Before the Mobile plans in Singapore used to be characterised by contract plans with handset subsidies. These plans package both the mobile data and the handset as part of the monthly fee, which pays for the subsidies on the handset (essentially also functioning as an instalment plan for the phone).
This also means that if you do not recontract immediately at the 2-year mark, you will essentially be paying additional “instalments” for a phone that you’ve already paid for, as your plan will continue to charge the same monthly rate.
This is what sim-only plans have changed.
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What Is A SIM-Only Plan?
SIM-only plans do not include mobile phone subsidies – and you are typically only paying for your mobile broadband, talktime, and SMS usage.
As several telco providers also offer a no-contract SIM-only plan, consumers can always switch if a competing telco offers a better plan, or if the telco is providing unsatisfactory reception/service. Of course, there are also downsides to switching such as the time taken for the SIM card to be delivered, and not having reception and data during the downtime waiting for the setup and activation.
The other benefit is being able to choose when to upgrade your phone, rather than being tied to a 2-year upgrading schedule. For iPhone fans, this is great news since you can theoretically get the newest iPhone every year while selling your older model secondhand. There are also other variables in the past with early upgrade penalties and spending time and effort to potentially sell the new handset.
The other benefit of SIM-only plans is that they are focused on providing mobile data and flexibility – which makes it a great option for heavy data users.
Many Options For Consumers In Singapore
The increasing popularity of SIM-only contracts is clearly evident. The three local telcos – SingTel, StarHub and M1 – all have their own SIM-only plans, as does SIMBA (formerly TPG Mobile), which won the fourth telco license in Singapore.
A slew of mobile virtual network operators (MVNO) have also entered the market offering their own SIM-only plans – eight is the latest Telecom service provider to join the MVNO market, GOMO Mobile (launched by Singtel) and Heya (also launched by Singtel), giga (launched by StarHub), Circles.Life, Zero1, MyRepublic, redONE, ViviFi, Grid Mobile (joint venture by SingTel and ST Telemedia), as well as CMLink (China Mobile), Changi Mobile as well as Zym Mobile and Geenet Mobile.
This has led to further intensification of competition in an already crowded telecommunications marketplace. The main benefactors are the consumers in Singapore (for now), as prices have tapered, service standards are under pressure to improve, and offer more innovative products.
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Comparing SIM-Only Plans In Singapore
We’ll look at the SIM-only plans offered by the different telco and MVNO operators in Singapore to find the best deals. All promotions and discounts are disregarded to take away variances that individuals may encounter depending on the time they subscribe, especially since discounts off monthly fees are seasonal and only last for a limited time.
Not everyone has the same needs, so we shall consider two types of users. User A represents those who have moderate data needs (less than 200GB and below). This would be a typical Singaporean who needs basic data for entertainment during commutes (YouTube/Netflix/Mobile Games), and use mobile hotspot occasionally to work on their laptops on-the-go or offsite.
User B represents those who have extreme data needs (above 200GB). They are mainly individuals who work offsite a lot and thus need mobile internet or people who use mobile data as a replacement for a home broadband service. User B may also include individuals who want to use it for their home broadband needs or even small businesses that have moderate office internet needs but do not wish to go through the hassle of signing up for a commercial broadband plan.
Based on these two classifications, we compare the SIM-only plans that offer the best value.
