Eight Telecom discussion thread

[TyL3r_DuRd3n]

Okay. Back to 8.

My last mobile on StarHub for a long period of time was about some 5 or 6 years ago before MVNOs started or at its begening years.

Let's hope it is much better now.

I was with StarHub telco itself for almost 15 years before that. She was my "mummy" so to speak!

When I first used smartphone, it is already with Singtel. Experience sucks at the start (circa Y2010, 3G network, 12GB allowance). Ex-GF forced me to use Singtel coz she could me help sign CIS which is cheaper.
Then 4G time, the service gradually gets better but data allowance only 3GB?
Singtel (11 years) -> MR (2years?) -> GOMO (1yr+) -> Zym (1 week) ->GOMO (few months) -> Eight (next 14 months )

Pre-smartphone was with starhub. I remembered they were the first telco to give free incoming call and loads of SMS (can confirm for the sms?)

 

[VTEC3100]

that should be the way
keep this thread for 8 discussion

yes, same here, i was with starhub for many years before i port to eight..and i got ppl commented "orang kaya spotted"

that was why when i saw eight launched and with this price plan, i faster port, mai tu liao

@loganrunning

how is 8, in term of mobile coverage? is it stable?

 

[MrRayded]

These are latest email reply I received from them

Dear Customer,
Our technical team is contacting international routing with Telkomsel Indonesia on this one. We will get back to you. Sincere apologies for the delay.
Regards,
Team eight - V

a few days after i lodged the complaint via Ubi boss, they sent me an iMessage, thinking they were sending via SMS.

Okay. We’ll try to SMS test by SIGOS. Please wait

wow! i didnt receive any sms when i was in China too, not sure whether its just an indonesia issue?

 

[~sabaisabai~]

how is 8, in term of mobile coverage? is it stable?

for me, it is okay.. coverage same as starhub
scroll up, you will find value information

 

[eddy0505]

Zym is far more responsive

Eight i feel is just slightly better than M1 . Network feels laggy at times . Gaming also not seamless. Keep having occasional network signal.

Paid $8 for eight so my 2nd month is free. Haven't tried the 8gb roaming .

slightly better compared with M1 4G or 5G?

 

[eddy0505]

i think eight really got some OTP sms issue- was calling UOB hotline, the OTP only came in after my call ended (like 3 mins delay). Hope they can sort out their OTP backend

 

[kelvinti]

i think eight really got some OTP sms issue- was calling UOB hotline, the OTP only came in after my call ended (like 3 mins delay). Hope they can sort out their OTP backend

Could it be an UOB sms application/server issue instead?

My company does sent out sms and OTP and sometimes the sms application / server can be in slow-mo mood..

 

[Jurong640]

how is 8, in term of mobile coverage? is it stable?

it's stable, acceptable. But upload speed is really slow. You may look back at the previous pages, many reviews on eight

 

[eddy0505]

Could it be an UOB sms application issue instead?

not sure this is the 1st time I'm having OTP delays (previously M1, Starhub, Vivifi, GOMO), dunno if got linkage with some of the users here overseas SMS cannot receive.

 

[TyL3r_DuRd3n]

wow! i didnt receive any sms when i was in China too, not sure whether its just an indonesia issue?

Even in sg i cannot receive overseas sms.
no need to go overseas

 

[TyL3r_DuRd3n]

not sure this is the 1st time I'm having OTP delays (previously M1, Starhub, Vivifi, GOMO), dunno if got linkage with some of the users here overseas SMS cannot receive.

Local sms OTP and normal sms i can receive, no problem.
Non +65 jitao cannot receive.

 

[eno_lc]

Maybe Eight default opt-in to block overseas call and sms?

 

[Jurong640]

Maybe Eight default opt-in to block overseas call and sms?

nope. during sign up, i think there is an option to opt out or opt in.

 

[eno_lc]

nope. during sign up, i think there is an option to opt out or opt in.

Maybe cos I’m on the $0 trial plan, I never got the option to opt-in or out

 

[Habrosus]

Maybe cos I’m on the $0 trial plan, I never got the option to opt-in or out

Have lah, I opted not to receive.

Otherwise log in to your account, the options are under Settings.

#eightpleasenoticeme

 

[kelvinti]

I only opted to block international calls upon signing up and not blocking the international sms.

 

[Jurong640]

I only opted to block international calls upon signing up and not blocking the international sms.

ok good choice. waiting for Nigerian prince to sms you that he wants to share his wealth

 

[AmIUpz]

Thanks for sharing. Means can collect and wait till near current billing cycle ends. I'm planning to do that as well. Good to know it's possible!

In case no one shared, according to their faq:

"The activation code is valid for 14 business days from the date of order submission. Please activate your SIM card before that. We look forward to having you on our network!"

For me I activated it abit earlier than 14 business days since I used up my fast data already. Also scared if I change just 2-3 days before it might clash with payment

 

[kelvinti]

ok good choice. waiting for Nigerian prince to sms you that he wants to share his wealth

Wah! 50 years ago scam story.

No need to wait for Nigerian now. My neignour auntie already try to scam me for a free ride...

 

[amazingone]

Eight 5G now at Yishun