Starhub 1Gbps Fibre Review

[eric3743]

Just an update; called up D-Link Starhub Service Center and we went through a series of configuarations but to no avail. In the end they decided to give me a replacement. Probably will pick it up this week.

There are cases on faulty routers as reported before.
They would provided the replacements.

 

[coolstardy]

Hi Everyone, I’ve just signed up for the homehub 1000 last evening after being on Singnet 1Gbits for the last 4yrs. May I know if Starhub’s 1000 practices any form of throttling? From what I recall a couple of years back their messaging and service differentiation for their mid to high end services is on network management.

 

[tungsten2]

Yes, all ISP practice some form of throttling.

Sent from Samsung SM-G930F using GAGT

 

[brightside]

Is StarHub 1GB fibre good for streaming tv box? Any issues?

 

[eric3743]

Is StarHub 1GB fibre good for streaming tv box? Any issues?

Pass me a tv box and i do a trial to test and report... haha.

Anyway i always streaming to my android phone using apps that provide streaming.
So far the speed is good n stable.
Maybe my router wifi is fine.

But i am not sure on tv box.
That is if there is buffer to download while streaming.
This is to have lag free watching.

As for IPTV which if using wireless router &or mesh, there would be a problematic.
This (wireless connection) IPTV refer to Mio tv only.
Starhub IPTV required cable.
As i assumed both IPTV may not have buffer and so it is streaming continuously.
This could due to the fact that if midway during the show you start to watch, the show is already half gone, same as TV.
With exceptional are VOD channels.

In conclusion it is the connection being stable or not.

 

[winthony]

just upgraded to the homehub 1000 and given the linksys ea7500 v2 from the dir 860l

the linksys one gives me intermittent connection but switching back to the old router i got no issue...

Anyone can help?

 

[eric3743]

just upgraded to the homehub 1000 and given the linksys ea7500 v2 from the dir 860l

the linksys one gives me intermittent connection but switching back to the old router i got no issue...

Anyone can help?

Have you did update the firmware on the EA7500 router during setup as stated in the Guide.

Dir 868L you meant right, not 860l..

 

[winthony]

Have you did update the firmware on the EA7500 router during setup as stated in the Guide.

Dir 868L you meant right, not 860l..

yeah i did, its on the latest.

sorry i mean the dir 850L.

 

[eric3743]

yeah i did, its on the latest.

sorry i mean the dir 850L.

Hmm..
Seem that there are many complain on this issue of yours.
Not sure how Starhub fixed this problem.

You can read about this in the Starhub Community Forum, also their Facebook but I don't use fb.

Link to complain
https://community.starhub.com/t5/Fibre-BroadBand/Fibre-Home-broadband-intermittent-connection-drop/m-p/149970#M14829

Note.
You need to register to post & PM in the forum.

There are others as links are at the bottom.

 

[cct75]

just upgraded to the homehub 1000 and given the linksys ea7500 v2 from the dir 860l

the linksys one gives me intermittent connection but switching back to the old router i got no issue...

Anyone can help?

Have you did update the firmware on the EA7500 router during setup as stated in the Guide.

Dir 868L you meant right, not 860l..

I signed up the HomeHub 1000 back in September officially started in October and currently using the same Linksys EA7500v2 and not having any issues experienced like you. My previous router was from VQ and that's a Netgear which works fine as well.

 

[victorian07]

Deciding between M1 and Starhub 1 gbps thoughh abit hesitant on the Linksys EA7500 router. No need for Google WiFi as each room has data point. Thinking of getting a separate ASUS router - is the Starhub Linksys router ISP-locked like Singtel’s?

Happy to hear from any Starhub promoters here too.

 

[renfred89]

No ea7500 is not isp locked..

Deciding between M1 and Starhub 1 gbps thoughh abit hesitant on the Linksys EA7500 router. No need for Google WiFi as each room has data point. Thinking of getting a separate ASUS router - is the Starhub Linksys router ISP-locked like Singtel’s?

Happy to hear from any Starhub promoters here too.

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[Mecisteus]

Deciding between M1 and Starhub 1 gbps thoughh abit hesitant on the Linksys EA7500 router. No need for Google WiFi as each room has data point. Thinking of getting a separate ASUS router - is the Starhub Linksys router ISP-locked like Singtel’s?

Happy to hear from any Starhub promoters here too.

