Serious Telcos got killed - Free WhatsApp Service in 142 Countries

[AsiaDK]

KnowRoaming is Offering Free WhatsApp Service in 142 Countries
http://www.chipchick.com/2016/11/whatsapp-knowroaming.html

(Note: Whatsapp Video Calling excluded at this moment)

KnowRoaming has long been one of our favorite services to use when traveling abroad. The company sends out SIM card stickers that go over your existing SIM card, allowing you to connect to partner networks abroad, with seamless switching as you cross borders. It’s now getting more attractive, with the announcement that WhatsApp will be free to use with any KnowRoaming SIM sticker in 142 countries.

Better yet, the offer is straightforward. KnowRoaming is extending free WhatsApp use to all WhatsApp features — text messages, sending and receiving pictures, voice messages, and the like.

 

[syed putra]

I turn off my phone overseas using only wi fi access.

 

[congo9]

It's still cheaper to buy local Sim card when you travel . For M1 post paid user, you can pay $10 per location per month to use your local data.

 

[johnny333]

When I am overseas my Spore number is turned on but I will only pay attention if it is an SMS. If I have to reply by voice I will use a cheaper local SIM card.

I will also have my iPhone or iPad with me & can skype using a wifi connection.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Fuck the greedy telcos, they fucking deserve to die.

 

[AsiaDK]

Here's another one - chatsim.com
US$22 per year for unlimited Text messaging worldwide with WhatsApp, Messenger, WeChat, LINE, QQ

SIM Card - US$22
Subscription - US$22 per year (can top up for voice and image messaging)
PS: You can apply several online discount codes.

 

[AsiaDK]

Source: https://www.fool.sg/2016/11/23/singapore-telcos-mobile-revenue-declines-as-the-fourth-telco-looms

In StarHub Ltd’s third quarter, the telco’s mobile segment slipped 3.6% year on year
M1 Ltd’s mobile segment also reported a 6.1% year on year decline for post-paid and 10.4% decline for pre-paid.
Mobile revenue from Singapore was also down, 2.1% lower year on year for Singapore Telecommunications Limited





Singapore Telcos’ Mobile Revenue Declines before 4th Telco joins in

 

[AsiaDK]

Sooner or later, a local telco will have to offer free Whatsapp

 

[bushtucker]

KnowRoaming is Offering Free WhatsApp Service in 142 Countries
http://www.chipchick.com/2016/11/whatsapp-knowroaming.html

(Note: Whatsapp Video Calling excluded at this moment)

KnowRoaming has long been one of our favorite services to use when traveling abroad. The company sends out SIM card stickers that go over your existing SIM card, allowing you to connect to partner networks abroad, with seamless switching as you cross borders. It’s now getting more attractive, with the announcement that WhatsApp will be free to use with any KnowRoaming SIM sticker in 142 countries.

Better yet, the offer is straightforward. KnowRoaming is extending free WhatsApp use to all WhatsApp features — text messages, sending and receiving pictures, voice messages, and the like.

telcos won't get killed la. you still have to pay knowroaming $ or credits to keep your sim card active and usable. the data roaming is not totally free.