Singapore City is famed for its lush public gardens, clean streets and range of incredible eats. If you're headed to
the Lion City and fancy staying connected to your loved ones back at home then we've got you sorted with
affordable mobile roaming
plans.
Before we start, here are the cheapest roaming-compatible plans from each postpaid telco featured:
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#1
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Tangerine Telecom
12GB Mobile SIM
$23/mth
Min. cost $23
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#2
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Belong
25GB Mobile Plan
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
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#3
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Vodafone
$49 Small Plan
$39/mth
Min. cost $39
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#4
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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#5
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
Link not supplied
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And here you'll find the cheapest roaming-compatible plans from each prepaid telco featured with a minimum 28-day expiry:
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#1
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 10GB Plan
$22
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#2
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felix mobile
felix 25GB Mobile Plan
$25
Per 1 Month Renewal
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#3
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Boost Mobile
$26 Prepaid
$26
Per 28 Day Renewal
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Roaming in Singapore with your telco
Roaming in Singapore with felix
felix is one of a handful of MVNOs on the Vodafone network with a good roaming package. Its $20 roaming pack gives you 4GB of data, 100 messages, and 100 minutes of call time. Best of all it's a 365-day expiry period so you can use any reaming value on another trip later in the year.
Now 4GB isn't much but it should be enough for a short stay, especially if you plan on using public WiFi.
Here are felix's mobile plans:
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#1
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felix mobile
felix 25GB Mobile Plan
$25
Per 1 Month Renewal
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#2
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felix mobile
felix 50GB Mobile Plan
$30
Per 1 Month Renewal
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#3
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felix mobile
felix Unlimited Mobile Plan
$40
Per 1 Month Renewal
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Roaming in Singapore with Vodafone
Vodafone's postpaid plans offer great value due to its $5 roaming charge. For just $5 per day, you get access to your full plan inclusions in over 100 countries - including Singapore. Essentially your plan works just like it does at home.
You'll only be charged the $5 per day roaming fee on days you make a call, send a text or use data outside of Australia. $5 roaming is available for up to 90 days each calendar year.
You can activate $5 roaming on any of these Vodafone postpaid plans:
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#1
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Vodafone
$49 Small SIM Only Plan
$39/mth
Min. cost $39
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#2
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Vodafone
$59 Medium SIM Only Plan
$49/mth
Min. cost $49
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#3
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Vodafone
$69 Large SIM Only Plan
$59/mth
Min. cost $59
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Vodafone's roaming add-ons for prepaid customers aren't as good as those for postpaid customers. You can choose between three add-ons:
- $5, one-day expiry: 200MB, 30 messages, 25 minutes of call time
- $15, seven-day expiry: 750MB, 120 messages, 90 minutes of call time
- $35, 14-day expiry: 2GB, 300 messages, 200 minutes of call time
Roaming in Singapore with Optus
Optus like Vodafone offers $5 roaming, although it doesn't give you access to your full plan inclusions. Instead, you get 5GB of data to use per day, and unlimited standard talk and text.
Keep in mind if you don't use it, you lose it at the end of that day. If you use more than 5GB in a single day Optus
will charge you another $5 and apply another 5GB to your account for that day.
You can use this $5 roaming in any Optus roaming Zone 1 country which includes Singapore.
