MyRepublic Mobile discussion thread

[gaoqikai]

I believe they do not even have NSA service contracted from Starhub, how to allow?
Thus, its only SA connection.

think should be. Which is interesting, since Starhub themselves have NSA for giga, but not giving to MyRepublic

 

[gapboy]

where do u see this? app or website login?

not me those ppl reporting here

 

[yukirin92]

Getting the $100 deposit request when signing up online too. Will go to one of their physical shops to see if it can be done away with.

 

[NickRevenge]

Hi all, one technical question, does MR's 5G only allows users to be connected to standalone (SA) network? Cause I see on MyRepublic updates list of 5G devices that will work on it’s network – OCWorkbench , looks like they only allows SA, no NSA. I tried on my iPhone, when I disable 5G standalone option, cannot connect to 5G at all. So we are not allowed to use NSA on MR?

I was able to connect. The speed difference is like
500mbps (SA option on)
140mbps (NSA)

 

[dexboi]

Getting the $100 deposit request when signing up online too. Will go to one of their physical shops to see if it can be done away with.

Don't bother, really.
They will use the same public website to sign you up at physical store,
and the $100 deposit will still show up.

 

[yukirin92]

Don't bother, really.
They will use the same public website to sign you up at physical store,
and the $100 deposit will still show up.

Ah that sucks. At least it is on the way home and I can save on the delivery fee for the physical sim.

 

[gaoqikai]

I was able to connect. The speed difference is like
500mbps (SA option on)
140mbps (NSA)

thx, that's interesting, same speed as lte (even slower)

 

[Kiwi8]

Got this message too. Decided not to take up the plan. Don’t have any bad debt or late payments either.

It’s pretty ridiculous they are asking for a $100 deposit for a non-contract plan. My guess is they are propping up their reserves to service their own debts and obligations instead of taking loans from banks.

And if you terminate, they only return the money in 4-6 weeks. Disgusting.

Exactly. Not sure why they want to impose a $100 deposit on even Singapore citizens with neutral credit score, on a say $10 plan, when the payment is made at the start of the month of the plan, so what is the loss there? They can always cut the service upon failure to deduct successfully.

 

[ladiesman217]

Like i said before, only those who require a $100 will know the reason themselves.

They don't impose $100 deposits on selected people for fun.

Me and my friends and family have jumped back and forth to so many telcos including Myrepublic with no issues.

We always pay our bills on time, never once late and have never owed any money etc.

 

[crystalnox]

Exactly. Not sure why they want to impose a $100 deposit on even Singapore citizens with neutral credit score, on a say $10 plan, when the payment is made at the start of the month of the plan, so what is the loss there? They can always cut the service upon failure to deduct successfully.

https://www.creditbureau.com.sg/pdf/Understanding-of-TCBS-consumer-report-6-June-2019.pdfHave you ever had bad debts or payment defaults with the 3 local telcos in the past? Otherwise there shouldn’t be any record on your telco credit score at all since regular activity isn’t reported.

 

[Kiwi8]

https://www.creditbureau.com.sg/pdf/Understanding-of-TCBS-consumer-report-6-June-2019.pdfHave you ever had bad debts or payment defaults with the 3 local telcos in the past? Otherwise there shouldn’t be any record on your telco credit score at all since regular activity isn’t reported.

Nope, no bad debts or payment defaults. That's why the deposit requirement is perplexing.

 

[yukirin92]

Nope, no bad debts or payment defaults. That's why the deposit requirement is perplexing.

Same here. No idea what that other feller is insinuating

 

[Kiwi8]

Same here. No idea what that other feller is insinuating

The only reason I can think of is that I have no payment records since my father was the account holder of most of the services I consumed, but since I started to take over the accounts I was saddled with this stupid deposit requirement. Never mind, I just choose to give my business to other providers who do not impose this stupid deposit then.

 

[yukirin92]

The only reason I can think of is that I have no payment records since my father was the account holder of most of the services I consumed, but since I started to take over the accounts I was saddled with this stupid deposit requirement. Never mind, I just choose to give my business to other providers who do not impose this stupid deposit then.

Which telco are you looking at? My Republic seems to be the cheapest for a 5g SA plan.

 

[Kiwi8]

Which telco are you looking at? My Republic seems to be the cheapest for a 5g SA plan.

Now on GOMO $10 plan.

 

[crystalnox]

The only reason I can think of is that I have no payment records since my father was the account holder of most of the services I consumed, but since I started to take over the accounts I was saddled with this stupid deposit requirement. Never mind, I just choose to give my business to other providers who do not impose this stupid deposit then.

If you don’t need 5G, starhub’s simonly plans quite competitive at the $20 range also la.

 

[lohsenglte]

Worth switching from 4G Zero1 @17.90 a month to my republic's base 5G plan? Getting a 5G enabled phone soon was thinking of doing it, but not sure now stable the connection is esp while in train tunnels.

No 5G service in tunnels yet afaik.

 

[gapboy]

No 5g in tunnel dont bother me i still can surf 4g+.. for standard plan 5g it is the best price now compared to those NSA plans out there

 

[JuveZzZ]

Just sign up for my republic, hope it's good

 

[Tedicious]

Just sign up for my republic, hope it's good

Depends on the area u r in