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
Best StarHub big-data 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 your options. Note that any plan marked with green ‘Deal’ text indicates a StarHub mobile plan promotion.

#1	StarHub	StarHub Senior 5G SIM Only 100GB data StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 500 Messages $15 Min. cost $15 Go	$15 Min. cost $15	Go
#2	StarHub	StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only 150GB data StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: Exclusive for new sign-ups: Free 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite + Free 12-month ScamSafe $22 Min. cost $22 Go	$22 Min. cost $22	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub Large 5G SIM Only 200GB data StarHub 5G network 1500 Minutes 750 Messages Deal: Exclusive for new sign-ups: Free 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite + Free 12-month ScamSafe $32 Min. cost $32 Go	$32 Min. cost $32	Go

Standard StarHub mobile plan inclusions

All StarHub mobile plans come with free incoming calls, inbound SMS, and roaming data. Certain StarHub plans are offered on the StarHub 4G network, but most are on the StarHub 5G network.

Best StarHub SIM-only plan overall

Senior 5G SIM Only

100GB data
StarHub 5G network
1000 Minutes
500 Messages

$15

Min. cost $15

$15

Min. cost $15

The StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan is a great all-rounder mobile plan. It typically costs $22 every 30 days for 150GB of StarHub 5G network data with no contract. This StarHub mobile plan also usually comes with 1,000 minutes of outgoing calls and 500 outbound SMSes. You'll also get free international roaming and free incoming calls and SMSes on the Starhub 5G network.

For comparison, the cheapest plan on Singtel's 5G network is the prepaid 5G $15 Ultimate Monthly Plan. It costs $15 every 30 days and comes with 10GB of data, 500 national minutes and 100 outbound SMSes. If you go with the StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan, you'll get more than double the data, outgoing SMSes, and minutes for $7 more. That said, there are better plans from alternative MVNO providers.

Also consider the following:

#1	SIMBA	SIMBA Seniors Go Digital SIM Only 400GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 100 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#2	Eight	Eight $5 Seniors Plan 388GB data on StarHub 4G network 388 Minutes 88 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#3	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Flex 150GB data on M1 4G network 100 Minutes 50 Messages Deal: New sign up & Port-in: $5.90/mth for first 2 mths, thereafter $6/mth $6/mth Min. cost $5.90 Go	$6/mth Min. cost $5.90	Go
#4	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
#5	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

Best cheap StarHub SIM-only plan

Senior 5G SIM Only

100GB data
StarHub 5G network
1000 Minutes
500 Messages

$15

Min. cost $15

$15

Min. cost $15

If you want the cheapest StarHub SIM-only option, look at the StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan. It’s a no-contract plan that typically costs $22 every 30 days for 150GB of data. You'll get free international roaming, and free incoming calls on Starhub's 5G network. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 1,000 minutes of outgoing local calls and 500 local outbound SMSes.

Singtel’s closest competing plan is the 4G $15 prepaid Ultimate Plan, which costs $15 every 30 days with no contract. It comes with 10GB of data, 500 minutes of outgoing call minutes and 100 outbound SMSes. This Singtel mobile plan also includes free incoming calls, 500 minutes of IDD to select countries, and 10GB of roaming to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and India. Even though the Starhub plan is $7 more, it has better dollar-to-data value and includes 5G network access.

Also consider the following:

#1	SIMBA	SIMBA Seniors Go Digital SIM Only 400GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 100 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#2	Eight	Eight $5 Seniors Plan 388GB data on StarHub 4G network 388 Minutes 88 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#3	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Flex 150GB data on M1 4G network 100 Minutes 50 Messages Deal: New sign up & Port-in: $5.90/mth for first 2 mths, thereafter $6/mth $6/mth Min. cost $5.90 Go	$6/mth Min. cost $5.90	Go
#4	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
#5	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

Best big-data StarHub SIM-only plan

Large 5G SIM Only

200GB data
StarHub 5G network
1500 Minutes
750 Messages
Deal: Exclusive for new sign-ups: Free 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite + Free 12-month ScamSafe

$32

Min. cost $32

$32

Min. cost $32

The StarHub Large 5G SIM Only plan has a good mix of price and data. It typically costs $32 a month for 200GB of data with no contract. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 2GB of roaming to five destinations and free incoming calls and SMSes on the Starhub 5G network. You'll also get 1,500 minutes of outgoing calls and 750 outbound SMSes.

The closest SIM-only plan from Singtel is the $35 Ultimate Monthly Plan. It costs $35 every 30 days on a prepaid, no-contract basis and comes with unlimited data, unlimited outgoing national calls, and unlimited national SMSes. It also comes with unlimited roaming data and 1000 IDD minutes to 9 countries. The Singtel plan offers better dollar-to-data value here.

Also consider the following:

#1	SIMBA	SIMBA Seniors Go Digital SIM Only 400GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 100 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#2	Eight	Eight $5 Seniors Plan 388GB data on StarHub 4G network 388 Minutes 88 Messages $5 Min. cost $5 Go	$5 Min. cost $5	Go
#3	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Flex 150GB data on M1 4G network 100 Minutes 50 Messages Deal: New sign up & Port-in: $5.90/mth for first 2 mths, thereafter $6/mth $6/mth Min. cost $5.90 Go	$6/mth Min. cost $5.90	Go
#4	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
#5	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

Best StarHub mobile phone plan

5G Small 2-year Device Plan

200GB data
StarHub 5G network
Contract (24 mths)
300 Minutes
200 Messages
Deal: Free upgrade to Reno14 Pro + gifts worth over $280 + Get up to $200 off with new lines and port-ins

$75/mth

Min. cost $1,800

$75/mth

Min. cost $1,800

The StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan has a 24-month contract but lets you pair the plan with a mobile phone. This Starhub mobile plan typically costs $75 a month for 200GB of StarHub 5G network data. It also comes with 300 minutes of outgoing calls and 200 outbound SMSes. For extras, you'll get free caller ID and incoming calls. You'll also get 24 free months of Premier League, two free months of SmartSupport, and one free month of GeForce NOW.

