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Singapore: 4 Best Prepaid SIM Cards Buying Guide (2023)

Singapore – known for being incredibly clean, modern & the ban on chewing gum.

Yes, the last point is real, but it is enforced sparingly by immigration.

Unless you try to bring in boxes of gum.

For many residents in neighboring countries, Singapore is regarded as a short-trip destination.

Perhaps a weekend out to shop, dine, or explore some attractions.

I know many Australians who do so, and it is accepted as normal.

For those coming from further away, the activities mentioned above still apply, but they usually stay longer than just a weekend.

Or it is a stopover destination before continuing to the final leg of their itinerary.

The thing that makes Singapore stand out is that it is the most expensive country in Southeast Asia – by a lot.

But, the country is beautiful. Yet, you should still find ways to save on expenses where you can.

You can do so by using a local SIM card – a Singaporean one, so that you can enjoy local rates instead of roaming internationally.

International roaming can be expensive, even with mobile operators from other Southeast Asian countries.

But most of them do have attractive Southeast Asia roaming rates.

So, how much do SIM cards cost in Singapore, and are they worth it?

You can get a Singaporean SIM card for between 8 SGD (6.01 USD) to 38 SGD (28.55 USD) from Singtel, 8 SGD to 50 SGD (6.01 USD-37.60 USD) from StarHub, 10 SGD (7.50 USD) from SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile) & 14 SGD (10.50 USD) to 27 SGD (20.30 USD) from M1. Tourist SIM cards with 100 GB of data are sold from 12 SGD to 50 SGD. SIM cards are also sold at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)

100 GB for just 12 SGD/9 USD!? What a deal!

While I do not often recommend tourist SIM cards in any of my guides, Singapore is one of the countries where I do recommend one get a tourist SIM card over a regular one because of the value it offers.

Not only is the data allowance insane, and it is 100 GB for the four mobile operators, regardless of the SIM card price, you also get roaming data, local/international minutes & local SMS – amazing deal.

But, there are many more options in Singapore, and there is also a lot more to learn.

In this guide, I will go over everything you need to know about buying a SIM card in Singapore. Let’s do this.

Buying a SIM Card in Singapore Guide (logos of Singtel, M1, SIMBA & StarHub)

Original publication: 16th of December 2019. Last updated: 3rd of June 2023.


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Can You Buy a SIM Card in Singapore?

Anyone 15 or 16 years old or older, depending on the mobile operator, living in or visiting Singapore can buy a Singaporean SIM card from the mobile network operators (Singtel, StarHub, M1 & SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile)) with some restrictions.

The main restriction is that you can only have three active SIM cards in your name in Singapore.

Besides that restriction, you are free to use Singaporean SIM cards.

You do have to comply with the SIM card registration regulations.

  • Find out which countries have SIM card registration regulations and what is required from you (lookup tool)
SIM Card Registration Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Moreover, you need a phone that supports the frequencies used in the country (preferably all of them to have the most optimal experience while in Singapore).

Furthermore, you need to have a SIM-lock-free device.

Where Can You Buy a SIM Card in Singapore?

You can get a Singaporean SIM card in Singtel, StarHub, M1 & SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile) stores. Resellers, like 7-Eleven and Cheers conveniece stores, also sell SIM cards. It is also possible to get SIM cards at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN – except for SIMBA SIM cards).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)

You can expect to pay the following for Singaporean SIM cards:

  • Singtel: 8 SGD, 15 SGD & 38 SGD
  • StarHub: 8 SGD, 15 SGD & 38 SGD
  • M1 Singapore: 14 SGD, 25 SGD & 27 SGD (new)
  • SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore): 10 SGD

The following mobile operators also have SIM cards targeting tourists:

  • Singtel: 12 SGD, 15 SGD (new), 30 SGD & 50 SGD
  • StarHub: 12 SGD & 32 SGD
  • M1 Singapore: 12 SGD, 14 SGD (new), 30 SGD & 60 SGD
  • SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore): N/A – SIM cards are not sold at the airport

For up-to-date SGD: your currency (let's say MYR) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

  • Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
SIM Card Prices Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz
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Can You Use Your Phone in Singapore?

Singapore uses GSM technology for mobile communications. CDMA phones will not work in Singapore. If your phone has a SIM card slot, then it supports GSMA (99% of the phones do support GSM nowadays).

Traditional European frequencies are used in Singapore, which are mostly used in ITU Regions 1 and 3 (Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), Europe & Oceania).

The Americas (North-, Central– & South America + the Caribbean – ITU Region 2) use American frequencies, which differ from the European ones.

ITU Regions Map by Phone Travel Wiz

If you bought your phone in Africa, Asia, Europe, or Oceania (ITU Regions 1 and 3), you should not experience any issues with using your phone in Singapore.

If you purchased your phone in the Americas (ITU Region 2) and have a low/medium-end device (without Tri-Band or Quad-Band) support, then there is a possibility you cannot use your phone when in Singapore or can only use slower networks (3G or 2G).

If you have a medium/high-end device with Tri-Band or Quad-Band support, you can use your phone in Singapore (to some extent) – also on 4G/LTE and 5G NR.

Mobile Operators, Networks & Frequencies in Singapore

Singapore has four mobile network operators offering prepaid services easily accessible to travelers:

  • Singtel
  • StarHub
  • M1 Singapore
  • SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

The following frequencies are used in Singapore:

  • 2G: N/A – shut down on the 1st of April 2017
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
  • 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78)

You can learn more about frequencies in the video below.

To check whether your phone will work in Singapore, check out this page by Kimovil or this one by Will My Phone Work (outdated, unfortunately, but extremely user-friendly – useful for phones launched in or before 2019. It does not check for 5G NR compatibility).

Again, make sure your phone is unlocked. Otherwise, you will not be able to use any SIM card except the one from your home operator (meaning you have to roam internationally or buy another unlocked phone that does support the frequencies listed above).

If you want to learn how international roaming works, this guide explains it in-depth. If you wonder why it is often so expensive to roam, this article explains the hidden reason they do not want you to know.

