Finding a new SIM-only plan in Singapore is easy.
Choose how much data you need and compare plans from the major providers.
SIM-only plans are available in a wide array of options, from cheap plans with a decent amount of data to more expensive plans with more data than you might ever use.
Use the tables below to compare the most popular plans among WhistleOut users across four different price ranges or check our team's top recommendations.
Each month, our expert data team shares the best deals they find. See our top picks for the best mobile phone plans from 17 providers across a range of mobile plan categories.
With SIM-only plans in Singapore, you'll pay for a SIM with service from your telco of choice. You'll bring a phone, whether that's brand new or one you already own. SIM-only plans come in two types: prepaid and postpaid plans. The main difference between the two is when you pay.
With a prepaid SIM-only mobile plan you pay upfront for your plan.
Postpaid SIM-only plans are paid for after the fact.
Some commonly seen features you'll get with SIM-only plans include:
Big telcos like StarHub and Singtel aren't the only ones who offer SIM-only mobile plans in Singapore. There are also many smaller providers to choose from, otherwise known as Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). The same mobile networks that power StarHub, Singtel, and M1 also power their MVNOs.
Typically, because they don't have to pay the overheads to maintain the network, MVNOs have simpler products and cheaper prices.
As a StarHub customer, you’ll have access to SIM-only mobile plans for BYO devices or as part of postpaid bundles. StarHub also caters to prepaid mobile users and those who need broadband home internet. When it comes to SIM-only plans. When it comes to SIM-Only plans, each plan includes:
StarHub's network powers three MVNOs - redONE, giga, and eight.
Here are their cheapest mobile plans with at least 50GB of data:
Singtel is one of the largest mobile networks for users seeking a 4G or 5G mobile plan. Users can choose from SIM-only plans, postpaid plans bundled with a device, or prepaid plans. The more you pay, the more data, call minutes, messages, and plan features are included. Singtel plans come with:
The Singtel network powers MVNOs like CMlink, Gomo, Whizcomms, Zero1, ZYM Mobile, and VIVIFI.
These are the cheapest mobile plans with at least 20GB of data from Singtel MVNOs:
M1 SIM-only mobile plans come with perks that are similar to StarHub and Singtel:
The M1 network powers the Circles.Life, Changi Mobile, MyRepublic, and Maxx MVNOs.
Here are their cheapest mobile plans with at least 20GB of data:
SIMBA is one of the newest mobile networks in Singapore, but also one of the cheapest. On offer are postpaid and prepaid plans with plenty of inclusions:
There are a few things to be on the lookout for when choosing between SIM-only plans:
These mobile plans end up being cheaper than regular plans because you don't have to pay for a new phone. They have the same bells and whistles as regular plans.
This kind of mobile plan might be right for you if:
It might not be the best option for you if:
It's not uncommon to pay up to $100 per month for a phone on a plan these days. You can save a lot of money by using an existing phone instead of forking out for the latest iPhone and pairing it with a cheap SIM-only mobile plan.
See the six cheapest SIM-only plans with at least 50GB from our database of 17 providers:
A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card is a tiny removable card that stores data needed to identify a subscriber on a mobile network. You can remove your SIM from your current phone and insert it into any other compatible device. You've also got the option of an eSIM, or electronic SIM card.
Switching to a new mobile plan is as simple as finding one you like and signing up. As part of the process, you can even decide if you want to "port" your number so you can keep your existing phone number. Transferring your number can take no time at all or up to a few days, depending on the telco. Your new provider will have information about the time it takes to process transfers.
As soon as your new plan is activated, you're good to go. If you’re not porting your number, you’ll need to contact your old provider and cancel your service.
Yes, during the switching process, you have the chance to port your number to your new mobile plan provider.
Yes, a handful of telcos let you choose your mobile number. This includes Circles.Life, M1, giga, redONE, Singtel, SIMBA, StarHub, MyRepublic, Changi Mobile, VIVIFI, GOMO, and eight.
Yes, select phone plans include 5G network access.
At the time of writing, CMLink's 300GB 4G SIM-Only plan is the cheapest in WhistleOut's database. That gets you 300GB of data, 300 minutes, and 100 messages. You'll also get 5GB roaming to 12 selected Asian countries and 600GB of data for use in Indonesia & Malaysia for 365 days.