StarHub is one of four mobile network operators in Singapore, alongside Singtel, M1 and SIMBA. The mobile provider also has giga, eight, and redONE as sub-brands. StarHub has been operating in Singapore for more than 25 years.
As a StarHub customer, you’ll have access to SIM-only mobile plans for BYO devices or as part of postpaid bundles. StarHub also caters to prepaid mobile users and those after broadband home internet. Mobile plans are offered as contract or contract-free options, and the more you pay, the more data, call minutes and messages you get.
- Lots of unlimited data plans
- All plans include call and SMS roaming
- Wide range of devices
- Premium prices
- Below-average customer satisfaction
StarHub SIM-only plans
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StarHub
5G Lite
$22.00
Min. cost $22
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#2
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Core
$38.00
Min. cost $38
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#3
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Plus
$48.00
Min. cost $48
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#4
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Max
$78.00
Min. cost $78
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#5
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StarHub
5G Platinum
$128.00
Min. cost $128
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#6
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StarHub
5G Platinum Elite
$188.00
Min. cost $188
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StarHub offers six SIM-only plans. All have access to the StarHub 5G mobile network and operate on 30-day cycles, and all but the cheapest offer unlimited data, calls and SMS.
The 5G Lite is the cheapest StarHub SIM-only plan, and it costs $22 per 30 days. You’ll get 150GB of data with 1,000 local call minutes, plus 750 SMS for local use. Internationally, you get unlimited calls and SMS while roaming to 165 destinations. You'll also get 1GB of data roaming for Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. For cheaper 5G SIM-only plans with more data, call minutes and/or messages, consider comparable plans from M1, MyRepublic and Singtel.
The rest of StarHub’s SIM-only mobile plans all offer unlimited local data, unlimited calls and SMS both locally and while roaming (subject to StarHub's fair use policy) an allotment of roaming data, unlimited IDD calls, plus monthly credit to put towards a new device.
Under the 5G Unlimited+ banner, there are three plans. For $38 per month, you get 3GB of global roaming data, 5GB Southeast Asia data (five destinations), and $5 device credits per month. $48 per month gets you 5GB global data, 10GB APAC data (20 destinations), and $10 device credit per month. At $78 per month, you're looking at 20GB global roaming data (165 destinations) and $20 per month to put towards a device.
The two most expensive plans fall under the 5G Platinum banner. For a pricey $128 per month, you'll get 30GB global roaming data and $50 of device credit per month. Finally, $188 gets you unlimited global roaming data and a generous $80 of device credit each month.
Also consider:
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#1
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SIMBA
Editor's Pick
SuperRoam 10 SIM Only
$10.00
Min. cost $10
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Singtel
$15 hi! 5G+ Monthly Plan
$15.00
Per 30 Day Renewal
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#3
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GOMO
5G+ Asia Infinity
$30.56
+ $2 Upfront
Min. cost $11.17
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#4
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Maxx
400GB SIM Only
$10.00
Min. cost $10
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#5
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Zero1
Jumbo Pro 5G
$20.40
Min. cost $20.40
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#6
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Eight
Lucky Eight 5G SIM Only
$14.80
Min. cost $14.80
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StarHub phone and device plans
StarHub no longer offers different plans for users looking to pair a mobile plan with a device. Now, customers can use their included device dollars from the above SIM-only plans to put towards their smartphone, smartwatch, or tablet of choice. In terms of smartphones, StarHub offers popular options like the Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S26, alongside other Apple and Samsung models, plus alternatives from Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi. You can choose either an upfront payment or 12-month or 24-month device repayment terms if you pair a StarHub SIM-only plan with an eligible device.
For inspiration, here’s a look at popular StarHub devices from our database.
Galaxy S26 256GB
- 6.3 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 50MP, 12MP, 10MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
Galaxy S26+ 256GB
- 6.7 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 50MP, 12MP, 10MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB
- 6.9 inch display
- Rear Cameras: 200MP, 50MP, 50MP, 10MP
- Front Camera: 12MP
Galaxy S24 FE 5G 256GB
- 6.4 inch display
- Android Android 13.0; One UI 5.1
- 5G Capable
StarHub prepaid plans
StarHub offers a few prepaid plans for customers looking to stay in control of their monthly mobile bill, all of which operate on the StarHub 5G network. These plans aren't available for purchase online, only in-store at an authorised StarHub reseller.
