Not sure where to post this so figured this was the proper place to post it.

So just started working at SG a few weeks ago, and currently company is providing a work mobile with a plan (M1 with device), but only has 17GB(?) from what I can see in the M1 app, I can't access much unfortunately due to the M1 app requiring M1 ID to view any bills for the plans etc. And I use data for vids and stuff when I'm on the go so I've already used a good amount of the monthly quota quite fast..

So I plan to purchase my own plan, what route is currently my best choice? (Lowest possible price with most amount of data, 4G/5G doesn't matter but if there's 5G support for the SIM I won't complain )
Singtel Hi! Prepaid SIM and Port out after to other carrier such as Heya, GIGA, or Maxx etc? Or just go straight to the subsidiaries carrier?
As the main plan is M1, so I'd like to preferably have another carrier other than M1/M1 subsidiaries to just make sure the coverage is half decent when M1 doesn't work as well.

Also my WP card will be arriving in 2 days so that's probably what I'll be using to get a new plan, either that or I use my passport for now.

Would appreciate any advice from fellow sifus.

I don't mind prepaid/postpaid, the company phone that's provided to me is postpaid that is just under company's name and everything. But as I said the quota limit is 17GB and that's not enough for me.

I'll check redONE out then thanks! Tho looking at the plans it might not be sufficient

Why? I'm not a 9-5 office worker, 10-10 retail worker nor restaurant worker. I commute around Singapore a lot, and with commute come vids, I also commute back and forward between JB/SG so lots of data usage

Okay I'll look out for that, also I've noticed from some providers that they require POBA (Proof of Billing Address), what documents should I provide if I do not live in Singapore for that?

And I've just collected a free Starhub prepaid SIM today with the leaflet that came with my DBS Debit card, tho I might switch it out to another carrier cause the prepaid data prices looks kinda pricey, and the internet connection I've noticed from the short while I'm using it is very intermittent even when it has full signal reception. Do SG carriers support port out from prepaid number plans? If it's worth I might just port out rather than getting a new number

Got it I’ll keep that carrier in mind, if I were to apply for a postpaid I assume I have to do it with my work permit and pay a deposit or sorts?

If that’s the case I might just stick with prepaid as updating contacts or not really isn’t important for me since I do most of my communication through social platforms lol, and my most important contacts is still in my Malaysia Digi SIM

Oh got it, then might just not bother trying to keep a prepaid number then thanks!

Oh wow thats a good one, my Starhub is very generic and has a 4 in it, so maybe not gonna bother keeping it, if the connection was nice then maybe but holy hell it was hard using it on public transport

Ooh understood, guess I gotta try for myself to know I guess but I'm sure it's all gonna be better than Malaysia's shitty mobile internet

Hi all, I’ve just gotten my first paycheck, but I got some questions. So currently I have a DBS/POSB Payroll Account, and there’s DBS Remit to send money back to Malaysia. It advertises 0% fees, how true is that statement? If compared to wise how’s the fees/charges? Should I be transferring my money from DBS to Wise and then transfer through Wise for the best exchange rate/fees etc? Would appreciate any advice

Interesting interesting, for like intercountry available banks at least, I can apply for Maybank since my main bank in Malaysia is Maybank, but idk if it'll be just worth it more to use Wise as my main, also after checking eRemit, the conversion rate do seem a little bit higher on Wise, 0.22983 on Wise and 0.2967 on eRemit, so I will probably just be using PayLah to top up to my Wise and withdrawing it from that, for savings its probably gonna be Maybank SG.. Thanks for the offer tho!

From what I can see with Maybank's (SG) website I don't think so.. but there is a 3% P.A., if that's what you're referring to as interest. Tho if OCBC's rate is high then I might consider switching over.

Alright appreciate the help! Maybe I can ask my cousin's dad to help with OCBC if I decided to go that route since he works in OCBC

Thanks for replying! Interesting, Wise is faster than DBS’s advertised same day transfer? As currently I’m just transferring from DBS with PayLah! Or PayNow to my Wise and usually it arrives within a minute and not immediate. Interesting to hear that Wise’s speed is faster than DBS… how long does it take for your DBS to transfer over to MBB? For wise for me, it’s usually within minutes, and from Wise to MBB, it’s also within a few minutes after of transferring