Best mobile plans for seniors in Singapore

By Nathan Lawrence

Last updated 12 December 2024

Best mobile plans for elderly Singapore

Best seniors mobile plan overall: M1 SIM Only 1024GB Plan
Best cheap seniors mobile plan: eight 228GB SIM Only
Best seniors mobile plan for big data: MyRepublic Classic Plan
Best seniors mobile plan for call minutes: SIMBA 200GB SIM Only
Best seniors mobile plan for 5G access: GOMO 5G Value SIM Only

The ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme in Singapore has seen the creation of elderly-focused mobile plans from participating providers. These participating mobile providers are also the network owners: namely, M1, SIMBA (formerly TPG Telecom), Singtel and StarHub. The catch is, these seniors plans aren’t overly competitive, which is why we’ve made our own better-value picks. Before we get into those, here’s a list of popular seniors-friendly mobile plans from our comparison engine that don’t cost more than $30 a month.

#1	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick 228GB SIM Only 228GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages Deal: Port-in and get 2 months free $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#3	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 100GB Roam Saver SIM Only 100GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $90 eVoucher for Samsung Tab + $50 eVoucher for Samsung Accessories + 1x chance to win 2 return tickets to Taiwan with Singapore Airlines + $70 eVoucher for AirPod Pro Gen 2 $7.77 Min. cost $7.77 Go	$7.77 Min. cost $7.77	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90/cycle promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Zero1	Zero1 Starter SIM Only 4G 100GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + 2GB roaming $7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42 Go	$7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42	Go
#6	GOMO	GOMO 4G Saver SIM Only 88GB data on Singtel's 4G network 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $7.18/mth for 3 mths, $10.18/mth thereafter + Free Asia Pack roaming data. Use code 4GSAVERLITE $10.18 Min. cost $10.18 Go	$10.18 Min. cost $10.18	Go

What is the Seniors Go Digital programme?

Seniors Go Digital is a programme by the Singapore Government that aims to create simple and affordable plans for seniors. To be eligible for these seniors-branded plans, you need to be a Singapore citizen or permanent resident who is 60 or older. M1, Singtel, StarHub and SIMBA (TPG) offer mobile plans as part of this programme.

Prices range from around $5 to more than $130 per month. Typically, prices are cheaper than equivalent mobile plans available to the public. While a few plans are no-contract, most include a contract. Data inclusions range from 2GB up to 120GB, not including bonus data.

Most of these mobile plans are 4G but some include 5G speeds. Call minutes range from zero to up to 10,000 or unlimited local calls. SMS allowances range from zero to 1,200 texts.

To sign up, users typically must verify their eligibility and may have to visit an M1, SIMBA, Singtel or StarHub store. For comparison, here are some popular plans from participating ‘Seniors Go Digital’ mobile providers that don’t cost more than $30 a month.

#1	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	M1	M1 5G SIM Only 150GB 150GB data M1 5G network 1100 Minutes 1100 Messages Deal: $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $14.95 Min. cost $11.95 Go	$14.95 Min. cost $11.95	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only 150GB data StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: Exclusive for new sign-ups: Free 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite $22 Min. cost $22 Go	$22 Min. cost $22	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel 4G $15 Ultimate Plan 50GB data Singtel 4G network 500 Minutes 100 Messages $15 Per 30 Day Renewal Go	$15 Per 30 Day Renewal	Go

Best seniors mobile plan overall

100GB Tourist eSIM

100GB data
M1 4G network
500 Minutes
100 Messages

$12

Starter Pack

15 Day Expiry

$12

Starter Pack

15 Day Expiry

We recommend starting comparisons with the M1 SIM Only 1024GB Plan. It’s a better version of the similarly named M1 SIM-only Plan and Singtel Seniors Go Digital SIM Only Plan, both of which are part of the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme.

