Why do I pay 700 Baht to 3BB when I can use mobile internet for 2000 Baht/year?

[AndyAndyAndy]

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

So I could just share my mobile internet at the home and stop paying 3BB? Or maybe buy another SIM card with yearly internet and use some router that can handle SIM cards? It's not only about money, but I also have a lot of issues with 3BB and I have to every month drive to pay for it in cash. I just like my yearly mobile internet better.

 

Does anybody use it like that?

[john donson]

one thing that is not possible is T*o*r*r*e*n*t

 

and I for one would be bored to that to be forced to see thai tv crap only

[The Cyclist]

33 minutes ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

Have a look at True.

 

I'm on a 700 odd Baht a month package, internet / TV package / some other box with all sorts on it ( Youtube, Prime, netfix etc ) and a mobile sim.

 

The only additional bill I get is when I phone the UK on the mobile. Which isn't very often

[KannikaP]

28 minutes ago, john donson said:

one thing that is not possible is T*o*r*r*e*n*t

 

and I for one would be bored to that to be forced to see thai tv crap only

A VPN would sort the TV thing out.

[KannikaP]

2 minutes ago, The Cyclist said:

 

Have a look at True.

 

I'm on a 700 odd Baht a month package, internet / TV package / some other box with all sorts on it ( Youtube, Prime, netfix etc ) and a mobile sim.

 

The only additional bill I get is when I phone the UK on the mobile. Which isn't very often

Use Whats App or Skype for your UK calls then.

[The Cyclist]

2 minutes ago, KannikaP said:

Use Whats App or Skype for your UK calls then.

 

Sure, most of my verbal communication is via skype, but sometimes that is not possible and a call needs to be made.

[timendres]

I am using my phone for Internet now, as I wait for AIS to install in my new place.

I hit the monthly data limit in 2 days. Had to pay 159 THB to extend my limit.

I believe you will find the data limit is the issue.

[KannikaP]

48 minutes ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

So I could just share my mobile internet at the home and stop paying 3BB? Or maybe buy another SIM card with yearly internet and use some router that can handle SIM cards? It's not only about money, but I also have a lot of issues with 3BB and I have to every month drive to pay for it in cash. I just like my yearly mobile internet better.

 

Does anybody use it like that?

I am on the 3BB Bht 700+ VAT package 'out in the jungle'. Get 1Gb/sec download, very few faults, optic direct to my router which is included. Using a mobile SIM would probably be a lot slower depending on where you are and how many other people are on it. Just watched Napoleon in 4K via an Android app and Bluestacks. Doubt whether that is possible on a SIM.

I pay via Bkk Bank Internet Banking.

Edited January 16 by KannikaP

[NextG]

50 minutes ago, john donson said:

one thing that is not possible is T*o*r*r*e*n*t

 

and I for one would be bored to that to be forced to see thai tv crap only

Of course you are completely wrong…

[NextG]

15 minutes ago, timendres said:

I am using my phone for Internet now, as I wait for AIS to install in my new place.

I hit the monthly data limit in 2 days. Had to pay 159 THB to extend my limit.

I believe you will find the data limit is the issue.

I think you’ll find that you are wrong. The issue is that you chose a plan with a data limit. 

[NextG]

1 hour ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

So I could just share my mobile internet at the home and stop paying 3BB? Or maybe buy another SIM card with yearly internet and use some router that can handle SIM cards? It's not only about money, but I also have a lot of issues with 3BB and I have to every month drive to pay for it in cash. I just like my yearly mobile internet better.

 

Does anybody use it like that?

I use Mobile Internet exclusively 

Consider the NT Wireless Thunder SIM as your first port of call. Unlimited data, speed not capped @ 999 baht per annum. But it is NOT for mobile use, but a fixed point. So if you have a good LTE Band 40 signal at home, you are set. 

Edited January 16 by NextG

[Negita43]

1 hour ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

I pay 460 ish a month on a 2 year contract and that includes TV they even offer me 10% off that if I pay upfront (which I don't do) - so look for a deal with them

[Trippy]

Get the 3bb app, and you can pay your monthly bill on your phone. 

[KannikaP]

13 minutes ago, Negita43 said:

I pay 460 ish a month on a 2 year contract and that includes TV they even offer me 10% off that if I pay upfront (which I don't do) - so look for a deal with them

What speed is that please?

 

[timendres]

1 hour ago, NextG said:

I use Mobile Internet exclusively 

Consider the NT Wireless Thunder SIM as your first port of call. Unlimited data, speed not capped @ 999 baht per annum. But it is NOT for mobile use, but a fixed point. So if you have a good LTE Band 40 signal at home, you are set. 

 

Where did you obtain this setup?

[khunphil]

2 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

So I could just share my mobile internet at the home and stop paying 3BB?

But your mobile contract has a limit in Gb/month no ? Limit that normally we don't have on a router (3BB or else) - Also payment via mobile app, confirmed and easy.

[NextG]

7 minutes ago, timendres said:

 

Where did you obtain this setup?

https://wcsoss.totwbs.com/promotion

 

https://shopee.co.th/nt.official_shop

 

There are a couple of threads dedicated to it. 

 

 

[NextG]

1 minute ago, khunphil said:

But your mobile contract has a limit in Gb/month no ? Limit that normally we don't have on a router (3BB or else) - Also payment via mobile app, confirmed and easy.