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VoLTE & VoWiFi in Singapore

Both VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G) – also known as HD Voice) and VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi – also known as WiFi calling) are available in Singapore. However, not all mobile operators offer both services.

This means that your phone does not have to downgrade to 2G or 3G when making a call in Singapore (unlike mobile operators that do not support VoLTE).

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE and VoWiFi in Singapore:

  • Singtel
  • StarHub
  • M1 Singapore

The following mobile operators offer VoLTE only in Singapore:

  • SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

VoWiFi is, as the name implies, calling on a WiFi connection as opposed to on a cellular network.

Singapore even has Voice over New Radio (5G NR – Singtel, StarHub & M1), which only a handful of mobile operators offer worldwide.

However, it is not available to prepaid customers (and will not be for a long time, I assume).

5G NR in Singapore

Commercial 5G NR has been available in Singapore since September 2020. It is available on the Singtel, StarHub, M1 & SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile) networks. Only Singtel allows prepaid customers to use 5G NR (if you buy a specific 50 SGD plan) – the others do not.

Best SIM Card in Singapore

If you want to buy the best SIM card in Singapore, I recommend going with Singtel. It is the fastest mobile operator and has extensive coverage (like its competitors). Consider its tourist SIM card for 100 GB of data for as little as 12 SGD (applies to M1 too).

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Best eSIM in Singapore

M1 allows prepaid customers to offers eSIMs to prepaid customers. However, only if you get its 12 SGD tourist SIM card (or eSIM for that matter). Regular prepaid customers cannot get eSIM (yet).

Note that the Singaporean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and physical SIM cards (will be discussed later).

However, you can also get a travel eSIM from various eSIM providers.

The list below is not exhaustive – many more providers have eSIMs for Singapore.

But these are the ones I have tried and had pleasant experiences with.

Moreover, they are reasonably priced, which I find very important (you will not see me recommending an eSIM I would not buy myself).

So here are the 14 best eSIMs for Singapore:

Because this is the SIM card buying guide for Singapore, I will not spend too much time about travel eSIMs here and throughout this guide (but I will still do here and there).

If you want to learn more about the best eSIMs for Singapore, you better check out my Singapore eSIM buying guide.

It is as helpful and comprehensive as this guide but about eSIMs instead 😜.

Buying an eSIM for Singapore Guide (logos of Nomad, Airalo, Ubigi, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, Holafly, Connect Lah! & M1)

SIM Card Registration in Singapore

SIM card registration, with the use of your passport information, is mandatory in Singapore. This will be done at the point of purchase.

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SIM Card Registration Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Moreover, you can have up to three active prepaid SIM cards ACROSS all mobile operators in Singapore.

This restriction applies to both Singaporean citizens and non-citizens (including migrant workers and tourists).

What happens when you try going over this limit? I do not know – be my guest and try it 😏.

Singapore Mobile Speeds, Mobile Internet Prices & Insights

Flag of Singapore

Singapore is one of the more popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia.

But it is certainly not one of the cheapest countries to visit in the region.

However, the same cannot be said about mobile data rates in Singapore – they are more affordable than you would expect.

The average price for 1 GB of data in Singapore is 0.86 SGD (0.61 USD), below the Asian average of 1.47 USD. The world average is 3.12 USD.

In fact, Singapore is somewhat in the middle in terms of being the cheapest or most expensive country for mobile data in Southeast Asia, behind Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines & Vietnam, but ahead of Laos, Myanmar, Brunei & Timor-Leste – in that order.

Some data-featured prepaid plans can be generous in Singapore, especially when you get one of the tourist SIM cards

While the prices for data-featured plans are low, will you also get slow speeds in Singapore?

Not at all.

Singapore's median mobile download speed is around 69 Mbps.

For reference, the global median is around 31 Mbps at the moment.

Singapore has the fastest median download speeds compared to its (in)direct neighbors Malaysia (30.50 Mbps) and Indonesia (17.33 Mbps).

When looking at all of Southeast Asia, only Brunei has a faster median download speed (79.50 Mbps).

Singapore's mobile download speeds have increased by 10.9% year on year.

Okay, now it is time to know which mobile operator is the fastest in Singapore.

That would be Singtel, with a median download speed of 93 Mbps. Followed by StarHub (80.21), M1 (45.95) & SIMBA (formerly TPG Telecom Singapore – 20.86 Mbps).

The mobile operator with the best 5G NR speeds is also Singtel, with a median download speed of 360.31 Mbps. It is followed by StarHub (144.47 Mbps) and & M1 (126.06 Mbps).

But be aware: only Singtel allows prepaid customers to use 5G NR (if you purchase a 5G NR plan… which is just one at the moment).

Anyway, so what about coverage? Which mobile operator has the best coverage?

Honestly, the four mobile operators cover almost all of Singapore (mostly because it is a small city-state).

With an availability percentage of 99.3% – 99.5% and a 4G/LTE coverage experience score of 10 (or 9.7 on a 10-point scale, you do not have to worry about reception anywhere in Singapore.

So what about the overall network performance by the Singaporean mobile operators?

Singapore and StarHub are the winners of the Singapore Mobile Experience Awards of June 2022.

As mentioned earlier, you want to go with Singtel for the fastest speeds.

With average SIM card prices, perfect nationwide coverage, incredible mobile download speeds, and incredibly low mobile data rates, you should have a smooth network experience in Singapore.

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Currency in Singapore

100 Singapore Dollar Bank Note
© Monetary Authority of Singapore

Singapore uses the Singapore Dollar with the symbol SGD (which will be used throughout this guide).

However, prices are often listed as just $ or S$. For example, 25 SGD = $/S$ 25.

For reference, below are some exchange rates between SGD and USD (US Dollars):

  • 1 SGD = 0.75 USD
  • 10 SGD = 7.50 USD
  • 100 SGD = 75.20 USD

For up-to-date SGD:your currency (let's say MYR – Malaysian Ringgit) exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

If your credit/debit card charges you foreign exchange fees, get yourself a Wise Borderless Account and Debit Card.

