M1 broadband plans review

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In this guide:

M1 fibre broadband plans
M1 fibre broadband routers
M1 fibre broadband add-ons
FAQ

M1 is one of 7 fibre broadband service providers in Singapore, alongside Singtel, StarHub, SIMBA, MyRepublic, ViewQwest and WhizComms. There are five M1 fibre broadband plans to choose from: 1Gbps, 2.5Gbps, 3Gbps, 6Gbps and 10Gbps speeds. All M1 broadband plans run on a 24-month contract and include a Wi-Fi router, although you can also opt for no router if you have one already.

Scroll on for our M1 fibre broadband plans review. But first, here’s a look at all of M1’s fibre broadband plans. Green ‘Deal’ text indicates a current M1 broadband plan promotion.

#1	M1	M1 HomePac 1Gbps Fibre 1 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 1Gbps at a discount price of $29.90/mth $29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60 Go	$29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60	Go
#2	M1	M1 HomePac 3Gbps Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 3Gbps at a discount price of $32.90/mth $32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60 Go	$32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60	Go
#3	M1	M1 HomePac 2.5Gbps Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 2.5Gbps at a discount price of $39.90/mth $39.90/mth Min. cost $957.60 Go	$39.90/mth Min. cost $957.60	Go
#4	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick HomePac 6Gbps Fibre 6 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 6Gbps at a discount price of $44.90/mth. New sign-up only. $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60 Go	$44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60	Go
#5	M1	M1 HomePac 10Gbps Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 10Gbps at a discount price of $63.90/mth. New sign-up only. $63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60 Go	$63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60	Go

M1 fibre broadband plans

#1	M1	M1 HomePac 1Gbps Fibre 1 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 1Gbps at a discount price of $29.90/mth $29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60 Go	$29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60	Go
#2	M1	M1 HomePac 3Gbps Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 3Gbps at a discount price of $32.90/mth $32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60 Go	$32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60	Go
#3	M1	M1 HomePac 2.5Gbps Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 2.5Gbps at a discount price of $39.90/mth $39.90/mth Min. cost $957.60 Go	$39.90/mth Min. cost $957.60	Go
#4	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick HomePac 6Gbps Fibre 6 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 6Gbps at a discount price of $44.90/mth. New sign-up only. $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60 Go	$44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60	Go
#5	M1	M1 HomePac 10Gbps Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 10Gbps at a discount price of $63.90/mth. New sign-up only. $63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60 Go	$63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60	Go

M1 fibre broadband plans are sold with 24-month contracts and include a home fixed-line voice service and optical network terminal (ONT) activation, plus 4G mobile broadband. All plans include a free Wi-Fi router, but you can also choose to simply keep your existing router. At the time of writing, there's also no upfront fee, which saves you over $100.

M1 sells five different broadband speeds. The current cheapest plan is the HomePac 1Gbps, which starts at $29.90. Here's how it compares to other fibre broadband plans under $30. Note that Singtel, StarHub and MyRepublic do not offer any plans in this price range.

#1	ViewQwest	ViewQwest 3Gbps No Frills Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $22 off for 12 months + Activation fees waived worth $115.54 $18.98/mth Min. cost $719.52 Go	$18.98/mth Min. cost $719.52	Go
#2	WhizComms	WhizComms FibrePlus 2.5Gbps 24M Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Free 180 days of Entertainment Plus on CAST.SG (worth $36.06) $24/mth Min. cost $691.54 Go	$24/mth Min. cost $691.54	Go
#3	M1	M1 HomePac 1Gbps Fibre 1 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 1Gbps at a discount price of $29.90/mth $29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60 Go	$29.90/mth Min. cost $717.60	Go
#4	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick 10Gbps Fibre 2 Year Contract Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Freebies worth over $600: FREE D-Link BE7200 Wi-Fi 7 router (worth $399) + installation (worth $39) + ONT device (worth $118) + NLT Service Activation fee worth $61.04 $29.99/mth Min. cost $719.76 Go	$29.99/mth Min. cost $719.76	Go

If you're happy to spend a few extra dollars per month, you can upgrade to 2.5Gbps for $39.90 per month or, for surprisingly cheaper at $32.90 per month, 3Gbps. See below how M1's offerings fare against other providers in this price range.

