Circles.Life Discussion Thread

[AMD_Duron]

RP8 and UWAL8 is back but no more roaming. Only local 5G at $8.

 

[xiaofan]

Is pay as you go. Somewhat like how telco charges many years back.
https://www.circles.life/sg/rates-roaming-others/

Pay As You Go data roaming is still true for SingTel if you do not subscribe to a roaming plan -- very expensive.
https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/mobile/roaming/all-plans#displayAll
https://cdn2.singteldigital.com/con...-services/mobile/roaming/pdf/RoamingRates.pdf

Same for M1.
https://www.m1.com.sg/travel/going-overseas/postpaid-roaming/roaming-rates/

I guess CL kind of inherited from M1.
https://www.circles.life/sg/rates-roaming-others/

BTW, SingTel and Zym/Zero1/VIVIFI/CMLink still use pay as you go for roaming voice calls now, other than the 10 minutes free incoming roaming voice from Zym/Zeor1/VIVIFI. So the users may get bill shock.

M1 Maxx, Gomo and SingTel hi! Postpaid do not support roaming voice, so no bill shock.

 

[mr_won]

I'm confused to what is chargeable. Let's say I disabled data roaming on my device and on the app, can I stil receive calls / SMS when overseas?

Currently, other providers like Maxx provide free incoming SMS even when overseas. Does CL provide free incoming SMS? Also, it is not chargeable when receiving (but not picking up) calls overseas right?

 

[thretiredDad]

I'm confused to what is chargeable. Let's say I disabled data roaming on my device and on the app, can I stil receive calls / SMS when overseas?

Currently, other providers like Maxx provide free incoming SMS even when overseas. Does CL provide free incoming SMS? Also, it is not chargeable when receiving (but not picking up) calls overseas right?

Zero signal at all
so you must activate auto roaming and pay $10, to receive sms otp oversea

 

[Beepbeep8]

With all the recent discussion, does it mean CL no roaming plans = line is totally dead overseas (if we do not wish to incur additional charges)?

There are 3 options on the app on roaming
(1) Roaming off
(2) Voice and SMS Roaming
(3) Data Voice and SMS Roaming.
If the app is on (3) and u go to the country not supported on your plan, there will be charges.
If the app is on (2), the data will be off and no charges incur. However, u can still receive SMS eg if u need OTP and incoming call.
If the app is on (1), all services will be off.

 

[froztheart]

RP8 and UWAL8 is back but no more roaming. Only local 5G at $8.

That's a good and bad news at the same time.

 

[froztheart]

With all the recent discussion, does it mean CL no roaming plans = line is totally dead overseas (if we do not wish to incur additional charges)?

CL where got so good to skip opportunity like these to not charge their customers?

 

[mr_won]

There are 3 options on the app on roaming
(1) Roaming off
(2) Voice and SMS Roaming
(3) Data Voice and SMS Roaming.
If the app is on (3) and u go to the country not supported on your plan, there will be charges.
If the app is on (2), the data will be off and no charges incur. However, u can still receive SMS eg if u need OTP and incoming call.
If the app is on (1), all services will be off.

So If I choose (2), I can receive SMS for free when overseas? I understand that there will be charges if we accept calls / send SMS when overseas but receiving SMS is my main requirement.

 

[thretiredDad]

There are 3 options on the app on roaming
(1) Roaming off
(2) Voice and SMS Roaming
(3) Data Voice and SMS Roaming.
If the app is on (3) and u go to the country not supported on your plan, there will be charges.
If the app is on (2), the data will be off and no charges incur. However, u can still receive SMS eg if u need OTP and incoming call.
If the app is on (1), all services will be off.

I choose [2], also no sms

 

[dexboi]

[2] doesn't work. don't even try.
You will get a $10 additional charge if your plan does not include Roaming.

 

[xiaofan]

There are 3 options on the app on roaming
(1) Roaming off
(2) Voice and SMS Roaming
(3) Data Voice and SMS Roaming.
If the app is on (3) and u go to the country not supported on your plan, there will be charges.
If the app is on (2), the data will be off and no charges incur. However, u can still receive SMS eg if u need OTP and incoming call.
If the app is on (1), all services will be off.

So If I choose (2), I can receive SMS for free when overseas? I understand that there will be charges if we accept calls / send SMS when overseas but receiving SMS is my main requirement.

I choose [2], also no sms

[2] doesn't work. don't even try.
You will get a $10 additional charge if your plan does not include Roaming.

That is interesting.

What is option 2 for then? The FAQ seems to indicate it is the same as Option 1.

https://circlesasiasupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000204043-How-do-I-turn-on-off-roaming

Turn Roaming On in the Circles.Life App:​

1. Open the Circles.Life app.
2. Go to Roaming > Roaming Settings > Roaming/IDD.
3. Select Data, Voice, and SMS to enable roaming.

Turn Roaming Off in the Circles.Life App:​

1. Open the Circles.Life app.
2. Go to Roaming > Roaming Settings > Roaming/IDD.
3. Select either Voice and SMS Roaming or Roaming Off.

When traveling, turn off roaming in both the Circles.Life app and your device to avoid unexpected charges.

 

[uncle_josh]

Circles.Life customer learns he can’t cancel his plan ‘any time’ as claimed by telco, complains to IMDA

https://share.google/SlSaQuLoEuhgiDuyT

 

[Mancunian2]

I'm confused to what is chargeable. Let's say I disabled data roaming on my device and on the app, can I stil receive calls / SMS when overseas?

Currently, other providers like Maxx provide free incoming SMS even when overseas. Does CL provide free incoming SMS? Also, it is not chargeable when receiving (but not picking up) calls overseas right?

haha, you just described a situation which people kpkb about
read through this thread, there was a few instances where people were charged $10

with circles, you have to understand the tnc thoroughly and carefully
I choose to stay away as I can't stand their many patterns

 

[Beepbeep8]

So If I choose (2), I can receive SMS for free when overseas? I understand that there will be charges if we accept calls / send SMS when overseas but receiving SMS is my main requirement.

for (2), receive sms is free, sending sms is chargable. Incoming call is free if not pick up. I will usually call back using WhatsApp.

 

[mr_won]

I think I found the answer. But still must be very careful in order not to incur additional charges.

https://circlesasiasupport.zendesk....e-the-roaming-calls-data-or-SMS-rates-charged

"Incoming SMS is free"

 

[lordfa9]

Sharing for awareness

 

[uncle_josh]

Pattern many many

 

[froztheart]

Sharing for awareness

Smells like CL, and it is CL

 

[rest1ess]

Beat the pattern!

 

[sibeiTrolled]

Smells like CL, and it is CL

You left out something.

If it smells like CL, looks like CL, it's probably CL