Cyber_Ghost
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My own take: YMMV since different users have different use cases and preferences.
1) Singtel S$15.28 plan (12 month contract) is my main line and I will stick to it as my main line.
I will keep eight S$8 plan as well for backup and roaming, especially since I got the S$88 one to one top-up offer to use it for the next 22 months.
Because of the above I am not interested in Singtel MVNOs but I tend to think Singtel MVNOs' 5G plans at around S$15 are of very good value (eg: no contract, more local data and better roaming features than Singtel SIM Only S$15.28 plan).
2) Singtel 5G network and 4G network are still the best among 5G networks and 4G networks. Its main advantage is the roaming benefits.
3) SIMBA is the worst among all the networks for local usage. It is a good option for roaming though, including free roaming Voice.
4) eight 4G plan has some congestion problem. It does offer one feature I like: free roaming voice.
5) M1 Maxx 5G plan is better than Singtel 4G network in my opinion. But people here may not agree. It is also better than eight 4G and SIMBA for local usage. I have not used eight 5G but I expect it to be similar to Maxx 5G.
6) If you want to use 5G to replace Fibre Internet, my suggestion is not to do that unless you really do not use computers.
sorry to post this in this Singtel thread.1) What is this $15.28 plan you're referring to? I can't seem to find it on their website... tbh I don't mind 12-mth contract with Singtel given its reputation and track record.
I'm also not a heavy data user (no netflix, tiktok etc. but just basic social media like IG) so I don't really need a lot of data for my plan. More important is the reliability and speed (5G).
4) I've also read about recommendations for eight - for its free roaming voice when overseas. it's super helpful when especially if need to receive calls from banks or delivery back home. But since I'm in SG 95% of the time I don't think it's worth just switching to eight for that feature...
6) I don't game or netflix - home internet is just for basic web browsing, office-based work, watching some youtubes, etc. been on 4G to provide home internet - it's time to upgrade to 5G, no?
I had tried out using mobile plans instead of BB services for my home wifi need for 1 month (Jan 2026) and the result is encouraging.
Same as user Maumu, at my home it’s just me and my wife, and we’re only at home for a few hours a day except on Saturdays and Sundays because of work. We also don’t play games or watch other TV channels except Mewatch and using laptop for web surfing.
So far, my total data usage for the month is under 300 GB, so the best option is to sign up for Singtel’s $6 for 180 GB senior plan using both my laopei and laobu’s names.
Edit: The Singtel $6 senior plan comes with a 12-month contract.
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