#1	ViewQwest	ViewQwest 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $15 off for 12 months + Activation fees waived worth $115.54 $30/mth Min. cost $900 Go	$30/mth Min. cost $900	Go
#2	M1	M1 HomePac 3Gbps Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 3Gbps at a discount price of $32.90/mth $32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60 Go	$32.90/mth Min. cost $789.60	Go
#3	WhizComms	WhizComms 10Gbps WiFi 7 (2.5G Mesh Ready) Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Free one month + Free 180 days of Entertainment Plus on CAST.SG (worth $36.06) + Free NLT Service Activation (worth $61.04) $36.90/mth Min. cost $910.20 Go	$36.90/mth Min. cost $910.20	Go
#4	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 3Gbps Ultra No Frills Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $37.99/mth Min. cost $1,032.70 Go	$37.99/mth Min. cost $1,032.70	Go
#5	StarHub	StarHub UltraSpeed 3Gbps ONT + WiFi 7 Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $39.91/mth Min. cost $1,018.88 Go	$39.91/mth Min. cost $1,018.88	Go

For those who feel the need for (a bit more) speed, the HomePac 6Gbps plan comes in at $47.90 per month, making it one of the more competitively-priced offerings in the $40 to $50 price bracket.

#1	Singtel	Singtel 3Gbps Enhanced WiFi 7 Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $29 monthly bill discount. + $13 monthly bill discount for new sign ups + free installation worth $202.21 $42.90/mth Min. cost $1,090.64 Go	$42.90/mth Min. cost $1,090.64	Go
#2	WhizComms	WhizComms 10Gbps WiFi 7 (2.5G Mesh Solution) Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Free one month + Free 180 days of Entertainment Plus on CAST.SG (worth $36.06) + Free NLT Service Activation (worth $61.04) $43.90/mth Min. cost $1,078.20 Go	$43.90/mth Min. cost $1,078.20	Go
#3	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick HomePac 6Gbps Fibre 6 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 6Gbps at a discount price of $44.90/mth. New sign-up only. $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60 Go	$44.90/mth Min. cost $1,077.60	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub UltraSpeed 5Gbps ONT + WiFi 7 Fibre 5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $45/mth Min. cost $1,141.04 Go	$45/mth Min. cost $1,141.04	Go
#5	MyRepublic	MyRepublic HyperSpeed 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $47.99/mth Min. cost $1,272.70 Go	$47.99/mth Min. cost $1,272.70	Go

M1’s final and fastest offering is the HomePac 10Gbps fibre broadband plan. It's currently available for $63.90 per month, making it one of the pricier options for this speed tier, albeit with no upfront fees.

#1	WhizComms	WhizComms 10Gbps WiFi 7 (2.5G Wireless Router) Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Free one month + Free 180 days of Entertainment Plus on CAST.SG (worth $36.06) + Free NLT Service Activation (worth $61.04) $29.90/mth Min. cost $742.20 Go	$29.90/mth Min. cost $742.20	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick 10Gbps Fibre 2 Year Contract Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Freebies worth over $600: FREE D-Link BE7200 Wi-Fi 7 router (worth $399) + installation (worth $39) + ONT device (worth $118) + NLT Service Activation fee worth $61.04 $29.99/mth Min. cost $719.76 Go	$29.99/mth Min. cost $719.76	Go
#3	ViewQwest	ViewQwest 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $15 off for 12 months + Activation fees waived worth $115.54 $30/mth Min. cost $900 Go	$30/mth Min. cost $900	Go
#4	MyRepublic	MyRepublic HyperSpeed 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $47.99/mth Min. cost $1,272.70 Go	$47.99/mth Min. cost $1,272.70	Go
#5	StarHub	StarHub UltraSpeed 10Gbps ONT + WiFi 7 Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $59.34/mth Min. cost $1,485.20 Go	$59.34/mth Min. cost $1,485.20	Go
#6	M1	M1 HomePac 10Gbps Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 10Gbps at a discount price of $63.90/mth. New sign-up only. $63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60 Go	$63.90/mth Min. cost $1,533.60	Go

