SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[Crayon Shinchan]

Looking to switch to $10 100gb plan for my mum. She dont qualified for senior plan yet.

She is using Poco X3, which is the sister brand of Xiaomi.
Under her phone setting already have this VOLTE mentioned. So she can use SIMBA call without installing their app i assume? anyone can advice? TIA

 

[lohsenglte]

Looking to switch to $10 100gb plan for my mum. She dont qualified for senior plan yet.

She is using Poco X3, which is the sister brand of Xiaomi.
Under her phone setting already have this VOLTE mentioned. So she can use SIMBA call without installing their app i assume? anyone can advice? TIA

It really depends.

If she's not going overseas, TPG/SIMBA VoLTE should be working (within SIMBA coverage area) as long as you can see VoLTE logo on the status bar (when WiFi is off).

If she's going overseas, for some destinations, VoLTE can work. For most others, you need SIMBA Voice app.

 

[Crayon Shinchan]

It really depends.

If she's not going overseas, TPG/SIMBA VoLTE should be working (within SIMBA coverage area) as long as you can see VoLTE logo on the status bar (when WiFi is off).

If she's going overseas, for some destinations, VoLTE can work. For most others, you need SIMBA Voice app.

yup. more of local calls. thanks for fast response.

overseas would generally be more of data usagae. not really calls.

 

[expiredate]

Looking to switch to $10 100gb plan for my mum. She dont qualified for senior plan yet.

She is using Poco X3, which is the sister brand of Xiaomi.
Under her phone setting already have this VOLTE mentioned. So she can use SIMBA call without installing their app i assume? anyone can advice? TIA

Yes can work...for normal call But if cannot shld be able to use whatsapp data call right? Coz i also juz sub to my130. I hate to install that tpg calling app.. 麻烦。。

 

[titiju]

I have used Simba roaming in
- Perth and Western Australia, need to re-setup APN after that it worked. I guess my APN profile was outdated. The old setting was working fine in JB.
- JB, Malaysia. Many times. Works seamlessly.
- Bali,Indonesia
- Phuket Thailand
- Bangkok, Thailand

Sometimes if you are not connected, just toggle airplane mode or restart phone in worst case scenario. So far experience has been good with acceptable speed and reception. In Bangkok, sometimes can even get 5G connection. But in Western Australia, it's roaming partner Optus does not have good coverage outside of urban areas.

 

[Crayon Shinchan]

anyone get smartphone under SENIOR $5 plan before?

Shown as OPPO A17 $229nett during selection

However, according to govt website, should be $89? or will it be subsidies during payment?

https://www.imda.gov.sg/How-We-Can-Help/Mobile-Access-for-Seniors

 

[gregory_choo]

Yes can work...for normal call But if cannot shld be able to use whatsapp data call right? Coz i also juz sub to my130. I hate to install that tpg calling app.. 麻烦。。

tpg calling app can receive/send normal voice calls from mobile and fixed line . whatsapp call can only receive from another whatsapp user.

 

[cal3135]

Using poco F3. Can’t receive landline n mobile call initially …

working nicely after installing SIMBA voice APP. Didn’t explore use VoLte..

Looking to switch to $10 100gb plan for my mum. She dont qualified for senior plan yet.

She is using Poco X3, which is the sister brand of Xiaomi.
Under her phone setting already have this VOLTE mentioned. So she can use SIMBA call without installing their app i assume? anyone can advice? TIA

 

[mubz96]

For overseas data roaming, I understand we need to top up the balance amount with say $4 if at Malaysia to get additional 1GB data above the free overseas roam data. Charging is informed at 10Mb block

How does the 10MB block actually works?

Is it each time i connect mobile internet, one 10MB block is considered used? And so I'm left with 99 blocks of 10MB data?

Doesn't make sense as I would think data used is cummulatively added up until 1GB is used.

Hope someone here can enlighten on this.
TIA!

 

[twosix]

Using poco F3. Can’t receive landline n mobile call initially …

working nicely after installing SIMBA voice APP. Didn’t explore use VoLte..

