Price per GB
$0.97
Median mid-tier catalogue price.
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City-state with saturation coverage; PayNow QR everywhere.
Singapore has dense, very fast networks across the whole island. There are no 2G or 3G networks left, only LTE and 5G. All three major carriers (Singtel, StarHub, M1) give excellent coverage and speed everywhere, from Marina Bay to Sentosa to the MRT tunnels. LTE alone is so fast here that whether a given plan includes 5G barely matters for a traveller.
Typical local SIM: $Very good value: around SGD 12 (~9 USD) for 100GB / 14 days on the big carriers. Travel eSIMs roughly 1-1.5 USD per GB.. Usually sold at Changi Airport SIM shops (physical SIMs only, no eSIM at the airport counters), operator stores, 7-Eleven. eSIMs are bought online before arrival or via operator apps.. Coverage is excellent on any of the big three, so don't overthink the network. M1 and StarHub usually beat Singtel on value. Note that Changi airport counters sell physical SIMs only, so buy an eSIM online beforehand if you want one.
Buy a data-only eSIM before you fly; coverage is superb on any network and Changi sells no eSIMs at the counter. If you want a local number, an M1 or StarHub tourist SIM is great value.
Largest operator and widely regarded as the best for coverage, speed and reliability. First to nationwide 5G, holds signal even in underground MRT stations and high-rises. Usually the priciest.
Solid 4G and growing 5G, well-tailored tourist plans with extras like calls and free public Wi-Fi. Better value than Singtel.
Competitive pricing and generous data. 5G rollout still in progress but 4G is fast everywhere. Good value.
Short trips and stopovers where you want to land connected without the airport SIM queue, especially since Changi counters sell physical SIMs only. Convenience is the whole point in a small, well-covered country.
Longer stays or if you want a local number; M1 and StarHub tourist SIMs bundle a number and calls at good value, beating Singtel on price.
No first-hand measurement has been published for Singapore yet. This page will update automatically when a validated field test is added to the shared dataset.
Use this page to compare the current price per GB, network indicator, transparency signal and local-operator reference for Singapore. It also links to a destination calculator and plan page.
It is the median price per GB of mid-tier plans in the live Singapore catalogue. Small 1 GB teasers and 50 GB or larger bulk plans are excluded so the figure reflects a typical traveller choice.
The page shows the current mobile speed indicator, a transparency score and the main local operator. These are destination-level signals, not a guarantee for every street or device.
The decision section compares the practical trade-offs. A travel eSIM is usually simpler for a short visit; a local SIM can make sense when you need a local number, longer service or local pricing. Check the current conditions before deciding.
Price per GB is the median of mid-tier plans from the live Singapore catalogue. Network and transparency indicators come from the shared Drift dataset and are refreshed monthly.
Field measurements are published only after validation. Open dataset: data-asia.json.
Figures updated September 2026. Dataset license: CC BY 4.0.