Highest scored on our rubric: HelloRoam (4.6/5)Compare eSIM Providers for Singapore: Feature Matrix (2026)
Feature matrix
Weighted Scores: Singapore eSIM Providers
5 providers scored across 5 weighted dimensions for Singapore.
Score Breakdown by Dimension
| Dimension | Weight | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage | 20% | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Pricing | 20% | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.0 |
| Network Generation | 20% | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| App Quality | 20% | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.5 |
| Support | 20% | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Weighted Total | 100% | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.35 | 4.15 | 4.20 |
At a Glance
| Attribute | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2017 | 2020 | 2023 |
| HQ | United Kingdom | Singapore | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA | Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Support Channels | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | 24/7 chat + email | Email only | Email only |
| Refund Policy | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Starting Price | $3.50 | $4.50 | $2.99/day | $3.00 | $3.99 |
Coverage
Singapore Coverage, Provider Against Provider
Carrier Routing per Provider
| Provider | Carrier Partner | Network Type | Coverage score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | StarHub | 5G | 4.5 |
| Airalo | StarHub | 5G | 4.9 |
| Holafly | StarHub | 5G | 4.3 |
| Nomad | StarHub | 5G | 3.9 |
| Saily | StarHub | 5G | 4.0 |
Network Count and Types
Singapore has 1 mobile network: StarHub. Network types present: 5G. 5G coverage is widespread in Singapore. Nationwide 5G standalone coverage achieved in 2025; all carriers offer 5G
Regional eSIM Alternative
Singapore-only plans are priced for one country. Regional plans spread the cost across borders. Singapore single-country entry: $5.49 (1GB). Neighbor entry-level prices: Afghanistan: $8.10 (1GB); Armenia: $4.99 (1GB); Azerbaijan: $4.45 (1GB); Bangladesh: $3.49 (1GB). Buying individual plans for all 5 countries totals $26.52 minimum. HelloRoam, Airalo and Holafly sell multi-country bundles that put several destinations on one eSIM; Nomad and Saily sell single-country plans only. Bundle country lists differ, so check that Singapore and the stops above are on the one you are offered, then price it against that $26.52 total.
Pricing
Singapore Per-Tier Pricing
Fixed Data Plan Pricing
| Tier | HelloRoam | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1GB | $3.15 | $5.49 | $2.69 | $2.70 | $3.59 |
| 3GB | $9.45 | $5.99 | $8.07 | $8.10 | $10.77 |
| 5GB | $15.75 | $8.99 | $13.46 | $13.50 | $17.96 |
| 10GB | $31.50 | $13.99 | $26.91 | $27 | $35.91 |
| 20GB | $63 | $20.49 | $53.82 | $54 | $71.82 |
Airalo prices from live data. Other provider prices are estimated from published starting rates. Actual rates vary.
Unlimited Plan Pricing
| Duration | Total | Per Day | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day | $3.35 | $3.35/day | 4% |
| 3 days | $9.63 | $3.21/day | 8% |
| 7 days | $22.48 | $3.21/day | 8% |
| 14 days | $43.49 | $3.11/day | 11% |
| 30 days | $85.85 | $2.86/day | 18% |
Per-GB Value Analysis
The cheapest per-GB rate for Singapore is $0.74/GB at the 1GB tier ($5.49 total). Larger data tiers typically reduce the per-GB cost. A 20GB plan often delivers 30-50% lower per-GB rates than a 1GB plan for the same destination.
Cost for Your Trip Length
An average 4-day trip in Singapore costs $5.49 on a fixed 1GB plan vs $13.96 on unlimited ($3.49/day x 4 days). Unlimited plans cost less per day on longer trips due to volume discounts.
Network data
Singapore Network Generation
Carrier Routing by Provider
| Provider | Carrier | Type | Network score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | StarHub | 5G | 4.3 |
| Airalo | StarHub | 5G | 4.4 |
| Holafly | StarHub | 5G | 4.2 |
| Nomad | StarHub | 5G | 4.3 |
| Saily | StarHub | 5G | 4.4 |
5G Availability
5G coverage in Singapore is widespread. Nationwide 5G standalone coverage achieved in 2025; all carriers offer 5G Providers routing through 5G-capable carriers pick up 5G in the areas where it is deployed. 4G LTE fallback is available everywhere.
Speed Under Fair Use Policies
Holafly unlimited plans in Singapore run at full 5G speed until the daily fair-use threshold. After the threshold, speeds reduce. Maps and messaging still work. Video streaming and large downloads do not. Fixed data plans from Airalo, Saily, and Nomad run at full speed until the data allowance is used.
