{"id":1419,"date":"2021-06-01T02:26:34","date_gmt":"2021-06-01T02:26:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparetelco.sg\/?p=1419"},"modified":"2021-10-27T03:38:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T03:38:40","slug":"best-sim-only-plan-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparetelco.sg\/best-sim-only-plan-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding the Best SIM Only Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Considering getting a SIM only plan in Singapore? SIM-only plans are great! They&#8217;re budget-friendly and flexible.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A SIM only plan is a contract that includes call minutes, SMSes, and data, just like any other mobile phone contract. However, you only get a SIM card with no accompanying handset.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike traditional plans, SIM only plans are cheaper and tend to offer more data. SIM only plans are popular thanks to advances in mobile phone technology and prevailing concerns about sustainability and Global Warming, where people have a perfectly working mobile phone and want to cut down on their e-waste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Why SIM Only Plans?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>These deals tend to be cheaper as you\u2019re not also paying for a new handset.<\/li><li>With a SIM only deal, contract lengths are more flexible and you can terminate at any time.<\/li><li>You can continue using your current mobile phone!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>What Options Are There for Consumers in Singapore?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SIM only mobile plans are popular in Singapore. And most local telecom companies offer their own SIM only plans. With Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) coming into the picture, there is a lot of competition in the telecom marketplace for SIM only plans. The customers are the winners here because of the great deals offered by these companies. Let us look at some of the best SIM only plans in Singapore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Cheapest SIM only Plans (less than $15 per month)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>TPG SIM only plan: $10\/month for 50GB data and 1GB Roaming Data with an additional 50GB of limited promotional data.\u00a0<\/li><li>giga! SIM only plan: $10\/month for 6GB, 500 mins, 500 SMS, free caller ID, free incoming calls and SMS, and data roll over.\u00a0<\/li><li>MyRepublic SIM-only plan: $10\/month for 6GB plus unlimited data at throttled speeds. It also includes free caller ID, and free 300 minutes talktime and 300 SMS.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Mid-range SIM only Plans (between $15 and $30 a month)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpgmobile.sg\/80gb-sim-only-plan-01\">TPG 80 GB SIM-only plan<\/a>: $18\/month for 80GB data and 2GB Roaming Data with additional 50GB promotional data. It also comes with 500 local fixed line minutes and 50 local SMS.<\/li><li>MyRepublic Mobile Pro Plan: $24\/month for 70GB data plus unlimited data at throttled speeds.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.starhub.com\/personal\/mobile\/mobile-phones-plans\/4g-plans.html#simonly\">StarHub 4G SIM only 1-year plan<\/a>: $25\/month for 80GB, unlimited talktime, 1,000 SMS, free international roaming, and free subscription to Amazon prime for 3 months.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Premium SIM only Plans (between 30 and 50 dollars a month)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Circles.Life SIM-only plan: $38\/month for 100GB Data, 100 mins, 25 SMS, and free caller ID.<\/li><li>MyRepublic Unlimited Data Plan: $39\/ month for unlimited 4G data with a daily cap of 4GB, 1,000 minutes talktime, 1,000 SMS, and free Caller ID.\u00a0<\/li><li>StarHub Mobile+ SIM-only 1-year plan: $45\/month for 90GB, 1,000 minutes talktime, 1,000 SMS, free international roaming add-on, and free subscription to Disney+ for 12 months.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>How to Choose the Best SIM Only Plan?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the telecom companies offering SIM-only mobile plans get more competitive, they are also offering more data at a lower price. So, how do you choose?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>What kind of user are you? Heavy, moderate, or light? It is best to understand your needs. The most important things to consider are:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Data usage<\/li><li>SMS<\/li><li>Talk time<\/li><li>International calling<\/li><li>Caller ID<\/li><li>Any other specific features or benefits<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Are you comfortable with a fixed period contract, or do you prefer no contract?\u00a0<\/li><li>Do you travel a lot? Certain plans are good for overseas usage and offer a lot of benefits for frequent flyers.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Making Your SIM-Only Plan Work for You<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Singapore is full of telecom companies offering SIM-only mobile plans. The best plan will depend on how much data you need. You can check your previous telco bills or any data tracking app to determine which plan will suit you best. You should not just go for the cheapest plan on offer, even if it seems tempting &#8211; the quality of service and reception are two of the most important factors for a great experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Considering getting a SIM only plan in Singapore? SIM-only plans are great! 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