The closest comparable mobile plan is the Singtel S Phone Plan 5G+. This plan costs $78 a month for 200GB of Singtel 5G data on a 24-month contract. It comes with 300 minutes of outgoing calls and 300 outbound SMSes, plus three months of Calm Premium, Burpple Beyond, Disney Plus Premium, and Straits Times All Digital. The StarHub plan has better dollar-to-data value and arguably better perks, but the Singtel plan has more SMSes.

Also consider the following:

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Discounted to $24.50/mth + Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $24.50 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $326.70 Go	$24.50 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $326.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70 Go	$35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70 Go	$35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced XS 5G+ 80GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 100 Minutes 100 Messages $62/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,520.70 Go	$62/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,520.70	Go
#5	M1	M1 50GB Bespoke Contract 50GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages Deal: $100 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $62.95/mth Min. cost $1,510.80 Go	$62.95/mth Min. cost $1,510.80	Go

Best StarHub big-data mobile phone plan

5G Medium 2-year Device Plan

250GB data
StarHub 5G network
Contract (24 mths)
1000 Minutes
600 Messages
Deal: Get up to $300 off with new lines and port-ins

$105/mth

Min. cost $2,520

$105/mth

Min. cost $2,520

The StarHub 5G Medium 2-year Device Plan pairs a mobile phone with plenty of StarHub 5G network data. It normally costs $105 a month on a 24 month contract and comes with 250GB of data. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 1000 minutes of outgoing calls and 600 outbound SMSes. Other features include 1GB of global roaming, and free 24 months of Premier League.

For comparison, the closest Singtel 24-month contract plan is the M Phone Plan 5G, which typically costs $98 a month. It comes with 250GB of Singtel 5G network data, 600 minutes of outgoing calls and 600 outbound SMSes. Features include 1GB of global roaming, McAfee Security, free six months of Disney Plus Premium, and a $150 loyalty voucher. Once again, StarHub has better ongoing dollar-to-data value, while Singtel has arguably better perks.

Also consider the following:

#1	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Discounted to $24.50/mth + Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $24.50 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $326.70 Go	$24.50 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $326.70	Go
#2	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70 Go	$35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced Lite SIM Only 5G+ 150GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (12 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: Get up to $800 one-time cashback when you add a phone with PayLater $35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70 Go	$35 + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $452.70	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel Enhanced S 5G+ 200GB data Singtel 5G network Contract (24 mths) 300 Minutes 300 Messages $78/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,904.70 Go	$78/mth + $32.70 Upfront Min. cost $1,904.70	Go
#5	M1	M1 200GB Bespoke Contract 200GB data M1 5G network Contract (24 mths) 400 Minutes 400 Messages Deal: $200 off any device on new this Bespoke Contract Plan for new sign ups $79.95/mth Min. cost $1,918.80 Go	$79.95/mth Min. cost $1,918.80	Go

StarHub seniors, prepaid and CIS plans

StarHub also has other plans apart from SIM-only postpaid options. For older adults, there are a few exclusive StarHub seniors plans:

StarHub Star Plan Senior: $15 per month, no contract, 5G access, 100GB data, 1000 minutes local calls, 500 local and international SMSes, 1GB Malaysia data roaming.
StarHub 2-year Device Plan S: $60 per month (24 months), 24-month contract, 200GB base data, 200 SMSes, 300 outgoing minutes, caller ID, 1GB APAC data roaming, free incoming calls, free three months of Amazon Prime.
StarHub 2-year Device Plan M: $85 per month (24 months), 24-month contract, 250GB base data, 600 SMSes, 1,000 outgoing minutes, caller ID, 1GB global data roaming, free incoming calls, free three months of Amazon Prime.

StarHub also sells a range of prepaid cards 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 plans, all of which are available on a 24-month device plan or no contract plan.

StarHub Device Plan XS: $45.84 per month, 24-month contract, 150GB, 200 (plus an extra 300) outgoing call minutes, 100 SMSes.
StarHub Device Plan S: $75 per month, 24-month contract, 200GB, 300 (plus an extra 300) outgoing call minutes, 1GB APAC data roaming, 200 SMSes, free 24 months of Premier League.
StarHub Device Plan M: $105 per month, 24-month contract, 250GB, 1000 (plus an extra 300) outgoing call minutes, 1GB global data roaming, 600 SMSes, free 24 months of Premier League.
StarHub Device Plan L: $135 per month, 24-month contract, 300GB, 1800 (plus an extra 300) outgoing call minutes, 2GB global data roaming, 800 SMSes, free 24 months of Premier League.
StarHub Device Plan XL: $185 per month, 24-month contract, 350GB, 2200 (plus an extra 300) outgoing call minutes, 3GB global data roaming, 1000 SMSes, free 24 months of Premier League.
StarHub Star Plan M: $22 per month, no contract, 150GB, 1000 call minutes, 500 SMSes, free caller ID from employees of specific companies, 1GB data roaming to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea.
StarHub Star Plan L: $32 per month, no contract, 200GB, 1500 call minutes, 750 SMSes, free caller ID from employees of specific companies, 5GB data roaming to Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea.