SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[kelvinti]

has SIMBA updated on 5G availability?

https://www.nperf.com/en/map/SG/-/164458.TPG-Mobile/signal/

 

[firesong]

SIMBA coverage! Quite accurate as far as I'm concerned!

https://www.nperf.com/en/map/SG/-/164458.TPG-Mobile/signal/

Unfortunately, the first things I see are zones with... 3G networks.

 

[kelvinti]

Unfortunately, the first things I see are zones with... 3G networks.

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Ya! Depending on "luck" (Where you live!)!

My block is located right in the middle of a zero coverage zone of SIMBA based on that map which is surrounded by 4G and 4G+! However, the 4G/4G+ connection on my phone is still very good at home! So, I'm happy with SIMBA coverage!

 

[firesong]

Ya! Depending on "luck" (Where you live!)!

My block is located right in the middle of a zero coverage zone of SIMBA based on that map which is surrounded by 4G and 4G+! However, the 4G/4G+ connection on my phone is still very good at home! So, I'm happy with SIMBA coverage!

Heh. Think you missed my point. Simba has no 3G. They don't have a 3G license to operate in Singapore, and so have never deployed 3G towers.

Anyway, I jest. The nature of crowdsourcing also means that data is aggregated from sources, so if fewer people want to come on board and contribute, the data remains less useful.

 

[kelvinti]

Heh. Think you missed my point. Simba has no 3G. They don't have a 3G license to operate in Singapore, and so have never deployed 3G towers.

Anyway, I jest. The nature of crowdsourcing also means that data is aggregated from sources, so if fewer people want to come on board and contribute, the data remains less useful.

Opps! I see.

I have never expected still got people wanna use 3G lol..

 

[xonix]

Opps! I see.

I have never expected still got people wanna use 3G lol..

Nobody actually WANTS to use 3G. VOLTE is not yet prevalent for all telco and handsets.
So 3G is used a backup for voice calls until it's totally phased out in 2025 , hopefully VOLTE is default by then.

 

[twosix]

Err... TPG does not have 3G networks leh... Probably the app is inaccurate.

 

[Tedicious]

Switch to TPG about a month ago and release that iphone battery drain very fast while on TPG network.
Connection is usually 3 or 4 bars on places that I went to.

Anyone experiencing the same?

 

[Habrosus]

Switch to TPG about a month ago and release that iphone battery drain very fast while on TPG network.
Connection is usually 3 or 4 bars on places that I went to.

Anyone experiencing the same?

I've TPG lines in iPhones X, XS Max, 11Pro, iPad Mini6, and iPad Air4, and haven't noticed any unusual battery drain...

 

[tuntun]

I've TPG lines in iPhones X, XS Max, 11Pro, iPad Mini6, and iPad Air4, and haven't noticed any unusual battery drain...

do you need to set TPG under APN for your iPhone XS? or just insert SIM and use? Did you enable VoLTE as ON ? It shows warning message when I enable VoLTE. Does this mean TPG SIM is not supported or?

 

[firesong]

Increased battery drain may also be attributed to poor coverage.
https://www.androidauthority.com/smartphone-battery-draining-fast-fix-1052999/#2
If you're generally in an area with good coverage, you shouldn't face increased battery drain. You can use tools to help you to gauge what your reception levels are.

PS: It's also true for poor wifi coverage for your devices.

 

[gaoqikai]

Err... TPG does not have 3G networks leh... Probably the app is inaccurate.

that site is inaccurate as for 3G, but the 5G coverage areas do corresponds to what SIMBA is doing their trial at (vivo city, MBS, etc.)

 

[gaoqikai]

I used on iPX and also 13. Yes, APN need to set. If don't set, data can use, but mobile hotspot cannot. Also, VOLTE does give warnings. This is expected.

 

[Habrosus]

do you need to set TPG under APN for your iPhone XS? or just insert SIM and use? Did you enable VoLTE as ON ? It shows warning message when I enable VoLTE. Does this mean TPG SIM is not supported or?

I've the habit of going through the APN and then restart the phone, regardless if it's already there or not, so I can't remember if it's already there for this phone.

This cellular network has not been verified for VoLTE on iPhone. Battery life, calls, text messages, voicemail, and cellular data may be affected.

This message? I just ignore and yes, have VoLTE turned on.

AFAIK, iPhones are supported for TPG...

 

[tuntun]

I've the habit of going through the APN and then restart the phone, regardless if it's already there or not, so I can't remember if it's already there for this phone.

This cellular network has not been verified for VoLTE on iPhone. Battery life, calls, text messages, voicemail, and cellular data may be affected.

This message? I just ignore and yes, have VoLTE turned on.

AFAIK, iPhones are supported for TPG...

Yes, I saw the same message when enabled VoLTE. Ok, i will go ahead to reenable it. So far I saw signals are quite ok and surfing is still smoother than M1 at Tiong Bahru / Redhill close and Kallang sector areas. another Sim-M1 got the same full signals but was unable to surf or sometimes WhatsApp stuck there a few seconds to send out. Thanks

 

[Hi1307]

Unfortunately, the first things I see are zones with... 3G networks.

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Don't believe nperf.

Use the speedtest.net map (Android only) or Cellmapper which has a very accurate map even with cell towers

 

[ekardo]

Just confirmed 2GB free roaming ending end of Aug..

 

[DynamiteZerg]

Anyone having issues with some of their 4G cells? I am seeing the network connections drop from 4G+ to 4G and then the 4G data don't work. Happens at the bus stop at Bedok Mall facing the MRT and also at Bedok MRT EW5 station. Also discovered the same issue at Ikea Tampines.

 

[kelvinti]

Okay. Just gotten my 1st renewal just now via my saved credit card with my SIMBA account.

All good!

Time flies! 1 month with SIMBA already! I'm satisfied with SIMBA network as far as I'm concerned!

 

[kelvinti]

Just confirmed 2GB free roaming ending end of Aug..

Ya! Super good promo deal!