M1 Mobile discussion thread

[MoneyFace =p]

it has become 'fashionable' telcos use 'list' prices e.g. 2k+ for their 'flagship' phones, then offer 'subsidy' or discounts, so work that 2k - subsidy and = to street black / grey mkt prices. more often than not, not possible to achieve, and one can simply *ignore* all that 'plans' assuming that you'd just get any of the 'no contract' plans from any telco. e.g. for that matter your existing line that you may already be using

actually, telco contracts are like 'coe's, which create a 'resell value' for some phones that may otherwise be priced much lower. cos those who *signed* the contracts, won't part with their phones if they 'lose too much', for an 'upgrade'

These are Suggested Retail Prices governed by phone manufacturers mah so it is not up to them to lower the prices anyhow they like.

Anyway most people who stick through the traditional 2 years contract + 'subsidised' phone price upfront are basically:

1. Treating it as a convenient instalment plan for phone. So it does not feel burden paying so much at one go.

2. Too comfortable/lazy with anticipated 2 years upgrade phone cycle without needing to think what's actually better for them elsewhere. Similar 'ain't broken, why fix?' mindset as those still paying for SP power despite given the choice to switch retailer and save some money.

For this group of people with conservative mindset, it usually takes much longer for them start accepting evolution and embrace the greener pasture outside. Usually once they endure until buay tahan (with the high contract cost) and witness more people are switching, they tend to follow suit. Cos they usually gain trust by listening to more people around them through words of mouth recommendation. Just like my own granny and mom. These groups prefer tried and proven solutions rather than taking first mover advantage.

 

[Jurong640]

M1 keep sending me sms and email, get an iPhone 15 pro at just $0. Haha.

 

[andrew_g]

M1 keep sending me sms and email, get an iPhone 15 pro at just $0. Haha.

well the phone plan would look like a 'fortune', then for all u know, tim cook pull out iphone 16 pro max from his hat soon
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewansp...acbook-pro-m4-apple-intelligence-open-source/

 

[MoneyFace =p]

M1 keep sending me sms and email, get an iPhone 15 pro at just $0. Haha.

Just like Windows 11, they tell you it's free upgrade but never tell you comes laden with ads too

Hope my Singtel line marketing dept knows how to control themselves lol. So far my GOMO and Giga lines have fair share of such ads too. Oh well~

 

[MoneyFace =p]

M1 keep sending me sms and email, get an iPhone 15 pro at just $0. Haha.

Anyway how (if bad) is your M1 Maxx line so far? Compare to other variants/CL etc?

 

[Jurong640]

Anyway how (if bad) is your M1 Maxx line so far? Compare to other variants/CL etc?

Using so far, seems fine. Trying out dual SIM, one on Maxx and another on Simba. Places Simba not good, Maxx is good.

Anyway, each Telco got it's good and bad. I just ported out from M1 5G back to Simba. I can say I missed the 5G of M1, it's damn fast.

 

[Tedicious]

Using so far, seems fine. Trying out dual SIM, one on Maxx and another on Simba. Places Simba not good, Maxx is good.

Anyway, each Telco got it's good and bad. I just ported out from M1 5G back to Simba. I can say I missed the 5G of M1, it's damn fast.

Haha got regret bo?

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Using so far, seems fine. Trying out dual SIM, one on Maxx and another on Simba. Places Simba not good, Maxx is good.

Anyway, each Telco got it's good and bad. I just ported out from M1 5G back to Simba. I can say I missed the 5G of M1, it's damn fast.

Wait you mean you just ported out your M1 Maxx line that you ported in recently again?

Honestly I am asking cos I may port out my GOMO line to M1/SIMBA so all my lines are all on different MNO networks for perfect redundancies. I still have my other 2 free lines from CL and M1 (free 512MB bundled with fibre)

 

[wirelesslink]

Wait you mean you just ported out your M1 Maxx line that you ported in recently again?

