SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[krazyhippo]

Then bo bian …they tie up with 2nd tier carrier and only 1 or 2 per country . That’s why their plan so cheap

 

[artered]

simba coverage is ok but speedwise is really slow. cant even load ig or fb videos without lagging

 

[twosix]

simba coverage is ok but speedwise is really slow. cant even load ig or fb videos without lagging

Location issue. I have no problem with YouTubes.

 

[sullycoin]

simba coverage is ok but speedwise is really slow. cant even load ig or fb videos without lagging

i can stream Netflix/Disney+/AppleTV on HD on my iPad with no issues

 

[Joseph99]

Hi, any1 encountered phone become very hot after using tpg simba sim card? Any solution ah ?

 

[mosmos]

Hi, any1 encountered phone become very hot after using tpg simba sim card? Any solution ah ?

Change your phone?

Mine doesn't get hot

 

[kelvinti]

Hi, any1 encountered phone become very hot after using tpg simba sim card? Any solution ah ?

No logic..

 

[Habrosus]

Hi, any1 encountered phone become very hot after using tpg simba sim card? Any solution ah ?

Restart your phone? 4 phones and 2 iPads, no issue.

 

[dewanderer]

correct, no signal. Manual select dun even have smartfren in the list. Only at ferry terminal and some city area have

I am not surprised that Smartfren signal is pretty bad.
Just a data point that I went to Jakarta couple of weeks ago. At the airport terminal 2, then Pluit, Ancol and PIK area, coverage was ok.

 

[biting]

My simba line is down again. Is it a network problem?

 

[kelvinti]

My simba line is down again. Is it a network problem?

No down for me as I'm typing and connected via simba data now.

 

[caesium5]

Looks like down for me .

 

[gapboy]

Looks like down for me .

did you pay your bills ?

 

[tuxdj]

down for me, at suntec

 

[3dollar]

Activated yesterday night but no service, still using previous carrier. Any tips?

 

[swenson]

SIMBA is using their own network, not using/tagging on M1, Starhub or Singtel network. The number of base stations are definitely fewer than the usual 3.

The signal strength do vary from 1-4 (out of 4) bars depending on location and thus the slowing of data speed, unlike the usual 3, where their signal are usually full bars most of the time.

I guess my work and home locations are not near any of the SIMBA base stations, thats why usually 2-3 bars only.

 

[gapboy]

SIMBA is using their own network, not using/tagging on M1, Starhub or Singtel network. The number of base stations are definitely fewer than the usual 3.

The signal strength do vary from 1-4 (out of 4) bars depending on location and thus the slowing of data speed, unlike the usual 3, where their signal are usually full bars most of the time.

I guess my work and home locations are not near any of the SIMBA base stations, thats why usually 2-3 bars only.

Simba is a Telco itself and new unlike the other big 3 .. they are trying to build more better infra and getting weaker signal strength is not unusual since they start selling $10 plans which is the cheapest compared to ther other big 3...

Dont expect fast speed on Simba it is usuable for daily average use ..

 

[Habrosus]

3 bars or 5 bars I don't care so long as I can surf uninterrupted. Turning off Wifi helps if you've been using Wireless@SG previously. I'd just remove it completely.

 

[chinnian]

Experiences varies from individual’s locations and usage.

For me, SIMBA is generally usable. My locations are in Bedok at home and city at work.

My issue with SIMBA is the very slow upload speed, so for those need to upload the occasional file for work. Then it’s not suitable.

Reception in my room is also not great. I usually use 4g instead of the weak wifi signal at home in my room. Streaming is possible, but drops to 480p sometimes due to weak signal.

Because of these, I’m porting back to Changi Mobile, which I had better experience with for last 6 months (never experienced the common “airplane mode” problem many talked about).

 

[kelvinti]

Folks,

A port-in failure question due to mismatched ID.

So, after corrected the mismatched ID with the port-out telco.

Do I have to inform SIMBA or SIMBA system will keep trying automatically the next business day/night?