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Singapore eSIM plans compared: $8.99 for 5 GB against Airalo at $10.00
| Provider | Price (5GB) | Coverage | Rating | Best For |
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| HelloRoamBest Value | $8.99 | M1, SingTel and 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 7 eSIM plans available for Singapore, comparing them on verified pricing, network coverage, top-up availability, and app quality. Five stood out.
Pros: Lowest price per GB, fast activation, Singapore coverage on M1, SingTel and Starhub. Cons: Newer brand, smaller community than Airalo.
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.70$3.35/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $22.48$3.21/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $31.06$3.11/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $59.33$2.97/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $85.85$2.86/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.
M1, SingTel and Starhub coverage in Singapore
HelloRoam runs its Singapore eSIM on M1, SingTel and Starhub, the network that carries 5G into all 6 MRT tunnels and all 4 Changi terminals, which is why the profile holds signal from the airport train through to Marina Bay. Singapore's two other carriers, Singtel and M1, SingTel and Starhub is the network the plans reviewed here connect to. Singtel holds the largest domestic subscriber base and switched on Singapore's first 5G standalone network in 2021.
M1, SingTel and Starhub covers all 5 planning regions: Central, North, Northeast, East, and West. Singapore measures 48 km across, so one carrier delivers near-total coverage with no rural gaps.
Coverage analysis
M1, SingTel and Starhub 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
Install your Singapore eSIM before you fly. Open Settings, go to Cellular or Mobile Data, choose Add eSIM, and scan the QR code on home Wi-Fi. On arrival your handset registers on M1, SingTel and Starhub in the Changi arrivals hall, with no counter visit and no SIM purchase.
The 1-day plan at $3.49 suits a short layover, and it carries a 2 GB daily allowance with a fair-use speed reduction once you pass it. For a five to ten day visit, the 5 GB plan at $8.99 covers standard tourist use with room to spare. Tethering is included on all 7 plans.
Data usage tips
Singapore is compact, so navigation costs little: about 50 to 100 MB a day for Google Maps on public transport routes. Most visitors lean on maps heavily only on day one. Food delivery and booking apps such as GrabFood and Chope use 100 to 200 MB a day.
Translation apps for hawker centre menus add 50 to 100 MB. Video streaming on 5G at the hotel uses 1 to 3 GB an hour at HD quality. QR payments through PayNow and NETS use under 5 MB per transaction.
A five-day city-state tour covering Gardens by the Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa, the hawker centre circuit, and a Little India and Chinatown walk runs to about 1.8 GB. The 3 GB plan at $5.99 on M1, SingTel and Starhub covers that with 1.2 GB left over.
eSIM plan pricing in Singapore
HelloRoam's Singapore ladder runs from $5.49 for 1 GB over 7 days to $36.99 for 50 GB across 7 plans. The 3 GB plan at $5.99 suits a short city visit, the 5 GB plan at $8.99 covers a standard seven-day itinerary, and the 10 GB plan at $13.99 fits remote workers and heavy streamers. The 20 GB plan at $20.49 suits month-long stays, and the 1-day plan at $3.49 is the layover option.
The rate bottoms out at $0.74/GB on the 50 GB tier.
Airalo charges $10.00 for 5 GB in Singapore and Holafly charges $11.70 for its five-day plan. Airalo also sells in 200 destinations, which is the argument for its regional bundle on a Singapore-plus-Malaysia trip. On price for a single country, the best eSIM for Singapore is HelloRoam at $8.99 for 5 GB on M1, SingTel and Starhub.
Best eSIM for Singapore: HelloRoam 5 GB at $8.99
| Plan | Network | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore 50GB 30Days ⭐ | M1 and SingTel | 30 days / 50 GB | $36.99 |
| Singapore 20GB 30Days | Starhub | 30 days / 20 GB | $20.49 |
| Singapore 10GB 30Days | Starhub | 30 days / 10 GB | $13.99 |
| Singapore 5GB 30Days | Starhub | 30 days / 5 GB | $8.99 |
| Singapore 3GB 30Days | Starhub | 30 days / 3 GB | $5.99 |
| Singapore 1GB 7Days | Starhub | 7 days / 1 GB | $5.49 |
| Singapore 2GB/DayFair use policy | Starhub | 1 day / 2 GB per day | $3.49 |
Prices verified: September 20, 2026
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