Top 10 Broadband Plans in Singapore
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Wally Wong
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Updated 7 Jan 2022
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It’s 2023. Working from home has become the default, and Zoom calls and online gaming have replaced social gatherings. Having a strong home internet connection is now more important than ever. If you haven’t already invested in a good broadband plan, this article will help you out.
The ideal plan should be fast and cheap, but we can’t always get the best of both worlds. Check out our top picks of the best broadband plans that we think give the biggest bang for your buck.
What to Look Out for in a Broadband Plan
1. Speed
Many of us may have experienced the frustration of trying to stream a video when it keeps stopping to buffer. Or being in a video call when somebody lags, making it impossible to communicate properly. A fast internet connection is also important for gamers, whose quick reflexes can make or break a victory. Even in everyday internet usage, the seconds lost on every click can add up to a lot of time in your day that could have been spent doing something more productive.
Internet speed is the rate of data transmitted, measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). At 1 Gbps (or 1,000 megabits per second, or125 megabytes per second), downloading a 350MB episode of a TV show would only take 3 seconds. Broadband plans commonly offer a range of speeds from 200 Mbps (alright) to 2Gbps (really, frickin’ fast).
2. Cost
Of course, the faster the connection, the more it’s going to cost. Most broadband plans in Singapore are offered on a monthly contract basis. Before buying, it might be a good idea to review your internet usage needs so you can choose wisely according to what suits you best.
Now, it’s time to get into our top 10 picks for broadband plans in Singapore.
Standard Plans (1Gbps)
StarHub 1Gbps Fibre Broadband
StarHub’s standard broadband plan offers decent speed for a reasonable price. This plan offers the best deal for wi-fi mesh units. If you’re a new user, StarHub’s Smart Wi-Fi units come free which will help you stay connected in every part of your home.
1Gbps Plan
- Optional : Top-up $10/mth for 24 months for smart WiFi
- Free Smart WiFi worth $199
- Affordable Monthly Plan
Features:
- FREE subscription for the first 3 months with promo code FREE3MTH (for new users)
- FREE 12 months of Disney+ subscription worth $112
- 2 FREE units of Smart Wi-Fi (U.P. $398) (for new users)
- FREE service installation worth $90
- For better home wi-fi coverage, top up $4/month (U.P. $8/month) for Smart Wi-Fi or $8/month (U.P. $16/month) for Smart Wi-Fi Pro
SingTel 1Gbps Fibre Broadband
SingTel’s standard broadband plan is dressed to impress new sign-ups. Registering online gives an extra bundle of perks.
1Gbps Broadband Singtel Plan
- Wireless Dual-band AC Router for new sign-ups
- Free weekend router installation worth $145
- 2-year complimentary Singtel Home Protect*
Highlights to note:
- As low as $41.90 monthly (U.P. $49.90/month)
- 24 months subscription
- Exclusive online subscription perks
Features:
- $4/month off for new sign-ups
- Wireless dual-band Access Point for new sign-ups
- Router warranty extension for existing customers
- Mobile Broadband (500MB)
- Home Line
- 1-year complimentary Singtel Home Protect
- Note: NLT service activation fee of $56.71 applies for new sign-ups
Online registration perks:
- Additional $4/month off
- FREE registration (worth $53.50)
- FREE weekend or weekday service installation (worth up to $145)
MyRepublic 1Gbps Broadband
If you’d like higher speeds but don’t want to commit 24 months at one go, this plan might be a better short-term alternative than its StarHub and SingTel counterparts.
No Frills 1Gbps Broadband Plan
- Termination Point Installation worth $160.50
- Home phone line with unlimited local calls
- Recontract Exclusive: Free 3rd month subscription
Features:
- 12-month contract
- $150 new router discount
- FREE TP installation for new sign-ups (worth $160.50)
- FREE home phone line with unlimited local calls
- $53.50 service installation fee
- $56.71 NLT service activation fee
WhizComms 1Gbps Plan
WhizComms also has a value-for-money option for heavier data users. This plan also comes with several customisation options depending on what hardware suits your needs.
1Gbps No Frils Plan
Highlights to note:
- $40.90 per month for 24 months ($47 per month for 12 months)
- 12 or 24 months subscription
- Free on-site Wi-Fi audit service
Features:
- Save $6-$7 per month if you don’t need a new router
- $49.90/month, 24 months option for 2 units of TP Link Deco M5 units for mesh Wi-Fi
- $56.90/month, 24 months option for 2 units of TP Link Deco HX20 for mesh Wi-Fi 6
- FREE delivery and installation for 24-month plan, worth $53.50 (discounted price of $18 for 12-month plan)
- FREE on-site Wi-Fi audit service for all router plans
- $56.71 NLT service activation fee applies
- Limited time offer with promo code 5YEAR (till 8 Nov 2021 only):
- $37.90 per month on standard plan with TP-Link Archer AX23 AX1800 Wireless Router
- FREE on-site Wi-Fi audit service
M1 1Gbps Fibre Broadband
This plan is the cheapest 1Gbps plan on the list. Other similar plans cost slightly more, but with cheaper add-ons. If the standard wireless router plan is all you need, then this is the best plan to go for.
