{"id":23635,"date":"2020-04-15T02:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-15T01:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/?p=23635"},"modified":"2022-07-22T11:44:16","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T10:44:16","slug":"prepaid-sim-cards-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saporedicina.com\/english\/prepaid-sim-cards-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Prepaid SIM Cards for Singapore: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Prepaid SIM Cards for Singapore – Index<\/h3>\n
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  1. Types of SIM cards with data for Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. eSIM cards (recommended)<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Local prepaid SIM cards in Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Buying local SIM cards online<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Buying local SIM cards picked up at the airport<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. International Travel SIM cards<\/a>\n
  7. Roaming in Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Rent a phone in Singapore<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Do you plan to visit Singapore<\/a> and wonder how you can get a hold of a good SIM card? <\/p>\n

    Singapore is a tech-savvy nation with plenty of operators and products in the market. As such, we have written this article to give you a helping hand and to present some of the best options possible.<\/p>\n

    Some readers faulty believe that one has to buy a SIM card once arriving in Singapore. That\u2019s not necessarily the case as you can pre-order SIM cards online<\/a>, get them sent to your home<\/a> before you depart, or get an eSIM card<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Finally, there are some other interesting options like renting a phone<\/a> for your trip to Singapore.<\/p>\n

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    Types of SIM cards with data for Singapore<\/h2>\n

    Generally speaking, you can access data connections in Singapore in four different ways. You can either purchase a local prepaid SIM card, use roaming with your current subscription in your home country, get an eSIM, or buy an international travel SIM card. Let\u2019s review the options.<\/p>\n

    1. eSIM (recomended)<\/h3>\n

    If you don\u2019t need to make any local calls and only want internet access on your cellphone. The eSIMs (electronic SIM cards) are probably one of the cheapest and most convenient options.<\/p>\n

    You only need to install their software on your cellphone, choose a data plan and you will have internet access as soon as you arrive in Singapore (or any other country included in the plan).<\/p>\n

    2. Local Prepaid SIM Cards<\/h3>\n

    A popular and easy option is to buy a local prepaid SIM card. It\u2019s so convenient just to drop by a shop just when you\u2019re still inside the airport. <\/p>\n

    Besides, if you want an even more convenient experience you can just order a SIM card online before you depart for Singapore. There are plenty of websites, such as Amazon, that offer SIM cards for reasonable costs.<\/p>\n

    Just keep in mind that you need to activate the SIM card before you travel, you\u2019ll need your passport to activate the card as well. <\/p>\n

    3. International Travel SIM Cards<\/h3>\n

    The international travel SIM cards are useful for travelers who plan to visit multiple countries during their trip to Asia. Might you be a backpacker or a business person who needs to meet with local clients in various countries, then this can be a good option. <\/p>\n

    Even if the prices are generally reasonable, it\u2019s a bit more expensive to use international travel SIM cards for local dittos. We will go into greater detail and present the prices from various service providers later in this article. <\/p>\n

    4. Roaming<\/h3>\n

    Some travelers decide to use their roaming while traveling overseas. This is sometimes the case for executives who are employed by a multinational company and that are covered financially.<\/p>\n

    Some travelers use roaming if they don\u2019t have a local SIM card and are in great need of using the internet. That said, there are also service providers who offer comparably low roaming costs. Yet, this option is the least preferred and often the most expensive one.<\/p>\n

    However, I also want to mention that Singapore is a developed country and they even have public Wi-Fi in most parts of the downtown area. The Wi-Fi is called Wireless@SG and is a free public Wi-Fi, you\u2019ll find hotspots at many locations, including everything from malls and museums to MRT stations and public libraries.<\/p>\n

    To use the Wi-Fi, you need to be able to receive text messages internationally as they will send you a password code. You can find a list of hotspot locations by visiting this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    eSIM (recommended)<\/h2>\n

    If you only need a data plan for Singapore, getting an eSIM is an excellent option. Below you will find some of the best options for Singapore:<\/p>\n

    Redtea Mobile<\/h3>\n

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    \nRedtea Mobile is one of the most innovative companies that provide eSIM technology to get cellular network coverage across the world.<\/p>\n

    You can easily get their eSIM card by scanning a QR code or downloading their app. Just follow the steps below:<\/p>\n

    Get your eSIM by scanning a QR code<\/h4>\n

    <\/span> Exclusive offer<\/strong>: get 30MB free mobile data (free trial)<\/center><\/p>\n
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    1. Check that your smartphone supports the eSIM<\/strong>: Check if your device is listed bellow:
      \n\"QR
      \n\"QR<\/li>\n
    2. Scan the QR code<\/strong>:
      \n\"RedteaGO<\/li>\n
    3. Get your free trial<\/strong>: Get 30MB data for free to try their service<\/li>\n
    4. Recharge your QR-SIM card<\/strong>: You will receive an SMS with a link to easliy recharge your eSIM\n