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I read the ocworkbench article again and found some good news. Actually, Simba has a financial year-end that does not follow the calendar year-end. So when they say Oct 2023 launch in the NE area followed by full launch before the end of 1H FY24, the FY refers to the financial year ending June. So when they say 1H FY24, it means Dec 2023 which is supposed to be 2 to 3 months after their NE launch. Whether is it official, well, you all can go find out from Simba,

https://en.ocworkbench.com/simba-te...d-launch-in-north-east-corridor-october-2023/

When the analyst report says the IMDA review is to be completed by 2QFY24 for Netlink, Netlink again does not follow the calendar year-end, they have a financial year ending in Mar. So when they mentioned 2QFY24, it meant Sep 2023, rather than June 2024. But since the price revision has to be implemented by Mar 2024, the announcement should be out any time soon. Regardless of the changes in interpretation, the dates still fall very close to the IMDA review announcement.

https://sginvestors.io/analysts/research/2023/05/netlink-nbn-trust-uob-kay-hian-research-2023-05-22
 
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sky1978 said:
I am just providing logical reasoning based on publicly available information and simple business sense.

People are interested to know the delays, the logical conclusion is no business will want to make a loss and at that level of pricing which is so competitive, no prudence business will stick to 20 without knowing the actual price hike approved by IMDA. The cumulative CPI over the past 5 years was around 15%, if the hike follows CPI trends, perhaps it is still ok, but no one really knows until it is officially announced.

I never read about the September 2023 launch or saw any of their advertisement on the street other than a section on broadband on their website. Their Oct 2023 NE launch and 1H 2024 full launch, I read it here.

https://en.ocworkbench.com/simba-te...d-launch-in-north-east-corridor-october-2023/
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IMHO.
From you described, the facts to what I understand from your posts was that the IMDA review outcome is due by 1H2024 and Simba had initially announced by September 2023. Means what ? Think about the logic in this.
 
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keenklee said:
IMHO.
From you described, the facts to what I understand from your posts was that the IMDA review outcome is due by 1H2024 and Simba had initially announced by September 2023. Means what ? Think about the logic in this.
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I already made a revision if you read my latest posting.

The 1H 2024 does not mean June 2024 because both Simba and Netlink have financial year ends that do not follow the calendar year-end.

One of the analyst reports actually expects IMDA to make an announcement in 2QFY2024 (For Netlink) which is Sep 2023. (the link is in the above post) If talking about logic, then this timing by right should be around IMDA completing their pricing review. So, my best guess is still IMDA price review will still have an impact on the timing of the launch.

You may disagree and feel free to share your thoughts.
 
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sky1978 said:
I already made a revision if you read my latest posting.

The 1H 2024 does not mean June 2024 because both Simba and Netlink have financial year ends that do not follow the calendar year-end.

One of the analyst reports actually expects IMDA to make an announcement in 2QFY2024 (For Netlink) which is Sep 2023. (the link is in the above post) If talking about logic, then this timing by right should be around IMDA completing their pricing review. So, my best guess is still IMDA price review will still have an impact on the timing of the launch.

You may disagree and feel free to share your thoughts.
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IMHO.
That is why posting needs to be careful.

H1 FY2024 for Netlink ends 30 Sept 2023.
Simba's 1st info on broadband launch was by September 2023 unless SImba operates a different calendar year.
Going by your IMDA completing the pricing review in 2Q FY2024 using Netlink's FY which is 30 September 2023, Why Simba did not launch then ?

My guess these are marketing smoke screen without the real intention to launch. Just need to let those who like cheap price, get hung in the air ... waiting and waiting and waiting. But ok lah, if they like to wait.
 
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keenklee said:
IMHO.
That is why posting needs to be careful.

H1 FY2024 for Netlink ends 30 Sept 2023.
Simba's 1st info on broadband launch was by September 2023 unless SImba operates a different calendar year.
Going by your IMDA completing the pricing review in 2Q FY2024 using Netlink's FY which is 30 September 2023, Why Simba did not launch then ?

My guess these are marketing smoke screen without the real intention to launch. Just need to let those who like cheap price, get hung in the air ... waiting and waiting and waiting. But ok lah, if they like to wait.
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You are thinking too much.

Simba is currently mainly dealing with technical issues even for their own staff free use, according to the following post in Simba Broadband thread

Post in thread 'SIMBA Fibre Broadband' https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/simba-fibre-broadband.6883466/post-149999020

Honestly i rather they take some time to iron out the issues instead of launch but down every few days.
 
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acidcrash said:
Ok thanks but can get a new simba number test for 2 weeks if happy then port my number?
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Simba every new number is a new account. When u get new number from them, immediately u can use the card like a pre paid. And u log in app using that new number.

When u port over from other Telco, they create a new account based on your port over number. SIM card is not active till port over successfully.

So what all these mean, u cannot use your new Simba number to merge with your other Telco number. And also mean u should still terminate your new Simba number after u decided to port over. U can do it 31 days later. You can just don't top up money in the wallet and let it fail to renew. But still need to inform Simba to terminate that account.
 
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SibehHL said:
Anyone roam with SIMBA in China? Good strength & coverage?🙏
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Partner was there last week, Roaming under China Unicorn, 5G with 4 bars. Didn't hear her complaining. She was able to access Whatsapp.

She wasn't able to call me nor I call her via normal phone app. So need to download SIMBA's Call app which we didn't as Whatsapp calls were no issues.

She was in Zhuhai & HK.
 
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krazyhippo said:
Anyone got issue with OTP when at overseas ?
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I used SimplyGo app to top-up my MRT Cards when in JB - an SMS OTP will follow suit.

Sometimes it works but I suspect those times that I didn't receive SMS was due to SimplyGo system, as when I'm in SG I'll get the same issues too, when connected directly to SIMBA - via home WiFi no issues.

Yesterday SimplyGo had a maintenance. Before the maintenance topping up (via SIMBA's network) didn't work, but after the maintenance topping up works fine. I'll need to test the app when I'm in JB next week.
 
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SibehHL said:
Anyone roam with SIMBA in China? Good strength & coverage?🙏
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I can't get SIMBA roaming to work in China. All settings done as per instructed by SIMBA CS, but still cannot work. Lucky I bought a China data roaming sim card for the trip or else jialat.
 
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