Singapore’s move to 4G, covering early LTE phones, mobile Wi-Fi modems, and telco plans.
Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note in Singapore on 8th July 2014, and today at noon it launches the Redmi Note 4G. 5,000 sets will be available. The Redmi Note 4G retails for S$229, while the Redmi Note stays at S$199.
I'd used the Huawei MiFi E585, bought four years ago, until its battery gave out, going flat after an hour. Spoilt by 4G, I find Singapore's congested 3G far too slow. I'd wanted a 4G mobile Wi-Fi modem last year.
Yesterday, Hossan Leong took over SingTel's Twitter page as part of a campaign promoting their 4G mobile service, using the hashtag #Need4GSpeed. Tweet with it, and Hossan and his team of actors respond on the spot with entertaining short skits.
From 1st July 2012, SingTel's new Flexi plans affect new and re-contracting customers. The data bundle drops from 12GB to 2GB on Flexi Lite, where most of us sit, while the SMS quota rises from 550 to 800. Disappointing.
I got the Sapido MB-1132 for NT$1,790, about S$76.83, thanks to my relative Andy, who picked it up at Guang Hua Digital Plaza in Taiwan during Computex 2011. It impressed me, charging USB devices and acting as a router.