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Guides

Plain-language answers to common questions, with live figures from our plan database.

What is 5G+? Is it worth the upgrade?
What 5G+ (standalone 5G) actually means in Singapore, how it compares to 4G and regular 5G, and who should pay for it.
How SIM-only plans work in Singapore
What a SIM-only plan includes, how it differs from a phone bundle, and what to check before you sign up.
How much mobile data do you need?
A practical way to estimate your monthly data use and avoid paying for allowance you never touch.
5G vs 4G SIM-only plans: does it matter?
When 5G access is worth it, what 5G+ labels mean, and why your phone and location matter more than the plan name.
Mobile roaming on Singapore SIM-only plans
How included roaming data works, common regional bundles, and when a travel eSIM is the better option.
Data rollover explained
What data rollover is, how it usually works, and whether it should influence your choice of plan.
MVNO vs network operator: what's the difference?
How MVNOs like GOMO, giga! or Circles.Life relate to Singtel, StarHub, M1 and Simba, and what that means for you.
How to keep your number when switching provider
The general steps to port your mobile number to a new SIM-only provider in Singapore, and what to check first.