOM offer

[liangtam]

The 50% off for the first year can save $244.20

Throughout the two years, it works out to be $30.53/mth..

Is it worth to re-contract ?

My contract ending in march..

I'm referring to the promo with the FREE ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem 24mth contract 3mbps

We're not discussing about SNBB plans at all. Rather SingTel BBoM.

[blackink]

Hi.

Anyone signed up for this SNBB promo and managed to sell the USB modem for at least $300+?

Thanks.

its lucky if anyone who could have gotten away with even 30 now probably the whole world has it!


anyway i too itchy backside and finally caved in, but the service strangely didnt activate for damn long, so i call and complain, turns out, the fault somewhere on their side, but hey good news, i was offered extra 1st month wavier ha :D

[liangtam]

its lucky if anyone who could have gotten away with even 30 now probably the whole world has it!


anyway i too itchy backside and finally caved in, but the service strangely didnt activate for damn long, so i call and complain, turns out, the fault somewhere on their side, but hey good news, i was offered extra 1st month wavier ha :D

So you got 7mth in the end? Gd for you.
The modem can sell for $150, at least someone in garage sales forum buy at this price.

[blackink]

well, neither did i expect it, but hey i didnt do or ask anything wrong, i just waited..and waited.

no lah i dont believe really can sell so high, maybe some t&cs or agreement what, its like gahman buying back your house and let u stay free and make profit along the way some more haha

[alvino77]

must do this in order to get decent speed??
not really unless u are always connected to GPRS mode only which for the past 1 week, i have been using only GPRS maxed out at 53.6kbps...

[VickyToh]

I've signed up for SNBBom 512K in Dec2007 and just got my first bill lately.....

I'm so suprised to see that my bill indicates this: "Broadband on Mobile Data Usage (date) (14XXXXX Kbyte(s) - $5,xxx.xx/- !!!!!, then followed by another print on Discount & Rebates to off-set this data usage cost."

Now what I don't quite fully understand is what the heck Singtel is trying to do by indicating such $$$$$$$?:s11:

Insane right? After all, users are given 50Gb data cap and for my case I'm only using around 15Gb which is less that a quarter of my cap. So then what the heck Singtel is trying to indicate herein?

Are they trying to tell users that for their mere $20/- data plan, users are entitled to free data usage of value over $2x,xxx/-?????:s8:

Honestly, where the hell in this world to find such "Out of Propotional" rebate????? Something must be wrong with Singtel's accounting and billing system!!!!

But one thing for sure is ----- That works out to be around $350 per 1Gb of data. So users please take good note of this, just in case if you've accidental exceeded and Singtel will probably not hesitate to sent you a BIG BIG BIG BILL!!!!!! Good Luck!:D

[leinad]

I've signed up for SNBBom 512K in Dec2007 and just got my first bill lately.....

I'm so suprised to see that my bill indicates this: "Broadband on Mobile Data Usage (date) (14XXXXX Kbyte(s) - $5,xxx.xx/- !!!!!, then followed by another print on Discount & Rebates to off-set this data usage cost."

Now what I don't quite fully understand is what the heck Singtel is trying to do by indicating such $$$$$$$?:s11:

Insane right? After all, users are given 50Gb data cap and for my case I'm only using around 15Gb which is less that a quarter of my cap. So then what the heck Singtel is trying to indicate herein?

Are they trying to tell users that for their mere $20/- data plan, users are entitled to free data usage of value over $2x,xxx/-?????:s8:

Honestly, where the hell in this world to find such "Out of Propotional" rebate????? Something must be wrong with Singtel's accounting and billing system!!!!

But one thing for sure is ----- That works out to be around $350 per 1Gb of data. So users please take good note of this, just in case if you've accidental exceeded and Singtel will probably not hesitate to sent you a BIG BIG BIG BILL!!!!!! Good Luck!:D
Guess it's your first time looking at a singtel bill. It's the same for their SMS/MMS and airtime usage - they tell you exactly what you have used, and they offset accordingly.

I believe it's proper accounting practise to account for what is used, and what is offset. That's what people term "transparency".

/Dan

PS: 50/4 is 12.5, so 15GB cannot be "less than a quarter". ;)

[yi_shiang]

Just applied for BBoM at Parkway, tried to connect, can't, I got this error means not activated yet? No bar also.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9880/42504475tn0.png

And one more question, can use it without installing the Mobile Partner software? I tried without installing, but Windows doesen't detect the Modem, only detect the Virtual Drive. Only after installing the Mobile Partner, then it detected the Modem.