Urban vs Rural Coverage
5G in Singapore sits in the cities. Rural areas fall back to 4G LTE, drop to 3G in places, or lose signal entirely in remote terrain. Singtel offers the widest rural footprint among local carriers, and every provider on this page rides the same towers.
Support
Which Support Channels Each Provider Runs
Support Channels by Provider
| Provider | Channels | Real-time channel | Support score (0-5, our rubric) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HelloRoam | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Live chat + WhatsApp | 5.0 |
| Airalo | Email + in-app chat | In-app chat | 4.2 |
| Holafly | 24/7 chat + email | 24/7 live chat | 4.7 |
| Nomad | Email only | None published | 3.9 |
| Saily | Email only | None published | 4.1 |
Refund and Guarantee Policies
| Provider | Guarantee |
|---|---|
| HelloRoam | 180-day refund |
| Airalo | 14-day refund |
| Holafly | 180-day refund |
| Nomad | 30-day refund |
| Saily | 30-day refund |
Activation and Setup Experience
How quickly can you get online in Singapore? Setup time depends on which provider you choose. HelloRoam: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to StarHub in Singapore. Airalo: QR code or direct install. 4 steps, approximately 3-5 min to complete. Connects to StarHub in Singapore. Holafly: QR code via email. 4 steps, approximately 5-8 min to complete. Connects to StarHub in Singapore. Nomad: QR code or manual APN. 4 steps, approximately 4-6 min to complete. Connects to StarHub in Singapore. Saily: Direct in-app install. 4 steps, approximately 2-4 min to complete. Connects to StarHub in Singapore. All providers connect to Singapore's 5G network where available after activation. Install before departure to skip airport setup delays. All 5 providers allow pre-trip installation.
Head-to-head
Head-to-Head Provider Comparison for Singapore
Two of the five providers in our Singapore matrix are Airalo and Holafly. Here is where they diverge.
Airalo routes through StarHub (5G) in Singapore. Holafly connects via StarHub (5G). Same carrier: signal quality and coverage area are identical. The comparison shifts to pricing and support.
Singapore plans range from $5.49 (1GB) to $20.49 (20GB). Pricing score gap: 0.4 points. Holafly has a cost advantage at this destination. The widest scoring gap is in coverage breadth: Airalo leads by 0.6 points. Composite: Airalo 4.45/5 on our rubric, Holafly 4.35/5.
Matrix analysis
Reading the Singapore eSIM Comparison Matrix
The Singapore feature matrix scores 5 providers across 5 equal-weight dimensions. Here is what the numbers mean in practice.
Coverage: Singapore is a single-operator market (StarHub). All 5 providers share the same infrastructure. Coverage scores compress because no provider has a carrier advantage. The dimension effectively neutralizes.
Network: Singapore runs on 5G. Since all providers route through the same infrastructure, network scores track the carrier tier, not the provider. Pricing: plans start at $5.49 (1GB), $5.49/GB floor rate. Unlimited daily data from $3.49/day shifts the pricing calculus for heavy users. Overall spread: 0.49 points between #1 (HelloRoam) and #4 (Nomad). Provider selection matters significantly in Singapore.
Use cases
Matching Providers to Activities in Singapore
Score-weighted recommendations for Singapore travelers.
Video Streaming
Airalo
Airalo is the strongest pick for streaming in Singapore. Network Generation score: 4.4/5 in our comparison matrix on Singapore's 5G network via StarHub. 5G handles HD streaming where the signal is strong. Holafly's unlimited tier from $3.49/day avoids mid-stream data caps.
Remote Work
HelloRoam
HelloRoam ranks first for remote work in Singapore. Video calls need a steady connection more than a fast one. Singapore's 5G network carries video calls where signal is strong. A real-time support channel matters when connectivity drops mid-session. HelloRoam: 24/7 support. Singapore's excellent WiFi supplements eSIM data for stationary work.
Social Media
HelloRoam
HelloRoam fits social-heavy travelers in Singapore. Instagram browsing runs 100-200 MB per hour and TikTok 300-500 MB per hour. At Singapore's floor rate of $5.49/GB, an hour of TikTok scrolling costs roughly $2.68 on the entry tier. App quality score: 5.0/5 on our rubric for data monitoring while uploading.
Navigation
Airalo
Airalo leads for navigation use in Singapore. Google Maps uses 10-15 MB per hour of active navigation. Coverage is the dominant factor: losing signal mid-route is worse than slow speed. Airalo routes through StarHub in Singapore, the sole operator. All providers deliver identical coverage for navigation.
