Singapore eSIM- Find the best wireless carriers for you!

Let’s take a look at your options for an eSIM in Singapore!

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia consisting of small islands, in which both Western and Asian cultures are harmoniously interwoven. Today, it is considered one of the richest countries in the world boasting a successful and developed market economy, characterized by a favorable business environment, the absence of corruption, and a loyal tax policy.

Traveling to Singapore? Stay connected by purchasing an eSIM online!

eSIMs are easy to activate on your device, without the need for physically interacting with SIM cards. They also allow you to use a physical SIM at the same time – namely, your local line. Travel eSIMs are especially useful as you can acquire them digitally right before you travel, thus eliminating the need for individual SIMs or phones for your travel destination. You can also easily switch phones by registering your new device with your cellular network provider!

How do eSIMs work?

The way an eSIM works is that when you purchase one from a mobile network provider, you are sent a QR code via email, which you can scan and use to install a connection onto your phone. In other words, it is simply the virtual form of a SIM card, which you can easily install on your phone!

Why purchase an eSIM?

For starters, it is a great way to stay connected to your destination country. In this case, purchasing an eSIM in Singapore will allow you to maintain connection to communication services while you are abroad during your travels. If you were to use roaming data, you could be charged high fees. Secondly, they are very easy to acquire and you do not need to physically interact with any mobile service provider of an eSIM in Singapore, keeping your travels as streamlined as possible!

Let’s take a look at your options for an eSIM in Singapore

Local Carriers

Singtel

Singtel by the Singtel Group is the biggest network provider in the country and has a market share of about 45%. Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. is one of the largest mobile network operators in Southeast Asia.

It has a coverage of 99% for 3G and 4G/LTE: click here for the Singtel 3G 4G coverage map. Note that 2G/GSM was shut down in April 2017. 4G/LTE is on 900, 1800 and 2600 MHz, bands 3, 7 and 8.

This carrier only supports the use of an eSIM in Singapore for Apple Watch. 

Check out their local prices and coverage (in SGD)

Starhub

Starhub, by local StarHub Ltd., is the 2nd largest network provider in Singapore, providing good speeds and coverage via 3G and 4G/LTE on a nationwide level. StarHub is the local partner of Vodafone and is the only provider to offer VoLTE (branded as HD Voice+) on prepaid plan. 2G/GSM has been shut down in April 2017. 4G/LTE is on 1800, 2100, 2500 and 2600 MHz, bands 1, 3, 7 and 41.

This carrier does not support the use of an eSIM in Singapore. 

Check out their local prices and coverage (in SGD )

M1

M1, previously known as MobileOne, is the 3rd largest national provider in Singapore. Coverage of 3G and 4G is on par with the previous two providers. All 2G/GSM has been shut down in April 2017.

M1 launched its 4G/LTE service for prepaid in 2013 and had it activated on every SIM card automatically. 4G/LTE is provided on 1800 and 2600 MHz, bands 3 and 7.

This carrier supports the use of an eSIM in Singapore. 

Check out their local prices and coverage (in SGD)

eSIM2Fly Roaming SIM

So how does a roaming eSIM compare with local eSIMs?

Local SIMs charge users about $2.33 per GB. The price per GB on SIM2Fly is $3.10 per GB on the first package and then $2.50 for add-on packages. This makes the eSIM2Fly roaming SIM competitive with the local eSIMs in price per GB, and another great option for an eSIM in Singapore!