Best StarHub SIM-only plans: Are these better than Singtel?

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In this guide:

Best StarHub SIM-only plan overall
Best cheap StarHub SIM-only plan
Best big-data StarHub SIM-only plan
Best StarHub mobile phone plan
StarHub seniors, prepaid and CIS plans
Starhub SIM-only FAQs

StarHub is one of the mobile network operators in Singapore, alongside Singtel, M1 and SIMBA. Users after SIM-only, prepaid and plans with mobile phones can find them all at StarHub.

Before we break down the best StarHub mobile plans (and compare them to Singtel), here’s a look at all of your options. Note that any plan marked with green ‘Deal’ text indicates a StarHub mobile plan promotion.

#1	StarHub	StarHub 5G Lite 150GB data StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 750 Messages $22 Min. cost $22 Go	$22 Min. cost $22	Go
#2	StarHub	StarHub 5G Unlimited+ Core Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $38 Min. cost $38 Go	$38 Min. cost $38	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 5G Unlimited+ Plus Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $48 Min. cost $48 Go	$48 Min. cost $48	Go
#4	StarHub	StarHub 5G Unlimited+ Max Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $78 Min. cost $78 Go	$78 Min. cost $78	Go
#5	StarHub	StarHub 5G Platinum Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $128 Min. cost $128 Go	$128 Min. cost $128	Go
#6	StarHub	StarHub 5G Platinum Elite Unlimited data StarHub 5G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS $188 Min. cost $188 Go	$188 Min. cost $188	Go

Standard StarHub mobile plan inclusions

All StarHub mobile plans come with free incoming calls, inbound SMS, and roaming data on the StarHub 5G network.

Best StarHub SIM-only plan overall

5G Unlimited+ Core

Unlimited data
StarHub 5G network
Unlimited National Calls & SMS

$38

Min. cost $38

$38

Min. cost $38

The StarHub 5G Unlimited+ Core SIM Only plan is the best overall. It typically costs $38 every 30 days for unlimited StarHub 5G local data (subject to fair use) with no contract. It also comes with unlimited local and roaming calls and SMS, unlimited IDD calls, 5GB roaming data for use in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam, and 3GB global roaming data for use in 165 destinations. Plus, you get $5 worth of device credits each month to put towards a new phone.

For comparison, Singtel's closest equivalent plan is the Enhanced Core plan. It costs $40 per month and comes with unlimited local data, 50GB Malaysia roaming, 4GB Asia Roaming, 700 national minutes and 700 outbound SMSes, plus $5 monthly device cashback. It's very similar to StarHub's plan, but without the added bonus of global roaming data and unlimited IDD calls, local calls and SMS. That said, there are better value plans than both these options from alternative MVNO providers, albeit few with unlimited data.

Also consider:

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 100GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days + enjoy a 5G trial when you port in. $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Roam Saver 4G 200GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free eVoucher worth $190 + 1x chances to win Galaxy Buds 3, worth $258 $7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77 Go	$7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77	Go
#5	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: Online Exclusive: $7.90 promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Essential 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: New sign up: $7.90/mth for first 6 mths, thereafter $9.90/mth $7.90/mth Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90/mth Min. cost $7.90	Go

Best cheap StarHub SIM-only plan

5G Lite

150GB data
StarHub 5G network
1000 Minutes
750 Messages

$22

Min. cost $22

$22

Min. cost $22

If you want the cheapest StarHub SIM-only option, look at the 5G Lite SIM Only plan. It’s a no-contract plan that typically costs $22 every 30 days for 150GB of local data, 1GB of Southeast Asia Data (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam) and 1GB global roaming data. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 1,000 minutes of outgoing local calls and 750 local outbound SMSes.

Singtel’s closest competing SIM Only plan is the Enhanced Lite Plan, which costs $35 per month ($24.50 per month for new signups) on a 12-month contract. It comes with 300GB of data, 400 minutes of outgoing call minutes, 400 outbound SMSes, and 10GB of Malaysia roaming data. Once again, the MVNOs have both telcos beat for cheap plans with big inclusions.

