Eight Telecom discussion thread

[teoma]

Pls get a physical Sim, even with other telco, to avoid next trouble

One of our relatives lives in US and gets these phones for cheap, like $400 for a iPhone 16 Plus 256GB, but they only use eSIM. Yes, physical SIM would avoid trouble but at those prices, don't mind a little bit of trouble.

 

[bunegg]

Eight network is sibeh cui now. Even at home now I get 1-2 bar in toilet. Worst than m1

 

[xiaofan]

Got a very good eight 4G speed this morning in Jurong Point. The speed in Jurong Central Park is also pretty good.

Poco X6 Pro
eight S$8 plan
Jurong Point JP2 Level 1, beside the travelator to B1

This is my best 4G LTE speed this year among the three plans I have.
Singtel SIM Only S$15.28 plan (5G)
M1 Maxx S$10 plan (5G)
eight S$8 plan (4G).

 

[Cedric7]

I decided to take the plunge and registered for zero1 5g $15 plan, 6 months + 6 months. Lol

 

[xiaofan]

Okay, beating the above records in JP2 B1, in front of Lego, then M1 Shop, and lastly Singtel Shop.

My best 4G Speed records, beating my earlier Singtel records a few years ago.

Poco X6 Pro
eight S$8 plan
Jurong Point JP2 Level B1, in front of Singtel Shop

 

[Habrosus]

Getting a new phone for an elderly relative. They currently have eSIM on the old phone and will need to move the eSIM to the new phone (both iPhones). I thought can just email eight but it seems like need to go to service center.

If need to go service center, can I go on her behalf to get the QR code since she has mobility issues? Any form I need to fill up prior to show that she gave me permission to transact on her behalf?

I could be wrong, but I don't think Eight has an authorisation form online for collection on behalf...

Yes, need to visit service centre for new eSIM too.

Can write to helpme@eight.com.sg to seek their advice.

 

[Cookie Muncher]

they overload the network. last time still smooth and okay. now very slow and long buffering

 

[Jurong640]

Eight network is sibeh cui now. Even at home now I get 1-2 bar in toilet. Worst than m1

means your credits $25 fly away?

But i don't think you will be losing a lot. Zero1 have port in bonus of 6 months free, (6x $15= $90). That is worth more than your $25.

 

[Cedric7]

means your credits $25 fly away?

But i don't think you will be losing a lot. Zero1 have port in bonus of 6 months free, (6x $15= $90). That is worth more than your $25.

Yes gg to forfeit. But previously I've bought the credits way back w vouchers. Technically i didn't make a loss to say haha

 

[sango65]

they overload the network. last time still smooth and okay. now very slow and long buffering

hmm, what is overload the network? thought network connectivity is dependant on location (i.e. near to cell towers or repeaters)?

So either Starhub is not installing enough cell towers or they are not maximising the network strength in the cell towers

 

[Habrosus]

Yes gg to forfeit. But previously I've bought the credits way back w vouchers. Technically i didn't make a loss to say haha

Yes, taking those promo credits into consideration would mean actually nothing lost.

That's my case too.

 

[Jurong640]

Yes gg to forfeit. But previously I've bought the credits way back w vouchers. Technically i didn't make a loss to say haha

Ok la, You are not losing anything, infact gaining. Get Singtel 5G SA, but just that the data roaming allocations is lesser.

 

[Cedric7]

Yes, taking those promo credits into consideration would mean actually nothing lost.

That's my case too.

Noice! Btw which provider r u using now?

 

[Habrosus]

Noice! Btw which provider r u using now?

I've my Simba Xmas2026 main line mainly for roaming. Still working to see eventually either Maxx or Eight 5G for backup. Right now Eight 5G.

Zero1 will be 3rd consideration coz I don't really have smooth connection with Singtel SIM-only. One backup might use my existing $15 line, but will then have a 3rd line for double backup. See how Eight/Maxx go in Q1'26.

 

[xiaofan]

Got a very good eight 4G speed this morning in Jurong Point. The speed in Jurong Central Park is also pretty good.

Summary of the eight 4G OOkla SpeedTest results this morning (Jurong Central Park and Jurong Point). Pretty decent.

 

[OutBreak]

I've my Simba Xmas2026 main line mainly for roaming. Still working to see eventually either Maxx or Eight 5G for backup. Right now Eight 5G.

Zero1 will be 3rd consideration coz I don't really have smooth connection with Singtel SIM-only. One backup might use my existing $15 line, but will then have a 3rd line for double backup. See how Eight/Maxx go in Q1'26.

You are doing big business..

 

[Habrosus]

You are doing big business..

I'm just trying to achieve the lowest possible disruption.

 

[Cedric7]

I'm just trying to achieve the lowest possible disruption.

Business in the disruption line haha jk ah

 

[bunegg]

means your credits $25 fly away?

But i don't think you will be losing a lot. Zero1 have port in bonus of 6 months free, (6x $15= $90). That is worth more than your $25.

How come got $25 credit, mine don’t have leh

 

[Habrosus]

How come got $25 credit, mine don’t have leh

His credit balance in the account's wallet.

I do see weird figures in mine too, so just top up the difference with credit card from the app. OCD.