Eight Telecom discussion thread

[matrix05]

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When is eight going to allow port in for prepaid?

 

[tanchoo1]

When is eight going to allow port in for prepaid?

Probably never?

 

[JAYSCS]

from the description, i view it otherwise. the weakness was to base the 2nd factor (2FA) on a channel where the user does not (and cannot) fully control and can be hijacked externally.

it was reported that the attacker obtained an esim QR code without physical verification of an identiy document (which is already the least secure method). Once this was obtained, then the attacker could use it to easily reset secure passwords and take control of the various accounts.

it's a good case study for those who want to secure their accounts, but i suspect it will be unheeded as many prefer convenience over security.

Stick to physical SIM card is another solution to avoid hijacking.

 

[loganrunning]

Stick to physical SIM card is another solution to avoid hijacking.

plus mandatory use of singpass myinfo to populate the name and address fields for online application.
otherwise, attacker can still enter a different address, and the same outcome

 

[ST9611]

Eight Telecom: Year End Port-In Promo
Promo period: 8 Dec to 28 Dec.

Year-end port in promo: FREE $8/$18 Credits and 8 Lucky winners per week to WIN 1-year Mobile Plan!*

All Port in and get FREE $8/$18 credits: $8 and $18 plan (only voice plans). Credit will take 7 working days to be credited into the main wallet!

Win 1 Year Mobile Plan (equal to $96 credit), 8 lucky winners weekly. Winners will be announced on FB/IG weekly + sms send to the winners.

Don’t miss out!

For port in online, can dont enter card details? Example top up credits to main wallet via shopee?

 

[FlyGuardX]

Possible, long ago I used dummy passwords for some dummy emails for some freebies. Recently got prompt that some hacker from Brazil logged in lol.

besides password managers, you can also use email alias (e.g. addy io or simplelogin to sign up for freebies so if the email got sold/compromised, the other website/email you have won't be compromised.

 

[gapboy]

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[tanchoo1]

For port in online, can dont enter card details? Example top up credits to main wallet via shopee?

I haven't signed up for a new line recently, but I don't think it's possible since you have to pay $8 for a new line.

Just use one of those temporary virtual credit cards from Youtrip / Wise / Revolut if you're paranoid. Problem solved.

 

[crystalnox]

Stick to physical SIM card is another solution to avoid hijacking.

Sorry I don't think that helps. Just because your current SIM card is a physical, doesn't mean scammers can't port it out to an eSIM. The issue in this case is with the telco's verification failures, not the SIM type.

 

[gapboy]

Stick to physical SIM card is another solution to avoid hijacking.

Even CC with NFC is prone to jacking nothing is that "safe" now .. just be vigilant.

 

[Like_To_Ask_Question]

wah kao... i just ported 3 lines over YESTERDAY...zzz

 

[eddy0505]

Overall Eight speed and coverage much better than Simba in different parts of Johor. Simba will drop to 2mbps with bad ping intermittently.

 

[tanchoo1]

Sorry I don't think that helps. Just because your current SIM card is a physical, doesn't mean scammers can't port it out to an eSIM. The issue in this case is with the telco's verification failures, not the SIM type.

You're correct.

And also the user was an idiot and chose a stupid password or reused his passwords.

 

[amazingone]

Overall Eight speed and coverage much better than Simba in different parts of Johor. Simba will drop to 2mbps with bad ping intermittently.

Speed connection will depend on the roaming telco condition.

 

[Habrosus]

Overall Eight speed and coverage much better than Simba in different parts of Johor. Simba will drop to 2mbps with bad ping intermittently.

You'd be on Celcom with Simba. Were you on Maxis or U Mobile with Eight?

 

[KoChi]

wanted a eSIM for ipad.. should I get with line or just data only?

 

[twosix]

wanted a eSIM for ipad.. should I get with line or just data only?

Ipad cannot make phone calls.

 

[KoChi]

I tot of transferring the eSIM to phone when needed

 

[Beepbeep8]

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Does this new plan comes with roaming?

 

[Tedicious]

Does this new plan comes with roaming?

No