You don't have to spend a lot each month to get a lot of data from the cheapest SIM-only plan options in Singapore. For under $10, you can get hundreds of gigabytes of data, local calls, and texts within Singapore. Up that budget to $20 and you can get even more data from 5G plans. Whether you're after a cheap prepaid SIM or a cheap SIM-only plan, scroll on for your options.
Cheapest SIM-only plan overall
The cheapest mobile plan in Singapore is the Starter Prime 4G plan from Zero1. It costs $7.06 and comes with 200GB of Singtel 4G data, 300 local call minutes, and 100 local messages. For international roaming, it also comes with 100GB of roaming data for use in Malaysia (365-day expiry) and an additional 3GB of data for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, and India.
The CMLink 300GB 4G SIM Only plan has competition from other cheap mobile plans in our database, namely from CMLink, eight, Maxx, MyRepublic, VIVIFI, and ZYM Mobile, which have similarly priced plans.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the Singtel network
That same Zero1 plan from above is the cheapest postpaid pick on the Singtel mobile network. For just $7.06 per month, you get 300 call minutes, 100 SMS, 200GB local data, 100GB Malaysia data (over 365 days), and an additional 3GB data for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, the Philippines, and India.
Below is a look at the cheapest SIM-only plans from other providers in our database that operate on the Singtel mobile network.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the StarHub network
The sub-$10 trend continues for those hunting the cheapest mobile plan in Singapore on the StarHub network. For $8 per 30 days, you get 388GB of StarHub 4G data, 588 local call minutes, and 88 local messages with the eight Double Eight SIM Only plan. It comes with 388GB of data, 10GB of APAC roaming data for six destinations, and 2GB of data for 58 international roaming destinations. Sign up to also get 376 combined International Direct Dial (IDD) call minutes to 30 destinations.
You don't have to spend a whole lot more for other cheap mobile plans on the StarHub network. For under $15, there are alternatives from giga and redONE, albeit with less data. There's another cheap SIM-only plan from eight with even more inclusions for under $12. Check out other cheap phone plans in Singapore below, all of which operate on the StarHub network.
Cheapest SIM-only plan on the M1 network
Maxx has a great deal for anyone looking for cheap phone plans in Singapore on the M1 network. The 290GB SIM Only plan normally costs $9.90 per month, but new customers and port-ins pay a cheaper $7.90 monthly fee for the first 12 months. In terms of basics, you get 290GB of 4G data to use in Singapore and Malaysia, 500 local call minutes, 99 local SMS, plus 10GB APAC data roaming and 2GB international roaming.
For the cheapest SIM-only plan, Singapore has other options on the M1 network. MyRepublic has the same typical pricing as our top pick, but with fewer inclusions and promotional pricing that only last six months. You'll need to spend just under $15 a month for M1's cheapest SIM-only plan. For comparison, here's a look at the cheapest mobile plans from our database that operate on the M1 network.
Cheapest SIMBA SIM-only plan
SIMBA is the only provider operating on its own network. For the cheapest SIM-only plan from SIMBA, consider the SuperRoam 10 SIM Only for $10 per 30 days. It comes with 400GB of SIMBA 5G data, unlimited calls to Singapore mobile numbers, 500 minutes of local fixed calls and IDD (21 destinations), and 100 local SMS. Users get free SMS to SIMBA mobile numbers. There are also great roaming perks, like free voice roaming, 3GB of international roaming for 67 destinations, and 12GB of APAC data for use in seven destinations. This SIMBA plan also comes with 100 IDD call minutes to Myanmar.
To see how it compares to other SIMBA plans, see below.
Cheapest prepaid SIM-only plan
The cheapest prepaid SIM in our database is the eight 228GB Tourist eSIM. It costs $8 per month and comes with 228GB of StarHub 4G data, 10GB APAC roaming data and 2GB international roaming data. Note, this plan does not include any calls or SMS.
For cheap prepaid SIM alternatives, our database has a few alternatives from M1 and Singtel, which tend to include calls and SMS. For comparison, here's a list of the other cheapest prepaid SIMs we track in our database.
Cheap SIM-only plans FAQ
Which is the cheapest SIM-only plan in Singapore?
The cheapest SIM-only plan in Singapore is the Zero1 Starter Prime 4G plan, which is priced at just $7.06 per month.
Where can you buy a cheap SIM card?
You can buy a cheap SIM from any mobile provider's store, website or app, or you can grab one from a convenience store.
Where can you buy SIM cards in Changi Airport?
There are multiple places to buy SIM cards at Changi Airport, available at all four terminals. Look out for Cheers, 7-Eleven, Money Changers, Changi Recommends, and StarHub stores for SIM cards. Alternatively, consider using an eSIM on compatible mobile phones and purchasing your eSIM online.