I'm on Starhub 500M with an Asus AC68 router.

If you are not a gamer, Starhub Fibre is good enough. I suggest you go for a telco plan that is the cheapest.

My router is up for more than 1 month.

 

[Henry Ng]

Deciding between M1 and Starhub 1 gbps thoughh abit hesitant on the Linksys EA7500 router. No need for Google WiFi as each room has data point. Thinking of getting a separate ASUS router - is the Starhub Linksys router ISP-locked like Singtel’s?

Happy to hear from any Starhub promoters here too.

Starhub is good especially with the cease of Analogue Tv by 31 December 18. Can actually take hubbing plan and enjoy a bit of Pay Tv.

 

[eric3743]

Deciding between M1 and Starhub 1 gbps thoughh abit hesitant on the Linksys EA7500 router. No need for Google WiFi as each room has data point. Thinking of getting a separate ASUS router - is the Starhub Linksys router ISP-locked like Singtel’s?

Happy to hear from any Starhub promoters here too.

Starhub 1Gbps *hot* offer come with iPad 32GB WiFi for additional $15 monthly installment.

 

[wherehouse]

I'm on Starhub 500M with an Asus AC68 router.

If you are not a gamer, Starhub Fibre is good enough. I suggest you go for a telco plan that is the cheapest.

My router is up for more than 1 month.

Agree with you on this.
Starhub 200M (now upgraded by them to 500M) user here with a ac3200 router

 

[KoChi]

anybody subscribe to this? Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad- Google Wifi

Is it top up $15 bucks for Ipad and free google wifi?

 

[eric3743]

anybody subscribe to this? Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad- Google Wifi

Is it top up $15 bucks for Ipad and free google wifi?

The $15.00 /month is for iPad 32GB Wifi only.
Google WiFi is a router and so payable $15.00 /month, unless you choose Linksys AC1900 is free.
Contract means installment payment in 24 months.


This is what i understand.

HomeHub 1000 on Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad- Google Wifi

1. The first part is refer to this link;

http://www.starhub.com/personal/store/homehub/browse/products/free-6-months-homehub-1000-plus-15mth-for-ipad--google-wifi.html

Where on the right stated $15.00 per month for iPad 32GB Wifi.

2. The second part is
Then go downward to see What's in this Hubbing Deal.

There is another link; Learn More ...

http://www.starhub.com/personal/bundles/homehub.html

In the Plus, these

FREE Linksys AC1900+ wireless router worth $299 or top up $15/month† for Google Wifi (set of 3)
(for HomeHub 1000)

Selection is either Linksys AC1900 Or Google WiFi, not both.

As Google WiFi cost $597.00 so add $15.00 per month in order to enjoy this set of 3.

Linksys AC1900 is free.

The differences is that the cost of Google WiFi is expensive than Linksys AC1900.



Conclusion.

There is 2 options actually for iPad promotion as in the package.

One option is select Google WiFi as router with $15.00 /month payable.
Or Linksys AC1900 as router as free.



How come the $15.00 is so misleading.

IPad is based on monthly installation of $15.00 x 24 months = $360.00
The retail price around +$500.00

This is on-going promotion for iPad 32GB Wifi since Dec 2017 offer by Starhub in the mobile section.


Whereas $15.00 x 24 months for Google WiFi is already out since day-1.


Just a marketing way to display several or combined package... as to include in HomeHub beside mobile already offer since Dec 2017.

 

[KoChi]

not sure if i read wrongly.. cos i feel the top up ipad-google kinda misleading.. shouldnt it put $30/m ?

They have
HomeHub 1000-Fibre (FREE 6 months)-Google Wifi.. which put free
HomeHub 1000-Fibre (FREE 6 months).. i assume if taken up the router
Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad..i assume if taken up the router with free router.
Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad- Google Wifi

 

[Henry Ng]

not sure if i read wrongly.. cos i feel the top up ipad-google kinda misleading.. shouldnt it put $30/m ?

They have
HomeHub 1000-Fibre (FREE 6 months)-Google Wifi.. which put free
HomeHub 1000-Fibre (FREE 6 months).. i assume if taken up the router
Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad..i assume if taken up the router with free router.
Free 6 months HomeHub 1000 plus $15/mth for iPad- Google Wifi

Just need to call Starhub to confirm or just go to their shop.