Best SIMBA (formerly TPG) mobile plans: Massive data & free roaming

By Nathan Lawrence

Last updated 21 April 2026

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In this guide:

Best SIMBA mobile plan overall
Best cheap SIMBA mobile plan
Best big-data SIMBA mobile plan
Best prepaid SIMBA mobile plan
Best SIMBA mobile plan for seniors
SIMBA FAQs

SIMBA is the rebranded name for TPG Telecom in Singapore. It's the newest mobile network operator (MNO) in the country, joining Singtel, StarHub and M1 with a focus on low prices, big data, and lots of roaming inclusions. SIMBA is ideal for roaming in nearby Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Hong Kong, with all plans' data usable in those destinations. In addition to a handful of SIM-only and prepaid plans to choose from, SIMBA also offers an excellent value $5 Seniors Plan.

Before we get into the best plans for each user, here’s a look at all of the SIMBA mobile plans we track in our comparison engine. Note that the green ‘Deal’ text in a plan’s details indicates a SIMBA mobile plan promotion.

#1	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 500GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $10.00 Min. cost $10 Go	$10.00 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 12 SIM Only 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $12.00 Min. cost $12 Go	$12.00 Min. cost $12	Go
#3	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 15 SIM Only 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $15.00 Min. cost $15 Go	$15.00 Min. cost $15	Go
#4	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 18 SIM Only 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $18.00 Min. cost $18 Go	$18.00 Min. cost $18	Go
#5	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 20 SIM Only 700GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $20.00 Min. cost $20 Go	$20.00 Min. cost $20	Go
#6	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 25 SIM Only 800GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $25.00 Min. cost $25 Go	$25.00 Min. cost $25	Go
#7	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 12 SIM Only (90-Days) 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $30.00 Min. cost $30 Go	$30.00 Min. cost $30	Go
#8	SIMBA	SIMBA SuperRoam 15 SIM Only (90-Days) 600GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming $39.00 Min. cost $39 Go	$39.00 Min. cost $39	Go

Standard SIMBA mobile plan inclusions

All SIMBA mobile plans come with unlimited calls and SMS to local mobiles, free caller ID, free incoming voice calls, and even free voice roaming. They also include Singapore data sharing across neighbouring countries (Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Hong Kong) and at least 8GB of extra roaming data for selected countries. All SIMBA mobile plans operate on the SIMBA 5G network.

Best SIMBA mobile plan overall

Editor's Pick

SuperRoam 12 SIM Only

600GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls & SMS
International Roaming

$12.00

Min. cost $12

$12.00

Min. cost $12

The SIMBA SuperRoam 12 SIM Only is a great place to start for mobile plan comparisons. It costs just $12 every 30 days for 600GB of data for use in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong, with unlimited local mobile calls and SMS and 600 local fixed line and IDD minutes. There's also 18GB APAC roaming data (that includes Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Macau, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam) plus 8GB of global roaming data for use in over 60 countries.

Also consider:

For a mobile plan with at least 500GB of data, MyRepublic, Singtel hi! and eight are also solid options.

#1	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick Double Eight 4G SIM Only 528GB data on StarHub 4G network Unlimited National Calls 88 Messages International Roaming $8.00 Min. cost $8 Link not supplied	$8.00 Min. cost $8	Link not supplied
#2	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Ultra 600GB data on M1 4G network 400 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: For new number & Non-M1port-in sign-ups $11.90/mth Min. cost $11.90 Go	$11.90/mth Min. cost $11.90	Go
#3	Maxx	Maxx 500GB SIM Only 500GB data on M1 5G network 500 Minutes 50 Messages International Roaming $12.00 Min. cost $12 Link not supplied	$12.00 Min. cost $12	Link not supplied
#4	Singtel	Singtel $12 hi! 4G Monthly Plan 500GB data Singtel 4G network Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming Deal: Port-in Offer: $10/mth for 12 months when you transfer an existing number to hi! $12.00 Per 30 Day Renewal Go	$12.00 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go
#5	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Roam Eco 5G+ 550GB data on Singtel's 5G network 1000 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming Deal: 15GB Global Roam 198 destinations (One-time, 365 days validity) + Free eVoucher worth $190 + Use promo code 'WHISTLEOUT' to get 3x chances to win Galaxy Buds 3, worth $258 $17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10 Go	$17.10 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $20.10	Go
#6	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick 5G SIM Only 300GB 1024GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: Bonus 724GB is for local data usage + $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $17.95 Min. cost $14.95 Link not supplied	$17.95 Min. cost $14.95	Link not supplied

Best cheap SIMBA mobile plan

Editor's Pick

SuperRoam 10 SIM Only

500GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls & SMS
International Roaming

$10.00

Min. cost $10

$10.00

Min. cost $10

Our top pick is already cheap, but if you're hoping to stick to an even tighter budget, the SIMBA SuperRoam 10 SIM Only plan is the way to go. For just $10 each month, you get 500GB of data for use in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong, unlimited local mobile calls and SMS, 500 local fixed line and IDD minutes, 12GB APAC roaming data (for use in Australia, Bangladesh, China, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam), and a further 3GB of roaming data for use in over 60 countries.

Also consider:

Need an even cheaper SIM plan? Take a look at Zero1, CMLink, and VIVIFI.