The M1 SIM Only 1024GB Plan costs $17.95 every 30 days and has no contract. It comes with a huge 1024GB of data, 1,100 minutes of outgoing local calls and 1,100 outbound local SMS messages. This M1 plan also includes free registration, incoming calls and inbound SMS. There’s also unlimited calls to three M1 numbers, plus limited-time unlimited weekend data and included caller ID.

Also consider the following:

#1	Eight Editor's Pick	Eight Editor's Pick 228GB SIM Only 228GB data on StarHub network 588 Minutes 88 Messages Deal: Port-in and get 2 months free $8 Min. cost $8 Go	$8 Min. cost $8	Go
#2	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#3	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 100GB Roam Saver SIM Only 100GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $90 eVoucher for Samsung Tab + $50 eVoucher for Samsung Accessories + 1x chance to win 2 return tickets to Taiwan with Singapore Airlines + $70 eVoucher for AirPod Pro Gen 2 $7.77 Min. cost $7.77 Go	$7.77 Min. cost $7.77	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90/cycle promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Zero1	Zero1 Starter SIM Only 4G 100GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + 2GB roaming $7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42 Go	$7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42	Go
#6	GOMO	GOMO 4G Saver SIM Only 88GB data on Singtel's 4G network 100 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $7.18/mth for 3 mths, $10.18/mth thereafter + Free Asia Pack roaming data. Use code 4GSAVERLITE $10.18 Min. cost $10.18 Go	$10.18 Min. cost $10.18	Go

Best cheap seniors mobile plan

Editor's Pick

228GB SIM Only

228GB data
on StarHub network
588 Minutes
88 Messages
Deal: Port-in and get 2 months free

Min. cost $8

Of the mobile plans that are part of the 'Seniors Go Digital’ programme, there are a few choices under $10 per month. SIMBA Seniors, Singtel $5 Mobile Access for Seniors Plan and StarHub 4G $8 SIM Only. All of these aren’t as good value as eight's 228GB Sim Only plan, which comes in at just $8 per month and is packed with great inclusions.

This eight mobile plan comes with 228GB of data on the StarHub network, along with 10GB of APAC roaming and 2GB international roaming. It also comes with 588 minutes of outgoing local calls, 288 IDD minutes, and 88 outbound local SMS messages. Features include free caller ID and incoming calls and texts.

Also consider the following:

#1	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile Flexi Duo Data Only Plan 77GB data on Singtel network No Calls Included Deal: $90 eVoucher for Samsung Tab + $50 eVoucher for Samsung Accessories + 1x chance to win 2 return tickets to Taiwan with Singapore Airlines + $70 eVoucher for AirPod Pro Gen 2 $7 Min. cost $7 Go	$7 Min. cost $7	Go
#2	Zero1	Zero1 Starter SIM Only 4G 100GB data on Singtel's 4G network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: 5G included for 3 months + 2GB roaming $7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42 Go	$7.06 + $15.36 Upfront Min. cost $22.42	Go
#3	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 100GB Roam Saver SIM Only 100GB data on Singtel network 300 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $90 eVoucher for Samsung Tab + $50 eVoucher for Samsung Accessories + 1x chance to win 2 return tickets to Taiwan with Singapore Airlines + $70 eVoucher for AirPod Pro Gen 2 $7.77 Min. cost $7.77 Go	$7.77 Min. cost $7.77	Go
#4	Maxx	Maxx 290GB SIM Only 290GB data on M1 network 500 Minutes 99 Messages Deal: $7.90/cycle promotional price for the first 12 cycles for new sign-ups and number port-ins $7.90 Min. cost $7.90 Go	$7.90 Min. cost $7.90	Go
#5	Circles.Life	Circles.Life 50GB Data Only 50GB data on M1 4G network No Calls Included $8 + $8 Upfront Min. cost $16 Go	$8 + $8 Upfront Min. cost $16	Go
#6	MyRepublic	MyRepublic Starter Plan 288GB data on M1 4G network 200 Minutes 100 Messages $9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90 Go	$9.90/mth Min. cost $9.90	Go

Best data seniors mobile plan for big data

Supreme Plan Flash sale

400GB data
on M1 4G network
300 Minutes
100 Messages

$10.90/mth

Min. cost $10.90

$10.90/mth

Min. cost $10.90

There are plenty of mobile plans in the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme with more than 50GB of data. Singtel's Seniors Go Digital Lite, Core, Plus, and Ultra plans, and StarHub Star Plan Senior, for example. They’re all more expensive than the MyRepublic Classic Plan, though, and have significantly less data.

