HTC One Contract Prices in Singapore
The HTC One finally arrives on our sunny shores after its initial launch was cancelled due to insufficient supply of the camera components. We were informed by a fellow forum member that HTC Concept Store at NEX was quietly bringing in limited quantities and taking pre-orders.
Just a week ago, HTC Singapore confirmed that it will be launching the HTC One (32GB, Silver) at all mobile operators and authorized retailers on 13th April. SingTel jumped the gun by revealing the full price plans and promotions, and subsequently confirmed that walk-in customers are able to get the device at its Shops one day before its official launch. Both M1 and StarHub released their respective price plans at midnight. As usual, we have compiled the contract pricing across the board for your easy reference.
Basic Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | ValueSurf+ | Flexi Lite | SmartSurf Lite |
Contract Price | $548 | $528 | $469 |
Monthly Subscription | $39 | $39.90 | $38 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 120 | 100 | 100 |
Local SMS | 600 | 800 | 800 |
Local Data Bundle | 2GB | 2GB | 2GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local bundle with
1GB extra per month for $2.14
$6.42 per GB
Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $1,484 | $1,485.60 | $1,381 |
Mid-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | LiteSurf+ | Flexi Value | SmartSurf Value |
Contract Prices | $398 | $328 | $299 |
Monthly Subscription | $59 | $59.90 | $58 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 300 | 200 | 300 |
Local SMS | 800 | 900 | 900 |
Local Data Bundle | 3GB | 3GB | 4GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local bundle with
1GB extra per month for $2.14
$6.42 per GB
Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $1,814 | $1,765.60 | $1,691 |
High-Tier Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | ExtremeSurf+ | Flexi Plus | SmartSurf Premium |
Contract Prices | $238 | $98 | $99 |
Monthly Subscription | $98 | $99.90 | $98 |
Local Outgoing Mins | 700 | 500 | 700 |
Local SMS | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1000 |
Local Data Bundle | 5GB | 4GB | 6GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local bundle with
1GB extra per month for $2.14
$6.42 per GB
Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $2,590 | $2,495.60 | $2,451 |
Premium Plans Comparison
Data Plan | M1 | SingTel | StarHub |
Name | MaxSurf+ | Flexi Premium | SmartSurf Elite |
Contract Prices | $238 | $0 | $0 |
Monthly Subscription | $198 | $205 | $205 |
Local Outgoing Mins | Unlimited | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Local SMS | 2000 | 2,500 | 2500 |
Local Data Bundle | 12GB | 12GB | 12GB |
Excess Data Charges | $5.35/GB, capped at $94.16 | $5.35 per GB, capped at $94
*4G subscribers pay $10.70/GB
from 1st Jan 2013 | Upsize your local bundle with
1GB extra per month for $2.14
$6.42 per GB
Maximum data charge of $64.20 per month |
Total Cost Over Two Years | $4,990 | $4,920 | $4,920 |
Price Comparison Analysis
If you are considering the basic plan across the three telcos, StarHub will offer the best value over two years at $1,381. If 4G LTE connectivity is your top concern, both SingTel (95% by early 2013) and M1 (nationwide) provide more extensive coverage than StarHub (60%) at this moment.
For both mid and high-tier plans, StarHub gives you a better deal by having the lowest total costs over a two-year period and offering more local data bundle.
In the premium-tier category, there is a tie between SingTel and StarHub. However, if you tend to use more than 2,000 minutes of local talk time per month, M1's MaxSurf+ will be better as it offers unlimited outgoing local talk time at just $70 more.
Getting the HTC One without Line Contract
Alternatively, you can purchase the HTC One (32GB, Silver) without line contract at $968 at authorized retailers. The Stealth Black variant and 64GB models will be available from May, with the 64GB model priced at $1,068.
All You Need to Know about the HTC One
If you wish to know more about the HTC One and its capabilities, do check our extensive coverage below:
- HTC One Review
- HTC One's Camera Tested
- HTC Shows Off How It Builds the One
- Video Demo: HTC One's HTC Zoe, Sequence Shot & Object Removal Photography Tools
- Video Demo: HTC One's UltraPixel Camera and Low Light Photography
- Video Preview: HTC One vs. Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Sony Xperia Z
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