OPtions for a 12 month broadband connection?

[Shu]

Hey!

I am moving into a rental apartment for 12 months in August It doesn't come with internet access, and the landlord says I'll have to make my own arrangemts.

The flat is also NOT Starhub cable-ready.

I've visited the various broadband providers but notice all of them only have 24 mth month plans, with the exception of Singtel, that has Singnet 3mbs broadband for 12 mths at $47 a month, which is quite high!

Am I missing out on something? I just need a basic connection for email, surfing and occasional video streaming. No heavy file downloading.

Thanks!

[whaleshark87]

Hey!

I am moving into a rental apartment for 12 months in August It doesn't come with internet access, and the landlord says I'll have to make my own arrangemts.

The flat is also NOT Starhub cable-ready.

I've visited the various broadband providers but notice all of them only have 24 mth month plans, with the exception of Singtel, that has Singnet 3mbs broadband for 12 mths at $47 a month, which is quite high!

Am I missing out on something? I just need a basic connection for email, surfing and occasional video streaming. No heavy file downloading.

Thanks!
Get M1 mobile broadband... 6 Months commitment...

[tytr]

Your requirements:
12months of internet
No heavy data download or upload
Not SCV ready

Recommendations:
Most likely Fixed broadband is not for you.
Go for mobile broadband.
Singtel or M1 or Starhub provide such service. Pretty sure U can sign up for their Mobile BB on a monthly basis, cept that U will nt have the promotional pricing meant for 2 year contract.
Check out M1 Mobile BB.
http://m1.com.sg/M1/site/M1Corp/menuitem.e2f30a2a1a1860b609b422103f2000a0/?vgnextoid=1dc68167a78ba110VgnVCM100000695a230aRCRD&vgnextfmt=pdate:0906071017:
It has 6 months contract, and a variety of speed flavours that will suit your internet access requirements.

Cheers.

Hey!

I am moving into a rental apartment for 12 months in August It doesn't come with internet access, and the landlord says I'll have to make my own arrangemts.

The flat is also NOT Starhub cable-ready.

I've visited the various broadband providers but notice all of them only have 24 mth month plans, with the exception of Singtel, that has Singnet 3mbs broadband for 12 mths at $47 a month, which is quite high!

Am I missing out on something? I just need a basic connection for email, surfing and occasional video streaming. No heavy file downloading.

Thanks!

[czheyuan]

M1 Mobile Broadband will be the best option with only 6 months service commitment and you can bring it anywhere you want =)

[Shu]

Thanks guys, appreciate your advice!

Is there any way i can connect the M1 broadband device to a router so that I can share the connection?

thanks1

[czheyuan]

Thanks guys, appreciate your advice!

Is there any way i can connect the M1 broadband device to a router so that I can share the connection?

thanks1

Hmm you can buy a 3G router lo or get the 3G Mobile BB VPlus plan from M1 which comes with router =)

[ahtea]

M1 Fixed Broadband, 6 months contract.

[micromousez]

mobile BB is a good choice if u dun play games...
suitable for light user ba...

[wherehouse]

M1 Fixed Broadband, 6 months contract.
never read first post, -1

[ahtea]

never read first post, -1
I think -2. I just noticed it. :)

[twosix]

Singtel BBoM does not require any contract, though with contract, it will be cheaper.

[Shu]

I think I'll pay the hello! shop a visit today.

Another option will be to transfer my parent's broadband account, which has <12 mths left on contract, to my new place, and have them sign up for a new account.

Anyone have any experience with the fees involved? I saw a Singnet document which listed the transfer of account fee at $10, and relocation fee at $42. WOnder if there's anything else involved.

[Doomsday]

In case you decide on the latter, can ask ur parents take over my Maxonline. I give discount :)
See: http://deluxeforums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=2384045

[czheyuan]

I think I'll pay the hello! shop a visit today.

Another option will be to transfer my parent's broadband account, which has <12 mths left on contract, to my new place, and have them sign up for a new account.

Anyone have any experience with the fees involved? I saw a Singnet document which listed the transfer of account fee at $10, and relocation fee at $42. WOnder if there's anything else involved.

Yup there's de-activation and activation fee respectively at $42 each to shift an Singtel ADSL connection.. So it's not worth the money..

Mobile BB is still the better option..

[Shu]

Hi!

Paid the Hello! Shop a visit and this is what I found out

3Mbps connection, without contract, is $57 a month! Bo hua

1Mbps Singtel Broadband Mobile, 12 month contract, $30+ a month. But modem cannot be connected to a router.

I found out that my family's broadband contract expires this month. The plan's to continue subscribing to it without renewing the contract. I'll then apply for a new 24mth Singnet broadband account for the rental apartment. When I move out after 12 mths, I'll cancel the family's current plan (coz it's no longer on contract) and transfer the new one over and my family can serve the rest of the contract. Costs only $40!

Thanks for your all advice

[Hanwudi]

how about this @ $12.90/mth with 12 mth contract
http://www.qmax.com.sg/products/wireless/q512.html

[Shu]

how about this @ $12.90/mth with 12 mth contract
http://www.qmax.com.sg/products/wireless/q512.html

I think Qmax uses the Wireless@SG network. I don't think my rental flat is covered by it.

Thanks for the suggestion, though!

[liangtam]

I think Qmax uses the Wireless@SG network. I don't think my rental flat is covered by it.

Thanks for the suggestion, though!

Its not a wifi service
Its a wimax service instead, pls see the coverage area

[Hanwudi]

ya, it's a wimax service. you get mobility too. see if your area is covered.
for all you now, it might not be congested like mobile broadband.

[Shu]

thanks for the suggestion!

I will check it out!

Can i log on using a standard Wireless-G card? or do i need special equipment?

[Hanwudi]

thanks for the suggestion!

I will check it out!

Can i log on using a standard Wireless-G card? or do i need special equipment?

they will loan you the wimax modem. check the website.