This MyRepublic mobile plan costs $14.90 a month for a massive 400GB of data on the M1 4G network. If you go over the data cap, speeds are managed until the next renewal cycle, so there are no surprise excess data fees. It also comes with 400 minutes of outgoing local calls and 400 outbound local SMS messages. Features include free caller ID, incoming calls and inbound SMS.

Also consider the following:

#1	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	GOMO	GOMO 5G Jetsetter SIM Only 1000GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages Deal: $24.15/mth for 3 mths, $27.15/mth thereafter + 88GB roaming for 3 months. Use code JETSET3 $27.15 Min. cost $24.15 Go	$27.15 Min. cost $24.15	Go
#3	Eight	Eight 588GB SIM Only 588GB data on StarHub network 888 Minutes 188 Messages Deal: Port-in and get 2 months free $18 Min. cost $18 Go	$18 Min. cost $18	Go
#4	Giga	Giga 1TB SIM Only 1000GB data on StarHub 5G network 1500 Minutes 1500 Messages $28 Min. cost $28 Go	$28 Min. cost $28	Go
#5	M1	M1 5G SIM Only 300GB 300GB data M1 5G network 1100 Minutes 1100 Messages Deal: $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $17.95 Min. cost $14.95 Go	$17.95 Min. cost $14.95	Go
#6	Circles.Life	Circles.Life 5G Special SIM Only 350GB data on M1 5G network Unlimited National Calls 25 Messages Deal: Get 350GB for just $15/month for the first 3 months, reverts to 250GB for $18 forever after $18 Min. cost $16 Go	$18 Min. cost $16	Go

Best seniors mobile plan for call minutes

Editor's Pick

SuperRoam 10 SIM Only

300GB data
SIMBA mobile digital network (5G)
Unlimited National Calls
30 Messages
Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA

$10

Min. cost $10

$10

Min. cost $10

Many familiar ‘Seniors Go Digital’ plans offer plenty of call minutes, as much as 10,000 minutes or unlimited calls. Singtel Seniors Go Digital Plus and Ultra Sim Only plans and StarHub Star Plan Senior all offer 1000 minutes or more. But it’s much cheaper to go with SIMBA's 200GB SIM Only plan than any one of those.

This SIMBA mobile plan costs just $12 a month with no upfront fee. It comes with a generous 200GB of data, 100 SMS messages, 7GB of data roaming in selected countries and 400 IDD minutes. More importantly for this category, it comes with unlimited calls to local mobiles, though it’s restricted to 500 minutes for local fixed-line calls.

Also consider the following:

#1	ZYM Mobile	ZYM Mobile 200GB Roam Plus SIM Only 200GB data on Singtel network 1000 Minutes 100 Messages Deal: $90 eVoucher for Samsung Tab + $50 eVoucher for Samsung Accessories + 1x chance to win 2 return tickets to Taiwan with Singapore Airlines + $70 eVoucher for AirPod Pro Gen 2 $10.10 Min. cost $10.10 Go	$10.10 Min. cost $10.10	Go
#2	Circles.Life	Circles.Life 20GB SIM Only 4G 162GB data on M1 4G network Unlimited National Calls 25 Messages Deal: Get 162GB for just $10.30/month for the first 3 months, reverts to 20GB for $12 forever after $12 Min. cost $10.31 Go	$12 Min. cost $10.31	Go
#3	M1	M1 5G SIM Only 150GB 150GB data M1 5G network 1100 Minutes 1100 Messages Deal: $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $14.95 Min. cost $11.95 Go	$14.95 Min. cost $11.95	Go
#4	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 5G Plus 350GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages $16.95/mth Min. cost $16.95 Go	$16.95/mth Min. cost $16.95	Go
#5	Maxx	Maxx 400GB SIM Only 400GB data on M1 network Unlimited National Calls 50 Messages $18 Min. cost $18 Go	$18 Min. cost $18	Go
#6	Giga	Giga 400GB SIM Only 400GB data on StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages $20.37 Min. cost $20.37 Go	$20.37 Min. cost $20.37	Go

