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My DataRoam Settings

 

1.    What is My DataRoam Settings?

My DataRoam Settings helps you to monitor and manage your data roaming usage. Roaming subscribers can customize their preferred data roaming settings before travel to avoid bill shock.

 

Key Features:

i.      Receive dataroam usage alerts via SMS, Email and Flash SMS.

ii.     Check dataroam charges incurred within each bill cycle.

iii.    Enable DataRoam Limit to control your usage.

iv.    Network Lock is activated with our DataRoam Saver and BlackBerry DataRoam plans to protect you against unwanted data charges with non-preferred network.

v.     Notify you when you roam to a non-preferred network

 

2.    How will I be notified when I incur dataroam charges?

Available alert modes are via SMS, Email or Flash Message. By default, you will be alerted via SMS on your subscribed mobile number. You may change to an alternate mobile number or alert settings via Singtel4Biz app.

 

3.    What are the different data roaming usage alerts?

A. DataRoam Usage Limit Alert (Auto Suspension Enabled)

By default, DataRoam Usage Limit is enabled at $1,000 for all postpaid mobile BRN registered customers. There will be up to 4 notifications ($50, 50%, 80% & 100% usage) informing you of your dataroam charges before you are automatically blocked from further usage when you hit the limit. You may choose a different limit via Singtel4Biz app.

 

Tier

Usage Amount

Alert

1

$100

$50, $80, $100, $150, $200, $400, $800

2

$200

$50, $100, $160, $200, $300, $400, $800, $1,600

3

$500

$50, $250, $400, $500, $750, $1,000, $2,000, $4,000

4

$1,000

$50, $500, $800, $1,000, $1,500, $2,000, $4,000, $8,000

5

$5,000

$50, $2,500, $4,000, $5,000, $7,500, $10,000, $20,000, $40,000

 

B. DataRoam Usage Alert (Auto Suspension Disabled)

If you wish to have disable DataRoam Usage Limit, by default you will be on the tier 1 usage alerts and there are up to 8 notifications to inform you of your accumulated dataroam charges. You may change to other Alert tiers to continue monitoring your usage if you have received the last notification for your selected alert tier.

 

There are a total of 5 pre-defined tiers:

 

 

Tier

Usage Limit

Alert Threshold

1

$100

$50, $80, $100

2

$200

$50, $100, $160, $200

3

$500

$50, $250, $400, $500

4

$1,000

$50, $500, $800, $1,000

5

$5,000

$50, $2,500, $4,000, $5,000

 

Please take note of the following:

i.      Customers will receive alerts when their dataroam usage exceed the specified usage amounts of the selected alert tier in each bill cycle. Bill cycle refers to the date duration that the customer is being billed. For example, if the bill cycle is on 10 January, the bill cycle for that month is 10 January - 9 February.

ii.     The dataroam usage counters will be reset at the start of the new bill cycle.

 

C. DataRoam Plan Expiry Alert

If you are subscribed to a DataRoam Saver plan, you will receive alerts depending on the plan type.

 

DataRoam Saver Plans

Alerts Sent

DataRoam Saver (Daily)/BlackBerry DataRoam Daily plans

Approximately 3 hours before expiry and upon expiry

DataRoam Saver (Monthly) plans

50% usage of the bundled roaming data and 100% usage of the bundled roaming data

 

Note: Expiry time for the following countries are based on the timezones of the key cities: Australia (Sydney), USA (New York), Canada (Toronto), Indonesia (Jakarta)

 

How can I enable DataRoam Usage Limit?

DataRoam Usage Limit is automatically enabled at $1,000 for all postpaid mobile BRN registered customers from 1st September 2013.

 

You may change your limit via the following modes before your travel:

i.      Use Singtel4Biz app and select settings

ii.     Dial *7626 and reply 4

iii.    Visit the web portal (IDEAS portal - www.ideas.singtel.com) log in and select My DataRoam Settings

Note: roaming charges apply for accessing above modes outside of Singapore.

