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Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by nictry » Tue, 10 Dec 2024 4:54 pm

Potentially moving to Singapore in January and although have a good handle on most questions I would be grateful for a couple of answers to things a little less important

I will be renting (obviously) and will need to get broadband etc installed so can someone advise how long this usually takes to install/activate and any suggestions of a good provider (will be a one year lease so long contracts not ideal)

Also my wife and I will need a local option for our phone contacts - we used esims on previous visits but that was cost effective only for a week or two so need an option for longer term (a year) can be data only I suppose or if phone calls then UK calls in and out might be a benefit but likely v expensive I’m guessing?

Thanks in advance as have found the forums very helpful so far

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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by abbby » Wed, 11 Dec 2024 6:33 pm

Starhub for internet and SingTel for mobile phone contracts. SingTel has the best network.
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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by nictry » Wed, 11 Dec 2024 11:29 pm

All seem to offer only 24 month plans though?

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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by malcontent » Sat, 14 Dec 2024 4:50 pm

Simba probably has the best deal on mobile plans at the moment. My BIL pays around $12/month for a post-paid plan with them and is happy with it… I was surprised that they even give a generous amount of free monthly data while roaming overseas, without any added fees. Hard to beat.
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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by nictry » Sat, 14 Dec 2024 5:39 pm

Thank you, very helpful and took a look at their deals online which do look very generous

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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by PNGMK » Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:46 am

Also look for people leaving who will transfer contracts
I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!

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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by nictry » Sun, 15 Dec 2024 4:36 pm

PNGMK wrote:
Sun, 15 Dec 2024 11:46 am
Also look for people leaving who will transfer contracts
How would I do that? Sounds like a great idea

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Re: Time to set up broadband and mobile plan questions

Post by PNGMK » Wed, 18 Dec 2024 5:49 pm

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I not lawyer/teacher/CPA.
You've been arrested? Law Society of Singapore can provide referrals.
You want an International School job? School website or http://www.ISS.edu
Your rugrat needs a School? Avoid for profit schools
You need Tax advice? Ask a CPA
You ran away without doing NS? Shame on you!

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