An eSpeedz Singapore eSIM starts at $7.99 for prepaid, data-only service across the island, with plans from 5GB to 50GB. The QR code arrives by email, you install it before your flight, and it kicks in when your phone connects in Singapore.
Singapore is small, fast and very online. Whether it's a two-day stopover or a full week, land with data ready and spend your time eating, not hunting for wifi.
A lot of people pass through Singapore rather than stay long, often on a stopover between the US and somewhere else in Asia. That's exactly when roaming hurts most, because you might pay a full daily pass just to book a Grab from Changi and check a hawker centre's opening hours. A small eSIM plan covers a short stay without the daily charges.
Changi has free wifi and so do most malls and hotels, but Singapore is a city you explore on foot and by MRT, moving between neighborhoods every few hours. Google Maps works well here, including live bus arrival times, and Grab and Gojek are the go-to apps for rides and food delivery. All of that needs a connection while you're out on the street, not just in your hotel.
Getting a local tourist SIM is easy enough, but it means a stop at a counter with your passport after a long flight. With an eSIM installed at home, you can switch it on in the arrivals hall and be in a taxi or on the train while everyone else is still in the queue.
Plans connect to leading local 4G/5G networks in Singapore. Data-only, prepaid, no contract. Prices in USD.
| Plan | Data | Validity | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore 5GB | 5GB | 30 days | $7.99 |
| Singapore 10GB | 10GB | 30 days | $15.99 |
| Singapore 20GB | 20GB | 30 days | $26.99 |
| Singapore 50GB | 50GB | 30 days | $56.99 |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand 3GB | 3GB | 15 days | $8.99 |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand 3GB | 3GB | 30 days | $9.99 |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand 5GB | 5GB | 30 days | $14.99 |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand 10GB | 10GB | 30 days | $24.99 |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand 20GB | 20GB | 30 days | $42.99 |
Prices checked October 1, 2026. All prices in USD, one-time payment.
| Network | Leading local 4G/5G networks in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Phone number | Not included. Data only, your regular number keeps working for calls and texts |
| Validity starts | When the eSIM first connects in Singapore, not when you buy or install it |
| Delivery | QR code by email, usually in about 3 minutes |
| Top-ups | Available |
| Phone needed | eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked |
| Multi-country option | Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand |
Plans connect to leading local 4G/5G networks in Singapore. Popular stops for travelers:
Singapore trips tend to be short and wifi is easy to find, so data needs are modest. For a stopover of two or three days, 3GB is plenty. For a week, 5GB covers maps, Grab, messaging and a steady stream of food photos. If you'll be working remotely or hotspotting a laptop, look at 10GB or more.
Singapore is hot and humid all year, so there's no bad season, just wetter ones. February to April tends to be drier and sunnier. The northeast monsoon brings the heaviest rain from about November to January, usually as big afternoon downpours that pass quickly. Chinese New Year and the school holidays make hotels pricier.
Sources: ica.gov.sg · simplygo.com.sg · publictransportguide.com. Information checked October 2026. Entry rules and fees change, so confirm with official sources before you travel.