Best seniors mobile plan for 5G access

5G+ Value SIM Only

300GB data
on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices
800 Minutes
800 Messages
Deal: $15.33/mth for 3 mths, $18.33/mth thereafter + 88GB roaming for 3 months. Use code 5GVALUE3

$18.33

Min. cost $15.33

$18.33

Min. cost $15.33

Several familiar plan names offer 5G network access as part of the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme—namely, Singtel Seniors Go Digital Sim Only plans and Starhub Star Plan Senior. But there’s cheaper pricing and better value from the GOMO 5G Value SIM Only mobile plan.

This GOMO plan costs $18.33 every 30 days with no initial fee. The price includes 300GB of base data for use on the Singtel 5G network (with a compatible 5G mobile phone). The GOMO 5G Value SIM Only mobile plan also comes with 800 minutes of outgoing local calls and 800 outbound local SMSes. You'll also receive free caller ID, incoming calls, inbound SMS and SIM card delivery.

Also consider the following:

#1	SIMBA Editor's Pick	SIMBA Editor's Pick SuperRoam 10 SIM Only 300GB data SIMBA mobile digital network (5G) Unlimited National Calls 30 Messages Deal: $20 credit when you switch to SIMBA $10 Min. cost $10 Go	$10 Min. cost $10	Go
#2	M1	M1 5G SIM Only 150GB 150GB data M1 5G network 1100 Minutes 1100 Messages Deal: $3 off first 3 months for new sign-ups and port-ins only $14.95 Min. cost $11.95 Go	$14.95 Min. cost $11.95	Go
#3	StarHub	StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only 150GB data StarHub 5G network 1000 Minutes 500 Messages Deal: Exclusive for new sign-ups: Free 12-month subscription to SmartSupport Lite $22 Min. cost $22 Go	$22 Min. cost $22	Go
#4	Singtel	Singtel 5G YAY! Monthly Plan 150GB data Singtel 5G network 2500 Minutes 300 Messages $19.90 Starter Pack 30 Day Expiry Go	$19.90 Starter Pack 30 Day Expiry	Go
#5	MyRepublic	MyRepublic 5G Plus 350GB data M1 5G network 1000 Minutes 1000 Messages $16.95/mth Min. cost $16.95 Go	$16.95/mth Min. cost $16.95	Go
#6	VIVIFI	VIVIFI Plus SIM Only 5G 60GB data on Singtel's 5G network in selected areas with 5G devices 400 Minutes 200 Messages Deal: Free 600GB to Malaysia for 365 days $19 + $12 Upfront Min. cost $31 Go	$19 + $12 Upfront Min. cost $31	Go

Best mobile plans for seniors in Singapore FAQs

Who is eligible for the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme?
To buy a mobile plan that’s part of the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme, you must be at least 60 years old and a Singapore citizen or permanent resident. You may also need to visit an M1, SIMBA (TPG), Singtel or StarHub store to prove your eligibility.

What is the best mobile plan for the elderly in Singapore?
The M1 SIM Only 1024GB Plan is the best mobile plan for seniors in Singapore. It costs less than $20 a month with no contract and comes with over 1000GB of data, 1,100 minutes of calls and 1,100 SMS messages.

Which seniors plan is best from M1, StarHub, SIMBA (TPG) and Singtel?
The M1 SIM Only 1024GB Plan is the best place to start comparisons for the ‘Seniors Go Digital’ programme. It costs less than $20 a month with no contract and comes with over 1000GB of data, 1,100 minutes of calls and 1,100 SMS messages.