[alvino77]

Just applied for BBoM at Parkway, tried to connect, can't, I got this error means not activated yet? No bar also.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9880/42504475tn0.png

And one more question, can use it without installing the Mobile Partner software? I tried without installing, but Windows doesen't detect the Modem, only detect the Virtual Drive. Only after installing the Mobile Partner, then it detected the Modem.
take about 1 working day to get it activated.

[grabejud]

Just applied for BBoM at Parkway, tried to connect, can't, I got this error means not activated yet? No bar also.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9880/42504475tn0.png

And one more question, can use it without installing the Mobile Partner software? I tried without installing, but Windows doesen't detect the Modem, only detect the Virtual Drive. Only after installing the Mobile Partner, then it detected the Modem.

i think you need the mobile partner to detect and connect. I got mine activated within the day.

[liangtam]

Guess it's your first time looking at a singtel bill. It's the same for their SMS/MMS and airtime usage - they tell you exactly what you have used, and they offset accordingly.

I believe it's proper accounting practise to account for what is used, and what is offset. That's what people term "transparency".

/Dan

PS: 50/4 is 12.5, so 15GB cannot be "less than a quarter". ;)
OT: Still waiting for your reply.

[liangtam]

Just applied for BBoM at Parkway, tried to connect, can't, I got this error means not activated yet? No bar also.
http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/9880/42504475tn0.png

And one more question, can use it without installing the Mobile Partner software? I tried without installing, but Windows doesen't detect the Modem, only detect the Virtual Drive. Only after installing the Mobile Partner, then it detected the Modem.

Must be installed and connect in once.
Connection can be made without running the software afterwards.

[yi_shiang]

Okie, thanks, called Singtel, they said activated tmr :(

[yi_shiang]

http://www.speedtest.net/result/222420163.png

:D

[glay78]

OK here can anyone enlighten me?

I got a Singtel line and a 3.5g phone. I would like to get the 1.8Mbps plan tagged to my current sim card. Isit possible?? So I can surf on my phone when no laptop around.

[liangtam]

OK here can anyone enlighten me?

I got a Singtel line and a 3.5g phone. I would like to get the 1.8Mbps plan tagged to my current sim card. Isit possible?? So I can surf on my phone when no laptop around.

Can, opt not to take the free modem but the $100 voucher OR get free modem without new SIM card issue, tie BBoM plan to existing 3G SIM.

[glay78]

Can, opt not to take the free modem but the $100 voucher OR get free modem without new SIM card issue, tie BBoM plan to existing 3G SIM.

Cool thanks for quick reply. So for example I'm taking the 1.8Mbps plan. What do I have to pay when I register? Is there a $5 every month?

[liangtam]

Cool thanks for quick reply. So for example I'm taking the 1.8Mbps plan. What do I have to pay when I register? Is there a $5 every month?

Practically nothing at the shop I think.
If you wan multiSIM service, $5 per month

[glay78]

Practically nothing at the shop I think.
If you wan multiSIM service, $5 per month

Ok thank you very much. :s12:

[pigdawz]

do i need a wireless card in mi pc if i want to surf usin my PC desktop?

[yi_shiang]

u can get the usb huawei

[pigdawz]

u can get the usb huawei


is the 512 plan fast enough to see streaming movie?>

[yi_shiang]

youtube you mean? yes it is fast enough

[mjboon]

Just sing up ST BB 3.6Mbps plan yesterday. Overall download speed is ok, but uploading speed is kind of slow :-(
Hence, if using Skype video call, I can see other party video smoothly, but the other party see my video with a delay of about 30 seconds. :-( Also, keep disconnecting every 30 minuted, and I am using on my MacBook Leopard. Any suggestion?

By the way, is there anyway to monitor my 50GB usage?

[alvino77]

Cool thanks for quick reply. So for example I'm taking the 1.8Mbps plan. What do I have to pay when I register? Is there a $5 every month?
the $5 is only applicable after the promo contract is over. :)

as for 1.8mbps, for mobile use only. i think its an overkill, hi chance the connection is waiting for ur mobile's CPU and OS to digest the data packet. 512kbps connection already pretty fast ;) unless u have plans for other usage.

[glay78]

the $5 is only applicable after the promo contract is over. :)

as for 1.8mbps, for mobile use only. i think its an overkill, hi chance the connection is waiting for ur mobile's CPU and OS to digest the data packet. 512kbps connection already pretty fast ;) unless u have plans for other usage.

I will be using pocketpc phone to surf most of the time. As for laptop wise not that often. Hmm...so should I still go with 1.8Mbps?

[alvino77]

I will be using pocketpc phone to surf most of the time. As for laptop wise not that often. Hmm...so should I still go with 1.8Mbps?

liek someone said on top, unless u wan multi sim.. it's additional 5 bucks. other than that, no other costs.

seriously i think 512kbps more than enough... :) the extra speed go waste anyway

[sigh]

I think should go 512K 1st. It is too new to go for higher bandwidth. Might not reap the benefits for the extra cost.

