M1 FIBRE BROADBAND DISCUSSION - Part 2

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actually it is wise to use good AI prompts to find answers, and then go forums or friends / family / retail stores etc, to further ask more if needed, or from another perspective etc... i tried multiple AI ( chatgpt, perplexity, copilot, gemini, deepseek) before arriving at any potential solutions / products for purchases etc. hahaha...save a lot of time too!
Yup, AI to help summarise before researching deeper like asking in HWZ specifics/experiences. Youtube etc for reviews too.
Then head down/find online e.g. Shopee etc. for pricing, availability etc.
 

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Need some advise:

Current M1 BB contract ends Jul2026, 1Gbps @ $36.84. Using my own router Asus TUF Gaming AX4200

Now i received an offer for "free speed upgrade" to 6Gbps @ the same price of $36.84 with free Asus RT BE92U. Basically super early recontract?

Wise to take up this offer? And if so should i continue using current router and sell new one, Or use new BE92U and sell the old wifi 6 router?
 

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Need some advise:

Current M1 BB contract ends Jul2026, 1Gbps @ $36.84. Using my own router Asus TUF Gaming AX4200

Now i received an offer for "free speed upgrade" to 6Gbps @ the same price of $36.84 with free Asus RT BE92U. Basically super early recontract?

Wise to take up this offer? And if so should i continue using current router and sell new one, Or use new BE92U and sell the old wifi 6 router?

I will say it is okay to recontract.

If you do not have issues with the current TUF-AX4200, you can sell the new RT-BE92U to offset the monthly subscription price by quite a bit (say, selling at S$264 and reduce S$11 per month). TUF-AX4200 is also supported by OpenWRT. So it can enjoy long security updates even after Asus stops the support in the future.

If you like to see great SpeedTest number, you can go with RT-BE92U.
 

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Need some advise:

Current M1 BB contract ends Jul2026, 1Gbps @ $36.84. Using my own router Asus TUF Gaming AX4200

Now i received an offer for "free speed upgrade" to 6Gbps @ the same price of $36.84 with free Asus RT BE92U. Basically super early recontract?

Wise to take up this offer? And if so should i continue using current router and sell new one, Or use new BE92U and sell the old wifi 6 router?
When they say free speed upgrade, did they say it would be continuing with the contract or re-contract?

Take note that the new re-contract price will be discounted off, after 24-months, price will revert to $90++. You have to put into your calendar to re-contract timely, otherwise you might be shocked when you receive your bill on the 25th month.
 

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When they say free speed upgrade, did they say it would be continuing with the contract or re-contract?

Take note that the new re-contract price will be discounted off, after 24-months, price will revert to $90++. You have to put into your calendar to re-contract timely, otherwise you might be shocked when you receive your bill on the 25th month.
"The promotional subscription rate, based on the current monthly rate of each service line, will apply to the recontracted M1 Fibre Broadband plan for 24 months from the ONT installation date; thereafter, applicable non-discounted rate for the M1 Fibre Broadband plan will apply."

Yes it seems what you said is true, that it will revert to non-discounted rate i.e. $90 after 24mths. Thanks for pointing that out.

Does that also mean my current 24mth contract ending Jul 2026, if not recontracted on time, will revert to non-discounted rate? This plan was signed as a new M1 BB user.
 

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I will say it is okay to recontract.

If you do not have issues with the current TUF-AX4200, you can sell the new RT-BE92U to offset the monthly subscription price by quite a bit (say, selling at S$264 and reduce S$11 per month). TUF-AX4200 is also supported by OpenWRT. So it can enjoy long security updates even after Asus stops the support in the future.

If you like to see great SpeedTest number, you can go with RT-BE92U.
Max cap for TUF AX4200 is 2.5gbps? In that case it will bottleneck the 6gbps yeah. But not sure if in real life use i will notice a difference.

Does the BE92U have significant improvement in wifi range over TUF AX4200? Or other tangible benefits?
 