Best SIM-Only Plans For Basic To Moderate Data Needs
User A needs a minimum of:
- 100 mins talktime
- 20GB and below data
- Caller ID
- Free incoming calls
- No contract
| Plans | Cost/Month (Including GST) |
|
| SingTel | Lite 60GB – 60 GB data (5G) – 400 mins Talktime – 400 SMS – Free Caller ID |
$35.00 |
| StarHub | Star Plan M – 150 GB data (5G) – 1,000 Local Talktime – 500 Local and International SMS – Caller ID (+$5.50/mth) |
$22.00 |
| M1 | Bespoke 150GB SIM-Only plan – 150 GB data (5G) – 1,100 mins Talktime – 1,100 SMS – Unlimited weekend data |
$14.95 |
| SIMBA (Formerly TPG Mobile) | 200GB SG-MY – 200 GB data (5G) – Unlimited Calls to Local Mobile – 400 mins Local Fixed Line minutes – 200 IDD mins – 30 SMS – 3 GB International Roaming Data to 60+ selected countries |
$10.00 |
| Circles.Life | 4G Lite – 20 GB data – Unlimited outgoing and incoming calls – Free Caller ID |
$12.00 |
| Circles.Life | 4G Core – 150 GB data – 300 mins local outgoing Talktime – Free 1 GB roaming (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka) – Free Caller ID |
$15.00 |
| Changi Mobile | FlexiLite – 180 GB Data – 200 mins Talktime – 50 SMS – Free incoming calls – Free Caller ID – Free 1 GB roaming (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, China, India) |
$10.00 |
| CMLink | 20GB – 20 GB data (4G) (including maximum of 10 GB shared across Hong Kong SAR and mainland China) – 100 mins local Talktime – 100 mins international Talktime (local to mainland China and more) – 100 Local SMS – Free Caller ID – Free Local Incoming calls |
$10.90 |
| CMLink | 150GB – 150 GB data (5G) (including maximum 30 GB roaming data for use Hong Kong and mainland China) – 300 mins local Talktime – 300 mins international Talktime (local to mainland China and more) – Additional 2 GB roaming data for use in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand – 300 local SMS – Free Caller ID – Free Local Incoming calls |
$21.00 |
| eight | Double Eight Plan – 228GB – 228 GB data (SG-MY) (4G) – 10 GB (APAC) + 2 GB (International) – 588 minutes Local Talk Time – 288 mins IDD Talktime (excluding Myanmar) + 88 mins Myanmar Talktime – 88 Local SMS |
$8.00 |
| giga | 20GB/mth – 20 GB data (4G) – Free 2 GB Roaming Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, South Korea) – 300 mins Talktime – 300 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – Free rollover data (for 2 months, capped at 20 GB) |
$10.19 |
| GOMO Mobile | 4G Saver – 88 GB data (4G) – 300 mins Talktime – 300 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$10.18 |
| heya | 30-Day $10 heya Plan – 150 GB data (4G) – 40 GB Malaysia roaming – 8 GB Asia roaming (Indonesia, Thailand) – 100 IDD minutes – 300 local minutes – 50 local SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$10.00 |
| MyRepublic | 88GB – 88 GB Data + Unlimited data (4G) – 200 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$8.71 |
| redONE | Best10 – 200 GB local data, unlimited data at 512kbps thereafter – 5 GB for use in Malaysia and Thailand – 1 GB for use in ASEAN (BN, KH, ID, MM, PH, VN) – 500 mins Talktime (S’pore and Malaysia) – 200 SMS |
$10.90 |
| VIVIFI | Plus 20 – 50 GB data (4G) (with Unlimited data) – 400 mins Talktime – 200 SMS – Free Incoming calls – Free Caller ID |
$11.50 |
| VIVIFI | Roam Value – 100 GB data (4G) – 2 GB data roaming (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, India) – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free caller ID |
$7.70 |
| Zero 1 | Zero1 Starter 4G Plus – 100 GB (4G) – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$7.06 |
| Zero 1 | Z-One 4G Plus FE – 100 GB data (4G) – 3 GB Roam (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Philippines, Vietnam) – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$10.10 |
| Zym Mobile | Roam Saver – 100 GB data (4G) – 2 GB APAC Roam (6 countries) – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$7.77 |
| Geenet Mobile | $10 – 200 GB data (4G) – 2 GB Roam (Malaysia, Indonesia) – 1,000 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$10.00 |
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Absolute Lowest Price And Best Overall Value
For those who want to spend the absolute minimum on their SIM-Only Plans, eight’s Double Eight Plan, VIVIFi’s Roam Value, Zero1’s Starter 4G Plus and Zym Mobile’s Roam Saver are the cheapest at between $7.00 to $8.00. We should note that they are all MVNOs and run on 4G networks.
If you’re still not convinced by MVNOs, it may be a good idea to try for a month or two and test reception reliability, especially in places where you are likely to need your phone often (e.g. Home/Work/School) before porting your number over.
If you want a 5G connection, you will have to go with one of the four local telcos, Singtel, Starhub, M1 or Simba. Among these, Simba’s 200GB SG-MY is the most affordable plan at $10.00 for 200GB of mobile data.
