Best StarHub SIM-only plans: Are these better than Singtel?

StarHub is one of the mobile network operators in Singapore, alongside Singtel, M1 and SIMBA. Users after SIM-only, prepaid and plans with mobile phones can find them all at StarHub.

Before we break down the best StarHub mobile plans (and compare them to Singtel), here’s a look at your options. Note that any plan marked with green ‘Deal’ text indicates a StarHub mobile plan promotion.

Best StarHub SIM-only plan overall

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The StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan is a great all-rounder mobile plan. It typically costs $22 every 30 days for 150GB of StarHub 5G network data with no contract. This StarHub mobile plan also usually comes with 1,000 minutes of outgoing calls and 500 outbound SMSes. You'll also get free international roaming and free incoming calls and SMSes on the Starhub 5G network.

For comparison, the cheapest SIM-only plan on Singtel's 5G network is the Lite SIM-Only 5G plan. It costs $30 every 30 days and comes with 60GB of data. It also includes 400 outgoing call minutes and 400 outbound SMSes. If you go with the StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan, you'll get more data, calls, and SMSes for $8 less. 

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Best cheap StarHub SIM-only plan

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If you want the cheapest StarHub SIM-only option, look at the StarHub Medium 5G SIM Only plan. It’s a no-contract plan that typically costs $22 every 30 days for 150GB of data. You'll get free international roaming, and free incoming calls on Starhub's 5G network. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 1,000 minutes of outgoing local calls and 500 local outbound SMSes.

Singtel’s closest competing plan is the 4G $15 prepaid Ultimate Plan, which costs $15 every 30 days with no contract. It comes with 50GB of data, 500 minutes of outgoing call minutes and 100 outbound SMSes. This Singtel mobile plan also includes free incoming calls, 300 minutes of IDD to select countries, and 2GB of Malaysia roaming. Even though the Starhub plan is $7 more, it has better dollar-to-data value and includes 5G network access.

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Best big-data StarHub SIM-only plan

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Best StarHub mobile phone plan

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The StarHub 5G Small 2-year Device Plan has a 24-month contract but lets you pair the plan with a mobile phone. This Starhub mobile plan typically costs $75 a month for 200GB of StarHub 5G network data. It also comes with 300 minutes of outgoing calls and 200 outbound SMSes. For extras, you'll get free caller ID and incoming calls. You'll also get 12 free months of StarHub TV+ and three free months of HotStar.

The closest comparable mobile plan is the Singtel S Phone Plan 5G. This plan costs $78 a month for 100GB of Singtel 5G data on a 24-month contract. It comes with 300 minutes of outgoing calls and 300 outbound SMSes, plus two months of Spotify and Calm. The StarHub plan has better dollar-to-data value and arguably better perks, but the Singtel plan has more SMSes.

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Best StarHub big-data mobile phone plan

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The StarHub 5G Medium 2-year Device Plan pairs a mobile phone with plenty of StarHub 5G network data. It normally costs $105 a month on a 24 month contract and comes with 250GB of data. This StarHub mobile plan also comes with 1000 minutes of outgoing calls and 600 outbound SMSes. Other features include 1GB of global roaming, and free 12 months of Amazon Prime.

For comparison, the closest Singtel 24-month contract plan is the M Phone Plan 5G, which typically costs $98 a month. It comes with 130GB of Singtel 5G network data, 600 minutes of outgoing calls and 600 outbound SMSes. Features include 1GB of global roaming, free two months of Spotify and Calm, and a $150 loyalty voucher. Once again, StarHub has better ongoing dollar-to-data value, while Singtel has arguably better perks.

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StarHub seniors, prepaid and CIS plans

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StarHub also has other plans apart from SIM-only postpaid options. For older adults, there are a few exclusive StarHub seniors plans:

• StarHub Star Plan Senior: $15 per month, no contract, 100GB data, 500 local and international SMSes, 1GB Malaysia data roaming. 
• StarHub 2-year Device Plan S: $60 per month (24 months), 24-month contract, 200GB base data, 200 SMSes, 300 outgoing minutes, 5G access, caller ID, 1GB APAC roaming, free incoming calls, free three months of Amazon Prime.
• StarHub 2-year Device Plan M: $85 per month (24 months), 24-month contract, 250GB base data, 600 SMSes, 1,000 outgoing minutes. 5G access, caller ID, 1GB global roaming, free incoming calls, free three months of Amazon Prime.

StarHub also sells a range of prepaid cards that cover calls, SMS and data plans. Prepaid starter cards start at $8 for 1GB of data per 30 days and extend up to 8GB per 180 days. Data-only prepaid plans start at $5 for 1GB. StarHub also offers IDD plans for selected countries, including Indonesia and the Philippines. Prepaid users can top-up via the dedicated StarHub Prepaid Online Top Up portal.

Finally, StarHub also offers Corporate Individual Scheme (CIS) mobile plans, all of which are available on a 24-month device plan or no contract plan covered above. 

StarHub SIM-only FAQs

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Does StarHub have unlimited data?
No, StarHub SIM-only mobile plans have fixed monthly data limits. 

Is Giga under StarHub?
Yes, StarHub owns sub-brand Giga, which sells separate SIM-only mobile plans.

Is StarHub cheaper than Singtel?
Generally, yes, comparable plans are cheaper from StarHub than from Singtel.