Also consider:

#1	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Flex 150GB data on M1 4G network 100 Minutes 50 Messages $6/mth Min. cost $6 Go	$6/mth Min. cost $6	Go
#2	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Go	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Go
#3	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 100GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days + enjoy a 5G trial when you port in. $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#4	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#5	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Roam Saver 4G 200GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Free eVoucher worth $190 + 1x chances to win Galaxy Buds 3, worth $258 $7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77 Go	$7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77	Go
#6	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: Online Exclusive: $7.90 promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go

Best big-data StarHub SIM-only plan

5G Unlimited+ Core

Unlimited data
StarHub 5G network
Unlimited National Calls & SMS

$38

Min. cost $38

$38

Min. cost $38

With the exception of the 5G Lite plan, any StarHub SIM Only plan will suit those with big data needs, as they all offer unlimited local data. To keep things reasonably priced, we'd go with the 5G Unlimited+ Core plan, which costs $38 a month. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 5GB of roaming data to five Southeast Asian destinations, 3GB global roaming data, unlimited local and roaming calls and SMS, plus unlimited IDD minutes and $5 credit per month for a new device. If you roam more frequently, consider the 5G Unlimited+ Plus plan or the 5G Unlimited+ Max plan.

The closest SIM-only plan from Singtel is the $40 Enhanced Core plan. It costs $40 every month and comes with unlimited local data, 50GB Malaysia roaming data, 4GB Asia roaing data, 700 local minutes, and 700 SMS. Again, there are cheaper options from MVNOs.

Also consider:

#1	Circles.Life	Circles.Life 5G Core 670GB data on M1 5G network Unlimited National Calls 25 Messages Deal: 670GB for $6.70 for the first month, price reverts to $15/mth for 400GB thereafter $15 + $0.30 Upfront Min. cost $7 Go	$15 + $0.30 Upfront Min. cost $7	Go
#2	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick 5G SIM Only 300GB 1024GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: Bonus 724GB is for local data usage + $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $17.95 Min. cost $14.95 Go	$17.95 Min. cost $14.95	Go
#3	Eight	Eight Triple Eight 5G SIM Only 688GB data on StarHub's 5G network 888 Minutes 188 Messages $18 Min. cost $18 Go	$18 Min. cost $18	Go
#4	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 5G Ultra $19.95 800GB data M1 5G network 1400 Minutes 1400 Messages $19.95/mth Min. cost $19.95 Go	$19.95/mth Min. cost $19.95	Go
#5	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 20 SIM Only 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 100 Messages $20 Min. cost $20 Go	$20 Min. cost $20	Go
#6	Zero1	Zero1 Jumbo Pro 5G 701GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 1001 Minutes 201 Messages $20.40 Min. cost $20.40 Go	$20.40 Min. cost $20.40	Go

Best StarHub mobile phone plan

5G Unlimited+ Max

Unlimited data
StarHub 5G network
Unlimited National Calls & SMS

$78

Min. cost $78

$78

Min. cost $78

StarHub no longer offers separate plans for those purchasing devices on a plan. Instead, you'll simply choose a SIM-only plan and use the included monthly device credits towards your choice of smartphone, watch or tablet. Our pick for the best is the 5G Unlimited+ Max plan, which costs $78 per month but includes $20 of device credits each month. In addition, you also get unlimited local data, unlimited local and roaming calls and SMS, unlimited IDD calls, and 20GB global roaming data.

The closest comparable mobile plan is the Singtel Enhanced S plan, which also costs $78 a month on a 24-month contract. It only comes with 200GB of local data, 300 local minutes, and 300 local SMS, plus three months of Calm Premium, Burpple Beyond, Disney Plus Premium, and Straits Times All Digital. The StarHub plan absolutely blows Singtel out of the water.

StarHub seniors, prepaid and CIS plans

StarHub also has other plans apart from SIM-only postpaid options. For older adults, there is one StarHub seniors plan available. It costs $12 per month (no contract) and includes 150GB local 5G data, 1GB Southeast Asia data (five destinations), 1GB global roaming data (165 destinations), 500 local minutes, 500 local SMS, and unlimited roaming calls and SMS.

StarHub also sells a range of prepaid plans that cover calls, SMS and data plans. Prepaid starter cards start at $10 for 80GB of data per 30 days and extend up to 350GB per 30 days. StarHub also offers IDD plans for selected countries, including Malaysia, Japan and Taiwan. Prepaid users can top-up via the dedicated StarHub Prepaid Online Top Up portal.

Finally, StarHub also offers Corporate Individual Scheme (CIS) mobile plan discounts of up to 20% off 5G Unlimited+ Core plans and above, up to $360 off devices for new lines and port-ins, and savings to share with the family.