#1	Zero1	Zero1 Starter Prime 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming Deal: Roam Malaysia 100GB for 365 days $7.06 Min. cost $7.06 Link not supplied	$7.06 Min. cost $7.06	Link not supplied
#2	CMLink	CMLink 200GB 4G SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming Deal: Free 100GB Malaysia roaming for 365 days for new sign-ups only $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Go	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Go
#3	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Value 4G 200GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming $7.70 Min. cost $7.70 Link not supplied	$7.70 Min. cost $7.70	Link not supplied
#4	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Roam Saver 4G 200GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming Deal: Free eVoucher worth $190 + Use promo code 'WHISTLEOUT' to get 3x chances to win Galaxy Buds 3, worth $258 $7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77 Go	$7.77 + $3 Upfront Min. cost $10.77	Go
#5	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Vibe 300GB data on M1 4G network 150 Minutes 50 Messages International Roaming Deal: For new number & Non-M1port-in sign-ups $7.90/mth Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90/mth Min. cost $7.90	Go
#6	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages International Roaming Deal: Online Exclusive: $7.90 promotional price (usually $9.90) for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Link not supplied	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Link not supplied

Best big-data SIMBA mobile plan

SuperRoam 25 SIM Only

800GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls & SMS
International Roaming

$25.00

Min. cost $25

$25.00

Min. cost $25

Love data? The SIMBA SuperRoam 25 SIM Only plan is for you. It costs $25 every 30 days for a huge 800GB of data for use in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Hong Kong, 80GB for use in 15 APAC destinations, plus 15GB of roaming data for usage in over 60 countries, including the Maldives. For your money, you also get unlimited national mobile calls and SMS, plus 800 combined minutes to local fixed lines and for IDD calls.

Also consider:

M1 would be our next best pick, with a lower monthly price than SIMBA but no roaming inclusions.

#1	M1 Editor's Pick	M1 Editor's Pick 5G SIM Only 300GB 1024GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: Bonus 724GB is for local data usage + $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $17.95 Min. cost $14.95 Link not supplied	$17.95 Min. cost $14.95	Link not supplied
#2	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 4G Rewardland Plan $18 Unlimited data on M1 4G network 2000 Minutes 100 Messages International Roaming Deal: For new number & Non-M1port-in sign-ups $18.00/mth Min. cost $18 Go	$18.00/mth Min. cost $18	Go
#3	Giga	Giga 1TB 5G SIM Only 1000GB data on StarHub 5G network 1500 Minutes 1500 Messages International Roaming Deal: Refer & Earn $6 gigaBucks (3X More!): enjoy $6 off your 1st month using your friend's referral code $28.90 + $2.04 Upfront Min. cost $30.94 Link not supplied	$28.90 + $2.04 Upfront Min. cost $30.94	Link not supplied
#4	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Roam Premium 5G+ 1024GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 2000 Minutes 500 Messages International Roaming Deal: Limited-Time Offer: 30GB Roaming Data to over 190 destinations worldwide (one-time valid 365 days) $29.90 Min. cost $29.90 Link not supplied	$29.90 Min. cost $29.90	Link not supplied
#5	Circles.Life	Circles.Life 5G Max 1000GB data on M1 5G network Unlimited National Calls International Roaming $30.00 + $0.70 Upfront Min. cost $30.70 Link not supplied	$30.00 + $0.70 Upfront Min. cost $30.70	Link not supplied
#6	GOMO	GOMO 5G+ Asia Infinity Unlimited data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices Unlimited National Calls & SMS International Roaming Deal: $9.17 for the first mth, $30.56/mth thereafter. Use code GOMO70 $30.56 + $2 Upfront Min. cost $11.17 Go	$30.56 + $2 Upfront Min. cost $11.17	Go

Best SIMBA prepaid plan

SIMBA offers five different prepaid plans. They're functionally identical to their postpaid counterparts, so we have the same recommendations as above, depending on your needs.

To top up your prepaid SIMBA plan, use the SIMBA Online Recharge form. Enter your SIMBA mobile number, then choose from six options: $5, $10, $12, $20, $30, $40, $50, $100, $200 or Super IDD Pack $5. Follow the prompts to complete payment and top up.

Best SIMBA mobile plan for seniors

Looking for a SIMBA mobile plan that’s great for those aged 60 and over? Consider the SIMBA Seniors Go Digital mobile plan. It costs only $5 every 30 days for 500GB of data for use in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Hong Kong, 5GB of APAC roaming data (for use in Australia, Bangladesh, China, New Zealand, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam), 3GB of roaming data for use in more than 60 destinations, unlimited local mobile calls and SMS, plus 400 local fixed line and IDD minutes.

SIMBA FAQs

Does SIMBA support eSIM?
Yes, all SIMBA plans are available as either an eSIM or physical SIM card.

Can I keep my number if I switch to SIMBA?
Yes, phone number port-ins are available if you're switching mobile providers.

Why did TPG change its name to SIMBA?
Many people still search for SIMBA under its former ‘TPG Telecom’ name, but the name change is reportedly because SIMBA wanted to refer to the ‘Lion City’ nickname for Singapore.

Which network does TPG use?
SIMBA uses its own mobile network, the SIMBA 5G network.

Is SIMBA better than Circles.Life?
SIMBA is a mobile network operator that offers competitively priced plans with included roaming data. Circles.Life runs on the M1 network and has more plan options, including data-only plans. Both mobile providers offer plans worth comparing.