 

4.    How can I continue to use data roaming when my data roaming usage is being suspended while I am overseas?

You may access via the following mode to change to a higher pay per use data roaming limit to continue usage:

i.      Use Singtel4Biz app and select Settings to change to higher data roaming limit

ii.     Dial *100*4*2# to disable Auto Suspension

iii.    Visit the web portal (IDEAS portal - www.ideas.singtel.com) log in and select My DataRoam Settings

 

5.    How can I enable or disable data roaming?

You are advised to enable or disable data roaming via the following modes prior to your travel:

i.      Use Singtel4Biz app and select Roaming

ii.     Dial *7626 and reply 4

iii.    Visit the web portal (IDEAS portal - www.ideas.singtel.com) log in and select My DataRoam Settings

If you are overseas, please dial *100*3*1# to enable data roaming or *100*3*2# to disable data roaming.

 

6.    How can I view my dataroam usage?

You may view your usage via the following modes:

      i.      Use Singtel4Biz app and select Roaming

ii.     Dial *7626 and reply 4

iii.    Dial *100# when you are overseas

iv.    Visit the web portal (IDEAS portal - www.ideas.singtel.com) log in and select My DataRoam Settings

 

7.    Are the alerts free?

There is no roaming SMS charge when you receive the SMS alert. However, there will be data charges if you choose to view email alerts via mobile. Please note that if you wish to activate a DataRoam Saver plan via SMS while overseas (SMS '*7626' to 3333), you will be liable for roaming SMS charge.

 

8.    Where can I check the alerts that have been sent to me?

You may visit the web portal (IDEAS portal -www.ideas.singtel.com), login with your user ID (your mobile number, for eg, 6598765432) > Singtel Services > My DataRoam Settings > View Alerts, to view up to 6 months of history alerts. Alternatively, you may access Singtel4Biz app to view up to 7 days of history alerts.

 

9.    I am a Multi-SIM user. Which card will I receive the alert?

You will receive the alert on your preferred SIM, which is also the card where you choose to receive your incoming calls and SMS. (Note: please turn off data roaming on the other devices which are using the Multi-SIM cards as you may receive dataroam usage alerts from the other devices to your preferred SIM)

 

10.  What are the scenarios where I will not receive the alerts?

You will not receive the alerts if you have chosen to disable data roaming, ‘DataRoam Usage Alert' and 'DataRoam Plan Expiry Alert'.

 

11.  What are the scenarios where I will not receive the roam to non-preferred operator alert?

You will not receive the alert if you have no plan or if the plan has expired when you roam to a non-preferred operator.

 

12.  I am a Singtel Mobile customer. Can I opt out or terminate the alerts?

The alerts are meant to help you monitor your dataroam usage, and to prevent you from bill shock after a trip. However, you may choose to disable your alerts via the following modes:

i.      Activate Singtel4Biz app and select Roaming

ii.     Dial *7626 and reply 4 before travel

iii.    Visit the web portal (IDEAS portal - www.ideas.singtel.com) log in and select My DataRoam Settings

Note: roaming charges apply for accessing above modes outside of Singapore.

 

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Network Lock

 

1.    What is the Function of Network Lock?

Network Lock protects you from unintended pay-per-use data charges on non-preferred network when you are on DataRoam Saver plans.

 

2.    Can I disable Network Lock?

You may disable via the following modes while overseas:

i.      Dial *100*5*2#

ii.     SMS '*7626' to 3333 > reply 4 and reply 3.

Note: Pay-per-use charges apply when using data on a non-preferred network. Roaming charges apply for accessing SMS mode outside of Singapore.

 

3.    How to enable Network Lock?

You may enable via the following modes while overseas:

i.      Dial *100*5*1#

ii.     SMS '*7626' to 3333 > reply 4 and reply 3.

Note: Roaming charges apply for accessing SMS mode outside of Singapore.

 

4.    Can I still make calls and send SMS if I do not have connection to preferred network when Network Lock is enabled?

Yes. Network Lock restricts data usage on non-preferred network.

