Eight Telecom discussion thread

[uncle_josh]

As long as you don't make me look like an alien from some other planet
Make the point straightforward
And don't ass.u.me EVERYBODY use WHATSAPP just to shoot me down
I don't need to follow anybody to go along with Technology.

 

[tanchoo1]

I just submitted yesterday. Should get the new SIM card next week. Actually SIMBA is ok but the network is really bad and slow. Hope eight is better (it is cheaper also so it helps )

If Simba's network is really bad and slow, how is that "ok"?

It's just terrible, full stop.

 

[tanchoo1]

As long as you don't make me look like an alien from some other planet
Make the point straightforward
And don't ass.u.me EVERYBODY use WHATSAPP just to shoot me down
I don't need to follow anybody to go along with Technology.

Uncle,

I didn't mean to offend you, apologies.

Didn't know you need to record all your voice calls with your brother. That's certainly a unique use case.

So by all means continue the overt surveillance and keep using voice calls.

Perhaps in the future WhatsApp may include the ability to record calls, in which case you may consider switching as mobile data is generally cheaper than voice call minutes.

 

[keenklee]

If Simba's network is really bad and slow, how is that "ok"?

It's just terrible, full stop.

IMHO.
Depends on whether is cheap and good or good and cheap.

 

[steven168z]

now no more shopee 12pm 50% coin cashback?

sad

 

[steven168z]

IMHO.
Depends on whether is cheap and good or good and cheap.

Simba's network is CMI

 

[keenklee]

Simba's network is CMI

IMHO.
That is why it is cheap and good.
Simba also CMI for me.

 

[twosix]

Haha... here f simba. Simba thread f eight. Haha.

 

[tanchoo1]

Haha... here f simba. Simba thread f eight. Haha.

That's the one good thing IMDA did, allow seamless porting between MVNOs.

Not happy just port out, no need to make so much noise, no need to announce your departure as this is not an airport.

After all everyone has different requirements and tolerances.

And if you're not happy just port back in or port out to yet another MVNO or Telco.

Lastly, if other people bash your favourite MVNO or Telco, just let it slide. Don't be so insecure that just a few bad words against the Telco you're using causes you to lash out. If it works for you, good; but understand that others may have different experiences. (BTW I am guilty of this too so my sincere apologies, and please don't bash me.)

 

[Philipkee]

If Simba's network is really bad and slow, how is that "ok"?

It's just terrible, full stop.

Cos it’s cheap and have free roaming. These make it “ok”

 

[DaBaiCai]

Does Eight feel slow or sluggish at crowded areas?

 

[gapboy]

Haha... here f simba. Simba thread f eight. Haha.

alot ..." funny " people around

 

[Leion]

How can up input my email and contact details into the eight account profile page? I would like to get email notifications when I topup my eight accounts...

 

[Leion]

Does Eight feel slow or sluggish at crowded areas?

Using eight for a few days, eight 4g has less disconnection compared to starhub 4g sim only.

Speed wise OK. Phone was working well during new year countdown. Messages keep coming in whilst I was at a countdown party with fireworks

 

[IAmZlatan]

He probably did a few purchases of Recharge online. Recharge extends the renewal date, whereas the more commonly method people use is the top up Main Balance option.

Oh mine. I top up the Main Balance then log in to recharge everytime even though I enabled auto recharge. Am I doing an unnecessary action? Haha

I am worried the line suddenly cut off so I go and extend the renewal date first

 

[Boringchap]

Oh mine. I top up the Main Balance then log in to recharge everytime even though I enabled auto recharge. Am I doing an unnecessary action? Haha

I am worried the line suddenly cut off so I go and extend the renewal date first

No worries. Both way works perfectly fine.

Just do one of it will do, no need to top up both

 

[mungenxx]

hi guys, anyone knows if i were to sign up now for the $8 credit promotion but only activate my physical SIM after 8th Jan, would i still be eligible for the $8 credit? Since it requires time for the physical SIM to be delivered to my place.

 

[tanchoo1]

hi guys, anyone knows if i were to sign up now for the $8 credit promotion but only activate my physical SIM after 8th Jan, would i still be eligible for the $8 credit? Since it requires time for the physical SIM to be delivered to my place.

https://www.eight.com.sg/faq-promotion

 

[mungenxx]

thanks, i saw the FAQ. it's abit ambiguous though. so was wondering if others with experience / knowledge can comment.

 

[tanchoo1]

thanks, i saw the FAQ. it's abit ambiguous though. so was wondering if others with experience / knowledge can comment.

"Any complete port in sign-up during the period is entitled to the Free $8/ $18 credit and a chance to be in the lucky draw."

So it just seems that port in sign-up is required during the period. Doesn't say anything about activation date.