Their fees are MUCH lower than banks and credit card companies charge you (and Wise is transparent about their fees, unlike banks).

I have saved literal THOUSANDS of Australian Dollars and Euros, my main currencies, when using Wise abroad when traveling compared to my debit and credit cards.

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Singaporean Prepaid SIM Cards

Below, I will guide you through Singtel, StarHub, M1 Singapore & SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore), and go through:

  • Background information
  • Mobile coverage
  • SIM card types, prices, and availability
  • Recharge/top-up information
  • Combo plans, data plans, and special packs (such as social media packs)

With that being said, let’s see what Singapore to offer to us.


Singtel

Singtel Singapore Logo
© Singtel

Singtel is the largest mobile operator in Singapore.

It has a market share of around 50%, so it is indeed not playing around.

Singtel, as a company, is also active in other countries, including Australia (as Optus), India (as a shareholder of Bharti Airtel), Indonesia (as a shareholder of Telkomsel) & the Philippines (as a shareholder of).

Singtel uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: N/A – shut down in 2017
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
  • 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about Singtel:

* Coverage
* How to Get a Singtel SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* My Review
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – Singtel

Singtel has excellent coverage throughout Singapore.

While this is true for all the other Singaporean mobile operators, it is still remarkable.

Below is Singtel's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – Singtel

You can get a Singtel SIM card, called hi!Card, for 8 SGD, 15 SGD & 38 SGD in Singtel stores (1/2/3) or convenience stores (7-Elevens or Cheers). SIM cards are also sold at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)
Singtel Singapore hi!Prepaid SIM Card $8
© Singtel

The following three Singtel SIM cards are available:

PriceSIM CardCreditDataValidity
8 SGDhi! Prepaid SIM $810 SGD (30 days)1.5 GB (30 days)90 days
15 SGDhi! Prepaid $1515 SGD3 GB GB (120 days) + 5 GB (30 days)120 days
38 SGDSG-M'Sia hi! Prepaid SIM38 SGD11 GB (30 days) 1180 days

1 3 GB of the 11 GB data allowance can also be used in Malaysia

Singtel Singapore SIM Cards

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the Singtel Tourist SIM cards.

Sold for 12 SGD, 15 SGD (new), 30 SGD & 50 SGD, you will always get 100 GB of data – 100 GB is not a typo.

The following four Singtel Tourist SIM cards are available:

PriceDataRoaming Data 1Social Data 2Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD100 GB3 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (7 GB)500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS7 days
15 SGD100 GB 33 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (7 GB)500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS28 days
30 SGD100 GB 45 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (12 GB)“Unlimited”, 3000 minutes90 minutes“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS12 days
50 SGD120 GB 410 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (15 GB)“Unlimited”, 3000 minutes90 minutes“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS15 days

1 in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand for 30 days (regardless of the validity of the SIM card)
2 for Facebook, Line, WeChat & WhatsApp
3 +3 SGD EZ link credit (for public transport)
4 5G access

Singtel Singapore Tourist SIM Cards

Singtel Tourist SIM cards are sold at the same locations where hi!Card SIM cards are available (although the 12 SGD and 15 SGD variants may be “out of stock” – especially at the airport for upsell reasons).

  • Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
SIM Card Prices Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

Singtel has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Singaporean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Singapore (without personal detail capturing), you can get Singapore Connect Lah! eSIMs from Airalo (five options):

Singapore Connect Lah! eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 days
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 days

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Airalo Asialink eSIM to be used in 14 Asian countries 1 with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/30 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 10 GB/30 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 50 GB/90 days
  6. 100 GB/180 days

1 currently, newly bought Asialink eSIMs cannot be used in Singapore. Airalo is working on re-including Singapore in its Asialink offering

Airalo Asialink eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Airalo review!

I have used, and will be using, the Airalo Asialink eSIM in every country it can be used in.

Airalo Asialink eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Singapore.

You can read about them in my Best Singapore eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Singapore Guide (logos of Nomad, Airalo, Ubigi, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, Holafly, Connect Lah! & M1)

Note that Singtel offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Heck, you can even use VoNR (Voice over New Radio (5G), which is still rare (but only if your phone supports 5G NR, of course).

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – Singtel

Singtel top-up vouchers are sold in Singtel stores (1/2/3), grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Singapore.

Singtel Singapore Top Ups
© Singtel

To top up your Singtel SIM card, call 9676 7777 and follow the instructions.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *100# or *100*1# to check your Singtel balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App (Android/iOS).

Singtel Singapore Singtel Prepaid hi!App
© Singtel

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – Singtel

Singtel has 11 data-featured prepaid plans:

All Singtel plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App.

I will list all the prices in SGD (Singapore Dollar).

To convert SGD to your currency (let's say MYR – Malaysian Ringgit) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Tourist SIM Cards – Singtel
PriceDataRoaming Data 1Social Media Data 2Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD100 GB3 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (7 GB)500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS7 days
15 SGD100 GB 33 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (7 GB)500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS28 days
30 SGD100 GB5 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (12 GB)“Unlimited”, 3000 minutes90 minutes“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS12 days
50 SGD120 GB 410 GB“Unlimited”, 1 GB/day (15 GB)“Unlimited”, 3000 minutes90 minutes“Unlimited”, 5000 SMS15 days

1 for Australia, Indoensia, Malaysia & Thailand for 30 days

2 for Facebook, Line, WeChat & WhatsApp

3 + 3 SGD EZ link credit (for public transport)

4 5G access

Singtel Singapore Tourist SIM Cards

The Ultimate Plans (Combo) are combo bundles with data (with 5G NR access), minutes & SMS.

Ultimate Plans (Combo) – Singtel

Ultimate Plans (Combo) can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataLocal MinutesInternational Minutes 1Local SMSValidity
15 SGD5 GB500 minutesN/A100 SMS28 days
35 SGD60 GB 1, 25000 minutes2000 minutes500 SMS28 days
50 SGD150 GB 2, 35000 minutes2000 minutes500 SMS28 days


1 to Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma & the Philippines. The actual minute allowance differs per destination, but it is undisclosed
2 40 GB of the 60/120 GB data allowance can also be used in Malaysia
3 with 5G NR access

Singtel Singapore Ultimate Plans
5-Day/7-Day Plans – Singtel

The 5-Day/7-Day Plans data bundles (without 5G NR access).

