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StarHub Mobile Pte Ltd (StarHub)

StarHub is the first mobile operator in the Asia Pacific region to commercially launch a HSPA+ service. Branded as MaxMobile Elite, StarHub's HSPA+ service offers download speeds up to 21 Mbit/s nationwide. Technologies supported are 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSPA+, 1800 LTE

APN settings

  • username: (blank)
  • password: (blank)
  • APN name: shwap (or) shwapint (or) internet

or

APN settings

  • username: star
  • password: hub
  • APN name: shppd

dial-up connection number: *99#

Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd (SingTel)

Technologies supported are 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS, 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA, 1800 MHz LTE

APN settings for prepaid:

  • username: (blank)
  • password: (blank)
  • APN name: hicard (or) hi-internet

APN settings for postpaid:

  • username: 65ideas (or) (blank)
  • password: 65ideas (or) (blank)
  • APN name: e-ideas (or) internet

LTE APN settings

  • username: (blank)
  • password: (blank)
  • APN name: e-ideas

MobileOne Ltd (M1)

Technologies supported are 900/1800 MHz GSM, GPRS 2100 MHz UMTS, HSPA 1800/2600 MHz LTE.

APN settings

  • username: (blank) (or) 65
  • password: (blank) (or) user123
  • APN name: prepaidbb (or) prepaiddata (or) miworld (or) sunsurf (or) sunsurfmcard

Prepaid plans

Singapore currency is called Singapore dollar, it's usually abbreviated with the dollar sign $ (or alternatively S$), so do not confuse it with the US dollar. Not to create any confusion S$ will be used further.

StarHub

Actually, it seems that StarHub offers at least 5 types of prepaid SIM cards:

  • GREEN Prepaid SIM card
  • The Preferred Tourist SIM Card
  • BlackBerry Prepaid SIM
  • StarHub – Marina Bay Sands Prepaid Mobile SIM card
  • MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM

1. GREEN Prepaid SIM card offers:

  • 3G Prepaid mobile service
  • Free IDD 018 to 18 destinations
  • Per Second Billing*
  • Comes with additional credits
  • FREE 10MB local data**
  • FREE Incoming Calls for 18 days***

(Note: * Only applies to S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 SIM & S$ 50 / US$ 40.94 SIM; ** 1st min block charging applies with effect from 18 September 2012; *** Not valid with S$ 25 / US$ 20.47 Happy Stars Plus and S$ 28 / US$ 22.93 Happy $128 top-up.)

There is a service called MaxMobile Value Prepaid, it offers data usage for StarHub GREEN Prepaid customers. Customers using GREEN Prepaid SIM cards (except MaxMobile Prepaid SIM Card) can activate MaxMobile Value Prepaid and buy any data package to start surfing the internet. Note that MaxMobile Value Prepaid cannot be activated on MaxMobile Prepaid SIM Card.

MaxMobile Value Prepaid data packs are as follows:

Price Data Bundle Validity
S$ 2 / US$ 1.64 30 MB 3 days
S$ 4 / US$ 3.28 200 MB 3 days
S$ 7 / US$ 5.73 1 GB 7 days
S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 500 MB 30 days
S$ 20 / US$ 16.38 1 GB 30 days


2. The Preferred Tourist SIM Card - it costs S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 and offers the following:

  • Free 30 MB MaxMobile Value Prepaid data plan valid for 3 days upon activation of card
  • Free local data access* on YourSingapore Guide app
  • Exclusive Merchant Privileges
  • 90-day expiry*
  • S$ 18 / US$ 14.74 credit
  • Free IDD 018 to 18 destinations
  • Per Second Billing

(Note: * Free data access within YourSingapore Guide app only. Data charges apply for sites beyond the application; **

  • If top-up is made prior to the SIM card expiration date, the card will be extended for 90 days from the date of top-up.)


