You don't have to spend a lot each month to get a lot of data from the cheapest SIM-only plan options in Singapore. For under $10, you can get hundreds of gigabytes of data, local calls, and texts within Singapore. Up that budget to $20 and you can get even more data from 5G plans. Whether you're after a cheap prepaid SIM or a cheap SIM-only plan, scroll on for your options.
Cheapest SIM-only plan overall
The cheapest mobile plan in Singapore is the 300GB 4G SIM Only plan from CMLink. It costs $5.05 per 30 days for the first six payment cycles before reverting to its $10.10 typical pricing. For non-Singtel port-ins, that promotional pricing lasts for a whole year. This CMLink SIM-only plan comes with 300GB of Singtel 4G data, 300 local call minutes, and 100 local messages. For international roaming, it also comes with 3GB of data for China and Hong Kong, 5GB of roaming data for 12 APAC destinations, and 600GB of shared data for use in Indonesia and Malaysia.
The CMLink 300GB 4G SIM Only plan has competition from other cheap mobile plans in our database. MyRepublic has a plan with less data, call minutes, and messages but a cheaper typical price. Zero1, VIVIFI, and ZYM Mobile have less data with cheaper typical pricing. Maxx, eight, and Changi Mobile also have slightly cheaper pricing. Here's a list of similarly priced cheap SIM-only plans from our database.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the Singtel network
That same CMLink 300GB 4G SIM Only plan from above is the cheapest postpaid pick on the Singtel mobile network. Just remember that it's only for the first six payments (or first 12 if you're porting in from a non-Singtel network): after those, the typical $10.10 pricing kicks in every 30 days. Scroll up for a full breakdown of plan features.
For the cheapest SIM-only plan on the Singtel network in terms of typical pricing, Zero1 has the same local call and messages as CMLink's cheapest plan, albeit with 100GB less data. For under $10.10 per 30 days, you can also consider the 200GB plans from VIVIFI or ZYM Mobile. Below is a look at the cheapest SIM-only plans from our database that operate on the Singtel mobile network.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the StarHub network
The sub-$10 trend continues for those hunting the cheapest mobile plan in Singapore on the StarHub network. For $8 per 30 days, you get 388GB of StarHub 4G data, 588 local call minutes, and 88 local messages with the eight Double Eight SIM Only plan. It comes with 388GB of data, 10GB of APAC roaming data for six destinations, and 2GB of data for 58 international roaming destinations. Sign up to also get 376 combined International Direct Dial (IDD) call minutes to 30 destinations.
You don't have to spend a whole lot more for other cheap mobile plans on the StarHub network. For under $15, there are alternatives from giga and redONE, albeit with less data. There's another cheap SIM-only plan from eight with even more inclusions for under $12. Check out other cheap phone plans in Singapore below, all of which operate on the StarHub network.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the M1 network
MyRepublic has a great deal for anyone looking for cheap phone plans in Singapore on the M1 network. The MyRepublic 4G Essential plan normally costs $9.90 per month, but new customers pay a cheaper $6 monthly fee for the first six months. Those porting in get the discount for nine months. In terms of basics, you get 288GB of M1 4G data, 200 local call minutes, and 100 local SMS. There aren't any excess data fees, either. This MyRepublic mobile plan also has 3GB of data roaming for use in Malaysia and Indonesia.
For the cheapest SIM-only plan, Singapore has other options on the M1 network. Maxx has the same typical pricing as the cheaper MyRepublic plan, with discounted pricing for the first year. Alternatively, Changi Mobile offers slightly more data and more local call minutes for $12 a month. You'll need to spend just under $15 a month for M1's cheapest SIM-only plan. For comparison, here's a look at the cheapest mobile plans from our database that operate on the M1 network.
Cheapest SIMBA SIM-only plan
SIMBA is the only provider operating on its own network. For the cheapest SIM-only plan from SIMBA, consider the SuperRoam 10 SIM Only for $10 per 30 days. It comes with 400GB of SIMBA 5G data, unlimited calls to Singapore mobile numbers, 500 minutes of local fixed calls and IDD (21 destinations), and 100 local SMS. Users get free SMS to SIMBA mobile numbers. There are also great roaming perks, like free voice roaming, 3GB of international roaming for 67 destinations, and 12GB of APAC data for use in seven destinations. This SIMBA plan also comes with 100 IDD call minutes to Myanmar.
In terms of plans in our database with at least 400GB of data, SIMBA is currently second cheapest behind CMLink, however that plan is restricted to 4G and doesn't come with unlimited calls. For a full list of other cheap mobile plans from our database with at least 400GB of data, check out the options below.
Cheapest prepaid SIM-only plan
The cheapest prepaid SIM in our database is the M1 100GB Tourist eSIM. It costs $12 per 15 days and comes with 100GB of M1 4G data, 500 local call minutes, and 100 local SMS. This M1 prepaid plan also has 3GB of roaming data for use in five destinations and 30 minutes of international call minutes.
For cheap prepaid SIM alternatives, our database has a few alternatives from Singtel, all of which offer 30-day expiries. The cheapest prepaid SIM from Singtel is the 5G $15 Ultimate Monthly Plan, which has 10GB of data, 500 local call minutes, and 100 local messages. This Singtel prepaid plan also comes with 500 IDD call minutes to nine destinations, plus 10GB of roaming for five destinations. For comparison, here's a list of the other cheapest prepaid SIMs we track in our database.
Cheap SIM-only plans FAQ
Which is the cheapest SIM-only plan in Singapore?
The cheapest SIM-only plan in Singapore is the CMLink 300GB 4G SIM Only plan. It's normally priced around $10, but new customers can get it for half that price for the first six payment cycles (or 12 for non-Singtel port-ins).
Where can you buy a cheap SIM card?
You can buy a cheap SIM from any mobile provider's store, website or app, or you can grab one from a convenience store.
Where can you buy SIM cards in Changi Airport?
There are multiple places to buy SIM cards at Changi Airport, available at all four terminals. Look out for Cheers, 7-Eleven, Money Changers, Changi Recommends, and StarHub stores for SIM cards. Alternatively, consider using an eSIM on compatible mobile phones.