Best SIM-Only Plans For Extreme Data Needs (more than 200 GB)
User B needs a minimum of:
- 100 mins talktime
- more than 60 GB data (at high speeds)
- Caller ID
- Free incoming calls
| Plans | Cost/Month (Including GST) |
|
| SingTel (5G) | 200 GB – 200 GB data (5G) – Asia roaming (3 GB) – 1,000 min talktime – 1,000 SMS – Free Caller ID |
$55.00 |
| SingTel (5G) | Unlimited – Unlimited data (5G) – Asia roaming (6 GB) – 1,500 min talktime – 1,500 SMS – Free Caller ID |
$80.00 |
| StarHub | Star Plan L – 200 GB data (5G) – 750 Local and International SMS – 1,500 Talktime – 2 GB data roaming (Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand) – Free incoming calls – Caller ID (+$5.50/mo) |
$32.00 |
| M1 | 300GB SIM-Only plan – 200GB data (5G) – Unlimited weekend data – 1,100 mins talktime – 1,100 SMS – Free incoming calls |
$17.95 |
| SIMBA (Formerly TPG Mobile) | 250GB SG-MY – 250 GB data (5G) – Unlimited Calls to Local Mobile – 500 mins Local Fixed Line minutes – 400 IDD mins – 100 SMS – 7 GB International Roaming Data to 60+ selected countries |
$12.00 |
| SIMBA (Formerly TPG Mobile) | 700GB SG-MY – 700 GB data (5G) – Unlimited Calls to Local Mobile – 800 mins Local Fixed Line minutes – 400 IDD mins – 100 SMS – 15 GB International Roaming Data to 60+ selected countries + in-flight roaming |
$25.00 |
| Circles.Life | 5G Borderless – 100 GB Data (5G) – Data can be used in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan – 300 mins Talktime – Free Incoming Local and Roaming SMS – Free Caller ID |
$37.00 |
| Circles.Life | 5G Core – 250 GB Data – Free 2 GB Roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka – Unlimited talktime – Free Caller ID |
$18.00 |
| Circles.Life | 5G 1TB Special – 1 TB data (5G) – Free 4 GB Roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka – Unlimited incoming and outgoing calls – Free Caller ID |
$40.00 |
| Changi Mobile | FlexiGo – 280 GB Data – 3 GB Roaming (Malaysia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong) – 500 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming SMS – Free incoming calls – Free Caller ID |
$15.00 |
| Changi Mobile | FlexiMax – 480 GB Data – 63 GB Roaming (Multiple destinations) – 1,000 mins Talktime – 200 mins IDD Talktime (Bangladesh, China, India, Malaysia) – Free Incoming SMS – Free incoming calls – Free Caller ID |
$25.00 |
| CMLink | 300GB – 300 GB data (5G) (including maximum of 40 GB shared across Hong Kong SAR and mainland China) – 4 GB roaming data for use in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand – 400 mins local Talktime – 400 mins international Talktime (local to mainland China and more) – 400 local SMS – Free caller ID – Free Local incoming calls |
$31.10 |
| CMLink | Unlimited – 500 GB data; managed speeds thereafter (including 50 GB roaming data for use in S’pore, Hong Kong, mainland China) – 6 GB roaming data for use in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand – 500 mins Talktime (local and local to mainland China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and USA) – 500 local SMS – Free Caller ID – Free Local Incoming calls |
$41.20 |
| eight | Triple Eight Plan – 588 GB data – 228 GB Malaysia Roaming – 12 GB (APAC) + 6 GB (International) – 888 mins local Talktime – 88 Local SMS – 388 mins IDD Talktime (excluding Myanmar) + 88 mins Myanmar Talktime – Free Incoming Calls – Free caller ID |
$18.00 |
| giga | 300GB/mth – 300 GB data (4G) – 4 GB Monthly Roaming – 300 mins Talktime – 300 SMS – Free incoming calls – Free caller ID – Free rollover data |
$15.28 |
| giga | 300GB/mth – 300 GB data (5G) – 6 GB Monthly Roaming – 800 mins Talktime – 800 SMS – Free incoming calls – Free caller ID – Free rollover data |
$18.33 |
| giga | 1TB/mth – 1 TB data (5G) – 10 GB Monthly Roaming – 1,500 mins Talktime – 1,500 SMS – Free incoming calls – Free caller ID – Free rollover data |
$28.00 |
| GOMO Mobile | 5G Value – 300 GB data (5G) – 6 GB Monthly Roaming to MY, ID and TH (12 months) – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – Free rollover |
$18.33 |
| GOMO Mobile | Jetsetter – 1 TB data (5G) – 10 GB Monthly roaming to My, ID and TH + Extra 3 GB Monthly Roaming to MY, ID and TH (12 months) – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – Free Rollover |
$27.15 |
| MyRepublic | 250GB – 250GB Data (5G) – 800 mins Talktime – 800 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – 3 GB free roaming data (Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand) |
$15.95 |
| MyRepublic | 450GB – 450GB Data (5G) – 1,200 mins Talktime – 1,200 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – 10 GB free roaming data (Malaysia/Indonesia/Thailand) |
