04 April 2012

Updates in iPad Singapore plans

Hi guys, this is an update post on iPad price plans on the telco websites, namely Starhub and M1. Following in Singtel's footsteps, they have both added a new line stating their typical download speed, naming their previous max speed now as being *Theoretical*. Here is the updated info below.

Telecom
Starhub 
Singtel
M1
Monthly Subscription
$41.30
$40.00
$40.00
Data Bundle
10 GB
10 GB
10 GB
Theoretical Download Speed
Up to 21 Mbps
NA
Up to 21 Mbps
Typical Download Speed
0.6 ~ 6.6Mbps
*1.7 ~ 4.8 Mbps
Up 5.76 Mbps
Excess Data Charge Cap
$94.16
$94.16
$30.00
Upload Speed
Not mentioned
Not mentioned
Up to 5.76Mbps
16 GB iPad
$399
$399
$399
32 GB iPad
$499
$499
$499
64 GB iPad
$599
$599
$599

*Only typical download speed, maximum not stated

I suspect that they may have gotten many calls from subscribers stating that their data speeds have not really changed from their iPhones which typically have 7.2/14.4Mbps right now. You would think having 50% at least more speed would make it that much faster right? 

Apparently not. The difference is indicated especially on M1's website which has gone around to test their network's speed. Hardly anywhere near even 1/3 of the theoretical maximum speed which makes it pretty sad, especially when you hear of people in USA enjoying crazy data speeds. If you don't want to check out the website, 

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