SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[lohsenglte]

So it seems like they are stopping this pretence that the +50GB in the $10 plan is a promo & just say that it is a 100GB plan. (I noticed that they have also renamed it in the app for existing users to 100GB plan)

The 90D SuperRoam 50GB doesn’t make sense though. There doesn’t seem to be any benefit to pay for 90 days at a time (vs the 30 day plan). It’s still the same amount of local & roaming data.

The SuperRoam Max plan otoh just doesn’t make sense anymore, esp when compared with the SuperRoam 50GB. It’s $5 a month more, & you get 50 more local SMS, but give up 50GB of local data, as well as 40GB of Malaysia roaming…

I imagine there is bound to be an update to these plans over the next few days…


You should ask them to switch you over to the new SuperRoam 50G. Save you $5 a month while getting more.

I suspect the 90D plan of SuperRoam 50GB is to cater for SuperRoam MY customers.

Convert from 90D 10GB to 90D 50GB for $7 more per month.

 

[ichinisan]

Is it better to sign up for the plan online or at the shop?

Any documents that is a must to bring for the seniors plan besides ic?

 

[stillgottheblues]

Is it better to sign up for the plan online or at the shop?

Any documents that is a must to bring for the seniors plan besides ic?

Just need your NRIC.

 

[Tomtoh]

they reduce from 100gb to 80gb LOL

They changed back to 100GB liao. probably some frontend mistakes.

 

[ichinisan]

Just need your NRIC.

Thanks!

 

[sullycoin]

Nah! Just a difference of $5 per month! I just cut down one Happy Meal will do!

I suppose if you are happy to pay more for less…

Besides, I suppose you will be porting out soon anyhow so why bother changing plan, right?

They changed back to 100GB liao. probably some frontend mistakes.

So it went for a really bad deal to just slightly better but still a pretty bad deal, cos you are paying more for less (100GB vs 130GB, 10GB roaming vs 10GB +40GB (MY only) roaming

 

[kelvinti]

I suppose if you are happy to pay more for less…

Besides, I suppose you will be porting out soon anyhow so why bother changing plan, right?


So it went for a really bad deal to just slightly better but still a pretty bad deal, cos you are paying more for less (100GB vs 130GB, 10GB roaming vs 10GB +40GB (MY only) roaming

I cannot comment at the moment about your comment!

 

[lohsenglte]

I suppose if you are happy to pay more for less…

Besides, I suppose you will be porting out soon anyhow so why bother changing plan, right?


So it went for a really bad deal to just slightly better but still a pretty bad deal, cos you are paying more for less (100GB vs 130GB, 10GB roaming vs 10GB +40GB (MY only) roaming

10GB Roaming is to different destinations.

SuperRoam Max is to 57 destinations, therefore fighting head on against M1 Enterprise Mobile Plans.

SuperRoam 50GB is to 6 destinations, therefore more likely to fight head on against M1 Prepaid (and to certain extent, StarHub Prepaid).

Even though overages is $4/GB flat, based on the Critical Information Summary, it's likely that the cost to procure the 10GB Roaming from Orange France is far higher than direct peering.

Also, the target audience for SuperRoam Max is probably for business travellers and local usage is likely to be far lesser and they probably have a local line under Big Three anyway. (Same target audience as M1 EM+ plans - Only Corporate customers can sign EM plans if you ain't aware.)

Especially for those people, it's likely to be charged under business expenses and therefore the price to value ratio isn't a concern. It just works is the most important issue here.

 

[crystalnox]

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[Cyborg]

Thinking of porting and subscribe MY130 plan.
However, can only be done next month if my decision is confirmed go.
I have bought some 1+1 roaming data preparing for my trip later this month.
Hence need to use up and also my monthly recurring payment is on 25th.

Much said, any users who are already on this MY130 plan willing to share their good or bad experiences.
Thank you.

 

[lohsenglte]

Thinking of porting and subscribe MY130 plan.

However, can only be done next month if my decision is confirmed go.
I have bought some 1+1 roaming data preparing for my trip later this month.
Hence need to use up and also my monthly recurring payment is on 25th.

Much said, any users who are already on this MY130 plan willing to share their good or bad experiences.
Thank you.

using it right now.

Plus: Roaming on Celcom don't need SIMBA Voice app to make calls (as long as VoLTE is supported on the device). recently added DiGi as second carrier (no VoLTE support), even wider coverage.

Minus: Local network can be subpar compared to it's roaming partners. Really sad case but network load seems to be too much to handle.

Overall, great deal, but recommend to use as secondary line, not as main line if you need things to be fast.
I might consider upgrading to SuperRoam 50GB if my use case require even more roaming (in the region).

 

[Cyborg]

Thinking of porting and subscribe MY130 plan.

using it right now.