3. BlackBerry Prepaid SIM - it costs S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 and offers:

  • Comes pre-activated* with 3-day BlackBerry for Individual plan (worth S$ 10 / US$ 8.19)
  • Unlimited local data access for Instant Messaging, social networking apps & emails
  • 50MB local data access for Internet browsing
  • FREE IDD 018 to 18 Destinations
  • 180-day validity
  • Comes with S$ 8 / US$ 6.55* credits
  • Per Second Billing**

(Note: * Restart your BlackBerry device after you have activated the SIM card after the first use. Additional S$ 1 / US$ 0.82 will be given upon activation; ** the 1st min block charging applies with effect from 18 September 2012.

BlackBerry plans are as follows:

Plan BlackBerry Prepaid for Individual BlackBerry Prepaid for Corporate Comes with Bundled Local Data Unlimited Data Access
1 Day S$ 5 / US$ 4.09 S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 10 MB
  • Instant Messaging (BlackBerry Messenger,

Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, Google Talk, AOL and ICQ)

  • Emails
  • Social Networking apps (Facebook, Flickr, MySpace and Twitter)
3 Days S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 50 MB
7 Days S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 S$ 30 / US$ 24.56 200 MB
30 days S$ 20 / US$ 16.37 S$ 68 / US$ 55.67 1 GB


4. StarHub – Marina Bay Sands Prepaid Mobile SIM card - it costs S$ 15 / US$ 12.28 and offers the following:

  • Special StarHub IDD 018 call rates
  • Available only at Marina Bay Sands
  • S$ 3 / US$ 2.47 free credit and 60 local SMS


5. MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM - it's a data-only SIM card which allows you to access the Internet through a handset or a USB stick. There are 2 different MaxMobile Prepaid SIM cards available - 7.2 Mbps and 2.0 Mbps. (Note that MaxMobile Prepaid microSIM is only available in 7.2Mbps data speed.)

You can choose to purchase either a MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM or MaxMobile Prepaid Bundle comprising of a SIM card and a USB modem.

SIM Only Data Bundle Speed
S$ 18 / US$ 14.74 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM 5 consecutive days of unlimited local data access 7.2Mbps
S$ 32 / US$ 26.20 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM Flexible data access plan of your choice
SIM & USB Modem Bundle Data Bundle Speed
S$ 18 / US$ 14.74 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM + 7.2Mbs USB Modem at S$ 74 / US$ 60.59 5 consecutive days of unlimited local data access 7.2Mbps
S$ 32 / US$ 26.20 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM + 7.2Mbs USB Modem at S$ 88 / US$ 72.05 Flexible data access plan of your choice

Plans available for MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM are as follows:

MaxMobile Prepaid Internet Plan 7.2Mbps Data Plan Access Price
1 hour Unlimited Access S$ 3 / US$ 2.46
1 day S$ 6 / US$ 4.91
3 days S$ 16 / US$ 13.10
7 days S$ 25 / US$ 20.49
30 days 2 GB S$ 28 / US$ 22.92
60 days 2 GB + 500 MB Bonus S$ 32 / US$ 26.20


Where to buy

The prepaid cards can be bought from any StarHub shop (all over the country) or from many convenience stores. They require a passport for registration of all prepaid SIM cards in Singapore. Registration is performed at the store where you purchase SIM card. You can buy prepaid starter kits from StarHub shops, as well as gas stations and many convenience stores (such as 7-Eleven).

The prepaid SIM card is valid for 6 months since the moment of the last top-up.

How to activate

MaxMobile Value Prepaid - to activate MaxMobile Value Prepaid package simply dial *131# and press Send on your mobile phone and then follow the instructions on-screen to activate a package you like.


BlackBerry - to activate any of the BlackBerry data plans follow the steps:

1. Ensure you have sufficient credit in your main balance.

2. Dial *122# and press Call.

3. Press 1 and follow the instructions to activate.


MaxMobile Prepaid - to activate your MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM:

  • if you're using S$ 18 / US$ 14.74 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM for the first time just insert your Internet SIM into your device and you are ready to surf.
  • if you're using S$ 32 / US$ 26.20 MaxMobile Prepaid Internet SIM for the first time then follow the steps:

1. Insert the SIM card into your device.

2. Launch browser and get directed to Self-help portal.

3. Activate any data plan you want (the price of a data plan will be deducted from the main balance of your Internet SIM card).

