Singtel tv also force consumers to use Android TV box now

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xiaofan said:
And you may not need the second TV box, Singtel CAST App can be installed on Andriod TV OS, like Sony Smart TV and Xiaomi Mi Box S Gen 2.
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FAQ: https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/tv/more-ways-to-watch

You can watch your favourite shows on-the-go with the CAST app! But you'll need to subscribe to our new Singtel TV packs before you can access the CAST app for free. You can then stream your TV packs on 1 device of your choice.

Want to stream concurrently on a second device? Simply add on $6.98 per month. Click here to subscribe.
 
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Usually Singtel has high listed price but then you can often get promotion like 50% OFF and free basic box rental. Let's see how it goes with the new packs.
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50% OFF offer for NTUC members
https://www.singtel.com/personal/products-services/lifestyle-services/ntuc#50--off-all-tv-packs

1) Chinese/Malay/Tamil/Hindi pack
For 24 mths
$15.49/mth (U.P. $30.98)

Complimentary Red membership for the 1st year, plus an $80 voucher off your mobile device or broadband plan

2) Sports pack
For 24 mths
$10.49/mth (U.P. $20.98)

3) more in the website
 
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Henry Ng said:
But the promotion does not look good as it lacks many things.
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Basically SIngtel TV packs are good if you need only low cost selected contents.

If you need more contents, go with the more expensive Starthub TV+ options.

By the way, the older Singtel promotions seem to be better with 50% off the Starter pack and free Singtel TV box rental. Starhub just does not have low cost options.
 
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Basically SIngtel TV packs are good if you need only low cost selected contents.

If you need more contents, go with the more expensive Starthub TV+ options.

By the way, the older Singtel promotions seem to be better with 50% off the Starter pack and free Singtel TV box rental. Starhub just does not have low cost options.
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I look at the pack, it lacks Netflix etc and if want to watch EPL then must pay extra $66/mth which is very expensive. For SH Homehub+ Ultra Sport, it is good deal and not too expensive and first TV box free. ST still must pay $6 for TV box. SH app is available on Samsung TV and i can watch on my second TV without TV box rental. SH also have a starter pass $5+/mth and can watch via Samsung TV. SH TV for as low as $5+ la. Any one can buy it.

https://www.starhub.com/personal/tvplus/passes/starterplus.html
 
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I look at the pack, it lacks Netflix etc and if want to watch EPL then must pay extra $66/mth which is very expensive. For SH Homehub+ Ultra Sport, it is good deal and not too expensive and first TV box free. ST still must pay $6 for TV box. SH app is available on Samsung TV and i can watch on my second TV without TV box rental.
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FYI, Singtel CAST app is available on more platforms than Starhub TV+ app, including Samsung TV and Apple TV box. Same that you do not need a second box to watch the contents.

And often Singtel will have offer to waiver the TV box rental.

And many people do not need EPL and those expensive sports packs.

So it depends on the needs of individual users.
 
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xiaofan said:
FYI, Singtel CAST app is available on more platforms than Starhub TV+ app, including Samsung TV and Apple TV box. Same that you do not need a second box to watch the contents.

And often Singtel will have offer to waiver the TV box rental.

And many people do not need EPL and those expensive sports packs.

So it depends on the needs of individual users.
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Singtel cast is only 1 access only while TV+ app is up to 2 access on the go. Not all channels are available on cast. Starter pass > https://www.starhub.com/personal/tvplus/passes/starterplus.html
 
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xiaofan said:
This thingy is new so we may need to wait a while for more info. However, I tend to believe it will be the same that you cannot install 3rd party apps, just like Starhub TV+ box.

Anyway, the solution is easy -- just get another Android TV box like Mi Box S Gen 2 (less than S$70 from official Xiaomi store).
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i had no issues downloading third-party apps via my TV+ / TV+ Pro devices
 
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Wanderer123 said:
Actually if u have a smart tv with netflix why need to use their tv box leh. Also can install mewatch on da smart tv right?
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Need their box is hope for no lag for the tv service but sorry to say even used their box also will lag not to mentioned install their tv+ apps and use in ur smart tv
 
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Lonelyoldman80 said:
Yea now all go for 3rd party stream which is free.people only subscribe due to their parents wanna watch or sign up for the bundle for their massive discount only
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This is not 3rd party stream, it is illegal streaming app and this is against the law. The free streaming site usually has spyware so do not stream free. Nothing in this world is free. Such sites can be faster than SH but only in 720p resolution. If got caught can get into trouble.
 
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Henry Ng said:
This is not 3rd party stream, it is illegal streaming app and this is against the law. The free streaming site usually has spyware so do not stream free. Nothing in this world is free. Such sites can be faster than SH but only in 720p resolution. If got caught can get into trouble.
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I think no people give a hook about this is illegal or not as long as is free.haha .tons of people streaming in sg .
 
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Lonelyoldman80 said:
Need their box is hope for no lag for the tv service but sorry to say even used their box also will lag not to mentioned install their tv+ apps and use in ur smart tv
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Luckily i don't watch sg tv anyway, mostly youtube these days on pc which i can block all ads. I also watch cna news via youtube.
 
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