5-Day/7-Day Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceLocal/Malaysia DataValidity
2 SGD100 MB5 days
8 SGD1 GB7 days
10 SGD10 GB7 days
Ultimate Plans (Data) – Singtel

The Ultimate Plans (Data) are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Ultimate Plans (Data) can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataValidity
7 SGD2 GB1 day
16 SGD6 GB3 days
30 SGD15 GB7 days
Singtel Singapore Ultimate Plans 1
© Singtel
SG•M'sia Data Pass – Singtel

The SG•M'sia Data Pass is a data bundle (without 5G NR access) that can also be used in Malaysia.

It costs 10 SGD with 1 GB of data for 28 days. The plan can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App.

PriceLocal/Malaysia DataValidity
10 SGD1 GB28 days
Singapore Singtel SG•M'sia Data Pass
© Singtel
4-Week Plans – Singtel

The 4-Week Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

4-Week Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataValidity
10 SGD1 GB28 days
20 SGD3 GB28 days
25 SGD20 GB28 days
30 SGD40 GB 1, 228 days

1 also in Malaysia
2 +free Banglaflix & Viu

Singtel Singapore 4-Week Plans
© Singtel
Value+ Data Plan – Singtel

The Value+ Data Plan is a 2.5 GB data bundle (without 5G NR access) and unlimited data for KKBOX, Line, MeRadio, Saavn, Smule, Spotify & WhatsApp.

The Value+ Data Plan can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataSocial Data 1Validity
13 SGD2.5 GBUnlimited28 days

1 for KKBOX, Line, MeRadio, Saavn, Smule, Spotify & WhatsApp

Singtel Singapore Value+ Data Plan
© Singtel
Social Data Plans – Singtel

The Social Data Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Facebook, Line, WeChat, or WhatsApp individually.

Social Data Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataAppValidity
0.50 SGD1 GB/dayWeChat1 day
0.50 SGD1 GB/dayWhatsApp1 day
1 SGD1 GB/dayFacebook1 day
1 SGD1 GB/dayLine1 day
3 SGD1 GB/day (7 GB)WeChat7 days
3 SGD1 GB/day (7 GB)WhatsApp7 days
5 SGD1 GB/day (7 GB)Facebook7 days
3 SGD1 GB/day (7 GB)WeChat7 days
6 SGD1 GB/day (30 GB)WeChat30 days
6 SGD1 GB/day (30 GB)WhatsApp30 days
9 SGD1 GB/day (30 GB)Facebook25 days
12 SGD1 GB/day (30 GB)WeChat30 days
Singtel Singapore Social Data Plans
hi!Music Plans – Singtel

The hi!Music Plans are unlimited data bundles (without 5G NR access) for KKBOX, MeRadio, Saavn, Smule & Spotify streaming.

hi!Music Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceKKBOX, MeRadio, Saavn, Smule & Spotify DataValidity
0.99 SGDUnlimited1 day
1.99 SGDUnlimited7 days
2.99 SGDUnlimited30 days
Standalone Plans – Singtel

The Standalone Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Facebook Messenger, Hotstar, IMO, Instagram, Netflix, Skype, TraceTogether, Viber, WeChat, WhatsApp, or YouTube individually.

Standalone Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataAppValidity
1 SGD1 GBInstagram1 day
1 SGD1 GBIMO1 day
1 SGD1 GBYouTube1 day
1.50 SGD1 GBSkype1 day
2 SGDUnlimitedTraceTogether30 days
3 SGD3 GBSkype3 days
4 SGD7 GBYouTube1 day
5 SGD3 GBNetflix7 days
6 SGD5 GBIMO7 days
6 SGD7 GBWhatsApp7 days
7 SGD7 GBInstagram7 days
7 SGD7 GBFacebook Messenger7 days
7 SGD7 GBWeChat7 days
7 SGD7 GBViber7 days
8 SGD5 GBHotstar7 days
10 SGD7 GBIMO30 days
13 SGD10 GBWhatsApp30 days
15 SGD10 GBInstagram30 days
15 SGD18 GBIMO30 days
15 SGD10 GBFacebook Messenger30 days
20 SGD10 GBViber30 days
20 SGD10 GBWeChat30 days
Singtel Singapore Standalone Plans
© Singtel
Bundle Plans – Singtel

The Bundle Plans are data packages (without 5G NR access )for bundles of apps, such as e-commerce, video streaming & messaging apps.

Bundle Plans can be activated on the Singtel Prepaid hi!App:

PriceDataPlanAppsValidity
8 SGD10 GBE-CommerceAliExpress, Amazon, Carousell, Lazada, Shopee & Taobao30 days
8 SGD10 GBBankingDBS, OCBC, POSB & UOB30 days
8 SGD10 GBMessagingLine, Telegram, Viber & WhatsApp 30 days
8 SGD10 GBPaymentAlipay, DBS Paylah, Google Pay, PayPal & Singtel Dash30 days
10 SGD8 GBVideoLikee, TikTok & YouTube30 days
10 SGD10 GBChinaBaidu, QQ, WeChat & Weibo30 days
10 SGD10 GBGamingArena of Valor, Candy Crush Saga, PUBGMobile & Mobile Legends30 days
10 SGD10 GBSocialFacebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter30 days
Singtel Singapore Bundle Plans
© Singtel

My Review – Singtel

I had the chance to try out Singtel when I was in Singapore.

Be sure to read my Singtel review if you are considering getting a Singtel SIM card.

It is a relatively old review, making it cringe, but I will revisit Singapore in 2023. An updated version will be linked once available.

APN/Internet Settings – Singtel

  • Name: Singtel
  • APN: hicard

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StarHub

StarHub Singapore Logo
© StarHub

StarHub is the second-largest mobile operator in Singapore.