Plus: Roaming on Celcom don't need SIMBA Voice app to make calls (as long as VoLTE is supported on the device). recently added DiGi as second carrier (no VoLTE support), even wider coverage.

Minus: Local network can be subpar compared to it's roaming partners. Really sad case but network load seems to be too much to handle.

Overall, great deal, but recommend to use as secondary line, not as main line if you need things to be fast.
I might consider upgrading to SuperRoam 50GB if my use case require even more roaming (in the region).

Thanks for your input.
My preference is to have one and only line.
Seems to me SB's local network cannot make it.
However, their subscribership is on the rise, probably due to affordable plans launched by them.

 

[hanayorisg]

Does iPhone 14 plus support VoLTE of SIMBA?
The list only have Iphone 11 and Iphone 12, do not have 13 and 14
Thanks

 

[sullycoin]

10GB Roaming is to different destinations.

SuperRoam Max is to 57 destinations, therefore fighting head on against M1 Enterprise Mobile Plans.

SuperRoam 50GB is to 6 destinations, therefore more likely to fight head on against M1 Prepaid (and to certain extent, StarHub Prepaid).

That makes a bit more sense now.

Thanks for your input.
My preference is to have one and only line.
Seems to me SB's local network cannot make it.
However, their subscribership is on the rise, probably due to affordable plans launched by them.

In fairness, it is reasonably good for what it does lah. In highly crowded areas, there is a noticeable speed decrease for all the telcos & esp the MVNOs. It is also well documented that SIMBA is not going to win any speed prizes but it’s still fast enough for most use; I can stream HD Netflix/Disney+ or do a video conference over a SIMBA line with no dramas.

Having said that, I also agree it might not be the best option for a primary line. There are still blackspots for SIMBA, esp in lifts which might be a problem in an emergency. For some people, that’s never going to be a real issue so, they are willing to take those trade-offs for the other benefits.

Does iPhone 14 plus support VoLTE of SIMBA?
The list only have Iphone 11 and Iphone 12, do not have 13 and 14
Thanks

Yes it does. The list is not super up to date

 

[jayjay0702]

I have been thinking about this the past few days: Will IMDA do anything about SIMBA's slow speed? I mean the DL and UL speed of SIMBA is pulling the national average down and it doesn't look nice to the outside.

Pure curiosity only. I am a happy customer of SIMBA

 

[Apex]

Not too sure if they will do anything.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of policies for the infocomm and media sector in Singapore. It does regulate the performance of mobile network services, including download and upload speeds, to ensure a high-quality experience for users.

However, I couldn't find specific information about a policy that governs download and upload speeds for mobile networks in Singapore. Not sure if anyone managed to find the policies.

However, actual download speeds and QoS can vary depending on a number of factors, such as location and time of day.

 

[stillgottheblues]

Does iPhone 14 plus support VoLTE of SIMBA?
The list only have Iphone 11 and Iphone 12, do not have 13 and 14
Thanks

Yes it does. Using 14 pro max on Simba.

 

[jayjay0702]

Not too sure if they will do anything.

The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of policies for the infocomm and media sector in Singapore. It does regulate the performance of mobile network services, including download and upload speeds, to ensure a high-quality experience for users.

However, I couldn't find specific information about a policy that governs download and upload speeds for mobile networks in Singapore. Not sure if anyone managed to find the policies.

However, actual download speeds and QoS can vary depending on a number of factors, such as location and time of day.

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah I could only find about meeting the QoS standards. Oh well hopefully someday SIMBA can at least reach 50mbps. 10-20mbps in today's term is usable but really too slow.

 

[Cyborg]

In fairness, it is reasonably good for what it does lah. In highly crowded areas, there is a noticeable speed decrease for all the telcos & esp the MVNOs. It is also well documented that SIMBA is not going to win any speed prizes but it’s still fast enough for most use; I can stream HD Netflix/Disney+ or do a video conference over a SIMBA line with no dramas.

Having said that, I also agree it might not be the best option for a primary line. There are still blackspots for SIMBA, esp in lifts which might be a problem in an emergency. For some people, that’s never going to be a real issue so, they are willing to take those trade-offs for the other benefits.

In any circumstances, I believe there will always be pros and cons.
As this is a no contract plan, maybe I think can give it a try.
If too much of trade-offs and gaining lesser benefits, then can just port over to other telcos without hesitation.

 

[Biskochoco]

Thanks for your reply.

Yeah I could only find about meeting the QoS standards. Oh well hopefully someday SIMBA can at least reach 50mbps. 10-20mbps in today's term is usable but really too slow.

Not sure which area you lived in but I’m actually getting about 50mbps 60/70% whenever I’m on Speedtest in Sengkang area and fyi fastest I ever achieved was 150mbps in Joo chiat, I don’t really have much comments regarding Simba d/l but their u/l really is a setback average only 5/7mbps and fastest Speedtest was 25mbps in waterway point