VivoHub, a new mVNO that targets migrant workers with $1 mobile plan
In 2018, we see a number of new MVNOs joining in the price war. From the earliest Circles.Life, we have new players Zero1, ZeroMobile, MyRepublic joining the price war. Some of them provide unlimited data plans while some offer fantastic data deals that were neglected,
With hotter competition, even the traditional MNOs also join in and cut their prices to counter TPG’s trial that is providing 12 mths free trial of unlimited 4G data and calls (within network) for free.
While all these are happening, VivoHub, the 5th MVNO launched their products quietly in December 2018.
VivoHub, is the newest kid on the block. This new MVNO comes with an app ViVoBee which is a one-stop suite of mobile services designed to meet the needs of Singapore’s one million migrant workers. VivoHub leases network capacity and runs on top of StarHub network just like MyRepublic.
[nextpage title=”ViVoBee Plans from $1″]Currently there are 3 plans available for subscription.
BEE 1 plan
The first plan Bee 1 is a one month plan which costs S$8.90 has 500MB of local data, 100 minutes of outgoing calls, 100 SMS.
and it comes with bonus 1 GB local data, $4 IDD calls and $4 vouchers
All plans comes with 60% off IDD 1539 rates.
Bee 3 plan
Bee 3 s a 3 month contract at S$14.90.
The plan comes with 1 GB data per month with 100 mins loca calls and 100 SMS, Caller ID and Incoming calls are all free.
Free Bonus includes 1 GB + $10 IDD calls + $12 voucher + 5 spins of lucky draw
Bee Unlimited (12 months)
This is probably the cheapest plan available (other than those free trials or $0 plan with high registration fees).
The price is S$1. yes S$1. Pay $1 for 12 months and you get 500 MB local data, 30 mins local calls, 30 SMS and Unlimited Incoming call and Free Caller ID. Enjoy 60% off IDD bills too.
This is really the ULTIMATE PLAN never seen before in SIngapore.
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IDD 1539
IDD 1539 offers pretty decent rates for calling overseas, For example, Calling China is only 2 cents / min while India is at 6 cents / min. Malaysia is at 12 cents / min while Indonesia Jarkata at 16 cents / min. Philippines is at 65 cents for landlines and 80 cents for mobile lines.
[nextpage title=”Conclusion”]The plans are cheap and IDD rates are pretty decent. As these plans target the migrant workers, local citizens / residents may not apply or approved.
It is not known if customers from other telcos can port in their numbers to VivoHub ( I think it is possible).
For friends who are on employment pass and wants to try it out, the numbers you can choose range from 8770 xxxx to 8772 xxxx. You can purchase the SIM at many dormitories and provision shops.
So, will you sign up for it ? Comment below.