Best SIM only plans in Singapore
As phone prices rise these days, at least our telco bills don’t have to. Instead of being tied down to long-term annual contracts, many Singaporeans have shifted to monthly postpaid SIM only plans. From 4G to 5G data, here are some SIM only plans in Singapore you can sign up for, ranked according to affordability.
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What’s a SIM only plan?
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SIM only plans are mobile service plans that provide a SIM card or an eSIM with data, talk time, short message service (SMS), and sometimes international roaming to countries such as Malaysia and Thailand. Since you’re paying month by month, it’s easier and more convenient if you want to switch to a different plan or a new telco.
4G vs 5G
Many SIM only plans offer both 4G and 5G data. To put it simply: 5G is faster than 4G.
5G means faster loading times when scrolling through social media and better connectivity when you’re in an MRT tunnel, even during peak hour on the City Hall-Raffles Place stretch. While the difference may not be noticeable to the average person, avid mobile phone gamers will definitely appreciate the speed boost. 5G is, however, more expensive compared to 4G.
Do note that your phone needs to be 5G compatible if you’re considering switching to 5G.
Breakdown of SIM only plans
| Operator | Telco | Data | 4G/5G | Perks | Price |
| Zero1 | Singtel | 200GB | 4G | Cheapest and hassle-free plan. | From $7.06/month |
| CMLink | China Mobile | 200GB | 4G | Quick network speeds if you frequent Mainland China. | From $7.70/month |
| VIVIFI | Singtel | 200GB | 4G | Get Singtel’s solid network coverage. | From $7.70/month |
| ZYM Mobile | Singtel | 303GB | 4G | Enjoy Singtel’s network access & unlimited incoming local calls. | From $7.77/month |
| eight | StarHub | 388GB | 4G | 388GB of 4G data for Singapore and Malaysia. | From $8/month |
| MyRepublic | StarHub | 288GB | 4G | Ongoing promo price at $6/month for new users. | From $9.90/month |
| Heya | Singtel | 200GB | 4G | New port-ins can enjoy 1 month for free. | From $10/month |
| SIMBA | – | 400GB | 5G | 400GB of 5G data which can be split across different countries. | From $10/month |
| Maxx | M1 | 400GB | 5G | 400GB of 5G data for Singapore and Malaysia. | From $10/month |
| GOMO | Singtel | 100GB | 4G | Enjoy Singtel’s network speed & data roaming in 5 countries. | From $10.18/month |
| giga! | StarHub | 100GB | 4G | Unused data will be rolled over to the next month. | From $10.19/month |
| redONE | StarHub | 250GB | 4G | Enjoy free talk time to countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. | From $10.90/month |
| Circles.Life | M1 | 200GB | 4G | All your data goes towards local use – perfect if you’re mostly Singapore-based. | From $12/month |
| M1 | – | 150GB | 5G | Unlimited data on weekends for 12 months. | From $14.95/month |
| StarHub | – | 150GB | 5G | New sign-ups will enjoy a 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite. | From $22/month |
| Singtel | – | 150GB | 5G | Free Disney+ subscription for 3 months. | From $35/month |
1. Zero1
From $7.06/month
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Zero1 operates under Singtel and provides basic, standard, and jumbo plans at various price points. Their basic Starter Prime plan ($7.06/month) offers 200GB of 4G data and 3GB roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, and India.
If you’re a new user choosing to switch to Zero1, you’ll also receive 100GB of data in Malaysia for your first year and a 3-month trial of local 5G data. This basic plan also includes 300 minutes of local calls and 100 local SMSes.
Why it’s great: Cheapest and hassle-free plan.
2. CMLink
From $7.70/month
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China Mobile, or CMLink, offers 200GB of 4G data for $7.70/month, and this is their most affordable plan. It also includes 1GB roaming in Mainland China and Hong Kong, and 3GB roaming in Macau, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
The plan includes 300 minutes of local calls and 100 local SMSes. New sign-ups will also receive an additional 100GB of roaming in Malaysia, and new port-ins under non-Singtel operators will enjoy a 3-month trial of local 5G data as well.
Why it’s great: Quick network speeds if you frequent Mainland China.
3. VIVIFI
From $7.70/month
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VIVIFI, a mobile virtual network operator under Singtel, provides a range of 4G and 5G SIM only plans.
Their Roam Value plan ($7.70/month) offers 200GB of local 4G data, plus an additional 100GB of Malaysia data for the first year.
You’ll receive 300 minutes of local calls and 100 local SMSes, and 3GB roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan, and India.
Why it’s great: Get Singtel’s solid network coverage at an affordable price.
4. ZYM Mobile
From $7.77/month
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ZYM Mobile operates under Singtel and offers 4G and 5G options. One of their most affordable plans is the Roam Saver ($7.77/month), which gives you 303GB of 4G data. It’s split into 200GB of local data, 100GB in Malaysia for the first year, and 3GB shared roaming data in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, and India.
This plan also includes 300 minutes of outgoing local calls, unlimited incoming local calls, and 100 local SMSes.
Why it’s great: Enjoy Singtel’s network access at an affordable price with unlimited incoming local calls.
Find out more about ZYM Mobile.
5. eight
From $8/month
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For the most huat SIM only plan, look to eight – an operator under StarHub. Enjoy up to 388GB of 4G data in Singapore and Malaysia with their Double Eight Plan ($8/month) – perfect if you frequent JB often. This plan also throws in 588 minutes of local talktime, 88 local SMSes, and 288 minutes of international calls, plus an extra 88 minutes for Myanmar.
It also includes 10GB roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Taiwan, and another 2GB of international roaming in over 50 countries, including Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Why it’s great: 388GB of 4G data for Singapore and Malaysia, which can be split according to your preference.