The cheapest StarHub prepaid plan is the 4G Prepaid plan, which costs $12 per month for 300GB local data, unlimited local calls and SMS, 15GB APAC roaming data (nine destinations), 200GB SEA data (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand), 100 roaming minutes and 50 roaming SMS for nine destinations, and up to 500 IDD minutes (plus 100 to Myanmar).
In the middle is the 5G Prepaid Core plan, which costs $15 for 300GB local 5G data, unlimited local calls and texts, 200GB SEA data (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand), 30GB APAC data (20 destinations), 100 roaming minutes and 50 roaming SMS for 20 destinations, and up to 600 IDD minutes (plus 100 to Myanmar).
Finally, there's the $30 per month 5G Prepaid Plus plan, which comes with 400GB local 5G data, unlimited local minutes and SMS, 95GB APAC data (20 destinations), 300GB SEA data (Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand), 100 roaming minutes and 50 roaming SMS for 20 destinations, and up to 600 IDD minutes (plus 100 to Myanmar).
StarHub tourist SIM plans
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#1
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StarHub
4G Tourist eSIM Data Only
$12.00
Starter Pack
30 Day Expiry
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#2
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StarHub
5G Tourist eSIM Data Only Core
$15.00
Starter Pack
28 Day Expiry
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#3
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StarHub
5G Tourist eSIM Data Only Plus
$30.00
Starter Pack
30 Day Expiry
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Got a friend or family member visiting Singapore soon? StarHub has three data-only tourist SIMs on offer, all of which have a 30-day expiry. The pricing and inclusions for these tourist plans are the same as StarHub's prepaid plans above.
We think the cheapest plan is the best for most people, but there are competitive options from other providers too, as you can see below.
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Eight
Double Eight Data Only Tourist Plan
$8.00
Starter Pack
30 Day Expiry
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Singtel
$12 hi! Tourist eSIM
$12.00
Starter Pack
30 Day Expiry
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#3
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M1
100GB Tourist eSIM
$12.00
Starter Pack
15 Day Expiry
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How to sign up for a StarHub mobile plan
Signing up for a StarHub mobile plan is easy; just follow these steps:
- Find the StarHub mobile plan that’s right for you, then use the corresponding ‘Go to Site’ button below.
- 150GB data
- StarHub 5G network
- 1000 Minutes
- 750 Messages
- International Roaming
- Unlimited data
- StarHub 5G network
- Unlimited National Calls & SMS
- International Roaming
- Unlimited data
- StarHub 5G network
- Unlimited National Calls & SMS
- International Roaming
- Unlimited data
- StarHub 5G network
- Unlimited National Calls & SMS
- International Roaming
- Unlimited data
- StarHub 5G network
- Unlimited National Calls & SMS
- International Roaming
- Unlimited data
- StarHub 5G network
- Unlimited National Calls & SMS
- International Roaming
- On the StarHub site, select the same plan to confirm purchase, then click ‘Select Plan’.
- Confirm everything’s correct, then click on ‘Proceed to checkout’.
- Log in with your Hub ID (or make a new account), then follow the prompts to complete the signup.
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StarHub
5G Lite
$22.00
Min. cost $22
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#2
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Core
$38.00
Min. cost $38
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#3
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Plus
$48.00
Min. cost $48
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#4
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StarHub
5G Unlimited+ Max
$78.00
Min. cost $78
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#5
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StarHub
5G Platinum
$128.00
Min. cost $128
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#6
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StarHub
5G Platinum Elite
$188.00
Min. cost $188
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StarHub mobile plan add-ons
StarHub customers have access to a range of optional plan add-ons for mobile plans. Blocking international calls and/or SMSes was a free add-on at the time of writing. Other free add-ons include Voice over WiFi (WiFi calling) and free wireless internet in eligible public locations (up to 2Mbps). The other StarHub add-ons have different fees:
- SmartSupport: $14.26 per month for unlimited device swaps, one replacement every year, two-hour delivery, plus unlimited device refreshes and 24/7 tech support. It costs $19 per month for SmartSupport Plus, which also covers care for six supplementary devices, with two swaps every year.
