Singapore
Singtel vs StarHub vs M1: Which SIM Plan Wins in 2025?
We break down the top three Singapore telcos across price, data speed, and coverage to help you decide.
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Priya Mehta
12 Jun 2025
6 min read
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Telkomsel or Indosat? The Best Data Plans for Every Indonesian City
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Budi Santoso
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Singapore
How to Activate an eSIM in Singapore: Step-by-Step Guide
Skip the SIM card queue entirely — our complete walkthrough gets your Singapore eSIM running in minutes.
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Priya Mehta
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Indonesia
Cheap Data in Indonesia: Best Prepaid Plans Under IDR 50,000
Maximum data for minimum spend — the most cost-effective prepaid options across all major Indonesian operators.
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Sari Widodo
28 May 2025
7 min read
Singapore
Roaming Between Singapore and Indonesia: What You Need to Know
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James Tan
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6 min read
Singapore
Singapore 5G Coverage in 2025: Which Neighbourhoods Are Fully Connected?
5G is no longer just a buzzword in Singapore — but coverage gaps still exist. Our map-based breakdown explains all.
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James Tan
15 May 2025
9 min read
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How Do Plans Stack Up?
Entry-level prepaid data plans across top operators in Singapore and Indonesia — side by side, at a glance.
Mobile Plans
Singapore
Avg. entry price
S$12
Operators
6 Major
Network
5G Ready
Singtel
20GBS$15
StarHub
15GBS$12
M1
10GBS$10
VS
Mobile Plans
Indonesia
Avg. entry price
Rp43k
Operators
10+ Active
Network
4G / 5G
Telkomsel
30GBRp55k
XL Axiata
25GBRp40k
Indosat
20GBRp35k
2
Countries Covered
SG & ID
16+
Operators Tracked
Prepaid & postpaid
80+
Plans Compared
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Your honest guide to mobile networks in Southeast Asia
sba-recharge was born out of one frustrating afternoon trying to figure out which SIM card to buy at Changi Airport. No single source had clear, up-to-date answers for travellers and expats navigating Singapore's and Indonesia's mobile landscape — so we built it ourselves.
We research, test, and compare prepaid plans, data packages, e-SIM options, and operator coverage from Singtel, StarHub, M1, Telkomsel, Indosat Ooredoo, and more. Every article is written with genuine field experience — not recycled marketing copy.
Whether you're a first-time visitor picking a tourist SIM or a long-term resident optimising your monthly plan, you'll find practical, unbiased guidance here — updated regularly as operators roll out new deals.
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Samuel Rafi
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