MyRepublic Mobile discussion thread

[Jurong640]

If i use the App to make IDD call from Singapore, it will deduct from the bundle talktime?

I have posted screenshots below of my bill when I used the app to call Taiwan. For 2mins, $0.12. not deductible from bundle talktime, it's separate.

 

[Jurong640]

Thanks for the info, i will be looking at the $18 plan since it has 1000 mins talk time.
Whats interest me most is the My republic App which offers huge discount if i see it correctly.
For instance, calling Germany it only charge 6 cts per minute
Compared with Singtel V019 which charges 39 cts

Yup. That is why they advertise 95% savings. Proven by me, M1 website states $0.50 per minute, was charged 5 cents per min for calls to taiwan

 

[steven168z]

Thanks for the info, i will be looking at the $18 plan since it has 1000 mins talk time.
Whats interest me most is the My republic App which offers huge discount if i see it correctly.
For instance, calling Germany it only charge 6 cts per minute
Compared with Singtel V019 which charges 39 cts

get the lite plan first as it valid till 3 jun.

value plan anytime can upgrade

 

[hereiam7788]

no matter how, MR lite is the best deal. one can enjoy all benefits for under MR and again paying the minimum fee of $10/month. as long as u dun switch plan, you can keep this 'legacy' plan forever. if worse case, it is not enough for u, just switch to a higher plan anytime.

 

[hereiam7788]

noticed that MR even allows you to port-in a number that is not registered under your name? so good.

 

[Jurong640]

noticed that MR even allows you to port-in a number that is not registered under your name? so good.

So called port in, then "change of ownership", of cause with authorisation of the main owner

 

[dodongdodong]

get the lite plan first as it valid till 3 jun.

value plan anytime can upgrade

As per T&C valid till 30 June

https://myrepublic.net/sg/legal/mobile/promotions/lite-pro-plan-promo/

 

[hereiam7788]

As per T&C valid till 30 June

https://myrepublic.net/sg/legal/mobile/promotions/lite-pro-plan-promo/

wah. so good. 31 June 2020.

 

[hereiam7788]

So called port in, then "change of ownership", of cause with authorisation of the main owner

not bad le. like that one can save the transfer of ownership fee of $20 which is typically charged at all the 3 telcos le.

becos i do not see any cost stated for this transfer at MR.

if i want to transfer a line to someone, he/she just needs to sign up a new MR line like MR lite Plan. Then subsequently he/she submits a port-in request with my mobile number from other telcos with my IC as authorisation.

save $20 swee swee sia.

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besides, i just submitted my request to port in the TPG number to my existing second MR lite (the number i have chosen when I signed up at the store, no so nice number. Like that i also can keep the TPG nicer number too.) TPG the $10 is there always, if really needed, can sign up anytime too.

 

[CPTMiller]

I am looking to switch from M1 home boardband to Myrepublic.
Is it good choice?

 

[Jurong640]

I am looking to switch from M1 home boardband to Myrepublic.
Is it good choice?

Hi CPT,
Not a good choice, m1 fibre network still the best. Unless you are gamer, you chose MyRepublic Fibre.
Anyway, you can check comments and feedback on MyRepublic fibre thread.

 

[007Mi6]

I am looking to switch from M1 home boardband to Myrepublic.
Is it good choice?

I find that my Starhub is slightly better than M1 for home broadband.

 

[windwaver]

Delivery and SIM are free.

Thanks bro, appreciate your input.

Unfortunately, my family and parents decided not to port over to MR because of M1. We're not so keen on random bad connections based on feedback all over the web.

Basically most plans are good enough these days but we decided that disruption is the last thing we want.

Thanks again for all the replies.

 

[Jurong640]

Thanks bro, appreciate your input.

Unfortunately, my family and parents decided not to port over to MR because of M1. We're not so keen on random bad connections based on feedback all over the web.

Basically most plans are good enough these days but we decided that disruption is the last thing we want.

Thanks again for all the replies.

M1 network disruption? It's been very long since I heard of one. Even Singtel and Starhub do have network disruption too. Each telco has it blind spots. But anyway, it depends on your area,

Have you tried M1 network before? Maybe you can try it out and not just based on feedback you see on the internet. Other alternatives you can try is giga $10/mth or grid $17.90/mth.

I've been on m1 for decades, the only telco that I'm unhappy with network signal is starhub.
Cheers

 

[lohsenglte]

Thanks bro, appreciate your input.

Unfortunately, my family and parents decided not to port over to MR because of M1. We're not so keen on random bad connections based on feedback all over the web.

Basically most plans are good enough these days but we decided that disruption is the last thing we want.

Thanks again for all the replies.

Network disruption happens on the traffic light, not just M1. Yes, it was quite serious back in 2010-2014 period, with serious disruptions every few months, but since then, disruptions has been few and far between.

If you’re so worried about network disruption, then you should consider having two or more networks in case of such incident affecting your livelihood. All eggs in one basket is never a good idea.

In fact, if you’re thinking about $10 or lesser plans, don’t want frequent unexplained disruption, AND not M1, there’s only Giga and maybe redONE.

VIVIFI, as SingTel MVNO, is much more prone to maintenance based service disruption. Read GRID Mobile thread, there’s way more complains about completely getting cut off from service. It applies to both Zero1 and VIVIFI too, but the much smaller customer base means not many reported it.

