SIMBA Fibre Broadband

[kennethoka]

ahh , nope did not sign anything yesterday. just receive whatsapp reminder ONT 9-12 today .. still not here lol .. will they come and realise no NLT ytd ?

Then that will depend on the communication between NLT and Simba. If Simba never check back NLT on the activation, then it might have a chance Simba come down for the installation and your internet is not working due to the port is not activated.

 

[Nakedtoes]

NLT TECH just did a signal test.. Said good.. Tml ont then can try simba lor

 

[identity_1991]

I'm using Whizcomm 1Gbps ONT mode, had upgraded to 2.5Gbps but not yet reset ONT, in order to enjoy 2.5Gbps need to reset my ONT to ONR mode... and is 2.5 split on all the ports on the ONR..
contract ending jun... now paying $35+

So now try Simba .... but I see the speedtest... like very unstable like this... at time uppppp... at time lowwww

I’m currently paying $34 a month. Thinking of signing up simba. But I see Whizzcomm now got the 2.5gbps fibre plus plan that’s $21.80 per month promo leh. If I renew to this plan, no need pay for netlink activation or whizzcomm activation. Basically saving $100+ which is equivalent to 5 months of subscription.

 

[alex22]

Sad still on contract cannot arbitrage this cost

 

[Edz_Sg]

I’m currently paying $34 a month. Thinking of signing up simba. But I see Whizzcomm now got the 2.5gbps fibre plus plan that’s $21.80 per month promo leh. If I renew to this plan, no need pay for netlink activation or whizzcomm activation. Basically saving $100+ which is equivalent to 5 months of subscription.

True, but Whizcomm they spread 2.5Gbps over the ports mean on the ONR , 1 port to router(max speed 1Gbps) for wifi... 1 port to another device... and another to another one...

for Simba, 1 port 2.5Gbps, if router you get WAN support 2.5Gbps ... then will be max usage

but Simba, is using Shared IP....... if gamer... tio/kannah ban IP...all user using this IP will have issue playing too

 

[given]

whats the recommended router ah ? the ONT guy tried to sell 1 for $250+ .. semi 2.5gbps

 

[xiaofan]

whats the recommended router ah ? the ONT guy tried to sell 1 for $250+ .. semi 2.5gbps

It is better to get routers will dual or more 2.5G ports, like Asus TUF-AX6000 or GT-AX6000, or you can get cheaper China versions (Asus TX-AX6000, Xiaomi BE7000, etc).

 

[identity_1991]

True, but Whizcomm they spread 2.5Gbps over the ports mean on the ONR , 1 port to router(max speed 1Gbps) for wifi... 1 port to another device... and another to another one...

for Simba, 1 port 2.5Gbps, if router you get WAN support 2.5Gbps ... then will be max usage

but Simba, is using Shared IP....... if gamer... tio/kannah ban IP...all user using this IP will have issue playing too

yea correct. but everyone in my family uses wifi. no lan. so i think i’ll just recontract with whizcomm

 

[given]

It is better to get routers will dual or more 2.5G ports, like Asus TUF-AX6000 or GT-AX6000, or you can get cheaper China versions (Asus TX-6000, Xiaomi BE7000, etc).

jialat .. now buy probably wont be able to get until 1 month later .. CNY period .. u guys buy from TB right?

 

[Nakedtoes]

jialat .. now buy probably wont be able to get until 1 month later .. CNY period .. u guys buy from TB right?

I got asus tx-Ax6000 from taobao weeks ago.. Recieved few days ago.. Now u order prepare for delay.. Most shops in taobao already closed and in holiday mood. Price is abt 150 for Asus tx-Ax6000 or the xiaomi be7000. Xiaomi is wifi 7 router with 4 x 2.5g lan port but only Chinese interface. I go with Asus as I am more familiar with their interface. The local version AX6000 is selling at 300.

 

[Nakedtoes]

Just install... Highest is only like this for speed test inside router.. of web browser speed test

is using wifi 6 router.. My phone only get 300mbps only for wifi. Is something I set wrongly?

 

[given]

Just install... Highest is only like this for speed test inside router.. of web browser speed test

is using wifi 6 router.. My phone only get 300mbps only for wifi. Is something I set wrongly?

hi what router are you using ?

 

[Nakedtoes]

hi what router are you using ?

China version Asus tx-Ax6000

 

[Nakedtoes]

I managed to solve why mine wifi only 200~300mpbs...i switched to wpa2/ wpa3 and disabled my adguard in the phone and got 1.xmbps near to router.

For lan.. If I select adguard vpn in the router I can get above 2gpbs in speed test..

 

[laokorkor]

I need to consult you network experts here. I'm thinking of switching to Simba.

I'm currently using Whizcomms 1gbps and pretty satisfied with it. Running Ookla speed test, I managed to get 800mbps.

However, doing downloads of Google Drive files yield speeds of less than 200mbps, which looks slow. Isn't Google Drive purely file serving only and the data centers are located in Singapore? Has Whizcomms/Google throttled the bandwidth? Anyone has similar experience?

If even Google Drive file downloads are so slow, there's really no point upgrading to Simba or even MyRepublic 10gbps. What do you guys think?

 

[xiaofan]

I need to consult you network experts here. I'm thinking of switching to Simba.

I'm currently using Whizcomms 1gbps and pretty satisfied with it. Running Ookla speed test, I managed to get 800mbps.

However, doing downloads of Google Drive files yield speeds of less than 200mbps, which looks slow. Isn't Google Drive purely file serving only and the data centers are located in Singapore? Has Whizcomms/Google throttled the bandwidth? Anyone has similar experience?

If even Google Drive file downloads are so slow, there's really no point upgrading to Simba or even MyRepublic 10gbps. What do you guys think?

I believe only Whizcomms (and maybe Singtel) throttles Google Drive download speed. Previous report by a Whizcomms user was about 400Mbps. Please also take note that both Singtel and Whizcomms throttle BT traffic as well.

MyRepublic and Viewquest in general do not throttle download speed as per the reports.

If you care for throttling of Internet Traffice, the following observation is roughly correct. No idea about SIMBA as it is new.
VQ = MR > M1 > Starhub > Singtel >= Whizcomms

 

[laokorkor]

I believe only Whizcomms (and maybe Singtel) throttles Google Drive download speed. Previous report by a Whizcomms user was about 400Mbps. Please also take note that both Singtel and Whizcomms throttle BT traffic as well.

MyRepublic and Viewquest in general do not throttle download speed as per the reports.

If you care for throttling of Internet Traffice, the following observation is roughly correct. No idea about SIMBA as it is new.
VQ = MR > M1 > Starhub > Singtel >= Whizcomms

Even local traffic also want to throttle, really a bit 说不过去, but since it's cheap I'll accept the fate, lol!

 

[katty91]

any idea when will it be available to Bukit Timah area

 

[OnePunch!!]

Then that will depend on the communication between NLT and Simba. If Simba never check back NLT on the activation, then it might have a chance Simba come down for the installation and your internet is not working due to the port is not activated.

wow so messy still worth to sign up how is the speed for steaming 4k movies or YouTube?

 

[Nakedtoes]

wow so messy still worth to sign up how is the speed for steaming 4k movies or YouTube?

not bad..my NLT tech came and check the signal quality and next day ONT insallation. tech brought few set of new routers want to sell me ...but i bought from taobao already at a cheaper more value for money price. So far got 1.6~2.1gbpss for lan desktop. for wirelesss 1.2gbps for android phone and 800+ for iphone. Take note yr hardware all need to support.. like router etc