SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[Jurong640]

Haha. They may not have enough quota to use throughout the journey. Sq's speed is unlimited and decent, can watch yt or netflix all the way. But then again, sq has a lot of good movies onboard, think can find something nice to watch.

yeah. even if i take plane, i'll watching the Live maps on where the plane is currently or some movies.

 

[zeten13]

i think those can fly long haul on Singapore Airlines, don't use simba. haha

haha i am flying to lhr two weeks later. Last time coming back from lhr i bought singtel unlimited flight data roaming to try out, apparently the sg-lhr flight uses OnAir and not Aeromobile so i could not roam. Wasted 5$ But now it seems aeromobile works on the same segment

Now im on simba 12$ plan i would buy flight roaming if they allowed without being on more expensive plan.

 

[zeten13]

Haha. They may not have enough quota to use throughout the journey. Sq's speed is unlimited and decent, can watch yt or netflix all the way. But then again, sq has a lot of good movies onboard, think can find something nice to watch.

really? I havent been able to load anything on yt ever on sq. Instagram works but very slowly

 

[JAYSCS]

Heard that Senior plan will change price to $10 in Nov. Is that true? Maybe that's why they increase the data.

Highly unlikely, if so, what is the point of continuing subscribing this plan if it is even less attractive than Simba $10 100 GB plan, not to mention other MVNO <$10 plans?

Anyway, Senior Plan from 20Gb to 80Gb may seem to be an upgrade but the unlimited 2Mbps throttled speed is removed, this speed is actually still usuable for 480p YT streaming. So to each his own, whether it is considered an upgrade.

 

[zeten13]

Saw my highest ever download speed. In hougang at night



outdoors btw

 

[gregory_choo]

Highly unlikely, if so, what is the point of continuing subscribing this plan if it is even less attractive than Simba $10 100 GB plan, not to mention other MVNO <$10 plans?

Anyway, Senior Plan from 20Gb to 80Gb may seem to be an upgrade but the unlimited 2Mbps throttled speed is removed, this speed is actually still usuable for 480p YT streaming. So to each his own, whether it is considered an upgrade.

what is "2Mbps throttled speed" ?

 

[barnabaskoh]

If Simba network is good enough for you , just use Simba voice app to call Singapore

 

[twosix]

really? I havent been able to load anything on yt ever on sq. Instagram works but very slowly

that's what I saw on yt. 20mbps is good enough for streaming. but I believe the airline will advice users not to do streaming.

I will try it when I get to fly to Korea end of the yr.

 

[twosix]

Saw my highest ever download speed. In hougang at night



outdoors btw

simba is progressively updating their network infrastructure. I used to get 5mbps at home, but now I can get close to 100mbps at home.

good to know they r proactively improving.

 

[twosix]

If Simba network is good enough for you , just use Simba voice app to call Singapore

but now got free idd calls to make use of.

 

[Mancunian2]

simba is progressively updating their network infrastructure. I used to get 5mbps at home, but now I can get close to 100mbps at home.

good to know they r proactively improving.

where are you located?

 

[twosix]

The list of free IDD countries: Does not include Taiwan though...

https://simba.sg/idd-destinations

CRITICAL INFORMATION SUMMARY

IDD minutes to 21 destinations

SIMBA

The 21 destinations included are: Australia*, Bangladesh, Brazil, Brunei, Canada*, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland*, Israel*, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Zealand, Norway*, Romania*, South Korea, Thailand, USA.

FREE IDD excludes the following:

• Australia satellite services with prefix 6114
• Canada fixed & mobile services with prefix 1867
• Ireland special services with prefixes 353818 and 35376
• *Israel fixed and mobile services to Palestine Region with prefixes 97256, 97259, 97222, 97242, 97282, 97292
• *Norway special services with prefixes 470, 471881, 471882, 47810, 47811, 47812, 47813, 47814, 47815, 4785 and 47880
• *Romania special services with prefixes 40118932, 4033751, 4433851, 4033951 and 40118932

SIMBA may update the list of selected countries and exclusions from time to time. Excess IDD minutes charges will be charged at the prevailing IDD rates for these countries. For details, visit www.simba.sg/IDD.

 

[gregory_choo]

that's what I saw on yt. 20mbps is good enough for streaming. but I believe the airline will advice users not to do streaming.

I will try it when I get to fly to Korea end of the yr.

youtube need only 3Mbps for 1080p video. BU T

sia mentioned that yt, whatsapp voice, voip call..etc are not allowed.

 

[pohu]

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...direct-change-of-mobile-plan-finally.7065455/

this EDMW post claimed SIMBA allowed change of plan, has anyone tried before?

 

[gregory_choo]

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...direct-change-of-mobile-plan-finally.7065455/

this EDMW post claimed SIMBA allowed change of plan, has anyone tried before?

can change during day1 to day25. note that the unused days of the previous plan is forfeited.

 

[Jurong640]

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...direct-change-of-mobile-plan-finally.7065455/

this EDMW post claimed SIMBA allowed change of plan, has anyone tried before?

It has been awhile since simba allows the flexibility to change plans anytime from Day 1 to Day 25.

More information on their FAQ
https://support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/15562459152409-What-are-the-SIMBA-plans-I-can-change-to

• SIMBA subscribers are eligible to Change Plan on Days 1 to 25 of the plan cycle with a valid renewal. Suspended Plans are not eligible to Change Plan until the Plan is renewed.
• Subscribers are required to make full payment for the new plan. Once Change Plan is successful, the new plan will begin instantly. Standard Terms and Conditions of new plan apply. Refer to Critical Information Summary of SIMBA plans
• Once the new plan is activated, the original plan will be terminated and there will be no refund of unused balance. Billing account ID and Wallet Balance of the original Plan remained unchanged.
• *Subscribers must be at least 60 years of age for change of plan to Seniors Go Digital.
• †Available online only.

 

[pohu]

It has been awhile since simba allows the flexibility to change plans anytime from Day 1 to Day 25.

More information on their FAQ
https://support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/15562459152409-What-are-the-SIMBA-plans-I-can-change-to

I wonder if one phone number can only change one time is it? I can't find (or I overlooked) the answers in the FAQs.

 

[Jurong640]

I wonder if one phone number can only change one time is it? I can't find (or I overlooked) the answers in the FAQs.

i think you can change many times, but i think it's only once per month. It not logical to change many times within a month. Remember if you change, all your benefits for the old plan will cease immediately.

Many has shared previously, they did upgrade and downgrade their plan before. It works if you are going for long holiday to upgrade your plan, then come back downgrade back to normal plan.

 

[pohu]

i think you can change many times, but i think it's only once per month. It not logical to change many times within a month. Remember if you change, all your benefits for the old plan will cease immediately.

I see, been thinking of downgrading my plan as in the past we are only allowed to upgrade.

 

[Jurong640]

I see, been thinking of downgrading my plan as in the past we are only allowed to upgrade.

refer to the photo i tagged above, to see which plan you can switch to. It's call a switch of plans, not really up or downgrade