Singtel offers three times the mobile data at a nominal cost, plus Wi-Fi calling

Source: Singtel website. A new subscription add-on gives three times the mobile data at a nominal S$9.90 for those who get a new plan, or recontract.

Singtel has debuted a mobile data add-on, DataX3, at its iPhone 7 launch event at Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre last week. With DataX3, customers enjoy triple the mobile data allowance on their plans, for S$9.90 a month. Available to Singtel Combo Plan (Combo 2 and above) customers, DataX3 follows the launch of the DataX2 add-on that was first introduced earlier this year.

“We are always looking for innovative ways to give our customers more affordable data because mobile data has become essential to most Singaporeans for communicating, shopping, banking and entertainment. DataX2 has been extremely well-received and is very popular with our customers, leading us to create an even more attractive offer of DataX3. Now, customers can choose to get more value for their money by simply adding on DataX2 or DataX3, depending on their data consumption needs,” said Yuen Kuan Moon, Chief Executive Officer, Consumer Singapore, Singtel.

DataX3 offers significant cost savings to customers. For example, a customer on a Combo 4 plan will have the option to top-up at S$9.90 per month to get a total of 12GB of mobile data. It is available to new and re-contracting customers on eligible Combo Plans with a minimum subscription period of 24 months.

Singtel also announced that it will offer WiFi Calling (also known as Voice over WiFi) to Singtel mobile postpaid customers. This service allows customers to make HD quality voice calls and send SMS via any local Wi-Fi connection without the use of an app. The calls will switch seamlessly to the Singtel 4G network when users move out of Wi-Fi hotspot coverage. This service is available at no additional cost.

“WiFi Calling is a network innovation which offers added convenience and an enhanced mobile experience to customers. Our customers can now have mobile coverage even in difficult-to-reach places such as basements and windowless rooms, as long as there is a Wi-Fi signal. This service extends our extensive mobile network to cover a wider footprint and complements our ongoing efforts in delivering the fastest and widest 4G service in Singapore**,” said Yuen.

WiFi Calling will initially be available on selected iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Sony Xperia smartphone models*, with other devices to be supported in the coming weeks. To enjoy the service,
customers will need to switch on the VoLTE, and WiFi Calling settings on their device and ensure that it is running the latest firmware or iOS. Calls and SMS messages made over Wi-Fi will utilise the talk time and SMS bundles of customers’ mobile plans respectively.

Interested?

Pricing is as follows. Plans are only applicable to new and recontracting customers on eligible Mobile Combo Plans upon signing a two-year device agreement. A minimum subscription period of 24 months applies.

Source: Singtel. Combo mobile plans with DataX3. Compare against DataX2 plans.

Read the WorkSmart Asia blog post on StarHub's 12GB mobile data plan

*Supported phones include the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy S7 4G+, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 4G+ and Sony Xperia X Annexe.

**Singtel has the fastest and widest outdoor 4G speeds with the lowest latency rates in Singapore, according to IDA MyConnection SG survey results for January to June 2016 and IDA’s Nationwide Outdoor Service Coverage measurements for Q216.

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Qatar Airways adds more flights to Jakarta to meet growing demand

Qatar Airways is adding four new flights a week to Jakarta, Indonesia, for a total of 18 flights per week. The route, which is serviced by a combination of Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 aircraft, will now offer an additional 192 Business Class and 1,888 Economy Class seats per week, an increase of 2,080 seats overall. 

Source: Qatar Airways. Jakarta.

With a population of 28 million, the Indonesian capital is ranked 17th among the world’s 200 largest cities.

The Doha – Jakarta schedules (all times local)

Frequency	Departure City	Flight No.	Departs	Arrives
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays	Doha to Jakarta	QR956	0125 (1.25am)	1425 (2.25pm)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays	Jakarta to Doha	QR957	1655 (4.55pm)	2110 (9.10pm)
Daily	Doha to Jakarta	QR954	0930 (9.30am)	2205 (10.05pm)
Daily	Jakarta to Doha	QR955	0010 (12.10am)	0425 (4.25am)
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays	Doha to Jakarta	QR956	0215 (2.15am)	1515 (3.15pm)
Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays	Jakarta to Doha	QR957	1745 (5.45pm)	2200 (10pm)
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays	Doha to Jakarta	QR958	1320 (1.20pm)	0210 +1 (2.10am the next day)
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays	Jakarta to Doha	QR959	0410 (4.10am)	0900 (9am)

Aeromexico adds one more flight between Shanghai and Mexico City

From July 1st, Aeromexico will have a third flight between Shanghai and Mexico City operated on Sundays as part of the airline's expansion plan. With three flights per week, Aeromexico will have more than 1,500 seats on its route, operated with a Boeing 777, with a capacity of 277 seats - 49 on business and 228 on coach class - per flight.

 Each flight offers personalised entertainment systems, more space, as well as flat seats on Clase Premier (Aeromexico Business Class).
 
AM099 Shanghai - Mexico City
Departs Shanghai 1045*
Arrives Mexico City 1400 
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

AM098 Mexico City - Shanghai
Departs Mexico City 2145
Arrives Shanghai 0600 (+2 days) 
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday

*All local times

Aeromexico is the only airline in Latin America that has connected China with the America for more than four years. The airline recently added a fourth flight between Tokyo and Mexico City as well.