SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[kelvinti]

Ya! Meshing is he best for improving wifi coverage!

 

[boonkang]

Hi Mosmos, you using this Prolink model yourself? I bought a China model and it was not good. Speed is low even when I'm near to it and when I go further away into the bedrooms, the speed drop more. Hence I'm looking for router which can provide longer range coverage. Does the Tel outlet for this Prolink model work for SIMBA?

Currently I'm on M1 500mbps plan which is about same price as whizcomms. Contract is ending and do not wish to be tied down by another contract and hence that's why looking at using data SIM.

I've tested Simba with my phone as the hotspot and I'm ok with the speed as I don't use much bandwidth. The problem now is finding a strong router so that i can put in the living room while still able to get acceptable speed in the bedroom. The no-brand China router that I've bought is not good enough in regards to this and hence asking for recommendation for a better router.

What you're asking is actually home networking config / WiFi coverage issue -- not really SIMBA telco issue.
(should ask this in a home networking thread -- rather than in this SIMBA telco thread).

Since you say you now using M1 500Mbps home fibre Internet -- then which router are you currently using for this M1 500Mbps fibre?

(1) Your current router that's used on the M1 500Mbps -- is WiFi coverage good enough to reach your bedroom?

(2) If your current router's WiFi range is good/sufficient, then next question is -- the no-brand 4G SIM China router you bought -- got LAN ports?

If yes to both above (1) & (2), then the solution is simple:

(a) Change or convert your current router into AP (access point) mode.
(b) Connect a network cable from one of your current router's LAN ports to one of the LAN port on the 4G SIM China router.
-- read your current router's manual to confirm when changed to AP mode, whether WAN or LAN port should be used for uplink connection.
(c) Make sure your current router's IP is in the same subnet range as the no-brand 4G SIM China router.

Done.

If you don't want to do the above, or don't know how to do the above...

And wish to just spend money to buy another 4G SIM router w/ better WiFI coverage...

Then go buy the Asus 4G-AX56 router.

This Asus 4G-AX56 -- likely have better WiFI coverage than the no-brand 4G SIM China router.
(but this Asus 4G-AX56 cost $3xx; may cost $2xx during promo or when discount coupon is available).

Yes, the Asus 4G-AX56 router is a normal WiFi 6 (AX) router -- w/ additional nano SIM slot.

Yes, this Asus 4G-AX56 router supports 4G band 8 + band 40 -- so should be able to support use of SIMBA SIM.

 

[joesph]

Currently I'm on M1 500mbps plan which is about same price as whizcomms. Contract is ending and do not wish to be tied down by another contract and hence that's why looking at using data SIM.
I've tested Simba with my phone as the hotspot and I'm ok with the speed as I don't use much bandwidth. The problem now is finding a strong router so that i can put in the living room while still able to get acceptable speed in the bedroom. The no-brand China router that I've bought is not good enough in regards to this and hence asking for recommendation for a better router.

I'm also m1 500Mbps, after 1st contract no need to recontract, price remain @ 29.9$


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[joesph]

prolink Singapore company, I would prefer TP-Link although I may be wrong


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[Apex]

prolink Singapore company, I would prefer TP-Link although I may be wrong


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For router that support VOLTE not a lot model work.

 

[gapboy]

prolink Singapore company, I would prefer TP-Link although I may be wrong


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tplink is China company .. i only use their wifi plugs
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TP-Link

 

[ahsiong]

I'm also m1 500Mbps, after 1st contract no need to recontract, price remain @ 29.9$


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Did the price really stay at $29.90 after the 2 year contract end? I remember previously i forgot to recontract and the monthly subscription shot up to a big amount.

 

[joesph]

Did the price really stay at $29.90 after the 2 year contract end? I remember previously i forgot to recontract and the monthly subscription shot up to a big amount.

yes. please confirm


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[gapboy]

My renewal payment on simba app says 4/11 but today 31/10 already charge me $10 off my wallet.. So the dates are not accurate or base on the date of my simba line application


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[hk7310]

My renewal payment on simba app says 4/11 but today 31/10 already charge me $10 off my wallet.. So the dates are not accurate or base on the date of my simba line application


S22ultra

They deduct 4 days in advance for every next renewal date

 

[Bkgggg]

My renewal payment on simba app says 4/11 but today 31/10 already charge me $10 off my wallet.. So the dates are not accurate or base on the date of my simba line application


S22ultra

Recurring charges are payable every 30 days in advance

Charge date is on the 26th day of every 30 day billing cycle.

The fee you pay at sign up covers the first 30 days.

 

[lohsenglte]

I'm also m1 500Mbps, after 1st contract no need to recontract, price remain @ 29.9$


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Only applicable for plans that had price hike.
Previously on $29/mth plan, if contract expired, it'll be charged at $54/mth, with SurfValue chargeable too.

They changed to fixed rate post-contract (including 7% GST) after moving to $29.90.

 

[gapboy]

Recurring charges are payable every 30 days in advance

Charge date is on the 26th day of every 30 day billing cycle.

The fee you pay at sign up covers the first 30 days.

ok just saying that the app says 4.11 renewal so it is not true

 

[Bkgggg]

ok just saying that the app says 4.11 renewal so it is not true

The charge date and the plan renewal dates do not coincide.

 

[bluebellas]

Anyone managed to use TPG/Simba in Japan? There's no network

 

[pewpewpewpewpew]

Assuming 50gb plan at $10…
First time sign up you would've paid eg $10 (for the next 30days) right? Then the next time they deduct your $10 is like your normal telco postpaid mechanism, which is for the next 30 days

So to be safe, just charge up your wallet to let them offset from there instead of credit card

Thx I porting out liao. Damn stupid call on their app no vibrate on pixel, cannot feel any phone call de


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[firesong]

Thx I porting out liao. Damn stupid call on their app no vibrate on pixel, cannot feel any phone call de


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Yeah, It's best for phones with support for the native dialler. I don't use my Pixel 4a because of this lack of support.

Am quite happy with the experience on the A52s though - the extended battery life on the A52s helps a lot, as it offsets the weaker reception and still lasts me a day comfortably.

This is Google's fault, unfortunately. They refused to make VoLTE profiles for TPG. They don't even have it for M1 subsidiaries - not for circles, nor for Changi Mobile when I tested earlier this year.

 

[ekardo]

my simba suddenly cannot make normal outgoing call on my xiaomi phone....but can received calls..

tried to use simba talk, then can call out..

how come huh?

 

[gapboy]

my simba suddenly cannot make normal outgoing call on my xiaomi phone....but can received calls..
tried to use simba talk, then can call out..
how come huh?

Volte enabled?


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[mosmos]

my simba suddenly cannot make normal outgoing call on my xiaomi phone....but can received calls..

tried to use simba talk, then can call out..

how come huh?

Juz tried, no problem with my xm mi note 10.

You nvr say what's your phone model? Using china rom?