 

5.    Can I use dataroam in countries with no DataRoam Saver plans when Network Lock is enabled?

Yes. Network Lock applies when you have an active DataRoam Saver plans.

 

6.    Network Lock is enabled but why am I not connected to the preferred network?

Network connection is depending on the foreign operator, you may be at the zone where non-preferred network has a stronger network signal. You may manually select the preferred network to use your plan.

 

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Data Roaming with Multi-SIM

 

1.      Can I roam with all the Multi-SIM Cards?

Our overseas partners are unable to commit if they are able to support Multi-SIM as this is dependent on their databases and equipment. It is recommended to turn on 1 device while roaming to ensure better surfing experience while roaming.

 

2.      What will happen if I turn on all devices with Multi-SIM Cards while roaming?

You might not be able to use data on some of your Multi-SIM Cards. This is subjected to foreign network restriction. However, you may use any of the devices to receive calls/SMS by triggering *141#. Please note that some countries may not support the USSD feature (*141#). In such case, you will need to manually insert the preferred SIM card into the device.

 

To use data roam while overseas, please ensure data roaming is enabled on My DataRoam Settings by activating My Singtel app > Roaming > Usage to enable data roaming before travel. In addition, please ensure that data roaming is also enabled on your device.

 

Enable/Disable data roaming can also be done via the following modes:

i.      Dial *100*3*1# to enable or *100*3*2# to disable > Reply 1 to confirm

ii.     Dial *7626 (in Singapore) or SMS *7626 to 3333 (while overseas) > Reply 4 (My DataRoam Settings) > Reply 2 (Enable/Disable Data Roaming) > Reply 1 (to enable) or 2 (to disable)

iii.    Go to IDEAS portal at www.ideas.singtel.com > Singtel Services > My DataRoam Settings > Set Usage & Alerts

 

3.      I have to use 2 Multi-SIM cardsbut only wish to use 1 card (assuming A) to use data while roaming. How can I do so?

You need to first turn on the device inserted with card A when you are overseas. Then follow by the other device. Please note that it is recommended to use only 1 SIM card in each country.

 

4.      I have turned on all my Multi-SIM Cards, but only wish to use data on one of the cards. What should I do?

Please contact CSE for assistance.

 

5.      I have accidentally power on all Multi-SIM cards but wish to use data only on 1 card. Is there any alternative other than contacting CSE?

You can follow these steps:

i.      You can try to access data using your desired device.

ii.     If you are unable to access data on this device, you can manually select other network on your remaining devices.

iii.    Manually select the preferred roaming network in your remaining devices.

 

6.      When roaming, will all Multi-SIM Cards log on to the same network?

If the SIM Cards are set to “Auto Selection of Network”, it is possible that the different SIM Cards will log on to different operators/networks. To ensure that they log on to a single operator/network, set the Multi-SIM cards to “Manual Selection of Network” and select your desired network. However, please note that our overseas partners are unable to commit if they are able to support Multi-SIM as this is dependent on their databases and equipment. It is recommended to turn on 1 device while roaming to ensure better surfing experience while roaming.

 

7.      Could you advise me on the list of countries with the number of supported Multi-SIM Cards?

Our overseas partners are unable to commit if they are able to support Multi-SIM as this is dependent on their databases and equipment. It is recommended to turn on 1 device while roaming to ensure better surfing experience while roaming.

 

8.      I have only turned on 2 Multi-SIM Cards using Optus network. Why is it that I can only use data on 1 device?

Newer devices may allow multiple data sessions. For example Blackberry can have 2 data sessions (1 for sending/receiving emails, while another for data/WAP surfing). However this feature is still subject to foreign network restriction. It is recommended to turn on only 1 device while roaming to ensure better surfing experience.

 

9.      Can I trigger any of the Multi-SIM Cards to receive calls/SMS while roaming?

Yes, you can dial *141# to change the preferred Multi-SIM card for receiving calls/SMS.

Note: This is subjected to foreign network restriction. Countries that do not support USSD might not be able to support “dial *141#”.

 

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