4. Upon successfully activation you are ready to surf.

  • or send a corresponding keyword via SMS to 6782:
Keyword Data Plan Description
2M1H 1 Hour Plan for 2.0 Mbps Speed
2M1D 1 Day Plan for 2.0 Mbps Speed
2M3D 3 Days Plan for 2.0 Mbps Speed
2M5D 5 Days Plan for 2.0 Mbps Speed
7M1H 1 Hour Plan for 7.2 Mbps Speed
7M1D 1 Day Plan for 7.2 Mbps Speed
7M3D 3 Days Plan for 7.2 Mbps Speed
7M5D 5 Days Plan for 7.2 Mbps Speed

How to top up

You can choose to top-up your Prepaid Card with any of the following options:

1. Happy Prepaid Top-up cards - Happy $8 (S$ 8/ US$ 6.55), Happy $18(S$ 18/ US$ 14.73) or Happy $38(S$ 38/ US$ 31.10) top-up cards for Prepaid mobile service. Plus there is a Happy $128 prepaid top-up card which costs S$ 28 / US$ 22.92 and offers:

  • S$ 100 / US$ 81.85 worth of local balance for local calls and SMS;
  • S$ 28 / US$ 22.92 worth of international Balance for IDD 008/018 (inclusive of local airtime charges of an IDD call) and global SMS.

Once any of the Happy $128 balance has been used up, the relevant charges will be deducted from the card's main balance. The Happy $128 bonus balance expires in 50 days from the day of the top-up. To roll over any unused Happy $128 bonus balance you will have to do another Happy $128 top-up.

Happy $128 top-up card is available at AXS / iNets / SAM / DBS/POSB ATMs / OCBC ATMs and Internet top-up using credit cards.


2. Online top-up (You need to have an Internet banking account with DBS/POSB, UOB or Citibank. Otherwise, contact your bank to sign up):

  • Includes eNets, VCard, debit cards or credit cards, Happy Stars and Happy$128 are available online via credit card payment.

Steps to follow:

  • Go here
  • Select your payment mode of eNETS (Internet Banking)/credit cards/debit cards.
  • Fill in the necessary information and follow the instructions to complete the transaction.


3. $25 Happy Stars Prepaid Top-up Card - it costs S$ 25 / US$ 20.46 and lets you:

  • Surf, make IDD calls, download music and many other
    • 200 MB local mobile data
    • S$ 10 / US$ 8.18 credits for IDD calls, music and other
  • Talk and Text
    • FREE Incoming Calls
    • 500 local SMS
    • 120 minutes of local outgoing calls


4. $17 Happy Stars Prepaid Top-up Card - it costs S$ 17 / US$ 13.91, you get:

  • Surf & Tweet
    • 100 MB mobile data access
    • Send about 200 emails
    • Browse up to 50 facebook pages
    • Watch up to 17 youtube videos
  • Talk & Text
    • FREE Incoming Calls
    • FREE Caller ID
    • 500 Local SMS
    • 120 outgoing minutes

Happy Stars Top-up card is also available at AXS / iNets / SAM / DBS/POSB ATMs / OCBC ATMs and Internet top-up using credit cards.


5. StarHub – Marina Bay Sands Prepaid Mobile Top-up card - it costs S$ 30 / US$ 24.55 and is available only at Marina Bay Sands.


6. Electronic Top-up - available at AXS / iNets / SAM / DBS/POSB ATMs / OCBC ATMs.

Top-up Bonuses - FREE Credits and SMS with pre-set top-up denominations for electronic top-up:

Electronic Top-Up Value Credit Validity* Free Credit Local SMS Available at
S$ 5 / US$ 4.09 180 days N/A N/A SAMS and OCBC ATM only
S$ 6 / US$ 4.91 N/A N/A ALL except SAMS and OCBC ATM
S$ 10 / US$ 8.18 S$ 1.50 / US$ 1.23 40 ALL except DBS/POSB ATM
S$ 12 / US$ 9.82 S$ 1.80 / US$ 1.47 48 DBS/POSB ATM only
S$ 20 / US% 16.37 S$ 3.00 / US$ 2.46 80 ALL
S$ 17 / US$ 13.91 (Happy Stars) 30 days S$ 2.00** / US$ 1.64 N/A ALL
S$ 25 / US$ 20.46 (Happy Stars Plus) 30 days N/A N/A AXS, DBS/POSB ATM and iNETS Only
S$ 28 / US$ 22.92 (Happy $128) 50 days N/A N/A ALL
S$ 30 / US$ 24.56 180 days S$ 4.50 / US$ 3.68 120 ALL
S$ 50 / US$ 40.93 S$ 7.50 / US$ 6.14 200 ALL
S$ 80 / US$ 65.48 S$ 12.00 / US$ 9.82 320 ALL except DBS/POSB ATM
S$ 120 / US$ 98.22 S$ 18.00 / US$ 14.73 480 SAMs and AXS only
S$ 300 / US$ 245.55 S$ 45 / US$ 36.83 1200 SAMs and AXS only

Note: * All top-ups will extend the validity of the prepaid SIM card to 180 days from the date of top-up. ** Valid for Internet Top-up only.


Instructions for top-up:

1. Top-up Cards

  • Scratch off the foil on the back side of the GREEN Prepaid Top-up Card to reveal the top-up card number and PIN.
  • Call 9850 0000.
  • After the welcome message, press 2 to top up.
  • Enter the 10-digit top-up card number from your top-up card, followed by the 6-digit PIN.
  • Once top-up is successfully performed, you will receive an SMS notification.


2. Top-up Cards via USSD

  • Scratch off the foil on the back side of the GREEN Prepaid Top-up Card to reveal the top-up card number and PIN.
  • Dial *112*<10-digit Top-up Card number>*<6-digit PIN number># and the press SEND.
  • Once top-up is successfully performed, you will receive an SMS notification.


3. Top-up via DBS/POSB ATMs

  • Locate the nearest DBS/POSB ATM.
  • Insert your ATM card.
  • Select language and enter your PIN.
  • Select CASHCARD & MORE SERVICES -> LOAN APPLN & MORE SERVICES -> PURCHASE/TOP-UP CARD -> STARHUB -> TOP-UP GREEN Prepaid SIM.
  • Select account to debit top-up amount.
  • Enter your GREEN Prepaid mobile number and press ENTER.
  • Verify that the screen display details are accurate and confirm the transaction.


4. Top-up via OCBC ATMs

  • Locate the nearest OCBC ATM
  • Insert your ATM card -> Select your language and enter your PIN
  • Select MORE SERVICES -> MORE SERVICES -> SingTel/StarHub Services -> StarHub services -> Top-up StarHub Prepaid Card
  • Enter the correct Prepaid Mobile number and press YES
  • Select top-up amount.
  • Ensure that the Prepaid mobile number, top-up amount and account are correct and confirm the transaction.
  • Select NO if you do not want to perform another transaction or YES if you want to perform another transaction.

5. Top-up via SingPost SAMs

  • Locate the nearest SAM.
  • Select TELECOMMUNICATION SVCS from MAIN MENU.
  • Select TOP-UP your GREEN Prepaid card option.
  • Enter your GREEN Prepaid mobile number and touch OK to continue.

6. Top-up via AXS Stations

  • Select Top-up -> GREEN Prepaid Top-up.
  • Select your payment mode of NETS or Cashcard.
  • Follow touch-screen instructions to complete top-up transaction.