Which M1 fibre broadband speed is best?

Broadband plans in Singapore are among the fastest in the world, though ViewQwest, MyRepublic, Singtel and StarHub typically record faster average speeds (according to Ookla Speedtest Awards). Providers offer symmetrical download and upload speeds. This means a 5Gbps plan can reach download and upload speeds of up to 5Gbps. All broadband internet connections in Singapore are suitable for emails, web browsing, social media, streaming services and online gaming.

Most homes should have more than enough download and upload speed from a 3Gbps fibre broadband plan. However, there’s money to be saved with 1Gbps plans. Consider 500Mbps plans for further savings (where offered).

Here are some common uses for different fibre M1 broadband internet speeds in Singapore:

1Gbps: Multiple 4K streams, seamless cloud interaction, multiple game streams.
2Gbps and 3Gbps: All of the above, separate personal/work internet, extremely fast file transfers, small business-grade internet speeds.
6Gbps: All of the above, separate personal/work internet, medium business-grade internet speeds.
10Gbps: All of the above, enterprise-grade internet speeds.

M1 fibre broadband routers

While M1 fibre broadband plans can be bought without a router, M1 also sells a range of compatible routers. Here’s the list of WiFi routers you can pair with an M1 fibre broadband plan:

TP-Link EX250: Wi-Fi 6, up to 2402Mbps speeds, everyday use
TP-Link Archer BE230: Wi-Fi 7, up to 2882Mbps speeds, everyday use
TP-Link Archer AX72: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds, everyday use
ASUS RT-AX3000P: Wi-Fi 6, up to 2402Mbps speeds, everyday use
ASUS TUF Gaming AX5400: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds, gaming use
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-AX600: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds, high-performance
TP-Link Archer AX11000: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds, high-performance
TP-Link Archer BE805: Wi-Fi 7, up to 11520Mbps speeds, high-performance

M1 also offers a selection of mesh Wi-Fi routers for better coverage in larger spaces:

TP-Link Deco X50: Wi-Fi 6, up to 2402Mbps speeds
ASUS ZenWiFi XD6S/XD6: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds
Linksys Atlas Pro 6: Wi-Fi 6, up to 4804Mbps speeds
TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro: Wi-Fi 6E, up to 2402Mbps speeds
ASUS ZenWiFi BT10: Wi-Fi 7, up to 11529Mbps speeds

M1 fibre broadband plan add-ons

M1 used to sell a range of devices as add-ons to its fibre broadband plans, but this is no longer the case (with the exception of Wi-Fi routers and mesh systems, of course). The only real add-on to speak of is M1's Static IP Service, which is mentioned on the provider's website, but no pricing information is given. For the most up-to-date information, check the M1 app if you're a current customer, or the website for a range of online-exclusive promotions.

M1 broadband FAQs

Can I use my own router with M1?
Yes, M1 allows users to bring their own compatible router for fibre broadband internet services. M1 also sells a range of WiFi 6 and 7 routers and mesh systems.

What is M1 SurfValue?
M1 SurfValue is the name of the 4G mobile broadband feature that comes with 24-month fibre broadband plans.

Is M1 1Gbps a good speed?
Yes, a 1Gbps fibre broadband plan from M1 offers up to 1Gbps download and 1Gbps upload speeds. That should be more than enough download and upload speeds for most everyday users.