Eight Telecom discussion thread

[Habrosus]

How do I terminate the eight subscription plan?

I'd send them an email with relevant information. And they do respond.

 

[Jurong640]

will 8 offering 5G soon since Maxx has started 5G svc today....????

They might be forced too soon. But might give it as a add-on VAS. But say if the 5G Vas is $2/mth, will people top up abit for 5G?

But then, if starhub really does give eight users 5G, it will eat into giga market. Starhub segmented it's market to 4G and 5G. Giga focuses on 5G, while eight on 4G. Unless eight's 5G is 5G NSA only

 

[OutBreak]

They might be forced too soon. But might give it as a add-on VAS. But say if the 5G Vas is $2/mth, will people top up abit for 5G?

But then, if starhub really does give eight users 5G, it will eat into giga market. Starhub segmented it's market to 4G and 5G. Giga focuses on 5G, while eight on 4G. Unless eight's 5G is 5G NSA only

I saw there is an eight 5G under my phone Operator settings.. Maybe they are planning something.

 

[tidus792]

I can't find any such fee for porting out of Eight. Where's that published? (And how would they collect it?)

No more fees for porting out within 30 days. Wasn't aware they changed their rules 3 weeks ago.
Thanks for pointing it out.

 

[tuntun]

I saw there is an eight 5G under my phone Operator settings.. Maybe they are planning something.

these 5G stand alone setting etc have it for Maxx more than 6 months ago but today then these are activated at backends

 

[jasonsouza77]

hi everyone just noticed there is no voLTE when roaming on my eight plan but there is volte on my mother's phone. also im unable to place any sg call while in msia (yes i did dial +65 first) has anyone experienced similar. any help will be appreciated.

 

[mosmos]

hi everyone just noticed there is no voLTE when roaming on my eight plan but there is volte on my mother's phone. also im unable to place any sg call while in msia (yes i did dial +65 first) has anyone experienced similar. any help will be appreciated.

Swap phone with your sim to check if really your phone problem

 

[BBCWatcher]

hi everyone just noticed there is no voLTE when roaming on my eight plan but there is volte on my mother's phone. also im unable to place any sg call while in msia (yes i did dial +65 first) has anyone experienced similar. any help will be appreciated.

A couple things to try:

• If you have 5G enabled, try disabling it (forcing your phone onto 4G). Or vice versa.
• Try changing networks. For example, if you're currently roaming on Maxis, try U Mobile or DigiCelcom to see if you get any different results.

 

[tidus792]

Eight can send overseas sms? I trying to send one to verify my kakao number but it always fails.

Answering my own question.

No option to send SMS (from SG) to an overseas number on eight (even if you wanted to pay for it).
There was no way to verify my Kakao number and they do not offer any other options (I asked multiple times).

It's available as a paid option if you use ST (including MVNO) and Simba. (I didn't check M1).

Edited the phrasing for clarification.

 

[A7997A]

Answering my own question.

No option to send overseas SMS on eight (even if you wanted to pay for it).
There was no way to verify my Kakao number and they do not offer any other options (I asked multiple times).

It's available as a paid option if you use ST (including MVNO) and Simba. (I didn't check M1).

Where did you get this info for Simba ?
Their FAQ say not possible :
https://support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/4487047558681-Does-roaming-cover-calls-and-SMS

 

[tidus792]

Where did you get this info for Simba ?
Their FAQ say not possible :
https://support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/4487047558681-Does-roaming-cover-calls-and-SMS

 

[oric1]

Answering my own question.

No option to send SMS (from SG) to an overseas number on eight (even if you wanted to pay for it).
There was no way to verify my Kakao number and they do not offer any other options (I asked multiple times).

It's available as a paid option if you use ST (including MVNO) and Simba. (I didn't check M1).

Edited the phrasing for clarification.

Singtel charges $0.18 per SMS sent overseas

 

[A7997A]

i think he means sending to an overseas number in singapore not while roaming

Oh, I misinterpreted it then.

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Those that has eight plus other mvno sim, how are the rest of the speed? I felt recently the speed is a bit sucky.

Sometimes loading of reddit page is slow etc

 

[mosmos]

Those that has eight plus other mvno sim, how are the rest of the speed? I felt recently the speed is a bit sucky.

Sometimes loading of reddit page is slow etc

I do speed test at Jurong East mrt still very fast

 

[Habrosus]

Central indoor. Not the fastest but still works.

 

[dev_stg_prd]

I do speed test at Jurong East mrt still very fast

it's not consistent one

 

[cloudystar]

Able to reach 75mbps with eight telecom outdoors.

Not great speed but very much functional. Besides, the biggest selling point for eight is now their roaming data which is one of the most generous in the market.

 

[BBCWatcher]

Able to reach 75mbps with eight telecom outdoors.
Not great speed but very much functional.

For perspective, Google recommends having a link capable of a sustained 5 Mb/s to view 1080p YouTube videos. 75 v. 5 is an excellent ratio. And you’re not required to chew up data allotments at 1080p. Viewing at 720p consumes about half as much data.

Besides, the biggest selling point for eight is now their roaming data which is one of the most generous in the market.

Another big selling point is offering $8 and $5 (for seniors) (per 30 days) plans. Pricing matters for a lot of people.

 

[pwillie]

Eight is terrible indoors, mostly at 5-10mbps….. am switching to Zym for the 6 mths free promo to try