$5 roaming is available on these Optus postpaid plans:
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
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#3
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$69/mth
Min. cost $69
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#4
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$85/mth
Min. cost $85
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Optus also has a few options for its prepaid customers including:
- $5 International Roaming add-on with one-day expiry: 1GB, 100 messages, up to 100 minutes of call time
- $35 International Roaming with a seven-day expiry: 7GB, 700 messages, up to 700 minutes of call time
Roaming in Singapore with Tangerine
Tangerine is a smaller provider operating on the Telstra wholesale network that has two roaming options:
| Pack | Price | Inclusions |
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| Three-day expiry | $60 | 300 mins, 300 texts, 3GB |
| Seven-day expiry | $35 | 30 mins, 30 texts, 5GB |
| 14-day expiry | $55 | 60 mins, 60 texts, 10GB |
Here are Tangerine's mobile plans:
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#1
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Tangerine Telecom
12GB Mobile SIM
$23/mth
Min. cost $23
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#2
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Tangerine Telecom
25GB 5G Mobile SIM
$29/mth
Min. cost $29
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#3
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Tangerine Telecom
32GB 5G Mobile SIM
$34/mth
Min. cost $34
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#4
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Tangerine Telecom
50GB 5G Mobile SIM
$40/mth
Min. cost $40
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#5
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Tangerine Telecom
80GB 5G Mobile SIM
$46/mth
Min. cost $46
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#6
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Tangerine Telecom
150GB 5G Mobile SIM
$58/mth
Min. cost $58
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Roaming in Singapore with Belong
Belong offers just one roaming add-on for $30. You get 3GB of data, unlimited messages and 150 minutes of call time. That comes with a 15-day expiry.
You can use this roaming add-on on the following Belong plans:
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#1
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Belong
25GB Mobile Plan
$30/mth
Min. cost $30
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#2
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Belong
40GB Mobile Plan
$35/mth
Min. cost $35
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#3
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Belong
100GB Mobile Plan
$45/mth
Min. cost $45
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#4
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Belong
160GB Mobile Plan
$55/mth
Min. cost $55
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Belong operates on the Telstra wholesale network.
Roaming in Singapore with amaysim
amaysim currently offers four international roaming add-on packs - each has an incredible 365-day expiry.
Here are amaysim's international roaming packs:
| Pack | Price | Inclusions |
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| Small Talk | $20 | 100 mins, 100 texts, no data |
| The Works | $25 | 50 mins, 30 texts, 2GB |
| Just Gigs | $50 | No mins, no texts, 6GB |
| The Epic | $70 | 100 mins, 60 texts, 9GB |
These can be paired with any of amaysim's prepaid plans. Here are its 28-day expiry prepaid plans:
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#1
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 10GB Plan
$22
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#2
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 32GB Plan
$30
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#3
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 80GB Plan
$40
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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#4
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amaysim
UNLIMITED 120GB Plan
$50
Per 28 Day Renewal
Link not supplied
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Roaming in Singapore with Telstra
Telstra's option for roaming in Singapore is to purchase an International Day Pass. This gets you a daily allowance of 1GB data and unlimited calls and texts for $10 per day. If you use up your 1GB you'll get a message with the option to get another 1GB of data for $10. This stays active for 31 days from purchase.
Here is Telstra's range of Upfront plans:
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#1
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront SIM Plan
$65/mth
Min. cost $65
Link not supplied
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#2
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Telstra
$75 Essential Upfront SIM Plan
$75/mth
Min. cost $75
Link not supplied
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#3
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Telstra
$99 Premium Upfront SIM Plan
$99/mth
Min. cost $99
Link not supplied
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If you're a Telstra prepaid customer you can purchase an international roaming pack:
| Pack | Price | Inclusions |
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| Three-day expiry | $10 | 15 mins, 15 texts, 400MB |
| Seven-day expiry | $15 | 25 mins, 25 texts, 2GB |
| 14-day expiry | $25 | 50 mins, 50 texts, 4GB |
Roaming in Singapore with Boost Mobile
You can also take your Boost Mobile, plan over to Singapore with one of its International Roaming Packs.
Boost customers can choose between three options:
| Pack | Price | Inclusions |
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| Three-day expiry | $20 | 15 mins, 15 texts, 1GB |
| Seven-day expiry | $30 | 30 mins, 30 texts, 3GB |
| 14-day expiry | $40 | 60 mins, 60 texts, 5GB |
You can compare Boost's prepaid plans with 28-day expiry here:
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#1
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Boost Mobile
$26 Prepaid
$26
Per 28 Day Renewal
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#2
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Boost Mobile
$39 Prepaid
$39
Per 28 Day Renewal
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#3
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Boost Mobile
$49 Prepaid
$49
Per 28 Day Renewal
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#4
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Boost Mobile
$59 Prepaid
$59
Per 28 Day Renewal
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#5
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Boost Mobile
$74 Prepaid
$74
Per 28 Day Renewal
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Get a Singapore SIM card
If your Singapore trip is booked for more than a single week then it's a good idea to pick up a Singaporean prepaid SIM card - even roaming from $5 a day gets expensive after a week away.