And here is an overview of StarHub top-up services and prepaid cards:

Available Top-up cards Prepaid Mobile SIM card Prepaid MaxMobile SIM card
GREEN Prepaid SIM Marina Bay Sands Prepaid SIM MaxMobile Prepaid SIM/microSIM
$18/$38 Happy Prepaid Top-up card Applicable
$30 Marina Bay Sands Prepaid Top-up card Applicable
$17 Happy Stars

and $25 Happy Stars Plus Prepaid Top-up card

Applicable N/A
$28 Happy $128 Prepaid Top-up card Applicable N/A
Available Top-up Methods
Internet Top-up via Credit/Debit cards or eNets Applicable
POSB/DBS ATMs Applicable
OCBC ATMs Applicable
SingPost/SAMs Applicable
AXS stations Applicable
iNETS Kiosk Applicable

You can buy StarHub top-up cards at:

  • StarHub Shops - see here the list of shops
  • UOB Foreign Exchange counters at Changi Airport
  • StarHub Exclusive Partners - see here the list of shops
  • Cheers Convenience Stores
  • 7-Eleven Stores
  • SingPost

SingTel

SingTel offers a 3G prepaid SIM card called hi!Card. It costs S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 and includes S$ 18 / US$ 14.75 credit. With every top-up of S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 or more you get free 5 MB. The prepaid data service comes in 2 packs (to activate any of the pack call *363):

  • Value Surfer Pack - you get 10 MB for S$ 1 / US$ 0.82 which are valid for 7 days.
  • Super Surfer Pack - you get 1 GB for S$ 7 / US$ 5.74 valid for 7 days.

Or you can surf using the pay-per-use rate of 0.054 S$ (US$ 0.044)/10 KB (2 GB) or S$ 0.027 (US$ 0.022)/10 KB (3 GB).

Singtel also offers BlackBerry Prepaid Service for their prepaid hi!Card customers (to subscribe call *363):

BlackBerry® for Individual BlackBerry® for Corporate Data Bundle Estimated Usage Validity
S$ 5 / US$ 4.10 S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 10 MB Up to 8,500 emails or 250 webpages 1 day
S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 50 MB Up to 42,500 emails or 1,250 webpages 3 days
S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 S$ 30 / US$ 24.58 200 MB Up to 170,000 emails or 5,000 webpages 7 days
S$ 20 / US$ 16.39 S$ 60 / US$ 49.17 1 GB Up to 850,000 emails or 25,000 webpages 30 days

Moreover, there are 3 Unlimited Data packs for laptop users:

Pack Description
7 Days Unlimited Data Pack Unlimited usage for S$ 25 / US$ 20.49, valid for 7 days
3 Days Unlimited Data Pack Unlimited usage for S$ 15 / US$ 12.29, valid for 3 days
1 Day Unlimited Data Pack Unlimited usage for S$ 6 / US$ 4.92 valid for 1 days

To surf on your laptop using a SingTel hi!Card follow the steps:

1. Insert the SingTel hi!Card SIM into your USB modem

2. Click on the USB Modem Application icon and create a new Access Point Name (APN)

  • Go to Menu -> Tools -> Options -> Profile Management
  • Create a New Profile. Click New and set Profile Name as hicard
  • At APN, click Static and set APN as hicard
  • Save and exit

3. Go to Text on the menu bar, key 3 and SMS to 727050

4. Follow the reply prompts on your laptop to activate any Unlimited Data Pack or Super Surfer Pack; a confirmation message will be sent to you if your subscription is successful. For a subsequent subscription, do Step 1 and then send SMS with 3 to 727050.

SingTel offers a prepaid BroadBand on Mobile SIM card for Laptop and iPad users. It gives you unlimited broadband usage for 3 consecutive.

  • A 3-day pass is S$ 18 / US$ 14.75 if you have a USB modem or HSPA-enabled netbook.
  • a 3-day pass for just S$ 12.60 / US$ 10.32 for iPad users.


Where to buy

The hi!Card Prepaid Mobile SIM, as well as prepaid BroadBand on Mobile SIM card, is available at all hello! Stores, SingTel Mobile Authorised Dealers, 7-Eleven, SingPost outlets and Cheers Convenience Stores.