Although it is often overtaken by M1 Singapore because the subscriber number between the two are similar.

StarHub is also the best overall mobile operator in the country together with Singtel.

Although StarHub is not the fastest as Opensignal claims – Singtel is (Speedtest/Ookla has way more data points than Opensignal, making it more accurate).

StarHub uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: N/A shut down in 2017
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 1800 MHz (Band 3), 2100 MHz (Band 1) & 2600 MHz (Band 7 & Band 38)
  • 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (N78) – not for prepaid (yet)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: Yes

This is what you will learn about StarHub:

* Coverage
* How to Get a StarHub SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* Review
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – StarHub

StarHub has excellent coverage throughout Singapore.

While this is true for all the other Singaporean mobile operators, it is still remarkable.

Below is StarHub's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – StarHub

You can get a StarHub SIM card for 8 SGD, 15 SGD, or 50 SGD in StarHub stores or convenience stores (7-Elevens or Cheers). StarHub SIM cards are also sold at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)
StarHub Singapore SIM Card
© StarHub

The following three StarHub SIM cards are available:

PriceCreditDataSocial Data 1Roaming Data 2Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
8 SGD8 SGD1 GB (30 days)N/AN/AN/A30 minutesN/A90 days
15 SGD15 SGD8 GB + 120 GB (28 days)UnlimitedN/A5000 minutes (28 days)N/A200 SMS (28 days)180 days
50 SGD50 SGD100 GB (10 days)N/A5 GB (30 days)N/AN/AN/A180 days

1 for Line, WeChat & WhatsApp
2 in Happy Roam countries: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

StarHub Singapore SIM Cards

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the StarHub Traveler SIM cards – StarHub's tourist offering.

Sold for 12 SGD and 32 SGD, you will always get 100 GB of data – 100 GB is not a typo.

The following two StarHub Traveler SIM cards are available:

PriceDataRoaming DataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD100 GB1 GB500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS7 days
32 SGD100 GB3 GB (30 days)3000 minutes90 minutes5000 SMS12 days

1 in Happy Roam countries: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

StarHub Singapore Tourist SIM Card
© StarHub

StarHub Traveler SIM cards are sold at the same locations where regular StarHub cards are available (although the 12 SGD variant may be “out of stock” – especially at the airport for upsell reasons).

Dial *123# to access the StarHub menu.

Dial *123*7*1# to change the system's language to English.

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StarHub has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Singaporean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Singapore (without personal detail capturing), you can get unlimited data eSIMs from Holafly (seven options):

  1. Unlimited/5 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Unlimited/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. Unlimited/15 days
  4. Unlimited/20 days
  5. Unlimited/30 days
  6. Unlimited/60 days
  7. Unlimited/90 days very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

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The best part is that you can get 5% off using code PHONETRAVELWIZ on each Holafly eSIM purchase!

No idea what or who Holafly is? Check out my Holafly review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than ten countries over two years.

Holafly General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asia nations, consider the Holafly Asia eSIM to be used in 11 Asian countries with two variants:

  1. 6 GB/15 days (max. 500 MB/day) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 10 GB/30 days (max. 500 MB/day) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in May based on data up to the 17th of May (2023 data only).

Holafly Asia eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Holafly review!

Remember to use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off each Holafly purchase!

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Singapore.

You can read about them in my Best Singapore eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Singapore Guide (logos of Nomad, Airalo, Ubigi, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, Holafly, Connect Lah! & M1)

Note that StarHub offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Heck, you can even use VoNR (Voice over New Radio (5G), which is still rare (but only if your phone supports 5G NR, of course) – but not for prepaid customers because StarHub does not allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR (yet).

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – StarHub

StarHub top-up vouchers are sold in StarHub stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Singapore.

The following (online) StarHub top-ups are available:

Top-UpBonus Credit (30 days)Validity
10 SGDN/A120 days
18 SGD2 SGD180 days
20 SGD3 SGD180 days
30 SGD4.50 SGD180 days
50 SGD7.50 SGD180 days
80 SGD12 SGD180 days
StarHub Singapore Top-Ups

You also have the Voice and Data Top-Ups, which basically act as combo plans:

PriceCreditDataLine & WeChat DataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
17 SGDN/A200 MBUnlimited120 minutes500 SMS30 days
25 SGD10 SGD400 MBUnlimited120 minutes500 SMS50 days
StarHub Singapore Voice and Data top-ups

To top up your StarHub SIM card, dial *123# and follow the instructions.

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *123# to check your StarHub balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the StarHub Prepaid App app (Android/iOS).

StarHub Singapore Prepaid App
© StarHub

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – StarHub

StarHub has five data-featured prepaid plans:

All StarHub plans can be activated by dialing *123#.

I will list all the prices in SGD (Singapore Dollar).

To convert SGD to your currency (let's say MYR – Malaysian Ringgit) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

Wise Currency Exchange Banner
© Wise

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Tourist SIM Cards – StarHub
PriceDataRoaming Data 1Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD100 GB1 GB500 minutes30 minutes100 SMS10 days
32 SGD100 GB3 GB (30 days)3000 minutes90 minutes5000 SMS30 days

1 in Happy Roam countries: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

StarHub Singapore Tourist SIM Cards
Happy Data 30 Plan – StarHub

The Happy Data 30 plan is a combo bundle with 3 GB of data (without 5G NR access), that can also be used in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States, 150 local minutes & 1000 local SMS for 30 days.

Happy Data 30 can be activated by dialing *123#.

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
30 SGD3 GB 1150 minutes600 SMS30 days

1 also in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

StarHub Singapore Happy Data 30
WOW Data Plans – StarHub

The WOW Data Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

You can activate WOW Data Plans by dialing *123#:

PriceData 1Validity
3 SGD1 GB1 day
5 SGD1 GB3 days
8 SGD1 GB7 days
10 SGD1 GB28 days
18 SGD2 GB + 10 GB/Sunday (40 GB)28 days
25 SGD4 GB + 10 GB/Sunday (40 GB)28 days

1 also in Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom & the United States

StarHub Singapore WOW Data Plans
Social Data Plans (Line & WeChat) – StarHub

The Social Data Plans are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Line and WeChat.

