🇸🇬Best Singapore eSIM
One of the world’s fastest 5G networks — Singapore eSIMs are cheap and instantly connected.
Singapore has excellent eSIM support across Singtel, StarHub and M1, with 5G blanketing the island. For a city-state this connected, plans are inexpensive and coverage is effectively everywhere you’ll go.
A 5 GB / 30-day plan around US$7–9 is plenty for a week of maps, messaging and transit apps like SimplyGo.
Our top picks for Singapore
Ranked by our editorial criteria — sample price per GB, network quality, ease of installation and support. These are opinions from our own review, not paid placement.
- 1View plans
Airalo — Best all-rounder
Deep plan range and rock-solid installation docs for a short city break.
- 2View plans
Nomad — Best budget pick
Sample pricing under US$7.50 for 5 GB makes Nomad the value choice.
- 3View plans
Ubigi — Best network quality
Strong Singtel-backed 5G performance according to public coverage and speed information.
Singapore plans compared
5 GB · 30 days · Networks: Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
Sample prices — not live quotes
| Provider | Price (sample) | Data | Validity | Network | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Airalo | US$7.88 | 5 GB | 30 days | Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G) | 4.6 | View plan |
Nomad | US$7.34 | 5 GB | 30 days | Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G) | 4.4 | View plan |
Holafly | US$11.54 | 5 GB | 30 days | Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G) | 4.3 | View plan |
Ubigi | US$8.39 | 5 GB | 30 days | Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G) | 4.5 | View plan |
Saily | US$7.86 | 5 GB | 30 days | Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G) | 4.2 | View plan |
- AiraloThe largest global eSIM storefront, with local and regional plans for nearly every country.US$7.88
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
- Rating
- 4.6
- NomadBudget-friendly pay-as-you-go data with strong Asia coverage and multi-country plans.US$7.34
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
- Rating
- 4.4
- HolaflyUnlimited-data eSIM specialist with simple, all-you-can-use plans for travellers.US$11.54
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
- Rating
- 4.3
- UbigiReliable operator-backed eSIM with strong Japan, Europe and USA networks and 5G support.US$8.39
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
- Rating
- 4.5
- SailyNordVPN’s simple travel eSIM: a clean app, global coverage and straightforward plans.US$7.86
- Data
- 5 GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Network
- Singtel · StarHub · M1 (5G)
- Rating
- 4.2
* All prices on this page are example figures, not live quotes. Always confirm the final price on the provider’s website before buying. Prices are indicative per-GB examples at a fixed data size so providers are directly comparable.
How we choose
Every recommendation on FinderESIM is an editorial judgment from our own review of public plan catalogues — never paid placement. We score providers and plans on five criteria:
- Price per GB — we compare sample plans at the same data size so the numbers are apples-to-apples.
- Coverage and networks — which local carriers each plan actually rides on, and how that affects you.
- Ease of installation — app quality, QR/install-link flows and documentation.
- Support — availability and responsiveness of human help when something goes wrong.
- Plan flexibility — top-ups, regional bundles, unlimited options and fair-use policies.
Prices on this site are example figures, clearly labeled as sample data — not live quotes. Confirm the final price on the provider’s website before buying. We disclose our affiliate relationship wherever prices appear.
Installing your eSIM in Singapore
- Changi Airport has free Wi-Fi everywhere, so setup after landing is trivial.
- MRT stations and malls have strong indoor coverage on all three carriers.
- Data-only plans are fine — most local contact happens through WhatsApp.
Need a step-by-step walkthrough? Read our iPhone installation guide.
Singapore eSIM FAQ
Yes — the plans we list connect to Singapore's major local networks, so coverage follows those carriers. In remote or mountainous areas, check the network map on the provider's site before you buy. City coverage is generally excellent.
For most travellers yes — Singapore is compact, and maps, transit and messaging use little data. Heavy streamers should step up to 10 GB.
Almost all eSIM plans start when you connect to a supported network for the first time — not when you buy them. That means you can buy and install days or weeks before your trip, and the validity clock only starts once you land and switch the line on.
In our sample comparisons, Nomad and Airalo most often lead on price per GB, while Holafly leads on unlimited plans. All figures on this page are example data, not live quotes — re-check the provider’s site before buying.
iPhone XS and newer, most recent Android flagships (Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3+, Huawei P40+) and many mid-range phones support eSIM. Check your phone’s IMEI on the provider’s site — their checkers are usually accurate.
In most cases yes — the majority of the plans we compare allow personal hotspot use, which is handy for a laptop on the go. A few “unlimited” plans restrict tethering speed, so check the plan's terms if sharing data matters to you.
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