Pls Help Old Uncle to choose MVNO

[whitesand]

Hi all:

Old uncle need recommendation for Singapore mobile nos to be used in US, for about 2 years, but do not wish to change Sg mobile nos.

I need the sg nos for OTP and keeping Sg local contacts, do not intend to change nos even when I am in US. I will get a US sim for US call/mobile data usage. But my current sg mobile nos is traditional plan (no more contract) and it is quite expensive to keep for 2 years. I wish to change to a MVNO to cut down the cost of holding sg nos since I will be only using it mostly for OTP and emergency contact, while mobile data I can use wifi or US sim.

I have a few question and hope that kind souls here can help:

• Can I receive SMS & OTP while in US using MVNO basic plan?
• What happen when someone call my sg nos via voice call? I don’t think it can go through right? Will there be a missed call message? I understand that call via Whatsapp can be done as long as there is network.
• Any recommended MNVO / plan? I am looking at those around S$10 plan.

Thanks in advance for all help.

 

[BBCWatcher]

SIMBA and Eight both include roaming service in the U.S. Eight is data only in the U.S. at the moment (unless you happen to pick up an old T-Mobile 2G signal, which won't last long since it's being phased out). SIMBA includes VoLTE service in the U.S. for voice and SMS. If "old" is literal (age 60+) then SIMBA is only $5 per 30 days (Senior Plan). Eight is $8 per 30 days regardless of age.

M1 Maxx also includes some roaming data and minutes in the U.S., although it ends up being a bit more expensive after 2 years (average of about $8.90 per 30 days).

(Edited to clarify that Eight is data only in the U.S. at present due to a recent change in roaming partners.)

 

[A7997A]

Simba partner in US :

• AT&T / 310410
• T-Mobile
• Verіzοn (5G & VoLTE)

Eight partners in US, none has VoLTE :
AT&T Mobility, Sprint Nextel Op, T- Mobile

I would say Simba would be the better choice here, since Verizon supports VoLTE & Simba has superior VoWifi compared to eight, so as long as you have wifi you should be able to receive calls.

Simba $12 plan provides 8GB of roaming data in US, so unless you are really using a lot, it should be enough.

 

[sbl2560]

Simba at $5, is the better choice.

 

[matrix05]

Eight or Simba senior plan $5.

 

[gapboy]

senior should go for simba $5 plan cheap and ideal

 

[sbl2560]

senior should go for simba $5 plan cheap and ideal

Also to look out for topping up of wallet promotion. 1 for 1 credit.

 

[mosmos]

 

[mosmos]

 

[BBCWatcher]

Heya's SG60 promotion for seniors is a competitive offer. However, it would not meet the needs of the original poster who wrote that he plans to roam in the United States.

 

[hwsstx]

Hi all:

Old uncle need recommendation for Singapore mobile nos to be used in US, for about 2 years, but do not wish to change Sg mobile nos.

I need the sg nos for OTP and keeping Sg local contacts, do not intend to change nos even when I am in US. I will get a US sim for US call/mobile data usage. But my current sg mobile nos is traditional plan (no more contract) and it is quite expensive to keep for 2 years. I wish to change to a MVNO to cut down the cost of holding sg nos since I will be only using it mostly for OTP and emergency contact, while mobile data I can use wifi or US sim.

I have a few question and hope that kind souls here can help:

• Can I receive SMS & OTP while in US using MVNO basic plan?
• What happen when someone call my sg nos via voice call? I don’t think it can go through right? Will there be a missed call message? I understand that call via Whatsapp can be done as long as there is network.
• Any recommended MNVO / plan? I am looking at those around S$10 plan.

Thanks in advance for all help.

SIMBA suits your description... Seniors Plan is $5 a month.

Edited
Incoming SMSs are free. Outgoing SMSs are not supported while roaming.

 

[hwsstx]

SIMBA suits your description... Seniors Plan is $5 a month.

Can receive SMS but cannot send SMS

• If you are overseas and making a call to a local line in the destination you are in, the deduction will be made from your IDD minutes.

• If you are overseas and making a call to a landline in Singapore, the deduction will be made from your fixed line minutes.

• If you are overseas and making a call to a mobile line in Singapore, there will be no deduction. The service is free of charge.

https://support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/4415874442777-Are-international-calls-and-SMS-supported