15% of Singapore smartphone users never access Wi-Fi

By Hannah Geremia

Last updated 17 February 2026

A new report from OpenSignal has shown that there’s more to the story on Singapore’s improving network quality. 15% of smartphone users in the country use the internet exclusively via mobile, never accessing Wi-Fi.

5G deployment, especially in the APAC region (particularly countries like Singapore and Australia), has led to fewer users relying on Wi-Fi. Even though fixed broadband is almost ubiquitous across the board, mobile 5G is, for many, good enough to replace it. If you’re not a gamer or you primarily use the internet for work, mobile services can be just as fast and reliable as Wi-Fi.

Affordability comes into play, too. For many Singaporeans, mobile plans include hefty amounts of data. The following telcos offer mobile plans with unlimited data, which can, in turn, reduce reliance on fixed broadband networks and encourage users to take advantage of their mobile data offerings.

#1	Singtel Editor's Pick	Singtel Editor's Pick $30 5G+ Enhanced Tourist SIM Unlimited data Singtel 4G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $30.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry Go	$30.00 Starter Pack 28 Day Expiry	Go
#2	GOMO	GOMO 5G+ Asia Infinity Unlimited data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices Unlimited National Calls & SMS Deal: $21.39 for the first mth, $30.56/mth thereafter. Use code GOMO30OFFQEG $30.56 + $2 Upfront Min. cost $23.40 Go	$30.56 + $2 Upfront Min. cost $23.40	Go
#3	CMLink	CMLink Unlimited 5G SIM Only Unlimited data on Singtel's 4G network 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: Free 600GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days + Free 50GB in AU, JP and KR shared roaming data + Win $8 credit rebate $31.10 Min. cost $31.10 Go	$31.10 Min. cost $31.10	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub 5G Unlimited+ Core Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $38.00 Min. cost $38 Go	$38.00 Min. cost $38	Go

As large mobile data allowances become more affordable, some even choose to forego fixed broadband as a whole and hotspot their mobile data instead. Some households, especially lower-income families or those in low-connectivity areas, are more likely to prioritise mobile plans, especially if they cannot afford both, or if infrastructure limits their options for internet access.

As a whole, Wi-Fi still dominates for data consumption in APAC regions, especially when it comes to heavy data use. Fixed networks are still preferred for streaming, facetime and gaming, but when it comes to light data usage, mobile networks are still preferred. Smartphone users are taking advantage of their 5G data allowances even more, especially when telcos like Singtel and Starhub offer unlimited data plans.

See how popular 5G plans differ among providers below.

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Link not supplied	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Link not supplied
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free 100GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days for new sign-ups only $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Link not supplied	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Link not supplied
#4	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Roam Saver 4G 200GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free eVoucher worth $190 + Use promo code 'WHISTLEOUT' to get 3x chances to win Galaxy Buds 3, worth $258 $7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77 Go	$7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77	Go
#5	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: Online Exclusive: $7.90 promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Link not supplied	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Link not supplied
#6	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight 4G SIM Only 388GB data on StarHub 4G network 588 Minutes 88 Messages $8.00 Min. cost $8 Go	$8.00 Min. cost $8	Go