SIMBA Telecom discussion thread

[JAYSCS]

SIMBA down? Totally no network in Sembawang.

On off airplane mode ok.

 

[hwsstx]

SIMBA down? Totally no network in Sembawang.

#MeToo...I was at basement at Fun Toast. Did Aeroplane Mode, no effect.

Fortunately managed to PayNow before it went totally black.

Now OK already

 

[JDee]

The problem persisted even after I toggled airplane mode.

But now the network is back.

 

[bugdog]

Yes network was gone. I just signed up for a port over to another telco yesterday, thought it came into effect already.

Simba network is atrocious. Some places want to pay for food no signal.

 

[eddy0505]

In Japan Tokyo/Osaka data roaming now, getting connected to Rakuten /KDDI automatically without needing to select manually. Achieving 4G/4G+/5G speeds between 30-130mbps. Pretty smooth and stable except a few times underground spotty connection. No issues streaming videos Netflix Spotify and Google maps all the way.

 

[krazyhippo]

#MeToo...I was at basement at Fun Toast. Did Aeroplane Mode, no effect.

Fortunately managed to PayNow before it went totally black.

Now OK already

Network inside sembawang shopping centre seems to have gotten worst after the opening of the NTUC finest .

 

[gregory_choo]

SIMBA down? Totally no network in Sembawang.

Ok now

 

[gregory_choo]

In Japan Tokyo/Osaka data roaming now, getting connected to Rakuten /KDDI automatically without needing to select manually. Achieving 4G/4G+/5G speeds between 30-130mbps. Pretty smooth and stable except a few times underground spotty connection. No issues streaming videos Netflix Spotify and Google maps all the way.

Go Japan for tour still want to watch netflix. Might as well stay at home.

 

[gregory_choo]

#MeToo...I was at basement at Fun Toast. Did Aeroplane Mode, no effect.

Fortunately managed to PayNow before it went totally black.

Now OK already

Many places have wireless.sg

Use it to make payment.

 

[eddy0505]

Go Japan for tour still want to watch netflix. Might as well stay at home.

What do you suggest I do when I'm travelling from one point to another via a super crowded train eh? Read a book? Or stare into the eyes of the passenger opposite me? Lol.

 

[dexboi]

yes, Simba was down for me too in Sengkang.
About 10-15mins totally no network.
https://downdetector.sg/status/simba/

How a big telco can "switch off" signal in the middle of day baffles me.

 

[BBCWatcher]

What do you suggest I do when I'm travelling from one point to another via a super crowded train eh? Read a book?

Sure, why not? Books are great! Or how about an audiobook or podcast that you download before you embark on your journey? You don't even need to hold your phone in your hand when listening to audio. Wired or wireless headphones allow you to listen in privacy. Nobody will be looking over your shoulder to see what you're watching.

Did you know that in ancient historical times travelers were not able to watch TV or movies on ~6 inch screens? Some of them even went to dedicated establishments called cinemas to watch movies on big screens. (Shocking, I know.)

 

[keenklee]

Unless it is 1 device wifi hotspot to 10 users. If speed test is showing 5Mbps, it means it is given 5Mbps/device, so it does not matter more people or not, there is enough bandwidth for that particular area for that particular no. of users right?

IMHO.
I just want to say bandwidth is dynamic.

 

[artncraft]

I'm on the SIMBA $10 plan.

Do I have to top up $4/GB for data in Japan?

 

[BBCWatcher]

I'm on the SIMBA $10 plan.
Do I have to top up $4/GB for data in Japan?

No. Japan is a “Group A” country, and the $10 plan includes 3GB (total) of international roaming data per 30 days in Group A countries.

 

[gregory_choo]

I'm on the SIMBA $10 plan.

Do I have to top up $4/GB for data in Japan?

you have 3gb included in the plan, need to pay if you used up 3db.

better top up the wallet. you might need it

 

[BBCWatcher]

you have 3gb included in the plan, need to pay if you used up 3db.
better top up the wallet. you might need it

Or not. 3GB actually goes pretty far. In the event you need more, if your phone is eSIM capable, you can check offers at esimdb.com. Other companies may offer better deals on additional data than what SIMBA offers. A Wi-Fi connection is sufficient to provision an eSIM.

 

[hwsstx]

No need for travel e-SIM or roaming: S’pore telcos offer generous cross-border data bundles

Lead by SIMBA

 

[A7997A]

you have 3gb included in the plan, need to pay if you used up 3db.

better top up the wallet. you might need it

If you are on day 1-25, depending on your usage, might be better to upgrade to $12 plan instead.
In 2 weeks I wasn't able to finish the 3GB even though I have other data sim available, and don't need to conserve. Didn't watch video through, for me didn't make sense to watch video during travel.

 

[Habrosus]

If you are on day 1-25, depending on your usage, might be better to upgrade to $12 plan instead.
In 2 weeks I wasn't able to finish the 3GB even though I have other data sim available, and don't need to conserve. Didn't watch video through, for me didn't make sense to watch video during travel.

Hotel TV also not enough time to watch.