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Anyone know, is there a way to use Voip software for home phone instead of buying a physical phone? Meaning using laptop or mobile phone to call n pickup call using BB home phone number?
 

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Max cap for TUF AX4200 is 2.5gbps? In that case it will bottleneck the 6gbps yeah. But not sure if in real life use i will notice a difference.

Does the BE92U have significant improvement in wifi range over TUF AX4200? Or other tangible benefits?

No real life difference for 99% of users

Unless you are like me since I want to see WiFi 7 speed at above 2 Gbps or even 3Gbps occasionally. :ROFLMAO:

I don't think RT-BE92U to have much greater WiFi range than TUF-AX4200. In fact 2.4GHz range may be worse.

I am visiting China and the relative only has 100 Mbps Fibre Internet and low end Huawei AX2 router (AX1500). It is actually pretty smooth when I use WiFi and Wireguard VPN on my Singapore home router.
 

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No real life difference for 99% of users

Unless you are like me since I want to see WiFi 7 speed at above 2 Gbps or even 3Gbps occasionally. :ROFLMAO:

I don't think RT-BE92U to have much greater WiFi range than TUF-AX4200. In fact 2.4GHz range may be worse.

I am visiting China and the relative only has 100 Mbps Fibre Internet and low end Huawei AX2 router (AX1500). It is actually pretty smooth when I use WiFi and Wireguard VPN on my Singapore home router.
Does it help with loading/buffering youtube 4k vids faster? Cos i do experience slow buffering at times with the current setup, especially with many tabs open

Also if given TP link BE805 vs Asus RT-BE92U as new router, which is better?
 
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Does it help with loading/buffering youtube 4k vids faster? Cos i do experience slow buffering at times with the current setup, especially with many tabs open

Also if given TP link BE805 vs Asus RT-BE92U as new router, which is better?
U sure it is not cos' ur pc is not powerful.enough?
 

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My friend was offered $34.90 for 10gbps renewal. no router though.
That is the normal recontract offer for M1 10Gbps plan.

You may want to sign up as new user to enjoy the S$30.90 Christmas Offer, if your contract has expired or close to expire date.
 

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That is the normal recontract offer for M1 10Gbps plan.

You may want to sign up as new user to enjoy the S$30.90 Christmas Offer, if your contract has expired or close to expire date.
Does this comes with router? The website didn't say anything about router.

Also can a current user without contract can sign up as a new user?
 

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Does this comes with router? The website didn't say anything about router.

Also can a current user without contract can sign up as a new user?

1) No router bundle. If you need a router bundle, I will actually recommend M1 6Gbps recontract offer at about S$36.90 per month with free Asus Archer BE805 or Asus RT-BE92U. Please check with M1 on your specific recontract offer.

2) Yes in general. You may want to go to M1 Shop to check.
 

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Anyone know, is there a way to use Voip software for home phone instead of buying a physical phone? Meaning using laptop or mobile phone to call n pickup call using BB home phone number?

Don't think M1 provides the SIP credentials for retail customers, easiest is just buy a cheap DECT phone to use.

Or you can get something like Grandstream HT813 to connect the FXO to the phoneline and pair with Asterisk, if you REALLY want it to appear as a SIP softphone on your laptop or phone.. although I don't think that is what you want..
 

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Don't think M1 provides the SIP credentials for retail customers, easiest is just buy a cheap DECT phone to use.

Or you can get something like Grandstream HT813 to connect the FXO to the phoneline and pair with Asterisk, if you REALLY want it to appear as a SIP softphone on your laptop or phone.. although I don't think that is what you want..
I just thinking, since the home phone is plug into the box. If can receive the call directly from mobile phone or laptop then no need rush to pickup call from a single cordless phone in the living room and save the money to buy the phone every few years.
 

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tech just came to setup. give HN8250Ts-20 ONT. anyway can configure port 1-4 as ONR? only 10Gbps port only able to connect now...
 
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