Honestly I am asking cos I may port out my GOMO line to M1/SIMBA so all my lines are all on different MNO networks for perfect redundancies. I still have my other 2 free lines from CL and M1 (free 512MB bundled with fibre)

what do you do that you need 100% connectivity

 

[Jurong640]

Haha got regret bo?

not really. cos i going overseas soon. I need that 5GB data roaming, now m1 data passport so expensive. Somemore, my m1 cori sim only , only has 6months free caller id. They diedie don't want give caller id for life. Last time it was free for CORI

Wait you mean you just ported out your M1 Maxx line that you ported in recently again?

Honestly I am asking cos I may port out my GOMO line to M1/SIMBA so all my lines are all on different MNO networks for perfect redundancies. I still have my other 2 free lines from CL and M1 (free 512MB bundled with fibre)

No, I have another line previously on circles which i used it to keep my old number. But after hearing the benefits of Maxx, i ported to Maxx. I was paying Circles $5/mth.

The other line i was using was M1 5G, and ported to Simba cos i'm going overseas soon. Then i got another work line which is on zym.

M1 is good if you can enjoy CORI benefit. But then caller id is only 6 months. But their 5G is good la, very fast on mrt trains, i'm quite impressed. Better than Maxx, Zym or Simba

 

[Tedicious]

not really. cos i going overseas soon. I need that 5GB data roaming, now m1 data passport so expensive. Somemore, my m1 cori sim only , only has 6months free caller id. They diedie don't want give caller id for life. Last time it was free for CORI

No, I have another line previously on circles which i used it to keep my old number. But after hearing the benefits of Maxx, i ported to Maxx. I was paying Circles $5/mth.

The other line i was using was M1 5G, and ported to Simba cos i'm going overseas soon. Then i got another work line which is on zym.

M1 is good if you can enjoy CORI benefit. But then caller id is only 6 months. But their 5G is good la, very fast on mrt trains, i'm quite impressed. Better than Maxx, Zym or Simba

I'm using CL 5G but doesn't work in MRT underground

 

[tuntun]

I'm using CL 5G but doesn't work in MRT underground

how come? CL is using M1 infra...

 

[Tedicious]

how come? CL is using M1 infra...

U ask me I ask who? Lol. I take the DTL usually but when it's at the station it auto change to 4G. Giga is the same I realised

 

[MoneyFace =p]

what do you do that you need 100% connectivity

Uh no actually cos in case of major telco network breakdown (happened before to M1 and Singtel) at least I have another telco to rely on to get by since these MVNO lines are so affordable.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

M1 is good if you can enjoy CORI benefit. But then caller id is only 6 months. But their 5G is good la, very fast on mrt trains, i'm quite impressed. Better than Maxx, Zym or Simba

OK so for you it's
1. CL > M1 Maxx
2. M1 CORI > SIMBA
3. Zym

I see until blur

How about network coverage along MRT lines? Spotty?

I cannot accept the fact that subscribers still need to pay for Caller ID in 2024 while most MVNOs are already bundling it for free since 6-7 years ago. By now it should been a basic necessity for communication and a mandatory feature for any phone plan. Can't they simply add that into their overall plan price?

Who the hell in this world will prefer to opt out and rather don't know who calls them? Even Singtel is more humane on that!

 

[everex]

Now M1 webpage reconstructed, new pricing schemes. Does not look more enticing than previous offers though.

 

[Mancunian2]

Now M1 webpage reconstructed, new pricing schemes. Does not look more enticing than previous offers though.

换汤不换药 。

 

[froztheart]

换汤不换药 。

M1还有什么要能换？

 

[Jurong640]

now CORI sim only gives 12mth caller id, at least still better than 6-months previously
now comes with Free 12 months subscription of FoneCare+ Lite

 

[jess_sy]

now CORI sim only gives 12mth caller id, at least still better than 6-months previously
now comes with Free 12 months subscription of FoneCare+ Lite

For new sign ups only