The following Social Data Plans are available, which can be activated by dialing *123#:

PriceLine & WeChat DataValidity
6 SGDUnlimited30 days

Social Data Plans auto-renew. To disable auto-renewal, dial *123#.

Happy Data 30 Add-Ons – StarHub

The Happy Data 30 Add-Ons are combo add-ons exclusively for the Happy Data 30 Plans. They cannot be purchased as standalone plans.

Happy Data 30 Add-Ons can be enabled by dialing *123#:

PricePlanDataLocal MinutesValidity
15 SGDTalktime Plus 15N/A100 minutes15 days
15 SGDData Plus 152 GBN/A15 days
StarHub Singapore Happy Data 30 Add-ons

Review – StarHub

I had the chance to try out StarHub when I was in Singapore.

Be sure to read my StarHub review if you are considering getting a StarHub SIM card.

It is a relatively old review, making it cringe, but I will revisit Singapore in 2023. An updated version will be linked once available.

APN/Internet Settings – StarHub

  • Name: SH Data Prepaid
  • APN: shppd

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M1 Singapore

M1 Singapore Logo
© M1 Singapore

M1 Singapore, just M1 and not to be confused with the M1 finance app, is the third-largest mobile operator in Singapore.

Although it often has been the second-largest whenever it overtakes StarHub.

M1 uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: N/A shut down in 2017
  • 3G: 900 MHz & 2100 MHz
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8), 1800 MHz (Band 3) & 2600 MHz (Band 7)
  • 5G NR: 2100 MHz (n1) & 3500 MHz (n78) – not for prepaid (yet)

This is what you will learn about M1:

* Coverage
* How to Get an M1 SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* Review
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – M1 Singapore

M1 has excellent coverage throughout Singapore.

While this is true for all the other Singaporean mobile operators, it is still remarkable.

Below is M1's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – M1 Singapore

You can get an M1 SIM card, called M Card, for 14 SGD, 25 SGD & 27 SGD in M1 stores or convenience stores (7-Eleven or Cheers). M1 SIM cards are also sold at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)

The following three M1 SIM cards are available:

PriceCreditDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
14 SGD14 SGD4 GB (120 days)N/AN/A180 days
25 SGDN/A2 GB/day (56 GB)5000 minutes1000 SMS28 days
27 SGDN/A3 GB/day (84 GB) + 16 GB5000 minutes6000 SMS28 days
M1 Singapore SIM Cards

Short-term visitors and tourists can also get the M1Tourist SIM cards.

Sold for 12 SGD, 14 SGD (new), 30 SGD & 60 SGD, you will always get 100 GB of data – 100 GB is not a typo.

The following four M1 Tourist SIM cards are available:

PriceDataRoaming Data 1Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD 2100 GBN/A500 minutes20 minutes100 SMS7 days
14 SGD 3100 GB (30 days)Shared with data allowanceN/AN/AN/A180 days
30 SGD100 GB3 GB3000 minutes50 minutes5000 SMS12 days
60 SGD100 GB5 GB3000 minutes50 minutes5000 SMS14 days

1 for Hong Kong (SmarTone HK), Indonesia (Indosat & XL Axiata), Macau (SmarTone Macau), Malaysia (Celcom) & Taiwan (Chunghwa Telecom)
2 available as an eSIM too
3 +14 SGD credit

M1 Singapore Tourist SIM Cards

M1 Tourist SIM cards are sold at the same locations where M Card SIM cards are available (although the 12 SGD and 14 SGD variants may be “out of stock” – especially at the airport for upsell reasons).

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M1 has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers… unless you get its 12 SGD tourist eSIM (so if you want any other (tourist) SIM card/eSIM, you are out of luck).

Note that the Singaporean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Nomad without personal detail capturing, you can get eSIMs from Nomad (16 options):

  1. 1 GB/3 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. 2 GB/30 days
  3. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. 5 GB/10 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 10 GB/15 days
  6. 15 GB/30 days
  7. 20 GB/30 days (powered by two different providers with different prices)
  8. 30 GB/30 days
  9. 40 GB/30 days
  10. 50 GB/30 days
  11. 100 GB/60 days
  12. Unlimited/1 days (new)
  13. Unlimited/3 days (new)
  14. Unlimited/5 days (new)
  15. Unlimited/7 days (new)
  16. Unlimited/10 days (new)

The best part is that you can get 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off using code ADU123 on your first Nomad eSIM purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

No idea what or who Nomad is? Check out my Nomad review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over two years.

Nomad General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian nations, consider the Nomad APAC eSIM (Asia-Pacific) to be used in 12, or 16 countries, depending on the plan, with eight variants:

Note: all plans 12 Countries Plan & 16 Countries Plan) can be used in Singapore.

  1. 1 GB/7 days (16 Countries Plan)
  2. 3 GB/15 days (16 Countries Plan)
  3. 3 GB/30 days ( 12 Countries Plan)
  4. 5 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 5 GB/30 days (12 Countries Plan) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. 10 GB/30 days (16 Countries Plan)
  7. 20 GB/45 days (16 Countries Plan) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  8. 30 GB/60 days (16 Countries Plan)

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.

Nomad APAC eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad APAC eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

Nomad APAC eSIM Review by Phone Travel Wiz

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Singapore.

You can read about them in my Best Singapore eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Singapore Guide (logos of Nomad, Airalo, Ubigi, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, Holafly, Connect Lah! & M1)

Note that M1 offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings.

Heck, you can even use VoNR (Voice over New Radio (5G), which is still rare (but only if your phone supports 5G NR, of course) – but not for prepaid customers because M1 does not allow prepaid customers to use 5G NR (yet).

Oh, you can also use VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – M1 Singapore

M1 top-up vouchers are sold in M1 stores, grocery stores, corner shops & electronics shops throughout Singapore.