For registration purposes you should bring your hi!Card prepaid SIM card and the necessary identity documents:

  • For Singaporeans: NRIC
  • For Permanent Residents: blue identity card
  • For National Servicemen: SAF11B, SPF11B or SCDF11B
  • For Work Permit and S-Pass holders: Work Permit Identification Card
  • For other foreigners: passport


How to top up

You can purchase or top up your hi!Card at the following retail outlets:

  • SingTel Retail Shops
  • SingTel Exclusive Retailers
  • Appointed Authorised Mobile Retailers
  • 7-Eleven Outlets
  • Cheers Outlets
  • Singapore Post
  • Sheng Siong Supermarkets
  • Shop N Save
  • RHB Bank Currency Exchange Counters, Singapore Changi Airport
  • Caltex
  • SPC

You can top up your hi!Card electronically via the following methods:

  • easy Online Top-up
  • easy Account Top-up
  • easy Mobile Top-up at SingTel Retail Shops, SingTel Exclusive Retailers and Appointed Authorised Mobile Retailers
  • easy Payphone Top-up from any SingTel payphone
  • AXS Stations
  • DBS, POSB and OCBC ATMs
  • iNETS Kiosks
  • Kopitiam foodcourts
  • SAM
  • vPOST

Also you can top up online your prepaid Broadband on Mobile. Online top-up rates for laptop users are:

  • S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 for 2 days
  • S$ 20 / US$ 16.39 for 4 days
  • S$ 35 / US$ 28.68 for 7 days

Online top-up rates for iPad users are:

  • S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 for 2 days
  • S$ 24.50 / US$ 24.50 for 7 days
  • S$ 49.50 / US$ 40.56 for 30 days

The hi!Card top-up options are as follows: 1. S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 and S$ 20 / US$ 16.39 Top-up (for users with high IDD, incoming call and data usage):

  • You get 10 days of FREE incoming calls with every S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 or HOT S$ 55 / US$ 45.07 Top-up; or 20 days of FREE incoming calls with every S$ 20 / US$ 16.39 Top-up;
  • Each top-up extends your card validity as per below:
    • Top up S$ 20 / US$ 16.39 or more = 180 days
    • Top up S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 = 120 days
    • Top up S$ 10 / US$ 8.19 = 90 days
    • Top up S$ 5 / US$ 4.10 = 30 days
    • Top up S$ 2 / US$ 1.64 = 14 days

2. DataTalks S$ 22 (for users with high data usage and IDD calls) - for S$ 22 / US$ 18.03 you get:

  • 250MB of local data
  • S$ 12 / US$ 9.83 worth of IDD talktime and Global SMS
  • 500 local SMS
  • 120 mins of local outgoing calls
  • FREE incoming calls all day
  • Value valid for 30 days
  • Bundled value will roll over if you top up within 30 days

3. SUPER HOT S$ 128 (for users with high IDD, local call and data usage) - for S$ 28 / US$ 22.95 you get:

  • S$ 100 / US$ 81.95 worth of local talktime, SMS and MMS/data
  • S$ 28 / US$ 22.95 worth of IDD talktime and Global SMS
  • Value valid for 50 days
  • Bundled value will roll over if you top up within 50 days

4. HOT S$ 55 (for users with high IDD, local call and data usage) - for S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 you get:

  • S$ 40 / US$ 32.78 worth of local talktime, SMS and MMS/data
  • S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 worth of IDD talktime and Global SMS
  • Value valid for 50 days
  • Bundled value will roll over if you top up within 50 days

5. BONUS S$ 30 (for users with high IDD call usage to China and Malaysia) - for S$ 15 / US$ 12.29 you get:

  • S$ 30 / US$ 24.58 local talktime/SMS/MMS/data and IDD talktime/Global SMS
  • FREE v019 calls to China and Malaysia
  • Value valid for 30 days
  • Bundled value will roll over if you top up within 30 days

5. YO! S$ 18 (for users with high incoming call, SMS and data usage) - For S$ 18 / US$ 14.75 you get:

  • FREE incoming calls all day
  • 50 MB of local data
  • 120 mins of local outgoing calls
  • 1,000 local SMS
  • Bundled value will roll over if you top up within 30 days
  • Value valid for 30 days

M1

A prepaid SIM card from M1 is called M Card, it costs S$ 15 / US$ 12.34 and offers:

  • free IDD 021 minutes & SMS promotions
  • free IDD 021 calls to 19 destinations
  • free incoming calls for 20 days plus S$ 3 / US$ 2.47 bonus value with every S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 top-up
  • free incoming calls for S$ 0.60(US$ 0.49)/day
  • call rates at S$ 0.08 (US$ 0.07)/min everyday
  • data surfing at S$ 0.002 (US$ 0.002)/kb
  • bonus talktime and 60 free local SMS upon activation


For S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 you can activate Prepaid BlackBerry Service for your M Card that will give you free data bundle of up to 1GB for BlackBerry Messenger, Facebook, Twitter and etc. Prepaid BlackBerry data plans available for BlackBerry are:

Plan Price Free Data Estumate Usage
1 Day S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 10 MB Up to 8,500 email messages or 250 web pages
3 Days S$ 10 / US$ 8.22 50 MB Up to 42,500 email messages or 1,250 web pages
7 Days S$ 15 / US$ 12.34 200MB Up to 170,000 email messages or 5,000 web pages
30 Days S$ 20 / US$ 16.45 1GB Up to 850,000 email messages or 25,000 web pages

Call #100*7# and follow the instructions to activate any M1 Prepaid BlackBerry Plan. To check your Prepaid BlackBerry status dial #100*7# and then press 2.


Prepaid SunSurf Plan for M Card gives you 1 GB of local data for 7 days, it costs S$ 7 / US$ 5.76. To activate it call #100*7#, select Prepaid SunSurf Plans and follow the instructions.

There is also a Prepaid Broadband SIM card from M1 offers 9 hours or 5 consecutive days of unlimited wireless broadband access throughout Singapore via M1’s network at download speeds of up to 7.2Mbps. M1 Prepaid Broadband kit includes a Huawei E173 device and an S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 Prepaid Broadband Card, it can be purchased at any M1 Shop or M1 Exclusive Distributor. When buying a prepaid M1 Sim card you'll need your passport for registration purposes.


M1 also offers an M1 Prepaid Data Card which seems to be a microSIM card with an M1 Prepaid Data plan included:

Prepaid Plan Prepaid Data Card
Card Value S$ 18 / US$ 14.80
Free Data Bundle 1GB (Valid for 30 days or upon completion of the data bundle)
Download Speed Up to 7.2 Mbps
Upload Speed Up to 2 Mbps

Your M1 Prepaid Broadband Card will expire in 90 days from the end of the credit validity period. During these 90 days you may top up, activate and continue using the card.


Where to buy

M Card can be purchased at:

  • Exclusive Dealers: Handphone Shop, Arrow Communication Pte Ltd;
  • Chain Stores: 7-Eleven stores and 7-Eleven@Shell stores, Cheers Convenience Stores and Cheers Convenience Stores at Esso/Mobil; Singapore Post; Fairprice Xpress; i-Econ -Econ Minimart; Titus - E-Voucher; American Express.


How to activate

To activate Prepaid Broadband follow the steps:

1. Insert the SIM card into your mobile broadband device or phone.

2. Ensure the Access Point Name (APN) setting on your mobile broadband device or phone is set to prepaidbb.

3. Activate your M1 Prepaid Broadband Card by choosing your Prepaid Broadband Plan via Activation Page.


How to top up

You can top up your prepaid M Card using one of the following options:

1. Physical top-up cards - available at M1 Shops, M1 Exclusive Distributors, 7-Eleven, Cheers or SingPost:

Top-up card Price Description Credit Validity
Super $130 M Card Top-Up S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 *S$ 100 / US$ 82.24 worth of local calls/SMS
  • S$ 30 / US$ 24.67 worth of IDD calls/global SMS/other services or free incoming calls for 50 days
50 days
$17 M Card Top-Up S$ 17 / US$ 24.67 *50 MB local data
  • 1000 local SMS
  • S$ 17 / US$ 13.98 worth of local outgoing calls
  • Free incomong calls for 30 days
30 days
$18 M Card Top-Up S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 *Free incloming calls for 20 days
  • Total top-up value worth S$ 21 / US$ 17.27
180 days