- SmartSupport Home: $20.36 a month for tech support and device protection. Up to $5000 worth of coverage for unlimited eligible devices, security advisories, and on-call tech support.
- TravelProtection: From $3.80 per day for up to $100,000 travel insurance with coverage (inclusive of COVID-19 treatment) in 20+ Asia Pacific destinations. It costs $6.60 for worldwide coverage (except for Cuba), which offers up to $200,000 cover.
- CyberProtect: $5.08 per month for spyware, malware, virus, phishing and ransomware coverage on three devices. It includes antivirus, secure browsing, parental control and a virtual private network (VPN).
- CyberCover: $10.18 per month for up to $13,000 coverage against online fraud, cyber-bullying, identity theft and unauthorised transactions.
- Lifestyle: Netflix, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and more streaming services.
- Data add-ons (postpaid): $10.19 for 10GB or $20.37 for 50GB.
- NumberShare: $8.15 per month for number sharing between mobile and cellular smartwatches. At the time of writing, new NumberShare sign-ups will get free 3 months of NumberShare with any 5G Unlimited+ plan.
- Calling Overseas: $7 per month for IDD 018 calls to 19 destinations. Additional destinations are available at a per-minute rate, including higher-quality video/voice calls.
- Voice Add-on: $5.10 per month for 500 local call minutes or $10.90 per month for 1,000 local call minutes.
- Itemised billing: $10.80 one-off charge, plus $5.40 monthly fees for an itemised mobile bill
StarHub data roaming
StarHub offers data roaming add-ons for SIM-only and prepaid users, outside of what’s included with most of its plans. SIM-only users can choose from the following DataTravel add-ons with StarHub:
- DataTravel Asia Pacific: $6 for 1GB (three-day expiry). $16 for 8GB (30-day expiry). $20 for 12GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations (Myanmar was listed but doesn’t support data): Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam.
- DataTravel Global: $40 for 8GB (30-day expiry). $50 for 12GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations include all APAC destinations, plus: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Jordan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Ukraine and Uruguay.
- DataTravel Everywhere: $80 for 1GB (30-day expiry). Eligible destinations include all APAC and Global destinations, plus: Afghanistan, Algeria, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic), Costa Rica, Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Curacao, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, Dominica, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Faroe Islands, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guadeloupe, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iraq, Isle of Man, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lesotho, Liberia, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Martinique, Mauritius, Mongolia, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Nauru, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Northern Mariana Island, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Puerto Rico, Republic of Moldova, Rwanda, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Solomon Islands, South Africa, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent, Suriname, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Zambia.
- DataTravel Unlimited: $30/day for unlimited data in 155 destinations.
StarHub customer service
Although StarHub has been around a long time and provides a premium product, unfortunately, they're ranked lowest by customers on Seedly out of all providers, with a meagre 2.2 stars.
On a positive note, there are a lot of help channels should you encounter any issues. In addition to an online FAQ hub, StarHub also offers a live chatbot, a 24/7 WhatsApp chat (if you need a human), and a range of hotlines and online forms.
StarHub FAQs
Is giga under StarHub?
Yes, giga and eight are mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) sub-brands that are under StarHub and operate on the StarHub mobile network.
Who owns StarHub?
StarHub is a publicly traded company owned by Asia Mobile Holdings.
Which is better: Singtel, StarHub or M1?
According to Opensignal data, StarHub offers the best mobile experience for streaming video and the best download speed experience. While Singtel wins the most Opensignal awards, StarHub is close behind in second.
How do I activate international roaming with StarHub?
To activate international roaming with a StarHub plan, you first need to buy a SIM-only or prepaid add-on (depending on your service). Download the StarHub app, then log in. Tap on ‘Mobile’, select your mobile number, then choose ‘Add-ons’. Scroll down to Roaming, then tap ‘Explore’. Select ‘Activate Roaming service’, then choose ‘International Roaming’ and hit ‘Next’ and follow the prompts to confirm roaming activation.
Nathan Lawrence
