Eight Telecom Fires Back with $88 1-for-1 Credit Promo, Hot on SIMBA’s Heels

Just as SIMBA wraps up its top-up promotion, Eight Telecom — a StarHub company — has wasted no time in rolling out an aggressive counter-move.

Under this latest 1-for-1 promotion, users who top up $88 will receive an additional $88 in bonus credit, bringing the total wallet value to $176. These credits can be used to offset monthly charges across Eight’s SIM-only plans, including the $5, $8, $12.80 and $18 tiers. The good news is that you can top up online thru shopee, lazada, retailers. Lazada link Shopee link

Being a SIM-only offering, there is no long-term contract lock-in involved — a refreshing change for users who prefer flexibility over commitment.

That said, do take note of the fine print: any remaining credits will be forfeited upon port-out or line termination.

With SIMBA and Eight Telecom trading blows back-to-back, it will be interesting to see how other players — including Maxx and Singtel-backed MVNOs — respond in the days to come.

By Paul S