Eight Telecom discussion thread

[yhw22]

When CMLink initially launched in SG, the data was shared with China way before COVID time, now then I noticed it was no longer the case.

 

[limbang]

CMlink Less likely have much competition.

what do you mean ?
CMLink do not need compete or do not compete or something else ?

 

[CPTMiller]

After port in to Eight , how long need to wait before I can port out to another MNO???

 

[skazzz]

After port in to Eight , how long need to wait before I can port out to another MNO???

anytime?
since its a service u pay upfront as long u willing forego the initial payment

 

[tidus792]

$20 for porting out within 30 days of activation.

almost all MVNO has a clause on minimum duration. It’s either cannot or pay money to leave early and any remaining monthly subscription. Zym is 2 months.

 

[Habrosus]

After port in to Eight , how long need to wait before I can port out to another MNO???

After the first 30 days.

 

[CPTMiller]

After the first 30 days.

In that case I need to wait 31 days after 2nd payment then can leave and port out?

 

[CPTMiller]

$20 for porting out within 30 days of activation.

almost all MVNO has a clause on minimum duration. It’s either cannot or pay money to leave early and any remaining monthly subscription. Zym is 2 months.

Thanks for information

 

[Habrosus]

In that case I need to wait 31 days after 2nd payment then can leave and port out?

Don't need to.

After the 1st 30 days can port out already. But in order to port out, the line has to be active during the process. Thus can't avoid the 2nd month's payment.

 

[uncle_josh]

In that case I need to wait 31 days after 2nd payment then can leave and port out?

No need to wait 30 days.
Our Harry Porter already done porting out within 30 days.

 

[CPTMiller]

No need to wait 30 days.
Our Harry Porter already done porting out within 30 days.

Thanks

 

[kitkat2]

Don't need to.

After the 1st 30 days can port out already. But in order to port out, the line has to be active during the process. Thus can't avoid the 2nd month's payment.

There were reports that port outs succeeded during the 60-day grace period.

I might be testing this at the end of this month.

 

[sibeiTrolled]

guy eifht cant buy plan early i finished 488gb now no data supe4 sand

Login to your account -> Plan / Add ons / Top up -> Add-ons

$3.88 Add-on Data​

Aligns with Plan Expiry
5GB of Local Data​

 

[BBCWatcher]

guy eifht cant buy plan early i finished 488gb now no data supe4 sand

If you wish you can upgrade to the $18 plan and get a fresh 588GB for the next 30 days. Your current plan ends immediately if you do that. Alternatively, if your phone supports eSIMs (which makes it easier) or dual physical SIMs, you can add a second line with any MNO or MVNO with its own data allotment.

What the heck are you doing that burned 488GB well within 30 days?!?

 

[bryant_16]

How do I terminate the eight subscription plan?

 

[BBCWatcher]

How do I terminate the eight subscription plan?

You don't. Turn off auto plan renewal (if you have it turned on), then just "walk away." There's no refund of any wallet balance or remaining plan days. If you want to port out, you can.

 

[BBCWatcher]

$20 for porting out within 30 days of activation.

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

 

[tuntun]

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

 

[yhw22]

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

so far based on 8.8, they stated no plan for 5G.

 

[BBCWatcher]

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

Presumably Eight will start offering 5G service no later than the date when 4G services in Singapore end. That'll be a long time from now.

M1 Maxx is only offering 5G service on their $10 (per 30 days) plan and above. Their $7.90 ($9.90 after 360 days) plan is a 4G plan. (M1 Maxx's $10 plan is extremely similar to SIMBA's $10 plan. Probably not a coincidence!) If Eight feels any competitive pressure it'll be much less pressure on their popular $8 and $5 plans.

Does anyone actually care whether the service is labeled 4G or 5G per se? Most people care about whether they get good coverage (they can get a usable signal in the places they go), throughput is at least acceptable, SMSes are reliably delivered, voice calls reliably work in and out, and the price is reasonable or better. SIMBA has a 5G network, and it's not spectacular. Sometimes it's slower, and it can run down a battery faster. If 5G helps actually improve service enough to matter, great, that'll be attractive to many people. Otherwise, who cares?