2. Electronic top-up - available at AXS Stations, DBS/POSB ATM, SingPost S.A.M or Internet banking with DBS/POSB/UOB/Citibank via http://topup.m1.com.sg/enet/topup.jsp, denominations ranging from S$ 10 / US$ 8.22 to S$ 188 / US$ 154.62:

Top-up Amount Bonus Value Earned Validity Period
S$ 10 / US$ 8.22 S$ 0.50 / US$ 0.41 90 days
S$ 17 / US$ 13.98 S$ 2.50 / US$ 2.06 30 days
S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 S$ 3.00 / US$ 2.47 180 days
S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 S$ 5.00 / US$ 4.11
S$ 48 / US$ 39.48 S$ 12.00 / US$ 9.87
S$ 88 / US$ 72.38 S$ 22.00 / US$ 18.09
S$ 128 / US$ 105.28 S$ 32.00 / US$ 26.32
S$ 188 / US$ 154.62 S$ 47.00 / US$ 38.66

3. Via M1 Postpaid line - you can choose to automate your top-ups on a monthly basis, denominations ranging from S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 to S$ 30 / US$ 24.67. The top-up transaction will be charged the postpaid postpaid user bill. To top up:

  • via SMS:
    • send SMS topup to 8888 using any M1 postpaid line;
    • you will receive an SMS requesting your NRIC/Passport number and the M Card number you wish to top-up;
    • reply to the SMS with <NRIC/Passport No.>,<M Card number to top-up>;
    • you will receive an SMS with details of your top-up request;
    • reply to the SMS with Y to proceed with the top-up if all details are correct;
    • you will receive a confirmation SMS once the top-up has been completed. The M Card number that you have topped up will also receive a confirmation SMS.
  • via WAP:
    • connect to Mi World Mobile using your WAP/GPRS mobile phone;
    • go to Lifestyle and select M Card Top-up;
    • select Proceed to continue;
    • fill in your NRIC/ID number and the M Card number that you'd like to top-up;
    • details of your request will be shown. Check the details and select Proceed if all the details are correct. A confirmation message will be displayed on your phone. A confirmation SMS will also be sent to both your mobile phone and the M Card number that have been topped up.


Top-up value options for M1 Prepaid Broadband (you can only top up to a maximum of 180 days within the validity period):

  • Day Plan:
    • S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 for 1 day of unlimited Internet access
    • S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 for 5 days of unlimited Internet access
    • S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 for 8 days of unlimited Internet access
  • Hour Plan (credit will be valid for 30 days):
    • S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 for 2.5 hours
    • S$ 17 / US$ 13.98 for 8.5 hours (Not valid for credit card top-up)
    • S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 for 9 hours
    • S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 for 15 hours

For either plan top up anytime within 90 days of card validity period, card will expire and cannot be used or topped up after this 90-day period.


Top-up value options for M1 Prepaid Data:

  • S$ 5 / US$ 4.11 - 256 MB
  • S$ 17 / US$ 13.98 - 945 MB (Not valid for credit card top-up.)
  • S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 - 1 GB
  • S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 - 2 GB

Top-up channels to top up M1 Prepaid Data:

  • Via M1 Top-Up card - purchase a S$ 17 / US$ 13.98, S$ 18 / US$ 14.80 or S$ 28 / US$ 23.03 M1 Top-Up card from any M1 Shop or M1 Exclusive Distributor.
  • Via a credit card (you can only top up to a maximum total data bundle of 10 GB)


Online top-up can be performed:

  • for Prepaid Data users - here;
  • for Prepaid Broadband users - here.

VoIP applications

GPS and other navigation applications

Restaurants, hotels and other recommendation applications

Social Networking applications

Special Travel applications

Wi Fi Networks

There are Wi-Fi networks in the airport, McDonald's, library islandwide and certain shopping centres, but you need to register using a local mobile number and passport, for the locals your identity cards, SSID is wireless@SG, once registered you can login, it is free for 1Mdps, for 1Mdps and beyond you can pay a subscription fee.

Source: http://www.ida.gov.sg/insg/post/WirelessSG-Extended-From-Two-Years-To-Three.aspx

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