Singtel's new 5G, no-contract, SIM-only mobile plans with eSIM support. Image: Singtel website.
Singtel has launched new 5G mobile plans that are no-contract and SIM-only, and the telco has bundled a swath of add-ons based on its customers’ needs.
According to its media announcement, Singtel identified added security (like preventing digital fraud and scams) and roaming data as user priorities, alongside the basic expectations of high-speed connectivity, low latency, and high bandwidth via their mobile data plan.
“Providing good service and better value for our customers is always a top priority for Singtel. These ongoing studies and engagements at various customer touchpoints provide invaluable insights that help us understand their evolving behaviours and lifestyle requirements which strongly influence how we design our products and services. With the new 5G no-contract SIM-only plans, our customers have greater flexibility to choose the plans that meet their digital lifestyle needs and can confidently enjoy using their favourite apps, even when they travel, knowing that they are protected by Singtel’s added defence measures,” said Ms Anna Yip, Deputy CEO, Singtel Singapore and CEO, Business Development.
Singtel's 2024 5G no-contract, SIM-only mobile plans
Singtel's infographic on the new 5G no-contract SIM-only mobile plans. Source: Singtel.
The new Singtel plans are categorised as Core (S$40 per month), Plus (S$55 per month), and Ultra (S$80 per month). As you go up in pricing tiers, you are allotted more local mobile data, overseas roaming data, talk time, and SMSes.
The bundled roaming data covers 18 destinations, mainly in Asia. The data runs on either 5G or 4G networks, depending on the location. The territories are Australia, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The plans above also include the following perks, with the number of free months offered for each service increasing based on the plan's cost:-
- Free Caller ID (worth S$5.45 per month)
- Disney+ Premium streaming subscription (worth $15.98 per month)
- McAfee mobile security subscription (worth S$4.58 per month)
The three new plans above also offer SIM 12 months of access to Singtel’s Cast.sg and the option to get MobileSwop Premium add-on for unlimited phone swap requests and one-time replacement requests.
While optional, these plans are compatible with phones purchased through Singtel’s PayLater programme, along with a monthly cashback to entice its customers. One cashback applies to one device per no-contract, SIM-only plan.
There is another...
There’s a fourth plan called Lite (S$35 per month), but it does not have free Disney+, bundled roaming data, or free Caller ID, nor does the PayLater cashback apply to this tier. However, it’s currently going at a promo price of S$30 per month. This plan still offers 5G network access.
Below is a breakdown of each plan and what they offer. Prices and allotments are before any promotions.
Lite | Core | Plus | Ultra | |
Price | S$35/month | S$40/month | S$55/month | S$80/month |
Local 5G mobile data | 60GB | 150GB | 200GB | Unlimited |
Roaming data (Asia) | --- | 1GB | 3GB | 6GB |
Talktimein minutes | 400 | 700 | 1,000 | 1,500 |
SMS | 400 | 700 | 1,000 | 1,500 |
Caller ID | --- | Free | ||
Disney+ | --- | 6 months | 12 months | |
Cast.sg | --- | 12 months (read below for clarification) | ||
McAfee coverage | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months | |
PayLater Cashback w/ device | --- | S$5/month | S$10/month | S$20/month |
Regarding Singtel's Cast.sg, we found the following from its T&Cs:
"Free 12 months on Singtel CAST is valid for subscription to selected Singtel CAST packs with no minimum subscription period, exclusively for sign-ups with eligible mobile plans. Customer may choose from the following 3 applicable packs on Singtel Online Shop: Education Plus, Lifestyle Plus and Chinese Plus on the $6.01/month pack. Selected Singtel CAST packs are free for the first 12 months and will be chargeable at the prevailing rate from the 13th month onwards."
We’ve also summarised other important notes we found on the FAQ page:
- Existing SIM Only Plus plan customers will not be affected by this change. They are free to switch to these new plans when their contract ends (these new plans come with additional roaming data and PayLater cashback perks).
- If you exceed the data allotted, you’ll be charged S$10.90 per GB, with a monthly cap of S$191.51.
- Singtel Circle members can still get the 10% off bonus (here’s how you qualify)
- If you purchase roaming data on Singtel, the plan’s bundled data is used first, followed by your additional purchase. The only exception is DataRoam Unlimited Daily, which is used first before the bundled roaming data.
- If you did not purchase extra roaming data and exceed the allotment while overseas, Singtel automatically selects the cheapest ReadyRoam plan (a feature called AutoReadyRoam).
- If you switch between these plans while owning a PayLater device, the monthly cashback adjusts accordingly (S$5 cashback on the Core plan becomes S$10 cashback on the Plus plan and vice versa)
- If you cancel the plan while holding on to a semi-paid PayLater phone, you will need to pay all installments of your phone/device in full.
Click here to see the Singtel 5G no-contract SIM-only plans on its official website.
National Day 2024 promotions
Singtel is running the following promotions to celebrate Singapore's National Day from 27 July until 18 August 2024.
- Mobile: New and re-contracting postpaid mobile customers get extra 59GB of data for 12 months. If you choose to sign-up between 9 to 11 August 2024, handsets get an additional S$159 off and customers get an extra S$50 Takashimaya shopping voucher. This promotion is also applicable to the new Core and Plus SIM-only plans above.
- Gomo: Singtel's MVNO, Gomo, is offering its customers free 59GB local mobile data from 1 to 31 August 2024.
- TV: From 5 to 11 August, Singtel TV and Cast.sg customers get one week of free, unlimited access to 120 channels.
- Broadband: New customers who sign up for the 5Gbps Mesh Fibre Broadband plan pay S$79/month instead of the usual S$95.90/month.
- Singtel Red: Singtel Red consumer members get a free Polar curry roll via the My Singtel app (iOS, Android). Business customers get a free Apple iPhone 15 and S$300 voucher with every Business XO Plus 92 plan sign-up.
- eShop: Singtel’s eShop will offer a S$59 discount on some devices, including the Apple Watch Series 9, iPhone 15 series, OPPO Reno12, and Google Pixel 8 series handsets.
- Postpaid mobile: Existing postpaid mobile customers get free unlimited data on 9 August 2024.
These are just some of the notable promotions happening in this period of time. The full list of Singtel’s National Day 2024 promotions can be found here.
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