Before you use the recent M1 Fibre disruption as a counter argument to say M1’s network is prone to disruption, there’s definitely points to consider:
1) M1 Fibre disruption didn’t affect M1 Mobile directly. It’s the network slowdown due to increased traffic that caused some people (especially Circles customers) to kpkb during the disruption a few weeks ago.
2) M1 Fibre didn’t had such massive disruption for years already. Last few disruptions were much shorter, DNS issue, that could have been bypassed if you use third party DNS.
3) Other Fibre operators do face service disruption from time to time, not just M1. Looking at StarHub especially, facing far more issues regarding service outages compared. But back to point 1, most broadband outages doesn’t affect mobile access.


Also, speaking about bad network, it ultimately depends on where u live and work. Not everyone experiences such thing, as it depends on how the network was designed around the area. It is true that on average M1’s network has not been on par with rivals especially since privatization early last year, but it doesn’t mean that it definitely means bad experience.

On the contrary, if many people leave one carrier and flood another because of the “better network”, the network performance of the “worse network” will improve as congestion reduces, while the “better network” may see more network congestion and giving everyone a worse off experience.

TPG’s network will see significant network improvement after many of the trial users exit without converting to $10 50GB plan. Once full service is reached, there’s no reason why there won’t be happy customers as the network is relatively uncongested compared to the Big Three.

 

[SibehHL]

Network disruption happens on the traffic light, not just M1. Yes, it was quite serious back in 2010-2014 period, with serious disruptions every few months, but since then, disruptions has been few and far between.

Don't think he's concerned with fiber/network disruption as much as the bad connectivity & horrible download speed issues.

I hasn't had one single disruption in the 12 months I was with M1 but at least once or more weekly will encounter no connectivity even when signal is at full bars. This has not happened again now that I went to SH or previously when I was with ST.

I do agree that there are blind spots in certain areas blah blah blah.... But in Harbour Front and Ferry Terminal?

 

[Jurong640]

Network disruption happens on the traffic light, not just M1. Yes, it was quite serious back in 2010-2014 period, with serious disruptions every few months, but since then, disruptions has been few and far between.

If you’re so worried about network disruption, then you should consider having two or more networks in case of such incident affecting your livelihood. All eggs in one basket is never a good idea.

In fact, if you’re thinking about $10 or lesser plans, don’t want frequent unexplained disruption, AND not M1, there’s only Giga and maybe redONE.

VIVIFI, as SingTel MVNO, is much more prone to maintenance based service disruption. Read GRID Mobile thread, there’s way more complains about completely getting cut off from service. It applies to both Zero1 and VIVIFI too, but the much smaller customer base means not many reported it.

Before you use the recent M1 Fibre disruption as a counter argument to say M1’s network is prone to disruption, there’s definitely points to consider:
1) M1 Fibre disruption didn’t affect M1 Mobile directly. It’s the network slowdown due to increased traffic that caused some people (especially Circles customers) to kpkb during the disruption a few weeks ago.
2) M1 Fibre didn’t had such massive disruption for years already. Last few disruptions were much shorter, DNS issue, that could have been bypassed if you use third party DNS.
3) Other Fibre operators do face service disruption from time to time, not just M1. Looking at StarHub especially, facing far more issues regarding service outages compared. But back to point 1, most broadband outages doesn’t affect mobile access.


Also, speaking about bad network, it ultimately depends on where u live and work. Not everyone experiences such thing, as it depends on how the network was designed around the area. It is true that on average M1’s network has not been on par with rivals especially since privatization early last year, but it doesn’t mean that it definitely means bad experience.

On the contrary, if many people leave one carrier and flood another because of the “better network”, the network performance of the “worse network” will improve as congestion reduces, while the “better network” may see more network congestion and giving everyone a worse off experience.

TPG’s network will see significant network improvement after many of the trial users exit without converting to $10 50GB plan. Once full service is reached, there’s no reason why there won’t be happy customers as the network is relatively uncongested compared to the Big Three.

Nice write up here. I do not know why people would, based on recent major disruption and marked that telco as bad. Every telco would have it's disruption some times, and you would see people saying "worst telco", porting out after contract finish. Porting won't solve the problem, there is no perfect telco in any part of the world. tnell..

 

[SibehHL]

Nice write up here. I do not know why people would, based on recent major disruption and marked that telco as bad. Every telco would have it's disruption some times, and you would see people saying "worst telco", porting out after contract finish. Porting won't solve the problem, there is no perfect telco in any part of the world. tnell..

Don't think many people are looking for the PERFECT Telco or plan, just wanted decent connectivity is not too much to ask for.

I can live with 1-2Mbps download speed on TPG as a free trial user but paying $20-30 monthly to only be frustrated with no connectivity? Don't think so right?

But I do see some here hard selling M1 & its associated MNO as apparently the best network in Singapore just as some history kept selling Stamford Raffles founded Singapore...

 

[Jurong640]

For those UNO customers wanting incoming VOLTE calls,


Just tried the Talk app to receive an incoming call from a Local Number, you have to make sure the Call Forwarding is turned on as it diverts all calls to the app.

Voice quality will be HD voice aka VOLTE, even if you are on MyRepublic UNO plans on Starhub Network. The incoming calls received using talk app will be deductible from the outgoing call bundles though, shall see how many x mins it will reflect in next month bill.

Good to have VOLTE quality for incoming calls, despite StarHub not supporting VOLTE.

 

[Sumimasen]

Nice write up here. I do not know why people would, based on recent major disruption and marked that telco as bad. Every telco would have it's disruption some times, and you would see people saying "worst telco", porting out after contract finish. Porting won't solve the problem, there is no perfect telco in any part of the world. tnell..

Porting won't solved problem I think should port till u found a Telco that have a best or better network coverage than previous, at your area.