Should turn on Volte. I’m using the same phone as well, no need to use Simba app to call.

 

[Jurong640]

In kyoto now, simba works well, surfing speed ok. Lucky my mother got her senior $5 Simba also. Total 1 + 1 gb.

Volte also working, normal phone calls between us working, no charges.

No choice now, stupid qoo10 Japan data card not working well. Funny at some places qoo10 card got low reception, but when i needed transport directions information at train or bus stop not working.

Roaming data left after 1/4 day + 1 full day, mostly on Google map, email, WhatsApp, occasionally on hwz forum using opera mini

luckily got simba to save you. if your trip still long ahead and data is depleting, i would suggest you top up like $5 to your account. So if you exceed data, you can continue use. it's $4/GB.

 

[Crayon Shinchan]

anyone know if there is number of activation days afte receive SIM card? e.g. within 7 days?

cause current sim only plan wjth another telco is till end month. so wan maximise and wonder can apply for simba first

 

[kbwang]

If I have a credit card in my account... Will they charge my excess data charges from my credit card or I have to top up my account?

 

[lohsenglte]

anyone get smartphone under SENIOR $5 plan before?

Shown as OPPO A17 $229nett during selection

However, according to govt website, should be $89? or will it be subsidies during payment?

https://www.imda.gov.sg/How-We-Can-Help/Mobile-Access-for-Seniors

That's only if you're eligible. You need to get the voucher from the govt. Most people won't be eligible to get de.

 

[lohsenglte]

anyone know if there is number of activation days afte receive SIM card? e.g. within 7 days?

cause current sim only plan wjth another telco is till end month. so wan maximise and wonder can apply for simba first

Cannot delay port in.
Once you receive the sim card, porting request will be submitted.

 

[lohsenglte]

If I have a credit card in my account... Will they charge my excess data charges from my credit card or I have to top up my account?

Topup is required.

 

[expiredate]

For overseas data roaming, I understand we need to top up the balance amount with say $4 if at Malaysia to get additional 1GB data above the free overseas roam data. Charging is informed at 10Mb block

How does the 10MB block actually works?

Is it each time i connect mobile internet, one 10MB block is considered used? And so I'm left with 99 blocks of 10MB data?

Doesn't make sense as I would think data used is cummulatively added up until 1GB is used.

Hope someone here can enlighten on this.
TIA!

If i not wrong The 10mb block thing is machiam round off to multiple of 10mb.if i am not wrong.. Like u use 5.5mb = 10mb charged.. 12mb used =20mb charged. Shld be this way..

 

[Jurong640]

If i not wrong The 10mb block thing is machiam round off to multiple of 10mb.if i am not wrong.. Like u use 5.5mb = 10mb charged.. 12mb used =20mb charged. Shld be this way..

something like that. But it's more like in a block of 10mb for 4 cents., 100mb 40cents, 1GB $4.

But it's good actually, let's say you exceed data by 20mb, only 8 cents will be deducted from your wallet. Instead of $4 for 1 GB like what other operators are charging. In this way, it's fairer.

 

[mubz96]

something like that. But it's more like in a block of 10mb for 4 cents., 100mb 40cents, 1GB $4.
But it's good actually, let's say you exceed data by 20mb, only 8 cents will be deducted from your wallet. Instead of $4 for 1 GB like what other operators are charging. In this way, it's fairer.

But then once we top up $4 for the additional 1GB roaming data, the $4 is charged and deducted from our balance amount, for that 1GB block, isn't it?

 

[kbwang]

something like that. But it's more like in a block of 10mb for 4 cents., 100mb 40cents, 1GB $4.

But it's good actually, let's say you exceed data by 20mb, only 8 cents will be deducted from your wallet. Instead of $4 for 1 GB like what other operators are charging. In this way, it's fairer.

I think it's not good for us... If not mistaken... The top-up recharg is base on 5 10 20 30 40 50 and so on..... So you end up having weird amount that is stuck inside and cannot be refunded ...