Budget Travel
HelloRoam
HelloRoam is the strongest pick on a cost-conscious Singapore trip. Pricing score: 4.4/5 on this scorecard, starting from $3.50. Singapore entry: $5.49 for 1GB ($5.49/GB). Refund window: 180 days. A 180-day refund reduces purchase risk for uncertain itineraries.
Extended Stay
HelloRoam
HelloRoam fits extended stays in Singapore. Average trip length: 4 days. Unlimited plans scale: $85.85 for 30 days ($2.86/day, 18% discount). Support quality matters more on longer trips. HelloRoam runs live chat and WhatsApp.
Coverage quality
Singapore Network Coverage: Provider-by-Provider
Coverage quality in Singapore depends on which of 1 operator each provider routes through. HelloRoam: StarHub (5G). Airalo: StarHub (5G). Holafly: StarHub (5G). Nomad: StarHub (5G). Saily: StarHub (5G).
All 5 providers connect through StarHub. Coverage quality is identical across the board. No provider gains a coverage advantage in Singapore. The comparison shifts entirely to pricing tiers (20% weight), app features (20%), and support channels (20%). Singapore has widespread 5G coverage. Providers connecting to a 5G carrier pick it up across the covered zones. Singapore is a mature mobile market with near-universal coverage.
Support quality
Customer Support for Singapore: Provider-by-Provider
Support is 20% of the composite score, the same as every other dimension, but for Singapore travelers hitting activation issues it becomes the one that decides the trip.
HelloRoam: real-time help on live chat and WhatsApp. 24/7 availability. 63 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Singapore's time zone. Airalo: real-time help on in-app chat. 24/7 availability. 12 languages. 14-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Singapore's time zone. Holafly: real-time help on 24/7 live chat. 24/7 availability. 10 languages. 180-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Singapore's time zone. Nomad: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. Business hours (UTC+8) availability. 2 languages. 30-day refund window. Business hours (UTC+8). Check overlap with Singapore's time zone (SGT (UTC+8)). Saily: no real-time channel, email and in-app messages only. 24/7 availability. 1 language. 30-day refund window. Available around the clock regardless of Singapore's time zone.
HelloRoam and Airalo and Holafly let Singapore travelers reach a person in real time. For activation problems at arrival, that beats waiting on an email queue. Longest refund window: HelloRoam and Holafly at 180 days. Useful when Singapore trip dates shift after purchase.
App usability
Singapore eSIM App Quality: Installation to Monitoring
Four apps, four installation flows for Singapore. Setup time ranges from 2 to 8 minutes depending on the provider.
HelloRoam: App score 5.0/5 on this scorecard. Airalo (4.7/5): QR code or direct in-app install. 3-5 minutes. Tracking: Granular: per-profile usage, hourly projections, remaining data alerts. Standout: Airmoney cashback (5-10%), real-time data tracking with hourly estimates. Holafly (4.1/5 in our comparison matrix): QR code via email + in-app mirror. 5-8 minutes. Tracking: Minimal: unlimited plans remove the need for consumption monitoring. Standout: Unlimited plan management. No data cap tracking needed.. Nomad (3.9/5 on our 2026 rubric): Email QR code. Manual scan in phone settings. 4-6 minutes. Tracking: Basic: data balance only. No real-time estimates or usage projections. Standout: Lowest per-GB pricing in covered markets. Minimal UI.. Saily (4.5/5 on this scorecard): Direct in-app install with VPN bundled. 2-4 minutes. Tracking: Standard: data balance display, VPN status indicator, remaining allowance. Standout: Integrated NordVPN on every plan at zero cost.
App score leader for Singapore: HelloRoam at 5.0/5 on our rubric.
Pricing analysis
The Real Cost of eSIM Data in Singapore
The pricing comparison for Singapore is not a single number. It is a curve that changes shape at 3, 5, 10, and 20 GB.
1GB: $5.49 ($5.49/GB). 3GB: $5.99 ($2.00/GB). 5GB: $8.99 ($1.80/GB). 10GB: $13.99 ($1.40/GB). 20GB: $20.49 ($1.02/GB).
Best value: 20GB at $1.02/GB. Worst value: 1GB at $5.49/GB. Ratio: 5.4x difference between cheapest and most expensive per-GB rate. A 4-day trip at 2 GB/day needs ~8 GB. The 10GB tier at $13.99 covers that. Unlimited at $3.49/day = $13.96 total. That undercuts the 10GB fixed tier by $0.03. Pricing score leader for Singapore: Nomad at 4.8/5 in our comparison matrix.