1Gbps Broadband Plan
- Free ASUS Wireless Router AC2600 (worth $299)
- 4G Mobile Broadband
- Home Fixed Voice Service
Features:
- FREE optical network terminal activation (worth $90)
- FREE next-gen Wi-Fi 6 router (new sign-ups)
- 12-month contract plan available for $49.90
Heavy Use Plans (2Gbps)
StarHub 2Gbps Fibre Broadband
With its generous speeds, this plan is ideal for hardcore gamers. When you don’t have to worry about lagging, your in-game skills can really shine.
2Gbps Plan
- Free 3 month subscription with promo code SHSWITCH2
- Free StarHub Smart WiFi (set of 2) worth $398
- Free service installation & activation worth $146.71
Features:
- FREE 2 months for new sign-ups (promo code FREE2MTH), or 1 month for existing StarHub users
- FREE 12 months of Disney+ subscription worth $112
- FREE Smart Wi-Fi Pro (worth $399)
- FREE service installation (worth $90)
- FREE service activation (worth $56.71) for existing StarHub users
- For better home wi-fi coverage, top up $8/month (U.P. $16/month) for additional units of Smart Wi-Fi Pro
SingTel 1+1Gpbs Fibre Pro Gamer Bundle
In contrast to the StarHub 2Gbps plan, where the same network is shared among all devices in the same household, this plan offers a dedicated 1Gbps network for gaming and a separate 1Gbps line shared by all other devices.
2Gbps with Mesh Extender
- A pair of Singtel Mesh Extender AC2600
- Free weekend router installation worth $145
- 2-year complimentary Singtel Home Protect*
Highlights to note:
- As low as $64.90 monthly (U.P. $69.90/month)
- 24 months subscription
- Exclusive online subscription perks
Features:
- 24-month subscription period
- ASUS RT-AX86U WiFi 6 Gaming Route
- WTFast Gamers Private Network (GPN) service
- 1-year complimentary Singtel Home Protect
Online registration perks:
- $5/month off
- Free weekend router installation (worth up to $145)
- FREE NLT service activation worth $56.71
Insider Tip
WTFast provides you with a better online gaming experience, reduced latency, lower ping, and far fewer lost packets. It only optimises your game connection data, and never masks or changes your IP address or network settings.
M1 Fibre Broadband 2Gbps Plan
Similar to the SingTel plan, this plan offers 2 x 1Gbps connections. Dedicate one line for your high bandwidth applications, such as gaming or video streaming.
Highlights to note
- $59.90 monthly
- 12 or 24 months subscription
- Top up $14/month for gaming monitor promotion
Features:
- FREE Wi-Fi 6 mesh router
- FREE optical network terminal activation (worth up to $90)
- Top up $14/month for ASUS TUF Gaming Monitor (VG249Q1A)
Light Plans (less than 1Gbps)
MyRepublic 200Mbps Broadband
If you’re a casual internet surfer, you might not see the need to pay tens of extra dollars a month just to shave off a fraction of lag, and that’s perfectly valid. This plan might be more worthwhile in the short term. Just remember to review your plan before the contract expires at the end of 24 months, or you’ll face a hefty hike in price.
200Mbps Broadband Plan
- Termination Point Installation worth $160.50
- Home phone line with unlimited local calls
Features:
- $27.99/month applies for 24 months ($49.99/month after contract expiry)
- FREE termination point (TP) installation (worth up to $160.50) for new customers
- FREE home phone line with unlimited local calls
- $53.50 service installation fee for new customers ($26.75 for recontracting customers)
- $56.71 NLT service activation fee
WhizComms 300Mbps Plan
Even though the MyRepublic 200Mbps Broadband is technically the cheapest plan on the list, topping up less than a dollar gives you 1.5 times the speed, making this $28.90/month plan the best value for money. You can also choose a shorter 12-month subscription for a slightly higher price.
300Mbps Plan
Highlights to note:
- $28.90 per month for 24 months, $32 per month for 12 months
- 12 or 24 months subscription
- Best plan for cost-conscious customers
Features:
- $56.71 NLT service activation fee
- Limited time offer with promo code SPEEDBOOST500 (till 8 Nov 2021 only):
- $2/month off (24-month plan only)
- FREE speed boost from 300Mbps to 500Mbps after 6 weeks
- FREE weekday (9am – 5.30pm) delivery and installation for 24-month plan, worth $53.50 (discounted price of $18 for 12-month plan)
- No registration/admin fee
- No disconnect fee
- $56.71 NLT service activation fee applies
And that concludes our list of the top 10 broadband plans in Singapore in 2021. We hope this article was helpful for comparing your options and choosing the right plan for you!
