[Singtel] iPhone 5 Availability and Telco Related Discussions

[cLip6z]

So when we recontract, die die will get charge $35 for the nanosim? anyway to siam it?

 

[Ribeye]

So when we recontract, die die will get charge $35 for the nanosim? anyway to siam it?

Think it was mentioned before. It involves asking for micro sim, cut it down, call singtel and ask them to activate 4G VAS. $35 saved. Check previous posts for details?

 

[Panerex]

i cut to nano myself, getting LTE logo on my ip5

i guess the whole idea here is...

the size of the sim card is only to enable you to use IP5.

And only when you are signed up with a plan that provides 4G services, then you will be able to surf @ 4G speed.


If you managed to buy a non-contract IP5, cut your microsim into nanosim, BUT did not recontract (hencce still using the existing 12GB 3G data plan), then you will not be able to surf 4G on your IP5.

Hope this helps

PS : However, i am not sure if the telcos currently are willing to sell IP5 with 2-years contact WITHOUT the nanosim though.

 

[dsclaymr]

And only when you are signed up with a plan that provides 4G services, then you will be able to surf @ 4G speed.


If you managed to buy a non-contract IP5, cut your microsim into nanosim, BUT did not recontract (hencce still using the existing 12GB 3G data plan), then you will not be able to surf 4G on your IP5.


So no more 4g vas?

 

[Panerex]

And only when you are signed up with a plan that provides 4G services, then you will be able to surf @ 4G speed.


If you managed to buy a non-contract IP5, cut your microsim into nanosim, BUT did not recontract (hencce still using the existing 12GB 3G data plan), then you will not be able to surf 4G on your IP5.


So no more 4g vas?

Iirc there shd stil be 4G VAS.

Thanks for pointing that out. What I am trying to say is, by cutting a microsim into a nanosim, it doesn't transform it into a 4G service

 

[yixiang1]

dunno if i am slow on this, just to share:

Wef 12 Nov 2012, singtel CIS top up for purchase of phone is $50.

I thok it was $50, increase to $100, now back to $50? This was based on online chat person from Singtel.

 

[naruto13]

maybe milking the 1st batch of iphone 5 recontract.

anyway its home internet plan price seem to be on the drop.

 

[LauChangKee]

Anyone manage to not change sim card to nano sim when re contract recently?

 

[applefreak]

Anyone manage to not change sim card to nano sim when re contract recently?

according to the CSO, you MUST change to nanosim
but don't have to be the recontract line
as long as they get to charge the $35 to someone can liao
so i recontract line A, but change the sim of line B...

 

[yixiang1]

Buy online get free nano sim right?? Plus delivered to u....

Anymore issue w the black iPhone 5 body w defects at edges in recent batches?

 

[avalondigo]

Buy online get free nano sim right?? Plus delivered to u....

Anymore issue w the black iPhone 5 body w defects at edges in recent batches?

3. Free SIM Card & Registration (for selected models) worth $48.15
New SIM card and registration worth $48.15 is absolutely free when you sign up a new line or switch to SingTel via SingTelshop.com. Offer not applicable with purchase of iPhone 5, iPhone 4S and all LTE models.

 

[J3333]

anyone knows abt singtel exchange policy? there is a chip off at side of screen.

can i req for exchange as i just unbox only after 13 days

 

[applefreak]

anyone knows abt singtel exchange policy? there is a chip off at side of screen.

can i req for exchange as i just unbox only after 13 days

i think cosmetic defect you have to exchange on the spot
after you leave only manufacturing defects covered...
did they allow you to leave with sealed box???

 

[J3333]

i think cosmetic defect you have to exchange on the spot
after you leave only manufacturing defects covered...
did they allow you to leave with sealed box???

They just replied me only 7 days for exchange. It is delivered to me. I didn't check and went overseas.

Now i can only get refurbished set if i go comcentre and have a valid phone defect? Not new set right

 

[applefreak]

They just replied me only 7 days for exchange. It is delivered to me. I didn't check and went overseas.

Now i can only get refurbished set if i go comcentre and have a valid phone defect? Not new set right

no sure if you can even get an exchange...
you can try your luck but it'll be really tough...

 

[jokerpoker81]

just saw this on FB...every subscriber take note.



Dear SingTel and existing Singtel Customers PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THIS!

I have signed for a 10GB Broadband on Mobile (BBoM) on iPhone5 Launch day at MBS Roadshow at 8am on 21st Sep 2012. Recently, I've discovered that my Data Cap has been reduced to 6GB without prior informing me. So I went back to check on my Contractual Agreement with Singtel during the Roadshow and to my horrors, there was only indicative price of the BBoM @ S$27.94 per month without any clear indication of the Data Cap - which was shared to me as 10GB during the roadshow.

Pls answer me the following question:
1. Why doesn't your contract with your customer indicate the Data Cap for us? Is this FAIR BUSINESS PRACTISE for the consumers - in the event that a customer who doesn't know how to fight for their rights, ends up exceeding their data cap which was suddenly dropped and have to pay an excess of S$299.00 per month.

2. If Singtel doesn't honor the contract with your customers by firstly informing us of the change of Data Cap and getting us to agree (point being, it is a small matter with all actuality that we don't really go past 3Gb usage per month however it is considered a big matter when you as a Big Corporation don't honor the contractual agreement with us the Pay-masters) on the Data Cap reduction, does that mean that we as your PAYING CUSTOMERS can ignore ALL FORMS OF CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT with Singtel and (how should I put this delicately across) ask you to "go-fly-kite" about your contract?

3. Who is this contract protecting? What is CASE gonna do about this?

Everyone pls remember to check your Data Cap and see if Singtel has reduced it without informing us in advanced.

 

[benlau1]

Think it was mentioned before. It involves asking for micro sim, cut it down, call singtel and ask them to activate 4G VAS. $35 saved. Check previous posts for details?

Has anyone successfully activated 4G VAS by calling in Singtel recently?

I just called and they say cannot.. Have to go on new plan then can enjoy 4G.. ie revised data caps

 

[skipper]

Has anyone successfully activated 4G VAS by calling in Singtel recently?

I just called and they say cannot.. Have to go on new plan then can enjoy 4G.. ie revised data caps

ya i manage to do just that around OCT time,cut micro sim using my sim cutter,call them to flip the LTE switch on their end and retain the 12GB data till my contract ends next year.

just take note that not everyone calls in will get it is more of a luck and which CSO you are talking to some are very firm some are more forgiving,ya just luck.

 

[htngwilliam]

When we sign their contract, usually they win, we look like idiot. Every contract is the same

 

[benlau1]

ya i manage to do just that around OCT time,cut micro sim using my sim cutter,call them to flip the LTE switch on their end and retain the 12GB data till my contract ends next year.

just take note that not everyone calls in will get it is more of a luck and which CSO you are talking to some are very firm some are more forgiving,ya just luck.

Shucks.. so I have to keep calling until i get a nice CSO?
I am thinking of getting a multi sim plan using my dad's phone plan as he is still on 12GB.