StarHub mobile plans review Singapore

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In this guide:

StarHub SIM-only plans
StarHub phone and device plans
StarHub prepaid plans
StarHub tourist SIM plans
How to sign up for a StarHub mobile plan
StarHub mobile plan add-ons
StarHub data roaming
StarHub FAQs

StarHub is one of four mobile network operators in Singapore, alongside Singtel, M1 and SIMBA. The mobile provider also has giga, eight, and redONE as sub-brands. StarHub has been operating in Singapore for more than 25 years.

As a StarHub customer, you’ll have access to SIM-only mobile plans for BYO devices or as part of postpaid bundles. StarHub also caters to prepaid mobile users and those after broadband home internet. Mobile plans are offered as contract or contract-free options, and the more you pay, the more data, call minutes and messages you get.

Below is a quick look at StarHub's two SIM-only plans in our comparison engine.

#1	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
#2	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

StarHub SIM-only plans

#1	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
#2	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

StarHub offers two main SIM-only plans. Both plans have access to the StarHub 5G mobile network and operate on 30-day cycles. The Medium 5G SIM Only plan is the cheaper one, and it costs $22 per 30 days. You’ll get 150GB of data with 1,000 local call minutes, plus 500 SMS for local and international use. You'll also get 1GB of data roaming for Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. For cheaper 5G SIM-only plans with more data, call minutes and/or messages, consider comparable plans from M1, MyRepublic and Singtel.

To help you compare, below is a snapshot of other popular 5G plans from our database with at least 150GB of data.

#1	Maxx	Maxx 400GB SIM Only 400GB data on M1 5G network 500 Minutes 50 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 400GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#3	M1	M1 5G SIM Only 150GB 150GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $14.95 Min. cost $11.95 Go	$14.95 Min. cost $11.95	Go
#4	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Asia Super 5G 400GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 800 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Get 3 months free for new sign up + 6 months free for port-ins (non-Singtel port in) $15 Min. cost $15 Go	$15 Min. cost $15	Go
#5	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 5G Basic $15.95 350GB data M1 5G network 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: New sign up: $9.99/mth for first 3 mths, thereafter $15.95/mth $15.95/mth Min. cost $9.99 Go	$15.95/mth Min. cost $9.99	Go
#6	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 300GB Roam Eco 5G SIM Only 300GB data on Singtel's 5G network 1000 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $10.10 rebate for 3 mths (from 4th-6th for a new number) + 600GB of bonus Malaysia & Indonesia Roaming Data for 365 days $17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10 Go	$17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10	Go

StarHub’s other SIM-only mobile plan costs $32 per 30 days for 200GB of data. You'll get 1,500 local call minutes, 750 local SMS, plus 5GB of data roaming for Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.

For comparison, here’s a list of popular 5G SIM-only plans from our database with at least 200GB of data.

#1	Maxx	Maxx 400GB SIM Only 400GB data on M1 5G network 500 Minutes 50 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 400GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Asia Super 5G 400GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 800 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: Get 3 months free for new sign up + 6 months free for port-ins (non-Singtel port in) $15 Min. cost $15 Go	$15 Min. cost $15	Go
#4	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 5G Basic $15.95 350GB data M1 5G network 800 Minutes 800 Messages Deal: New sign up: $9.99/mth for first 3 mths, thereafter $15.95/mth $15.95/mth Min. cost $9.99 Go	$15.95/mth Min. cost $9.99	Go
#5	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 300GB Roam Eco 5G SIM Only 300GB data on Singtel's 5G network 1000 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $10.10 rebate for 3 mths (from 4th-6th for a new number) + 600GB of bonus Malaysia & Indonesia Roaming Data for 365 days $17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10 Go	$17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10	Go
#6	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

StarHub phone and device plans

StarHub offers different plans for users looking to pair a mobile plan with a device, which includes smartphones, smartwatches and tablets. In terms of smartphones, StarHub offers popular options like the Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S25, alongside other Apple and Samsung models, plus alternatives from Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi. You can choose either 12-month or 24-month device repayment terms if you pair a StarHub SIM-only plan with an eligible device.