There are a couple of things to keep in mind when buying a SIM in Singapore:
- Make sure your device is unlocked. Most smartphones are these days but it's best to be sure. So long as it's unlocked you can switch to any SIM-only plan.
- Check the terms and conditions. You don't want to sign up for a plan on a contract or one that auto-renews. Auto-renewal can usually be switched off.
You can pick up a Singapore SIM in Changi Airport, retailers, and convenience stores such as 7-Eleven. You'll need your passport for registration for a phone plan in compliance with local laws.
Some popular providers are MyRepublic, M1, Singtel, and gomo. Plans are relatively good value. For example, gomo has a 30-day expiry plan with 120GB and 500 minutes for SDG$18.17. Alternatively, you can get a 30-day expiry SIM with 50GB of data and 1,000 minutes from SGD$19.90 with Singtel. Neither has any lock-in contract.
Buying a Singapore eSIM
An eSIM is a convenient option for getting connected when headed to Singapore. As long as your phone is eSIM compatible it's as simple as purchasing and downloading the digital SIM card before you leave Australia or when you land.
Travel eSIMs for Singapore tend to be data only. Airalo is one of our top picks for Singapore travel SIMs.
Here are Airalo's Singapore plan prices:
| Price | Data | Expiry |
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| USD$4.50 | 1GB | 7 days |
| USD$6.50 | 2GB | 15 days |
| USD$8.50 | 3GB | 30 days |
| USD$11.50 | 5GB | 30 days |
| USD$18 | 10GB | 30 days |
| USD$26 | 20GB | 30 days |
Check out Airalo's Singapore eSIM plans yourself.
eSIM Singapore is another provider offering cheap plans from as low as USD$6.99 with 3GB of data and 7-day expiry. It also has unlimited data plans from as little as $2.29 per day where you get a limited amount of data per day at full speed then capped speeds afterwards.
If you want calls included then an eSIM from a local Singaporean supplier is a good option. For example, MyRepublic offers eSIM plans from SGD$19.95 including 110GB of data, 1,200 minutes of calls and 1,200 texts. Just remember to make sure you cancel your Singapore travel SIM plan before you leave.
Use free public WiFi in Singapore
If you're only away for a short stay or don't want to activate roaming or a Singapore travel SIM card there's every chance you can get by on publicly available WiFi alone.
WiFi hotspots are widely available across Singapore from public libraries, tourist attractions and MRT stations. You can find WiFi hotspots, check your internet speed and more via the Wireless@SGx app. You can also find free WiFi at certain restaurants, cafes and malls.
Through WiFi, you can still call and text your loved ones via apps such as Facetime, WhatsApp and Skype. Just make sure you're all on the same page about which service you're going to use so you can make sure you're both using the same platform.
If you decide to opt for the free WiFi method remember to turn your phone to airplane mode or turn off roaming so that you don't get stung by any roaming fees from your telco.
SIM cards for travelling in Singapore FAQs
Can you buy a Singapore SIM card in Australia?
Yes, if you'd like to get your SIM card for Singapore organised before you head over there are a couple of sites that deliver in Australia. This includes SimsDirect and SIMCorner. You could also consider an eSIM.
Double-check inclusions before you buy as they may differ from SIMs available in Singapore.
Can I use my Australian phone in Singapore?
Yes, you should be able to use your Australian phone in Singapore, so long as it's unlocked.
Is it cheaper to get a SIM card in Singapore?
It depends on the length of your stay. The longer you stay the more valuable a cheap Singapore SIM becomes. If you're just going for a short stay Aussie telcos tend to be a better option plus it's another thing you don't have to think about while on holiday.
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