6. MyRepublic
From $9.90/month
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MyRepublic, whose broadband business is now owned by Starhub, offers 4G SIM only plans. For $9.90/month, you’ll be able to use 288GB of local data and enjoy 3GB of data roaming in Malaysia and Indonesia. As part of the plan, you’ll also enjoy 200 minutes of local talktime and 100 local SMSes.
Currently, there’s a promotion where new sign-ups and port-ins can enjoy the plan at $6/month for the first 6 months and 9 months, respectively. However, do note that the discount won’t be valid if you change plans during this period. There’s no end date to the promo at the time of writing.
Why it’s great: Ongoing promo price at $6/month for new users.
Find out more about MyRepublic.
7. Heya
From $10/month
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Heya is a mobile virtual network operator under Singtel – you might recognise the ads with local actor Mark Lee. The $10 Heya Plan offers 200GB of local 4G data and 200GB roaming data in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
This plan includes 300 minutes of local talktime and 50 local SMSes, with up to 100 minutes of international calls.
Why it’s great: New port-ins can enjoy 1 month for free.
8. SIMBA
From $10/month
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SIMBA has been on everyone’s radar recently, especially after buying over M1. There’s a range of SIM only plans to choose from, but a standout is their SuperRoam10 plan ($10/month), which comes with 400GB of local 5G data. There’s even a plan for seniors priced at $5/month.
The SuperRoam10 plan includes 3GB of roaming in over 60 countries, including Australia, Finland, and Switzerland, and 12GB of roaming in APAC countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. With unlimited local calls and 100 local SMSes, you can yap with your friends all weekend long.
Why it’s great: The 400GB of 5G data can be split between Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
9. Maxx
From $10/month
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Maxx operates under M1 and offers a $10/month plan where you can enjoy up to 400GB of 5G data in Singapore and Malaysia. It comes with 13GB roaming in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Taiwan, and 3GB of international roaming in 24 other countries, including Japan and South Korea.
Call your friends and family across the globe with 300 minutes of international calls to selected countries, or catch up with local friends with 500 minutes of local outgoing calls and unlimited incoming calls, and 50 local text messages.
Why it’s great: 400GB of 5G data for Singapore and Malaysia, which can be split according to your preference.
10. GOMO
From $10.18/month
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Similar to Heya, GOMO is a mobile virtual network operator under Singtel that provides 4G and 5G plans. Its 4G Saver plan ($10.18/month) offers 100GB of data in Singapore.
This plan comes with 2GB of data roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Australia, and up to 300 minutes of local calls and 300 local SMSes.
Why it’s great: Enjoy Singtel’s network speed and data roaming in 5 countries.
11. giga!
From $10.19/month
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giga! operates under StarHub with 6 different 4G and 5G plans to choose from. Their most affordable plan offers 100GB of 4G data for $10.19/month.
Aside from 300 minutes of local calls and 300 local SMSes, the plan also includes up to 100GB of rollover data for the next month. You’ll also receive up to 2GB of roaming in Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and South Korea.
Why it’s great: Unused data will be rolled over to the next month.
12. redONE
From $10.90/month
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redONE, which runs on StarHub’s network, keeps things simple with just 2 SIM only plans. The Best10 plan ($10.90/month), the cheaper of the 2, offers 250GB of local 4G data and 30GB data roaming in Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
The plan also includes 1GB of roaming in ASEAN countries like Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, and Vietnam. On top of that, you can enjoy 500 minutes of talk time to Singapore and Malaysian networks, 100 minutes to Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, and 200 local SMSes.
Why it’s great: Enjoy free talk time to countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
13. Circles.Life
From $12/month
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Circles.Life operates under M1 and provides multiple flexible plans with 4G and 5G data. Their 4G Lite plan ($12/month) offers 200GB of local data with unlimited local incoming and outgoing calls.
While this plan is simple, their app makes it easy to top up data, roaming, or SMS on the go.
Why it’s great: All your data goes towards local use – perfect if you’re mostly Singapore-based.
Find out more about Circle.Life.
14. M1
From $14.95/month
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Before SIMBA takes over, M1 is still one of the big 3 telcos in Singapore. Their basic SIM only plan starts at $14.95/month for 150GB of 5G data.
The plan also comes with 1,000 minutes of local call time and 1,000 local SMSes. If you switch to M1, you’ll be able to enjoy $3 off your first 3 months and unlimited weekend data for your first year.
Why it’s great: Unlimited data on weekends for 12 months.
15. StarHub
From $22/month
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StarHub, known for its broadband TV services, also provides no-contract SIM only plans. Their Star Plan M ($22/month) includes 150GB of 5G local data and 1GB data roaming in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and South Korea.
The plan also offers 1,000 minutes of local calls and 500 local and international SMSes. StarHub also has a Star Plan Senior ($15/month) for Singaporeans 60 years old and above.
Why it’s great: New sign-ups will enjoy a 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite – a service for your phone which includes cleaning, screen replacements, OS refresh, and diagnostic checks.
16. Singtel
From $35/month
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The most well-known, but also the most expensive SIM only plan, belongs to Singtel. Their Enhanced Lite plan ($35/month) offers 150GB of 5G data and an enhanced network lane, which is said to be 2 times faster than normal 5G.
On top of the 400 minutes of talktime and 400 local SMSes, you’ll have access to 3 months of McAfee mobile security and 3 months of Disney+ Premium if you sign a 12-month contract.
Why it’s great: Free Disney+ subscription for 3 months for you to binge-watch your fave shows.
Switch to an affordable SIM only plan in SG
SIM only plans are low-commitment, making it easy to hop between telcos and try something new, so there’s no need to stick with just one permanently. While you may choose to stick to well-known and reliable, but pricier telcos, you won’t know if these are good until you give them a chance.
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