$17.95 |
| MyRepublic | Unlimited Data – 10 GB/day at full speed (4G) – 2,000 mins Talktime – 2,000 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID – 10 GB free roaming data (Malaysia/Indonesia) |
$25.90 |
| redONE | Best20 – 400 GB local data – 10 GB data for use in Malaysia and Thailand – 1 GB for use in ASEAN (BN, KH, ID, MM, PH, VN) – 1,000 mins Talktime – 400 SMS |
$20.90 |
| redONE | Best30 – 600 GB local data – 15 GB data for use in Malaysia and Thailand – 1 GB for use in ASEAN (BN, KH, ID, MM, PH, VN) – 1,500 mins Talktime – 600 SMS |
$30.90 |
| VIVIFI | Roam MY Super – 300 GB (4G) – Free 10 GB Roaming data to Malaysia – Free 1 GB Roaming data to Indonesia, and Thailand – Free 5 GB Roaming data to Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau and 4 others – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free incoming calls – Free caller ID |
$15.00 |
| VIVIFI | Share 300 (with Contract) – 300 GB (5G) – 1,000 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Shareable local data/mins/SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$41.00 |
| Zero 1 | Z-One 5G Prime – 250 GB Data (5G) – 300 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$20.00 |
| Zero 1 | Zero1 Jumbo IDD plus – 400 GB Data – 800 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – 500 mins IDD – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$20.40 |
| Zym Mobile | Roam Power – 200 GB Data (5G) – 18 GB Malaysia roaming – 3 GB APAC roaming (12 countries) – 200 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – 500 mins IDD – Free Incoming Calls – Free Caller ID |
$22.10 |
Cheapest Overall Price
The cheapest overall price is the Simba’s 250GB SG-MY plan, providing 250 GB mobile data at $12.00. Furthermore, we get an additional 7GB of data roaming to 60+ countries with the plan.
Best Overall Value
eight’s Triple Eight plan provides 588 GB of data at $18 per month offers good value for money. Alternatively, MyRepublic’s Unlimited Data Plan 10 GB of data per day at 5G speeds and unlimited data at throttled speeds for $25.90. giga’s 1TB/month plan offers one of the highest mobile data plans at 5G speeds at $28.00.
Meanwhile, you can use the VIVIFI Share 300 plan, at $41.00 a month, allows you to share mobile data, talktime and SMS with your family members.
Frequent Travellers
Many operators are now offering a variety of plans with roaming to Malaysia, ASEAN, APAC, Greater China and internationally as well. Depending on your roaming needs, they can offer good value.
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Seniors and Family Specific Plans
Another group of people who may also sign up for SIM-only plans includes parents getting a phone for their younger children as well as the elderly. In certain instances, some within this group may not require a lot of data – perhaps due to parents wanting to limit their children’s phone usage or the elderly who aren’t familiar with the feature.
Here are the plans that are targeted at seniors and families:
| Plans | Cost/Month (Including GST) |
|
| SIMBA | Seniors 100GB SG-MY – 100 GB data (unthrottled) – 3 GB data roaming (60+ countries) – Unlimited calls to Local Mobile Lines – Unlimited SMS to SIMBA Mobile – 400 Local Fixed Line Minutes – 30 SMS – 100 IDD minutes |
$5.00 |
| Circles.Life | Family – 300 GB data shared between up to 6 lines (5G) – up to 1 TB data rollover – 3,000 mins Talktime (free unlimited incoming) – 200 SMS – Free Caller ID |
$20.00/16.00/15.1/14.11 13.46 per line for 2/3/4/5/6 SIMs respectively |
| VIVIFI | Share 300 (with Contract) – 300 GB (5G) – 1,000 mins Talktime – 100 SMS – Shareable local data/mins/SMS – Free Incoming Calls– Free Caller ID |
$41.00 + $6.50 for each extra SIM |
SIMBA’s Seniors Plan is currently the cheapest SIM-only plan available on the market right now. However, only seniors (60 years old and above) may apply for this plan with each senior being able to apply for a maximum of 4 lines under this plan.
VIVIFI’s Share Plan and Circles.Life’s Family Plan is targeted at families with the ability to share the data, talktime and SMS of the main Share Plan. Each Share Plan can share multiples lines, making sense for large families. Taking Circles.Life as an example, a 6-member family pays $13.46 each and gets 50 GB per person, making it second only to SIMBA’s 100GB SIM Only Plan in the User A category.
VIVIFI’s Share Plan can also be upgraded to 5G with additional 10 GB data at $6.50/month per mobile line. This may be perfect for families who want to hop on to the 5G bandwagon while still retaining the benefits of a family plan.
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