M1 broadband plans review

By Nathan Lawrence

Last updated 17 January 2023

M1 broadband plans review Singapore

M1 is one of six licensed broadband service providers in Singapore, alongside Singtel, StarHub, MyRepublic, ViewQwest and WhizComms. There are four M1 fibre broadband plans to choose from, including 500Mbps, 1Gbps and 2Gbps speeds. M1 offers no-frills plans where users can bring their own router. Alternatively, routers can be bought as M1 fibre broadband plan add-ons.

Scroll on for our M1 fibre broadband plans review. But first, here’s a look at all of M1’s fibre broadband plans. Green ‘Deal’ text indicates a current M1 broadband plan promotion.

#1	M1	M1 HomePac 1Gbps Fibre 1 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 1Gbps at a discount price of $35.90/mth $40.90/mth Min. cost $1,040.45 Go	$40.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,040.45	Go
#2	M1	M1 HomePac 2.5Gbps Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 2.5Gbps at a discount price of $39.90/mth $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,136.45 Go	$44.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,136.45	Go
#3	M1	M1 HomePac 3Gbps Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 3Gbps at a discount price of $40.90/mth $45.90/mth Min. cost $1,160.45 Go	$45.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,160.45	Go
#4	M1	M1 HomePac 6Gbps Fibre 6 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 6Gbps at a discount price of $47.90/mth $52.92/mth Min. cost $1,328.93 Go	$52.92/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,328.93	Go
#5	M1	M1 HomePac 10Gbps Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 10Gbps at a discount price of $63.90/mth $68.90/mth Min. cost $1,712.45 Go	$68.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,712.45	Go

M1 broadband plans review

M1 fibre broadband plans are sold with either 12-month or 24-month contracts. All 12-month M1 fibre broadband plans include a home fixed-line voice service and optical network terminal (ONT) activation. The 24-month plans come with the voice service and ONT activation, plus 4G mobile broadband.

Starting with the 12-month options, the M1 500Mbps Fibre Broadband 12M plan has a $58.85 upfront fee and usually costs $39.90 per month. This M1 fibre broadband plan comes with unlimited data and up to 500Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds. M1 also sells a 12-month 1Gbps Fibre Broadband plan. It has a $58.85 upfront fee and typically costs $49.90 per month for unlimited data and up to 1Gbps symmetrical download and upload speeds.

For comparison, here’s a look at popular fibre broadband plans in Singapore with a limited 12 month commitment.

#1	WhizComms Editor's Pick	WhizComms Editor's Pick FibrePlus 2.5Gbps 12M Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (12 mths) $26/mth Min. cost $427.54 Go	$26/mth Min. cost $427.54	Go
#2	WhizComms	WhizComms FibrePlus 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (12 mths) $29.99/mth Min. cost $475.42 Go	$29.99/mth Min. cost $475.42	Go

M1 also sells four 24-month fibre broadband plans. The cheapest is the M1 500Mbps Fibre Broadband 24M plan. It has a $58.85 upfront fee and usually costs $29.90 a month for unlimited data, with up to 500Mbps symmetrical download and upload speeds. The M1 1Gbps Fibre Broadband 24M plan has up to 1Gbps symmetrical download and upload speeds, plus unlimited data. This plan typically costs $39.90 a month with a $58.85 upfront fee.

For comparison, here’s a list of popular fibre broadband plans with 24-month contracts and at least 500Mbps speeds.

#1	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 3Gbps Ultra No Frills Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: FreeTermination Point Installation (worth up to $182.03 for New Customers with No Prior TP) $37.99/mth Min. cost $1,021.97 Go	$37.99/mth Min. cost $1,021.97	Go
#2	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 3Gbps Ultra WiFi-6 Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: FreeTermination Point Installation (worth up to $182.03 for New Customers with No Prior TP) $38.99/mth Min. cost $1,045.97 Go	$38.99/mth Min. cost $1,045.97	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub 2Gbps WiFi 6 router Fibre 2 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $39/mth Min. cost $992.71 Go	$39/mth Min. cost $992.71	Go
#4	M1	M1 HomePac 1Gbps Fibre 1 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 1Gbps at a discount price of $35.90/mth $40.90/mth Min. cost $1,040.45 Go	$40.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,040.45	Go
#5	Singtel	Singtel 2Gbps Enhanced Fibre 2 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $12 monthly bill rebate + free installation worth $202.21 $43.90/mth Min. cost $1,114.64 Go	$43.90/mth Min. cost $1,114.64	Go
#6	M1	M1 HomePac 2.5Gbps Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 2.5Gbps at a discount price of $39.90/mth $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,136.45 Go	$44.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,136.45	Go
#7	ViewQwest	ViewQwest 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $15 off for 10 months + Activation fees waived worth $112.27 $45/mth Min. cost $930 Go	$45/mth Min. cost $930	Go
#8	StarHub Editor's Pick	StarHub Editor's Pick UltraSpeed 5Gbps WiFi 6 Router Fibre 5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $45/mth Min. cost $1,136.71 Go	$45/mth Min. cost $1,136.71	Go
#9	M1	M1 HomePac 3Gbps Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 3Gbps at a discount price of $40.90/mth $45.90/mth Min. cost $1,160.45 Go	$45.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,160.45	Go
#10	Singtel	Singtel 2Gbps Mesh Fibre 2 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $24 monthly bill rebate + 12 free mths of Singtel TV Ethnic Pack + free installation worth $202.21 $50.26/mth Min. cost $1,267.28 Go	$50.26/mth Min. cost $1,267.28	Go

M1 also sells a GamePro 1Gbps Fibre Broadband plan, which is targeted at online gamers. It has unlimited data and up to 1Gbps symmetrical download and upload speeds. This M1 fibre broadband plan has a $58.85 upfront fee and typically costs $52 a month.