No. 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

2 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

Currently I'm paying 700 baht/month to 3BB for home internet.

 

But I also have internet in the telephone, which costs me 2000 Baht/year.

 

So I could just share my mobile internet at the home and stop paying 3BB? Or maybe buy another SIM card with yearly internet and use some router that can handle SIM cards? It's not only about money, but I also have a lot of issues with 3BB and I have to every month drive to pay for it in cash. I just like my yearly mobile internet better.

 

Does anybody use it like that?

Test both services via a browser.

Go to speedtest.net and find out how they both perform.

My mobile network gets maybe 40Mbps - often less - and the ping test is about 40ms delay.

My 3BB fibre gives me close to 500Mbps consistently and about 9ms ping delay.

And I could pay extra and get 1GBps with 3BB fibre.

Emails and Facebook etc -  OK to use mobile.

Movies and IPTV etc - fibre is the way to go.

[NextG]

11 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Test both services via a browser.

Go to speedtest.net and find out how they both perform.

My mobile network gets maybe 40Mbps - often less - and the ping test is about 40ms delay.

My 3BB fibre gives me close to 500Mbps consistently and about 9ms ping delay.

And I could pay extra and get 1GBps with 3BB fibre.

Emails and Facebook etc -  OK to use mobile.

Movies and IPTV etc - fibre is the way to go.

Speedtest.net is useless in these scenarios. Stop recommending it. 
https://testmy.net/ is more reliable. 

[NextG]

12 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Test both services via a browser.

Go to speedtest.net and find out how they both perform.

My mobile network gets maybe 40Mbps - often less - and the ping test is about 40ms delay.

My 3BB fibre gives me close to 500Mbps consistently and about 9ms ping delay.

And I could pay extra and get 1GBps with 3BB fibre.

Emails and Facebook etc -  OK to use mobile.

Movies and IPTV etc - fibre is the way to go.

Why would he need to test them? Do you think he doesn’t know that 3BB is faster?

Why are you writing nonsensically? I use my mobile connection for streaming media. Are you suggesting that 40 Mbps is only suitable for ‘Email and Facebook etc’?

You are literally making it up as you go along 😊

[TroubleandGrumpy]

49 minutes ago, NextG said:

Why would he need to test them? Do you think he doesn’t know that 3BB is faster?

Why are you writing nonsensically? I use my mobile connection for streaming media. Are you suggesting that 40 Mbps is only suitable for ‘Email and Facebook etc’?

You are literally making it up as you go along 😊

Speedtest by Ookla is a worldwide accepted testing service.

 

I am so sorry that you did not realise this is a forum where people state their opinions.

Please insert IMO in front of any comments I or others make.

 

Dont speak on other's behalf - how do you know he knows or does not know anything.

 

[noobexpat]

Definitely all the cheapskates use sim cards instead of buying wifi 

 

3BB fibre in the condo at 7k baht pre paid per year.

200b month for AIS unlimited 4g.

 

I don't see what the issue is with these dirt cheap prices.

[noobexpat]

10 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Speedtest by Ookla is a worldwide accepted testing service.

 

I am so sorry that you did not realise this is a forum where people state their opinions.

Please insert IMO in front of any comments I or others make.

 

Dont speak on other's behalf - how do you know he knows or does not know anything.

 

 

You should see if he wants to swap forum names.

Yours is more appropriate for him, thats for sure!

 

[Mavideol]

3 hours ago, KannikaP said:

I am on the 3BB Bht 700+ VAT package 'out in the jungle'. Get 1Gb/sec download, very few faults, optic direct to my router which is included. Using a mobile SIM would probably be a lot slower depending on where you are and how many other people are on it. Just watched Napoleon in 4K via an Android app and Bluestacks. Doubt whether that is possible on a SIM.

I pay via Bkk Bank Internet Banking.

same here, no idea why he has to go in person, maybe doesn't have bank account 555

[1FinickyOne]

4 hours ago, AndyAndyAndy said:

I have to every month drive to pay for it in cash

I  pay mine annually and I think they give me a discount for that... 

 

3bb is used for my computer/internet use in the house... the telephone would not be a substitute for that... 

 

 

 

[NextG]

33 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Speedtest by Ookla is a worldwide accepted testing service.

 

I am so sorry that you did not realise this is a forum where people state their opinions.

Please insert IMO in front of any comments I or others make.

 

Dont speak on other's behalf - how do you know he knows or does not know anything.

 

Thanks for confirming that you don’t know what you are talking about. There are quite a few threads confirming what I assert with regard to mobile broadband speed tests and Speedtest.net. 
Take a look for yourself or remain… uninformed. Up to you. 
Mine isn’t a opinion, yours is. 
As to what he knows… read his OP. 
“I just like my yearly mobile internet better”

 

I think I’ve covered everything. 

[NextG]

8 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

I  pay mine annually and I think they give me a discount for that... 

 

3bb is used for my computer/internet use in the house... the telephone would not be a substitute for that... 

 

 

 

That’s you. Works for me. 

[NextG]

28 minutes ago, noobexpat said:

 

You should see if he wants to swap forum names.

Yours is more appropriate for him, thats for sure!

 

Awwww… you still smarting? The truth hurts sometimes. How goes your 25k apartment hunt?

[NoDisplayName]

True gives us fiber to the house, router included, with a phone SIM card for my cellphone for 400/month.  Add another 100/month for honeybunny's TV box.