To top up your M1 SIM card, dial #100*1*VoucherCode# or call 9760 0000 and follow the instructions.

For example, if your voucher code is 123456, you would dial #100*1*123456#.

M1 has several types of top-ups that act like plans.

You have the following Stay Connected The Way You Want top-ups:

PriceCreditDataLocal SMSValidity
10 SGD10 SGDN/A30 SMS120 days
18 SGD18 SGD + 3 SGD (30 days)1 GBN/A180 days
20 SGD20 SGD + 3 SGD (30 days)2 GB (7 days)60 SMS180 days
M1 Singapore Stay Connected the Way You Want Top Ups

You have the following All-in-One Top-Ups:

PriceDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
11 SGD1 GB/day (7 days)100 minutes100 SMS7 days
16 SGD1 GB/day (14 GB)500 minutes500 SMS14 days
24 SGD2 GB/day (56 GB)5000 minutes1000 SMS28 days
26 SGD4 GB/day (84 GB)5000 minutes 1600 SMS28 days
58 SGD2 GB/day (168 GB)5000 minutes/28 days (15 000 minutes) 1000 SMS (3000 SMS)84 days

1 +400 minutes to Bangladesh, 1000 minutes to China, 1000 minutes to India, 200 minutes to Indonesia, 500 minutes to Malaysia & 80 minutes to the Philippines

M1 Singapore All In One Top Ups

You have the following Power Up On Data and Voice:

PriceInternational CreditDataLocal MinutesLocal SMSValidity
19 SGD5 SGD2.5 GB1000 minutes500 SMS30 days
30 SGD10 SGD5 GB1000 minutes1000 SMS30 days
M1 Singapore Power Up on Data and Voice Top Ups

You can also recharge online with (international) debit and credit cards.

Dial *100*1*1# or *100*2*1# to check your M1 balance.

You can also top up and check your balance on the M1 Prepaid app (Android/iOS).

M1 Singapore M1 Prepaid App
© M1 Singapore

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – M1 Singapore

M1 has four data-featured prepaid plans:

I will list all the prices in SGD (Singapore Dollar).

To convert SGD to your currency (let's say MYR – Malaysian Ringgit) with up-to-date exchange rates, use the Wise Currency Converter tool.

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© Wise

Click on the links above to jump to the plan you are interested in.

Tourist SIM Card – M1 Singapore
PriceDataRoaming Data 1Local MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
12 SGD 2100 GBN/A500 minutes20 minutes100 SMS7 days
14 SGD 3100 GB (30 days)Shared with data allowance 1N/AN/AN/A180 days
30 SGD100 GB3 GB3000 minutes50 minutes5000 SMS12 days
60 SGD100 GB5 GB3000 minutes50 minutes5000 SMS14 days

1 Hong Kong (SmarTone HK), Indonesia (Indosat & XL Axiata), Macau (SmarTone Macau), Malaysia (Celcom) & Taiwan (Chunghwa Telecom)

2 also as eSIM

3 14 SGD call credit

M1 Singapore Tourist SIM Cards
Data Packs – M1 Singapore

The Data Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access).

Data Packs can be activated by dialing *100*3#:

PriceData 1Validity
2 SGD100 MB3 days
5 SGD300 MB30 days
5 SGD1 GB3 days
7 SGD1 GB7 days
10 SGD1 GB30 days
10 SGD11 GB7 days
14 SGD4.5 GB30 days
21 SGD15 GB30 days
28 SGS60 GB30 days
33 SGD100 GB30 days

1 also in Hong Kong (on SmarTone HK), Indonesia (on Indosat and XL Axiata), Macau (on SmarTone Macau), Malaysia (on Celcom Malaysia) & Taiwan (on Chunghwa Telecom)

M1 Singapore Data Packs
M1 Prepaid Tourist SIM Card Top Up – M1 Singapore

The M1 Prepaid Tourist SIM Card Top Up is a combo bundle with 300 MB (without 5G NR access), 60 local minutes, 5 international minutes & 100 local SMS for 1 day exclusively for the M1 Prepaid Tourist SIM Card. It cannot be purchased as a standalone plan.

The M1 Prepaid Tourist SIM Card Top Up can be activated on the M1 Prepaid app.

PriceDataLocal MinutesInternational MinutesLocal SMSValidity
2 SGD300 MB60 minutes5 minutes100 SMS1 day
M1 Singapore Tourist SIM Top Up
Social Packs – M1 Singapore

The Social Packs are data bundles (without 5G NR access) for Facebook, WeChat, or WhatsApp individually.

Social Packs can be activated by dialing *100*3*3#:

PriceApp DataAppValidity
5 SGD30 GBWeChat30 days
5 SGD30 GBWhatsApp30 days
7 SGD32 GBFacebook30 days
M1 Singapore Social Packs

Review – M1 Singapore

I had the chance to try out M1 when I was in Singapore.

Be sure to read my M1 review if you are considering getting an M1 SIM card.

It is a relatively old review, making it cringe, but I will revisit Singapore in 2023. An updated version will be linked once available.

APN/Internet Settings – M1 Singapore

  • Name: M1
  • APN: sunsurf

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SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

SIMBA Singapore Logo
© SIMBA Singapore

SIMBA Singapore, just SIMBA and formerly TPG Mobile Singapore, is the smallest mobile operator in Singapore.

It was also the newest entrant to the Singaporean telecom market in 2020.

However, SIMBA received its telecom license back in 2016.

After that, it started to build its network in 2017.

SIMBA is not really interested in prepaid customers because it has literally only one prepaid plan.

But the plan is affordable, and SIMBA has an extensive network, which is why I still include it in this guide.

SIMBA uses the following frequencies:

  • 2G: N/A – never had it
  • 3G: N/A – never had it
  • 4G/LTE: 900 MHz (Band 8) & 2300 MHz (Band 40)
  • 5G NR: 2300 MHz (n40), 26 GHz (n258) & 28 GHz (n257) – not for prepaid customers (yet)
  • VoLTE: Yes
  • VoWiFi: No

This is what you will learn about SIMBA:

* Coverage
* How to Get a SIMBA Mobile SIM Card & SIM Card Price
* Topping Up Options & Methods + Balance Check
* Plans & Packages
* APN/Internet Settings

Coverage – SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

SIMBA has excellent coverage throughout Singapore.

