We recommend you get sim cards from Klook because it’s fast, convenient, and has a discount code; in case it’s available (You earn credit in Klook application for the next time discount as well!).
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For Singapore travelers who are looking for attractions and food spots, visit the links below for more information
Part I : Prepare before traveling to Singapore
– 11 Self-checklists before traveling to Singapore!
Part II : Eat/Travel many lifestyles spending in Singapore
– Bike routes in Singapore around Marina Bay for only 100 Baht!
– 25 Attractions in Singapore for every lifestyle that you don’t want to overlook!
– 16 Wonderful Parks in Singapore that you can come to by yourself
– Reveal 25 Michelin star restaurants in Singapore you should come for a bite
– 17 Attractions at Universal Studio Singapore in 6 hours!
– Review the Singapore trip for 3 days and 2 nights on your own
– 15 Souvenir Shops proving you’ve arrived in Singapore!
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Regular Singapore Sim Card: StarHub SIM Travel
It’s a regular sim card that we use in our daily life by StarHub, which is one of the most popular carriers in Singapore.
Price
$12 (244 Thai Baht)
Prominent Points :
– Maximum Internet 100GB for 10 days
– Roaming Data 1GB (17 destinations)
– 100 SMS in the local area
– Call 1,000 mins
– Unlimited call receives in the area
Personal thought :
– Using an iPhone is required to have a sim ejector pin or you can ask the staff at the counter to change it for you. In an emergency case, use earrings to eject
– Convenient and easy procedure to set up the sim card, the instruction is at the counter service
– Decent high-speed internet, but out of the area such as on the island or the mountain will be disrupted
How to purchase SIM StarHub on Klook
1. Access to Klook application and search “Sim Singapore”
2. Click “4G SIM Card” (SG Airport & City Pick up) from StarHub or Click here
3. Go to reserve now
4. Select the sim pick-up location
5. Select the sim you want
6. Put the date to pick up (It’s automatically the first date on arrival)
7. Fill in the contact information in Thai
8. Payment is accepted by credit card, True Money, and mobile banking within 2 hours
9. Once you arrive at the airport, show your passport and proof of purchase to the staff
P.S. For iPhone users, the sim purchasing ticket will be in the Wallet app on your phone
How to install SIM StarHub
1. Show your proof of purchase and passport to the Starhub counter at the location you selected to pick up for them to register
2. They will give us a sim card
3. Eject your old sim and keep it securely (you can keep it in your case if you prefer)
4. Install the new sim and then it will run normally by itself
5. If you need to set any settings, there is a setting instruction at the counter service
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Singapore Sim Card: eSIM M1 Prepaid Sim
eSIM is a digital sim card that you can turn on cellular from the carrier without the physical sim. Plus, you can have up to 8 eSim or more.
Price
$12 (252 Thai Baht)
Phones that accept eSIM
iPhone XR / XS / XS Max or newer, iPhone SE (2020), iPad (7th Generation), iPad Air (3rd Generation), iPad Mini (5th Generation), iPad Pro (11 Inch) (1st and 2nd generations), iPad Pro (12.9 Inch) (3rd and 4th generations), Samsung Note20 / Note20 Ultra 5G, Samsung S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra 5G, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold
Prominent Points
– High-Speed Internet 100GB
– Call 500 mins
– 100 SMS in the local area
– Call across the country 20 mins (Press +66 instead of 0 to call to Thailand)
Personal thought
– Easy installation just only scan and it will be automatically activated
– High-speed internet, fast download
– It’s a bit disrupted at the Universal Studio and underground
– No need to eject the sim. Go to settings and set which sim and number you’re willing to use in cellular (sim). The eSim will still be on your phone even though you back in Thailand
How to purchase eSIM M1 on Klook
1. Access to Klook application and search “Sim Singapore”
2. Click “4G eSIM Card” (SG Airport & City Pick up) M1or Click here
3. Go to reserve now
4. Select the location to pick up, choose StarHub Counter Terminal 1, Changi airport. It’s nearest to the exit (If you don’t arrive here, choose other places)
5. Select the sim you want
6. Put the date to pick up (or the first date on arrival)
7. Fill in the contact information in Thai
8. Payment is accepted by credit card, True Money, and mobile banking within 2 hours
How to install eSIM
1. Go to counter service and show your passport for them to register
2. Once you receive the card, go to cellular in the settings
3. Click “Add eSIM”
4. There will be 2 tabs pop up then click “use QR code”
5. Scan the QR code on the card
6. Screen will display Activate eSIM for sim downloading
7. Change cellular’s name to Travel and let eSim be a main number
8. Pop-up will appear to show the features of the sim
9. Sim card will automatically activate, no need to register
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Comparing SIM & eSIM
Here is the sum up of both sim cards comparison. Take a look at which one will be suited you more
StarHub
– Suiting for budget and adventurous people
– Maximum internet 100GB for 10 days
– Roaming Data 1GB (17 destinations)
– 100 SMS in the local area
– Call 1,000 mins
– Unlimited call receives in the area
– Risk of losing the old sim since you have to install the new sim
– Cheaper than M1
– Weak signal at Sentosa, but still works
M1
– Suiting for easy going people, no need to switch sim, just scan
– 10 Thai Baht more expensive than Starhub
– High Speed 100GB
– Call 500 mins
– 100 SMS in the local area
– Call across the country 20 mins (Press +66 instead of 0 to call Thailand)
– Weak signal at Universal Studio, but still works and is able to call
