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  • idwar
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    • 25 Feb `08, 2:59PM

      I am thinking of switching my broadband plan from Starhubs's 8Mb to Starhub's surflite 2Mb........savings .......from $56 to $18.99.

       

      Is 2Mb sufficient?

       

      Any advice please? Not heavy gamer......mainly surf, Youtube, some games......

       

      many Thank

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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    • 25 Feb `08, 3:04PM

      Seems alright. Although I can't tell if it's a limited or unlimited broadband plan. If it's limited, you need to watch your surfing hours otherwise you will chalk up a huge bill.

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    • 25 Feb `08, 3:11PM

      hmm, then shd be ok...
      unlimited is good...if download speed not an issue for u... but i think u gonna be frustrated with youtube though...

      im on the express plan and i still feel tt it's slow

  • idwar
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    • 25 Feb `08, 3:11PM

      Unlimited according to ad.

       

      My friends at 100 Mb still complain of lag at peak hours, so better pay cheapest since all will lag anyway....

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    ndmmxiaomayi
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    • 25 Feb `08, 3:18PM

      Might as well switch to Singnet Broadband. At least speeds are consistent. But buying hardware is a headache for those using Singnet. Buy a router that doesn't support the protocol that Singnet uses (PPPoA), you can't connect to the Net.

  • ceecookie
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    • 25 Feb `08, 3:31PM

      BTW,its not true 2mbps..u can see the * beside it..probably small print will say that its for local contents like maple,etc etc.

      True speed u better check out,lest u feel cheated

  • idwar
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    • 25 Feb `08, 4:08PM

      The * is below:

      *Enjoy an enhanced download speed of up to 2Mbps (currently 1Mbps) from 1 March 2008.

      Link to starhub offer here : http://www.starhub.com/portal/site/Online/menuitem.935dac8c897c3fb7eaaf3b608324a5a0/?vgnextoid=333928043c6ef010VgnVCM100000464114acRCRD

       

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    kenn3th
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    • 25 Feb `08, 9:08PM

      If you are a singtel user, house, hp.

      I suggest you combine all and use mio?

      cheaper and more worth it.

  • wishboy
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  • Y_Shun
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    • 26 Feb `08, 7:29PM
      Originally posted by wishboy:

      rumour says mio sux lol

      in terms of internet connection, frequent dc

      Its not a rumour, its a fact. LOL...Last time though, now like lesser complains.

       

      Well it depends on the area you use...if old areas, don't use la(because of the telephone lines). New areas like Sengkang can try.

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    kenn3th
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    • 26 Feb `08, 7:32PM

      Mio was once sucky.

      When i tried it at my friend's place yesterday, it was quite alright. No Dc, and it plays videos at veoh pretty quick.

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