More bang for less buck - here’s why Singtel’s NEW XO Plus 88 plan offers great value

In an era where people can’t go two minutes without telling the entire world their dog just did dog things, the only thing worse than having a tiny data plan is realising you’ve exceeded it.

After all, we connect to the Internet for almost everything nowadays - ordering lunch, scouting for sales, watching cat videos and even throwing shade at random people halfway across the world just because you feel like it. Humour aside, the point is that mobile data lets us do all of that and more even when we’re out and about.

Of course, that doesn’t mean you should be breaking the bank for a big wad of “Internet on-the-go” either - you can still get a sizable subscription package at reasonable prices with high speed 5G to boot, like Singtel’s 5G-enabled XO Plus 88 plan, for example.

More data is good data

Throughout the span of human history, wise folks have said that quality should be favoured over quantity.

But why not have both? For S$88 a month, you get a whole lot more than just a meaty 60GB data package. You also get vast amounts of basic telecommunication staples like 600 minutes of talk time and 600 SMS, along with a bunch of cool entertainment media exclusives and subscriptions that will add even more value to your contract. All of that, and we haven’t even accounted for the actual phone discounts.

But before we delve into them, we need to highlight just how much data you will be getting. Take it from us; assuming you’re not watching Twitch streams 24/7 or downloading an entire Play Store’s worth of apps, you could actually go an entire month on mobile data alone and still not exceed that whopping 60GB threshold. In fact, you might not even make it to the halfway mark in some cases! This is nothing short of amazing and that’s what true freedom tastes like.

So, regardless of whether you are a busy corporate executive, a diehard mobile gamer or just a regular guy chatting about the latest trends with your friends, you’ll have more than enough data and talk time to do what you want and then some.

Bonus acquired!

Moving on to the entertainment exclusives, there are not one, not two, but three subscriptions to cover – RiotGO, MelodyVR and Bookful. Signing up for the XO Plus 88 plan nets you a three-month subscription to each of these services for free. Let’s take a look at what they’ve got on the menu.

First up, for gamers aiming for the top echelons of League of Legends: Wild Rift, RiotGO is going to be your best friend, since it not only gives you an ultra-responsive 5G experience and loads of in-game content each month, but also ensures that the data consumed during your matches does not eat into your main data bundle. This means you could go for a hundred Ranked matches and still not consume a single gigabyte’s worth of data. Impressive.

Meanwhile, MelodyVR is a godsend for music lovers, especially those that adore jamming along to live concerts. From popular bands like Imagine Dragons to powerful soloists like Kelly Clarkson, this nifty app brings live music experiences, festivals and performances by famous artists straight to your doorstep. These can be viewed and heard on-demand through your phone or headset, or even in VR if you’ve got the equipment. Plus, you can even check out the performances from various angles using the handy Jump Spots feature, so feel free to get “up close and personal” with your favourite idols!

Finally, Bookful is basically what it sounds like on the cover - an online library that is packed with books and games to “make learning and reading fun for kids”. The service features everything from 3D animations and augmented reality (AR) books to quirky activities that boost kids’ memory and creativity. Of course, it all comes packaged with popular characters and series like Sesame Street, Barbie, Dinosaur Days and more, making it a fantastic way to jazz up story time with your young ones.

Embrace the speed with Singtel 5G NOW

All the above features are nice to have, but there will be cases where you need a bigger kick in terms of connection speed. Well then, it’s time to bring in the XO Plus 88’s trump card, and that’s the free, no-holds-barred access to lightning-fast Singtel 5G NOW.

Make no mistakes, folks - regardless of whether you are an online gamer or just someone who enjoys binge-watching shows on your phone, there’s a common enemy that every mobile user universally hates, and that’s latency (or commonly known as lag).

However, that problem is easily solved with what Singtel touts as “Singapore’s most powerful network”. Brace yourselves for a bunch of “ultras”, because this heavy-duty network promises five of them - ultra-fast speeds good for downloading 4K videos, ultra-responsive experiences perfect for you gamers, ultra-smooth without interruption or latency issues (looking at you, streamers), ultra-secure to handle and encrypt more data at tougher encryption standards and most of all, ultra-consistent connections that don’t suddenly vanish the moment you go from point A to point B which is ideal for the purposes of live streaming at a moment’s notice.

In fact, Singtel 5G NOW offers up to 10 times faster speeds with half the latency, meaning you will be able to respond much faster than your online opponent or download your favourite media onto your phone within seconds. Naturally, the bandwidth has been vastly increased as well, which will let users connect all their devices without suffering decreased speeds or connectivity.

And it’s not just marketing for the sake of it when Singtel is the first to deploy 5G indoor coverage and even mmWave 5G coverage in some parts of Singapore. We’ve even test drove Singtel’s 5G service and found the experience smooth.

What about 5G NOW coverage? You’ll be happy to know that several high-density areas across the island now have Singtel 5G NOW coverage. Whether you’re shopping in Orchard road or working in the CBD or running errands in your neighbourhood like Hougang, Marine Parade and much more, Singtel has you covered in 5G no less. March 2021 will also see further 5G NOW rollouts in central Toa Payoh, Sembawang, Woodlands and Balestier.

Putting the “plus” in XO Plus 88

So, between the free on-demand access to Singtel 5G, a suite of handy subscriptions and a monthly supply of data bordering on endless, the new and enhanced XO Plus 88 plan certainly lives up to its name, combining terrific dollar-for-data value and access to a host of bonus features that a wide variety of consumers can appreciate. It already looks tempting on paper, and even if you’re the superstitious type, we’re pretty sure the number ‘88’ is one you can feel great about.

If you like what Singtel’s XO Plus 88 offers but looking at other price points, don’t forget there’s also XO Plus 68, XO Plus 118 and XO Plus 168 that pack in the forward-looking 5G NOW access.

To sign up for Singtel’s new XO Plus plans, click here now!