

I’d say just ignore this gimmick because when you have 100GB free local data, why should you care about free 1GB data for social media. I hope it makes sense.Īll hi! Tourist SIM cards offer unlimited usage of Facebook, Whatsapp, LINE and WeChat, however, if you read the fine prints, it says the usage of this is limited to 1GB a day. In other words, the hi!Tourist SIM becomes a normal prepaid hi! SIM card after expiry and upon top-up. Looking for ideas on what to do in Singapore? Here’s my guide on the best things to do in Singapore.įor the $30 and $50 Tourist SIM, you can top up to the Main Account to extend the validity of the card, however the hi!Tourist values (100GB data, 3000 mins local call, 5000 SMS, overseas data roam) will not be extended. Then, in the second section, I’ll do comparisons of SIM cards for different scenarios based on length of stay and provide my analysis and recommendations.įinally, I’ll have some FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to answer common queries that I often receive. In the first section of this article, I’ll do detailed breakdown of each SIM card from each operator.

Let me spare you from the headache of choosing a SIM card. It’s hard because every operator offers so many different SIM cards with different features and validity, it’s so hard to choose what’s the most suitable card for you. To be honest, choosing the best SIM card in Singapore is both easy and hard! Easy because there are only 3 major mobile operators in Singapore, namely Singtel, M1 and StarHub. And I figured, why not post my analysis on this blog, maybe it will help somebody out there. When my family and friends visit me in Singapore, they’re always asking me to help them buy SIM cards, so I had to analyze what’s the best SIM card for them. Having a local SIM card with data gives me confidence and assurance that I can survive in a new country even if I don’t speak the language. SIM card is my second priority when I arrive in a new country, after local currency. Who can live and travel without data SIM card? I CAN’T.