A local prepaid SIM in Singapore costs $10-20 for 30-100GB / 14-28 days. A SIM bought on arrival at Changi (SIN) costs $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days. The cheapest eSIM plan in this matrix for Singapore is $5.49 for 1GB. The per-GB floor across the 7 scored Singapore plans is $0.74/GB. The airport SIM counter adds a 5-10 min; Changi has multiple options across terminals queue that an eSIM installed before departure skips.
Quick comparison
Singapore Provider Matchup Summary
Matrix summary
Singapore Feature Matrix Overview
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, network generation, app, and support for Singapore. HelloRoam leads the matrix. Plans start at $5.49 on StarHub's 5G network.
Verdict
Singapore Verdict Matrix
Scenario-based recommendations for Singapore travelers.
Budget trips
Nomad scores highest
Nomad publishes the lowest per-GB rate card of the five, from $3.00. For Singapore, the cheapest tracked plan is $5.49.
1GB fixed data planHeavy Data Users
Holafly scores highest
Holafly unlimited data at $3.49/day in Singapore. No data caps. Fair-use throttling applies after the daily threshold.
Unlimited daily at $3.49/dayPrivacy-Conscious Travelers
Saily scores highest
Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Its published rate card starts at $3.99 across destinations. Backed by Nord Security's infrastructure.
Fixed data + integrated VPNMulti-Country Trips
Airalo scores highest
Airalo regional bundles cover 200+ countries on a single eSIM. Asialink, Eurolink, and Discover Global work in Singapore alongside neighboring destinations.
Regional multi-country bundleSingapore Specifically
Airalo scores highest
Airalo scores highest overall for Singapore in our 2026 matrix. Widest coverage catalogue. Airalo leads coverage at 200+ countries, the widest catalogue in the matrix, with regional multi-country bundles for complex itineraries.
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Singapore Provider Comparison Questions
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Singapore?
Which eSIM provider scores highest across Singapore?
HelloRoam scores 4.6/5.0 overall in our weighted matrix. Coverage on Singtel rates 4.5/5.0. Pricing rates 4.4/5.0 with plans from $5.49. All five dimensions carry equal 20% weight.
Which of Airalo and Holafly leads across Singapore?
Which of Airalo and Holafly leads across Singapore?
Airalo scores 4.5/5 on our rubric.0 with fixed data plans from $5.49. Holafly scores 4.3/5.0 with unlimited daily data at $3.49/day. Airalo covers 200+ countries. Holafly covers 160+.
Which provider prices Singapore eSIM plans lowest?
Which provider prices Singapore eSIM plans lowest?
The lowest per-GB rate for Singapore is $0.74/GB. A 1GB plan costs $5.49. Nomad offers competitive per-GB pricing starting at $3.00. Compare all tiers in the pricing grid above.
Does Saily work in Singapore?
Does Saily work in Singapore?
Saily covers Singapore on Singtel at 5G speeds. Its published rate card starts from $3.99 across destinations. Saily includes NordVPN protection on every plan at no extra cost. Saily covers 200+ countries total.
Which Singapore eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Which Singapore eSIM provider has the highest-rated app?
Airalo rates highest at 4.7/5 in our comparison matrix.0 on app quality with real-time data tracking, in-app installation, and Airmoney rewards. Saily rates 4.5/5 on our 2026 rubric.0 with an integrated VPN toggle. Holafly rates 4.1/5.0. Nomad rates 3.9/5.0.
Which Singapore trips justify unlimited data?
Which Singapore trips justify unlimited data?
Unlimited costs $3.49/day via Holafly in Singapore. A 7-day trip totals $24.43. The largest fixed plan (1GB) costs $5.49. Unlimited saves money above 5GB/day usage. Below that threshold, fixed plans offer better value per GB.
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Singapore-only plan?
Can I use a regional eSIM instead of a Singapore-only plan?
Airalo offers regional bundles covering multiple countries on a single eSIM. Asialink (16 countries), Eurolink (39 countries), and Discover Global (130+ countries) all include Singapore. Regional bundles cost more per-GB but save the hassle of managing multiple eSIMs on multi-country trips.
Which of the 4 Singapore eSIM providers fits your trip?
Which of the 4 Singapore eSIM providers fits your trip?
On a budget: Nomad (lowest per-GB from $3.00). Heavy data: Holafly (unlimited from $3.49/day). Privacy: Saily (NordVPN included). Widest coverage: Airalo (200+ countries). Your primary metric determines the right provider.
Singapore data, live on arrival
Compare all five providers. Plans from $5.49.