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All Singapore eSIM plans compared
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoamBest Value | $8.99 | StarHub | 4.9/5 | Best overall |
| Airalo | $10.00 | 200+ countries | 4.5/5 | Most destinations |
| Holafly | Unlimited | 160 countries | 4.2/5 | Heavy users |
Our top 3 picks for Singapore
We evaluated 6 eSIM plans available for Singapore, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, activation speed, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Lowest price per GB, fast activation, Singapore coverage on StarHub. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.43$3.22/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $21.57$3.08/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $29.82$2.98/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $56.95$2.85/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $82.41$2.75/day · 30d |
Pros: 200+ countries, top-up available, largest community. Cons: Priced above newer competitors on some routes, support response times can vary.
Pros: Truly unlimited data, full-speed on most plans, live chat support 24/7. Cons: Premium pricing, no per-GB options available.
Network coverage in Singapore
StarHub is the primary eSIM-accessible carrier for Singapore visitors, running nationwide 5G across the entire city-state. Singapore's 3 main carriers, Singtel, StarHub, and M1, all operate 5G infrastructure, but StarHub is available to international e-sim visitors through the plans reviewed here. Singtel holds the largest domestic subscriber base and operates Singapore's first 5G standalone network launched in 2021.
StarHub's 5G covers all 5 planning regions: Central, North, Northeast, East, and West. M1 delivers 5G across the CBD and residential zones. Singapore's compact geography at 48 km wide means a single carrier delivers near-total coverage with no rural gaps.
MRT underground stations maintain 4G across all 6 lines. Changi Airport all 4 terminals have 5G in arrivals and departures.
Coverage analysis
StarHub 5G blankets Singapore's entire landmass with no meaningful dead zones. The Central Business District on the Marina Bay waterfront holds consistent 5G. Orchard Road's shopping corridor operates at full 5G speed.
Sentosa Island, connected by the Sentosa Express monorail, maintains 5G throughout its 5 sq km, including Universal Studios Singapore and Palawan Beach. Changi Airport's 4 terminals and Jewel shopping complex all have 5G in arrivals halls and departure gates. All 6 MRT lines (North-South, East-West, Circle, Downtown, Thomson-East Coast, and Bukit Panjang LRT) maintain 4G or 5G underground.
The Jurong industrial west and Woodlands northern border crossing both hold strong signal. There are no practical coverage gaps for a tourist visiting Singapore's 30 major attractions.
Activation
Activate your e-sim before boarding for SIN at Changi. Open Settings on your device, go to Cellular or Mobile Data, select Add eSIM, and scan the QR code on home Wi-Fi. The profile installs in under 60 seconds.
On arrival at Changi Airport your device registers on StarHub 5G automatically in the arrivals terminal. No SIM card purchase is required. HelloRoam activates in under 60 seconds at Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 1, 2, 3, or 4.
The SIM card vending machines and counter stalls inside Changi Arrivals typically involve a 10-15 minute process including payment and account setup — time saved by having your eSIM active before boarding. The unlimited daily data plan at $3.49 suits short 1-3 day layovers. For a full Singapore visit of 5-10 days, the 5 GB / 30-day plan at $8.99 covers all standard tourist activity with data to spare.
Tethering is included on all 7 plans.
Data usage tips
Singapore is compact, so navigation uses minimal data: around 50-100 MB/day for Google Maps on public transport routes. The MRT system is straightforward; most visitors use maps heavily only the first day. Food delivery and restaurant booking apps (GrabFood, Chope) use 100-200 MB/day.
Translation apps for Hawker Centre menus use 50-100 MB/day. Video streaming on 5G at the hotel uses 1-3 GB/hour at HD quality. The 3 GB / 30-day plan at $5.99 covers a standard 4-5 day Singapore trip with social media.
The 5 GB plan at $8.99 suits a full week with daily video calls. QR code payments (PayNow, NETS) use under 5 MB per transaction. Singapore 5-day city-state tour (Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, Hawker Centre circuit, Little India and Chinatown walking tour): 1.8 GB covers Google Maps for MRT navigation, GrabFood for hawker centre delivery to your hotel, Chope for restaurant reservations, and Instagram posting.
HelloRoam's $5.99 3 GB plan on StarHub 5G covers this comfortably with 1.2 GB to spare.
How we evaluated plans for Singapore
Singapore eSIM plans start at $5.49 for 1 GB / 7 days and reach $36.99 for 50 GB. The 3 GB / 30-day plan at $5.99 suits a short city visit. The 5 GB / 30-day plan at $8.99 is the best value pick for a standard 7-day Singapore itinerary.
The 10 GB plan at $13.99 covers remote workers and heavy streamers. The 20 GB plan at $20.49 suits month-long stays. The unlimited daily data plan at $3.49 per day is the most affordable short-visit option.
Best per-GB rate is $0.74, among the lowest in Asia for single-country plans. All 7 plans include tethering.
Best eSIM plans for Singapore in 2026
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore 50GB 30Days ⭐ | StarHub | 30d / 50GB | $36.99 |
| Singapore 20GB 30Days | StarHub | 30d / 20GB | $20.49 |
| Singapore 10GB 30Days | StarHub | 30d / 10GB | $13.99 |
| Singapore 5GB 30Days | StarHub | 30d / 5GB | $8.99 |
| Singapore 3GB 30Days | StarHub | 30d / 3GB | $5.99 |
| Singapore 1GB 7Days | StarHub | 7d / 1GB | $5.49 |
| Singapore 2GB/Day | StarHub | 1d / 0GB | $3.49 |
Prices verified: May 2026
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Provider reviews
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