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We tested Singtel, StarHub, M1, and GOMO across six key criteria so you don't have to. Click any carrier name to read the full in-depth review.
| Criteria | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Network Coverage Island-wide signal quality | 9.5/10 ★★★★★★★★★★ | 8.8/10 ★★★★★★★★★★ | 8.5/10 ★★★★★★★★★★ | 9.2/10 ★★★★★★★★★★ |
Prepaid Top-Up Available channels | AppPayNow7-ElevenSAM KiosksStores | AppPayNowAXS7-ElevenStores | AppAXS7-ElevenCheersStores | App OnlyPayNowCard Payment |
Data Speeds Avg download (4G / 5G) | 4G~78 Mbps 5G~620 Mbps | 4G~65 Mbps 5G~510 Mbps | 4G~72 Mbps 5G~590 Mbps | 4G~58 Mbps 5GSelect plans |
Customer Support Rating out of 10 | 8.4/10 | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 |
Prepaid Price Range Monthly plan cost (SGD) | S$15 – S$48/mo | S$8 – S$38/mo | S$10 – S$40/mo | S$10 – S$30/mo |
slirnba Editor Score Our overall rating | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | 8.2/10 | 8.0/10 |
Our editors rigorously tested Singapore's top four carriers across coverage, value, and service. Here's what you need to know before you top up.
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Singapore's Largest Network
Top-Up Methods
Editorial Summary
Singtel commands Singapore's most extensive 4G and 5G infrastructure, delivering consistently strong signal across the MRT network, underground malls, and suburban zones. Its postpaid plans are premium-priced but justifi…
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Entertainment + Connectivity
Top-Up Methods
Editorial Summary
StarHub positions itself as the lifestyle telco, bundling mobile, broadband, and cable TV into attractive family packages. Its 5G rollout has accelerated significantly, with solid urban coverage and improving suburban re…
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Flexible Plans, City-Proven Speed
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Editorial Summary
M1 has carved out a loyal following with its no-frills, flexible SIM-only plans that suit digital-first users who don't need hardware subsidies. Since joining the Keppel-SPH consortium, network investment has increased, …
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Digital-First, No Frills Savings
Top-Up Methods
Editorial Summary
GOMO by Singtel is Singapore's sharpest value proposition for data-hungry users who want low prices without switching to an unknown MVNO. Running on Singtel's backbone, GOMO offers near-identical coverage at a fraction o…
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