While this is true for all the other Singaporean mobile operators, it is still remarkable.

Below is SIMBA's coverage map produced by Speedtest:

SIM Card Price – SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

You can buy a SIMBA SIM card for 10 SGD with 50 GB of data (100 GB during promotions), 1 GB roaming data (in India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan & Thailand), unlimited on-net minutes & 30 local SMS for 30 days in SIMBA stores. SIMBA SIM cards are not sold at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

If you are flying into Singapore Changi Airport, click on the link above to read about the SIM card options at the to save some reading time.

Buying a SIM Card at Singapore Changi Airport Guide (logos of Singtel, StarHub & M1)
  • Find out how much SIM cards cost in every country, including data-only SIM cards and tourist SIM cards, offered by each mobile operator + information about starter benefits (lookup tool)
SIM Card Prices Worldwide Tool by Phone Travel Wiz

SIMBA has no eSIMs – not even for postpaid customers.

Note that the Singaporean mobile operators require your identification (passport) for (future) eSIMs and for physical SIM cards.

Therefore, if you wish to get an eSIM for Singapore (without personal detail capturing), you can get Singapore Connect Lah! eSIMs from Airalo (five options):

Singapore Connect Lah! eSIM Airalo
© Airalo
  1. 1 GB/7 days
  2. 3 GB/30 days
  3. 5 GB/30 days
  4. 10 GB/30 days
  5. 20 GB/30 days

No idea what or who Airalo is? Check out my Airalo review, where I share my hands-on experience after using its eSIMs in more than 25 countries over four years.

Airalo General Review & In-Depth Analysis by Phone Travel Wiz

If you plan on visiting other neighboring Asian OR Oceanian nations, consider the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM (Southeast Asia) to be used in eight countries with six variants:

  1. 1 GB/3 days
  2. 3 GB/5 daysvery popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  3. 5 GB/10 days
  4. 10 GB/15 daysmost popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  5. 20 GB/30 days
  6. 30 GB/30 days

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in February based on data up to the 7th of February.

Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (February 2023 Version)

Do you think the map above is nice, but you want a country list instead (because you do not recognize the countries on a map🗿)? You can find it in my Nomad review!

Remember to use code ADU123 for 3 USD/2.70 EUR/2.40 GBP/4.05 CAD off your first Nomad purchase!

Promo: until the 30th of June, you can get 10% off plans with 10 GB of data or more by using code NOMADSUMMER23. If you do not need that much data, you can still use code ADU123 for the struck through discounted rates mentioned above – you are welcome 😜.

I have used, and will be using, the Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM in select countries it can be used in (I may try the Nomad APAC eSIM instead – but in the long run, I will use it in all where possible).

Nomad SEA-Oceania eSIM Review

Many more travel eSIMs will perform well in Singapore.

You can read about them in my Best Singapore eSIMs Compared guide for an in-depth comparison.

Buying an eSIM for Singapore Guide (logos of Nomad, Airalo, Ubigi, SimOptions, AIS, Asialink, Holafly, Connect Lah! & M1)

Note that SIMBA offers VoLTE (Voice over LTE (4G)) if your phone supports it and you have enabled it in the settings but no VoWiFi (Voice over WiFi).

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Top-Up, Recharge & Balance Check – SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

You can top-up your SIMBA SIM card on the My SIMBA app (Android/iOS) or online – the same counts for checking your balance. Top-up vouchers are not sold.

SIMBA Singapore My SIMBA App
© SIMBA Singapore

Packages, Plans, Bundles & Offers – SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

SIMBA has only one data-featured: Prepaid Plan.

It is a combo bundle with 50 GB of data (100 GB during promotions – without 5G NR access at all times), 1 GB roaming data for India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan & Thailand, unlimited on-net minutes & 30 local SMS for 30 days.

The Prepaid Plan is automatically activated when you buy a SIMBA SIM card, but it can also be activated online or on the My SIMBA app.

PriceDataRoaming DataOn-MinutesOn-Net SMSValidity
10 SGD50 GB1 GB 1Unlimited30 SMS30 days

1 in India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan & Thailand

Prepaid Plan auto-renews. Auto-renewal can be disabled online.

SIMBA Singapore Prepaid Plan

APN/Internet Settings – SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile Singapore)

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  • Name: SIMBA
  • APN: TPG

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Every Ko-Fi donation, one-time or monthly, helps me to spend more time creating local SIM card buying guides.

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Looking for the best companies and gadgets to enhance your travel experience

Check out my travel resources page for the best companies to use when you travel!

Save money with international SIM cards, on plane tickets, bus rides, cruises & accommodation.

Besides that, I also list services and items I use to make my life easier – and I believe they will help you too!

Start Your Own Online Business – Make Money While Traveling

Do you want to learn how I started an online business that allows me to generate income while traveling?

In my starting an online business guide, I tell you which tools, services & products I have for this site and my YouTube channel.

If I can start a business about something I am passionate about (phone travel), then you can do it too!

Learn About Your Phone Travel Options

You can buy local prepaid SIM cardsinternational SIM cardsmobile hotspots, or roam internationally.

Each of these options has its pros and cons. Learn more about them, and find the best option for you.

Phone Travel Tips, Tricks & Hacks

I have written many articles with tips and hacks to save money on mobile costs while abroad. You surely want to check them out!

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Get updates related to the newest guides, videos & recommended products and services.

Moreover, I send you many tips and tricks on saving money while traveling every now and then.

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Did you know that I have a YouTube channel covering everything you need to know about traveling with your phone?

A lot of useful videos are uploaded multiple times a week, and you do not want to miss out on them!

Learn More About Who Adu Actually Is

Who is the guy behind Phone Travel Wiz? Well, find out on the Ernest Adu about page!