Alternatively, if you opt for a 24-month contract, StarHub phone and device plans operate on monthly cycles. There are four to choose from, all of which have free incoming calls, offer StarHub eSIM and have access to StarHub’s 5G network, plus an international roaming data allowance. Prices start at $75 for the cheapest contract device plan with 200GB of data, 300 local minutes, and 200 messages. The most expensive costs $185 per month for 350GB of data, 2200 minutes, and 1000 messages. All of these contract plans also include two months of Smart Support, one month of GeForce Now game streaming service and 24 months of Premier League for new port-ins and sign-ups.

For inspiration, here’s a look at popular StarHub devices from our database.

StarHub prepaid plans

StarHub offers a few prepaid plans for customers looking to stay in control of their monthly mobile bill, all of which operate on the StarHub 4G network. The main prepaid plan costs $25 per 28-day recharge. This StarHub prepaid plan comes with 80GB of data (76GB local, plus 4GB roaming), 5,000 local call minutes, 200 local SMS, and $100 of International Direct Dial (IDD) credit. It also has 10GB of bonus data on Sundays (up to 40GB per recharge).

StarHub’s other 28-day prepaid plan costs $10 for 10GB of data, with 500 local call minutes and 50 local SMS. SIMBA has a cheaper plan with more data (and a 30-day expiry) for the same price. StarHub also has two short-expiry prepaid plans, neither of which includes call minutes or SMS. The seven-day prepaid plan costs $8 for 1GB, while the three-day alternative costs $5 for 1GB.

StarHub tourist SIM plans

Got a friend or family member visiting Singapore soon? StarHub has three data-only tourist SIMs on offer. The cheapest is $12 for 100GB local and 3GB roaming data for use in 14 days, while the middle plan costs $20, lasts for 28 days and comes with unlimited (subject to fair use policy of 100GB) 5G data and 5GB roaming data. The priciest plan is $50, lasts for 28 days, includes 10GB roaming data and unlimited (subject to fair use policy of 150GB) 5G data.

We think the cheapest plan is the best for most people, but there are better options from other providers, as you can see below.

Signing up for a StarHub mobile plan is easy; just follow these steps:

Find the StarHub mobile plan that’s right for you, then use the corresponding ‘Go to Site’ button.
On the StarHub site, select the same plan to confirm purchase, then click ‘Next’.
Optionally, choose from local, roaming and IDD mobile plan add-ons (or just hit ‘Skip’).
Tick the ‘Block Overseas Calls’ and/or ‘Block Overseas SMSes’ add-ons (or just click ‘No, thanks’).
Confirm everything’s correct, then click on ‘Checkout’.
Log in with your Hub ID, then follow the prompts to complete the signup.

StarHub mobile plan add-ons

StarHub customers have access to a range of optional plan add-ons for mobile plans. Blocking international calls and/or SMSes was a free add-on at the time of writing. Other free add-ons include Voice over WiFi (WiFi calling) and free wireless internet in eligible public locations (up to 2Mbps). The other StarHub add-ons have different fees:

SmartSupport: $14.26 per month for unlimited device swaps, one replacement every year, two-hour delivery, plus unlimited device refreshes and 24/7 tech support. It costs $19 per month for SmartSupport Plus, which also covers care for six supplementary devices, with two swaps every year.
SmartSupport Home: $20.36 a month for tech support and device protection. Up to $5000 worth of coverage for unlimited eligible devices, security advisories, and on-call tech support.
TravelProtection: $3.80 per day for up to $100,000 travel insurance with coverage (inclusive of COVID-19 treatment) in 20+ Asia Pacific destinations. It costs $6.60 for worldwide coverage (except for Cuba), which offers up to $200,000 cover.
CyberProtect: $5.08 per month for spyware, malware, virus, phishing and ransomware coverage on three devices. It includes antivirus, secure browsing, parental control and a virtual private network (VPN).
CyberCover: Up to $13,000 coverage against online fraud, cyber-bullying, identity theft and unauthorised transactions.
Lifestyle: Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, iQIYI and StarHub TV Plus streaming services.
Data add-ons (postpaid): $10.19 for 10GB or $20.37 for 50GB.
NumberShare: $8.15 per month for number sharing between mobile and cellular smartwatches. At the time of writing, new NumberShare sign-ups will get free 3 months of NumberShare with any new SIM Only Star Plan and 2-year Device Plan, as well as an additional 1GB and 50 call minutes per month.
Calling Overseas: $7 per month for IDD 018 calls to 19 destinations. Additional destinations are available at a per-minute rate, including higher-quality video/voice calls.
Voice Add-on: $5.10 per month for 500 local call minutes or $10.90 per month for 1,000 local call minutes.
Itemised billing: $10.80 one-off charge, plus $5.40 monthly fees for an itemised mobile bill

StarHub data roaming

StarHub offers data roaming add-ons for SIM-only and prepaid users, outside of what’s included with some of its plans. SIM-only users can choose from the following DataTravel add-ons with StarHub:

DataTravel Asia Pacific: $6 for 1GB (three-day expiry). $16 for 8GB (30-day expiry). $20 for 12GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations (Myanmar was listed but doesn’t support data): Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
DataTravel Global: $40 for 8GB (30-day expiry). $50 for 12GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations include all APAC destinations, plus: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ukraine and Uruguay.
DataTravel Everywhere: $80 for 1GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations include all APAC and Global destinations, plus: Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Curacao, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Martinique, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Island, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia.

StarHub also offer several prepaid plans for travellers. These plans all operate on the StarHub 4G network, and do not include call minutes or SMSes, just local and roaming data.

The main prepaid tourist plan costs $12 per 14-day recharge. This StarHub prepaid plan comes with 100GB of local data and 3GB of roaming data to 20 destinations.

StarHub’s next 28-day prepaid plan for tourists costs $30 for unlimited 5G data (subject to a fair use policy of 100GB), and 5GB of roaming data to 20 destinations. The final 28-day prepaid plan will set you back $50 for unlimited data (subject to a fair use policy of 150GB), plus 10GB of roaming data to 81 destinations. As a reminder, none of these plans include call minutes or SMS. If you're after a prepaid plan with calls and SMSes, Singtel offers affordable 4G and 5G options.

StarHub prepaid customers can use WOW Data Plans for international roaming. Note that prepaid roaming is only available in the following destinations: Australia, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Here are the StarHub prepaid add-ons:

Roaming Data Bundle 1: $5 for 1GB (three-day expiry).
Roaming Data Bundle 2: $8 for 1GB (seven-day expiry).
Roaming Data Bundle 3: $10 for 1GB (28-day expiry).
Roaming Data Bundle 4: $18 for 2GB (28-day expiry).
Roaming Data Bundle 5: $25 for 4GB (28-day expiry).

StarHub FAQs

Is giga under StarHub?
Yes, giga and eight are mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) sub-brands that are under StarHub and operate on the StarHub mobile network.

Who owns StarHub?
StarHub is a publicly traded company owned by Asia Mobile Holdings.

Which is better: Singtel, StarHub or M1?
According to Opensignal data, StarHub offers the best mobile experience for streaming video, and downloading and uploading files. StarHub has the fastest 5G upload speed but it has slower average download speeds than Singtel and M1.

How do I activate international roaming with StarHub?
To activate international roaming with a StarHub plan, you first need to buy a SIM-only or prepaid add-on (depending on your service). Download the StarHub app, then log in. Tap on ‘Mobile’, select your mobile number, then choose ‘Add-ons’. Scroll down to Roaming, then tap ‘Explore’. Select ‘Activate Roaming service’, then choose ‘International Roaming’ and hit ‘Next’ and follow the prompts to confirm roaming activation.