HomePac 6Gbps

Fibre 6 Gbps
Contract (24 mths)
Deal: Get 6Gbps at a discount price of $47.90/mth

$52.92/mth

Min. cost $1,328.93

$52.92/mth

(plan + modem)

Min. cost $1,328.93

M1’s last offering is the 2Gbps Fibre Broadband 24M plan. It typically costs $59.90 a month with a $58.85 upfront fee. This M1 fibre broadband plan has unlimited data and up to 2Gbps symmetrical download and upload speeds via two 1Gbps connections. For comparison, here’s a list of popular fibre broadband plans in Singapore with 24-month contracts and 2Gbps speeds.

#1	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 3Gbps Ultra No Frills Fibre 3 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: FreeTermination Point Installation (worth up to $182.03 for New Customers with No Prior TP) $37.99/mth Min. cost $1,021.97 Go	$37.99/mth Min. cost $1,021.97	Go
#2	StarHub	StarHub 2Gbps WiFi 6 router Fibre 2 Gbps Contract (24 mths) $39/mth Min. cost $992.71 Go	$39/mth Min. cost $992.71	Go
#3	Singtel	Singtel 2Gbps Enhanced Fibre 2 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $12 monthly bill rebate + free installation worth $202.21 $43.90/mth Min. cost $1,114.64 Go	$43.90/mth Min. cost $1,114.64	Go
#4	M1	M1 HomePac 2.5Gbps Fibre 2.5 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: Get 2.5Gbps at a discount price of $39.90/mth $44.90/mth Min. cost $1,136.45 Go	$44.90/mth (plan + modem) Min. cost $1,136.45	Go
#5	ViewQwest	ViewQwest 10Gbps No Frills Fibre 10 Gbps Contract (24 mths) Deal: $15 off for 10 months + Activation fees waived worth $112.27 $45/mth Min. cost $930 Go	$45/mth Min. cost $930	Go

Which M1 fibre broadband speed is best?

Broadband plans in Singapore are among the fastest in the world, though ViewQwest, MyRepublic, Singtel and StarHub typically record faster average speeds (according to Ookla Speedtest Awards). Providers offer symmetrical download and upload speeds. This means a 1Gbps plan can reach download and upload speeds of up to 1Gbps. All broadband internet connections in Singapore are suitable for emails, web browsing, social media and online gaming.

Most homes should have more than enough download and upload speed from a 500Mbps fibre broadband plan. Compared to 1Gbps and faster plans, there’s money to be saved with 500Mbps plans. Consider 200Mbps or 300Mbps plans for further savings (where offered).

Here are some other common uses for different fibre broadband internet speeds in Singapore (bold speeds are available from M1 fibre broadband plans):

200Mbps: Multiple 4K video streams, fast file transfers, multiple game streams.
300Mbps: More 4K video streams, faster file transfers, more game streams.

500Mbps: 4K streams for all devices, faster still file transfers, game streams for all devices.

1Gbps: All of the above, seamless cloud interaction, small business-grade internet speeds.

2Gbps: All of the above, separate personal/work internet, medium business-grade internet speeds.

10Gbps: All of the above, enterprise-grade internet speeds.

M1 fibre broadband routers

While M1 fibre broadband plans can be bought without a router, M1 also sells a range of compatible routers. Here’s the list of WiFi 6 routers and mesh systems you can pair with an M1 fibre broadband plan:

Asus RT-AX55 (1800Mbps bandwidth) router for everyday use.
TP-Link Archer AX72 (5400Mbps bandwidth) router for everyday use.
Asus RT-AX88U (6000Mbps bandwidth) router for high performance.
Asus ROG Rapture GT-AX6000 (6000Mbps bandwidth) router for high performance.
TP-Link Archer AX110000 (11,000Mbps bandwidth) router for high performance.
Asus TUF Gaming (5400Mbps bandwidth) router for gamers.
Linksys Atlas Pro 6 (5400mbps bandwidth) mesh system for better WiFi coverage.
TP-Link Deco X50 (3000Mbps bandwidth) mesh system for better WiFi coverage.
Asus ZenWifi XD6/XD6S (5400Mbps bandwidth) mesh system for better WiFi coverage.

M1 fibre broadband plan add-ons

M1 also sells a range of entertainment devices as plan add-ons. The following devices were available at the time of writing:

Xiaomi TV A2 4K 58-inch Android TV
Samsung 27-inch smart monitor
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra
Apple iPad
Asus TUF Gaming Monitor

Check the M1 website for a range of online-exclusive promotions.

M1 broadband FAQs

Can I use my own router with M1?
Yes, M1 allows users to bring their own compatible router for fibre broadband internet services. M1 also sells a range of WiFi 6 routers and mesh systems.

What is M1 SurfValue?
M1 SurfValue is the name of the 4G mobile broadband feature that comes with 24-month fibre broadband plans.

Is M1 500Mbps a good speed?
Yes, a 500Mbps fibre broadband plan from M1 offers up to 500Mbps download and 500Mbps upload speeds. That’s more than enough download and upload speeds for most everyday users.