[glay78]

I think should go 512K 1st. It is too new to go for higher bandwidth. Might not reap the benefits for the extra cost.

I would like to know what speed has user here clocked with 521k and 1.8M
Maybe from there I can gauge which to take

[blackink]

ok let me give a bit 0.02cents if helpful


i tried before various speeds, then i realised:
1. when the connection is clean and clear, 512 and any other speeds will have what i consider to be neglible differences when loading up either congested or uncongested sites
2. when the connection is poor and intermittent, 512 and any other speeds will also suffer similar difficulties
3. connection at the end of day is mostly dependent on the device used, its cache and the prowess of its electronic construct, i have witness older or less advance handhelds doing poorly on the same chip but doing quite ok on a newer/more advance unit.
4. don forget some mobile devices are only 2/2.5/3G? few are pure 3.5G to enjoy the real speed boost, even then its dependent on above other factors mentioned.
5. last last of all, i think most sign up (or the basic plan is worth sign up) becos its affordable fun (maybe even casual) internet access on the go as and when, rather than a hardcore surfer every sec once out on the road, so i would suggest trial first at 512, if really think CMI, then ask upgrade to other speeds lo

[blackgenius007]

Just sing up ST BB 3.6Mbps plan yesterday. Overall download speed is ok, but uploading speed is kind of slow :-(
Hence, if using Skype video call, I can see other party video smoothly, but the other party see my video with a delay of about 30 seconds. :-( Also, keep disconnecting every 30 minuted, and I am using on my MacBook Leopard. Any suggestion?

By the way, is there anyway to monitor my 50GB usage?

FYI, BBoM under HSDPA newtwork, download speed may be vary but upload speed just 384kbps max.. wait until Singtel launch HSUPA or WiMax for higher upload speed..

by the way, is the area u using in good reception? becoz I din have this kind of problem under my 1.8Mbps plan..

[glay78]

ok let me give a bit 0.02cents if helpful


i tried before various speeds, then i realised:
1. when the connection is clean and clear, 512 and any other speeds will have what i consider to be neglible differences when loading up either congested or uncongested sites
2. when the connection is poor and intermittent, 512 and any other speeds will also suffer similar difficulties
3. connection at the end of day is mostly dependent on the device used, its cache and the prowess of its electronic construct, i have witness older or less advance handhelds doing poorly on the same chip but doing quite ok on a newer/more advance unit.
4. don forget some mobile devices are only 2/2.5/3G? few are pure 3.5G to enjoy the real speed boost, even then its dependent on above other factors mentioned.
5. last last of all, i think most sign up (or the basic plan is worth sign up) becos its affordable fun (maybe even casual) internet access on the go as and when, rather than a hardcore surfer every sec once out on the road, so i would suggest trial first at 512, if really think CMI, then ask upgrade to other speeds lo

Thanks for the review. i'm currently using Glofiish x800 which supports 3.5g think i'll try 512k 1st if wan then upgrade ba. Don't know when wimax will be up

[twosix]

Seriously, 512kbps is good enough. it is even good enough to view youtube seamlessly most of the time. therefore, unless u really need to download tons of stuff, 512kbps is good enough. dun waste the money on higher speed plans.

[yi_shiang]

512kbps is fast enough.. surfing at night is *alot* faster than 12mb MOL..
skype also very usable.. round trip only 200ms to another BBoM..
from BBoM to snbb only 100ms roundtrip:D with video also no lag.

[eugene_nyc82]

yeah yeah. I wanted to sign up 1800 plan. But change mind to try 512 first as the sales girl told me can upgrade later if I'm not satisfied with 512.
youtube smooth, browsing fast.. And I'm a happy 512 user now.

So, dun waste your money on higher plan. Althought it is only few dollars more monthly, but not worth it.
hehe.

[BlackTribal]

Need to check with all those using BBoM currently, are all of you existing SingTel Mobile or Singnet users before signing up? It seems that when I'm at Comcentre to sign up for BBoM I was told I'm not eligible coz I'm neither a Singnet nor SingTel mobile user!

I tot someone earlier said that anyone can sign up for this BBoM, pls correct me if I'm wrong, many thanks.

[liangtam]

Need to check with all those using BBoM currently, are all of you existing SingTel Mobile or Singnet users before signing up? It seems that when I'm at Comcentre to sign up for BBoM I was told I'm not eligible coz I'm neither a Singnet nor SingTel mobile user!

I tot someone earlier said that anyone can sign up for this BBoM, pls correct me if I'm wrong, many thanks.

Supposedly no nid. If they do change their policy to become like that, theres nothing u can do also.