Eight Telecom discussion thread

[BBCWatcher]

Detected. No screenshot of cellinfo, no speedtest, how to proof got SA

It's someone's field observation this past July. But why would it be surprising if SIMBA lit up a bit of 5G SA? Mobile carriers frequently run trials and tests. And they occasionally make mistakes.

...And do many people care? "5G SA" on a phone display doesn't give most people org*sms.

 

[Byfrost]

Detected. No screenshot of cellinfo, no speedtest, how to proof got SA

Waiting for others to post screenshot in multiple facebook groups.

Maybe Editorial Team A lazy never go do speedtest lor.

 

[Jurong640]

...And do many people care? "5G SA" on a phone display doesn't give most people org*sms.

Yes for certain type of people only.

Just like those train enthusiasts, first train and last train, they get high

 

[A7997A]

For internation travel.
$8 provide 2G
$18 provide 18G

With $10 more, you get extra 16G international roaming.

IMO, not bad.

Personally the best value are typically with the $12 plans, it takes quite some effort to go above the 7-8GB that comes with them.

 

[gaoqikai]

I think Simba only have the 5G NSA whereas Singtel Starhub M1 using 5G SA.
After Simba merge with M1 in future I think Simba become better

NSA or SA no big issue. WIdth of the spectrum is the issue.
Like Singtel, using 100MHz spectrum. Running both NSA (for ZYM, vivifi) and SA, speed all very fast, can reach 1Gbps.
But SIMBA, only has 10MHz spectrum. No matter NSA or SA, speed confirm lower than the other 3.

Don't think SIMBA can access SH-M1's 5G 100MHz network, that considered pre-marriage property right?

 

[AMD_Duron]

So far so good. Experience way better than when I was on viewqwest fibre broadband.

Sounds like mobile plans have come a long way and ready to displace fiber broadband for light to moderate data users.

 

[AMD_Duron]

Hope the public opinions will stop the merger. If the authority needs public opinions, it means they are not sure whether it is good to approve the merger...

More like change style to be more consultative to get citizens input. Don’t later become another hoo haa like some social enterprise.

 

[A7997A]

Sounds like mobile plans have come a long way and ready to displace fiber broadband for light to moderate data users.

Or as a backup. I am using the CL $3.30 as backup line for fibre broadband, esp given that all fixed broadband are now dependent on Netlink trust, and all provider are affected by Netlink trust maintenance.

 

[A7997A]

NSA or SA no big issue. WIdth of the spectrum is the issue.
Like Singtel, using 100MHz spectrum. Running both NSA (for ZYM, vivifi) and SA, speed all very fast, can reach 1Gbps.
But SIMBA, only has 10MHz spectrum. No matter NSA or SA, speed confirm lower than the other 3.

Don't think SIMBA can access SH-M1's 5G 100MHz network, that considered pre-marriage property right?

Not impossible, but they will need to negotiate a new deal with Starhub for that.
I would believe Starhub would not be given favourable terms for that.

 

[froztheart]

5G actually was in the works for a while for Eight...

 

[A7997A]

5G actually was in the works for a while for Eight...

Maybe, but given that they launch it a month after Maxx makes it feel very much like a reaction to Maxx.

 

[froztheart]

Maybe, but given that they launch it a month after Maxx makes it feel very much like a reaction to Maxx.

News was before Comex, just that sensitive info so cannot anyhow share.

 

[CPTMiller]

NSA or SA no big issue. WIdth of the spectrum is the issue.
Like Singtel, using 100MHz spectrum. Running both NSA (for ZYM, vivifi) and SA, speed all very fast, can reach 1Gbps.
But SIMBA, only has 10MHz spectrum. No matter NSA or SA, speed confirm lower than the other 3.

Don't think SIMBA can access SH-M1's 5G 100MHz network, that considered pre-marriage property right?

Hahaha.
Like this simba jump ship to Eight for speed.

 

[BBCWatcher]

5G is hypothetically capable of delivering faster data transmission speeds than 4G LTE. That doesn't mean 5G will deliver faster speeds. 5G could even deliver slower speeds in some situations. Moreover, higher data transmission speeds may or may not offer any material benefits in your life. And it's possible enabling 5G will decrease your device's battery life.

Also, 5G offers no benefits on devices that don't support 5G. Examples include iPhone 11 series models and prior and even relatively recent iPad models.

YMMV.

 

[Habrosus]

5G actually was in the works for a while for Eight...

So the one/s who replied that they'd no plan for 5G... Still there?

 

[DigDub]

So the one/s who replied that they'd no plan for 5G... Still there?

Me me! Changed to 5G because only $3 more per month. $3 can't even get a decent meal nowadays.

 

[WaterDrinker]

I’m interested to know if there is any difference between Maxx 5G and Eight 5G during peak hours. Could someone do a speedtest?

 

[A7997A]

5G is hypothetically capable of delivering faster data transmission speeds than 4G LTE. That doesn't mean 5G will deliver faster speeds. 5G could even deliver slower speeds in some situations. Moreover, higher data transmission speeds may or may not offer any material benefits in your life. And it's possible enabling 5G will decrease your device's battery life.

Also, 5G offers no benefits on devices that don't support 5G. Examples include iPhone 11 series models and prior and even relatively recent iPad models.

What's the story with iPhone 12 ?
I have seen mention that it is not compatible with 5G SA but from iPhone specs 5G SA is there.

 

[alex22]

that means still have not shoot inside.

Swordfight or washing carpet.
Nothing expected to emerge if something shoot inside another something

 

[alex22]

Probably due to shared 5G w StarHub. In that case the merger might be of limited value then.

Probably have to unwind the Antina JV