MyRepublic broadband plans review

MyRepublic broadband plans review Singapore

There are six licensed fibre broadband service providers in Singapore: Singtel, StarHub, M1, MyRepublic, ViewQwest and WhizComms. Of those six, MyRepublic sells a range of broadband home internet plans for gamers and everyday internet users. The provider offers four main categories of broadband plans from MyRepublic: 200Mbps, 1Gbps, 2Gbps and gamer-focused plans.

Pay extra for a WiFi router from MyRepublic or a cheaper no-frills plan where you use a compatible WiFi router that you already own. Before reading our plans review, here’s a look at the range of fibre broadband plans from MyRepublic. Note that the green ‘Deal’ text indicates MyRepublic deals or a specific MyRepublic plan promotion.

MyRepublic broadband plans review

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All MyRepublic fibre broadband plans include a home phone with unlimited calls, plus no throttling for peer-to-peer downloads, including BitTorrent. Most MyRepublic plans have 24-month contracts but there is one no-contract 1Gbps fibre broadband plan. MyRepublic fibre broadband plans can be bundled with a router but we’ve focused on the no-router versions of the plans below.

The cheapest MyRepublic broadband plan has a $110.21 upfront fee and normally costs $27.99 a month for unlimited data and up to 200Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds. At the time of review, this MyRepublic 200Mbps broadband plan also came with free termination point installation (normally $160.50).

Compare popular fibre broadband plans across providers in Singapore with at least 200Mbps speeds.

MyRepublic’s next fastest option is the No Frills 1GBps fibre broadband plan. It has a $110.21 upfront fee and typically costs $59.99 a month. At the time of writing, it was discounted to $37.99 per month for new users in the first 24 months, plus it had free termination point installation and a one-time $20 recontract rebate. This MyRepublic fibre broadband plan comes with unlimited data, plus up to 1Gbps symmetrical download and upload speeds.

Compare this MyRepublic broadband plan to other popular competitors with at least 1Gbps speeds.

The next MyRepublic fibre broadband plan is the No Frills 2Gbps offering, which has unlimited data and two 1Gbps connections for combined symmetrical download and upload speeds up to 2Gbps. This MyRepublic fibre broadband plan has a $56.71 upfront fee and typically costs $59.99 a month. At the time of review, this plan cost $45.99 a month for new users and had free installation (worth $53.50), plus a $30 recontract rebate.

For comparison, here’s how this plan looks next to other popular broadband plans with at least 2Gbps speeds. Homes with online gamers may want to consider the MyRepublic No Frills Gamer 1Gbps fibre broadband plan. It has unlimited data with symmetrical download and upload speeds of up to 1Gbps. This MyRepublic fibre broadband plan typically costs $52.99 per month but new sign-ups can get it for a $50.99 monthly fee with a $110.21 upfront cost. Compare popular fibre broadband plans among providers in Singapore with at least 1Gbps speeds. Finally, there’s the No Frills Gamer 2Gbps plan from MyRepublic broadband. It comes with unlimited data and two 1Gbs connections for up to 2Gbps symmetrical upload and download speeds. This plan typically costs $69.99 a month and has a $56.71 upfront fee. At the time of writing, the monthly price was reduced to $56.99 for new sign-ups, with free service installation ($53.50 value) and a once-off $30 recontract rebate. And here’s how this MyRepublic plan compares to other popular broadband plans in Singapore with at least 2Gbps speeds.

MyRepublic broadband routers

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Except for its 200Mbps plan, MyRepublic offers a range of WiFi routers that users can include with their broadband plan. Here are the router options available with MyRepublic broadband plans:

• TP-link EX510 AX3000 WiFi 6 router (worth $269): 1Gbps and 2Gbps plans
• Asus RT-AX3000 WiFi 6 router (worth $359): 1Gbps plan
• Google Nest WiFi router and access point (worth $428): 1Gbps and 2Gbps plans
• TP-Link Deco X60 AX3000 WiFi 6 mesh (three units, worth $549): 1Gbps plan
• Asus TUF Gaming AX3000 WiFi 6 router (worth $399): Gamer plan

MyRepublic broadband plan add-ons

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MyRepublic offers several add-ons for its plans. Users have to pay more for a 12-month or no-contract add-ons for eligible MyRepublic fibre broadband plans. Other MyRepublic broadband add-ons include:

• Home Voice: Local calls and competitive international direct dial (IDD) rates via digital voice service.
• Static IP: Fixed internet protocol (IP) address for remote CCTV monitoring or web hosting.
• Parental Control: Safe web browsing for children via MySafe Lite.
• Cabling Services: In-home internet cabling for faster speeds.
• TVB Anywhere+: Stream 40,000 hours of TVB content.
• MyRepublic Talk app: Cheaper roaming calls.

MyRepublic broadband FAQs

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Is MyRepublic better than StarHub?
MyRepublic and StarHub are close competitors for fibre broadband plans in Singapore. MyRepublic has cheaper plans, but StarHub’s cheapest fibre broadband plan is more than double the speed (200Mbps vs 500Mbps).

Who owns MyRepublic?
In 2021, StarHub bought a majority stake in MyRepublic, making it the new owner of the broadband provider.

Do MyRepublic broadband plans come with unlimited data?
Yes, all MyRepublic fibre broadband plans come with unlimited data, plus symmetrical download and upload speeds.