SingTel unveils new mobile plans with integrated 2GB Wi-Fi

SINGAPORE — SingTel today (Aug 12) unveiled a range of new mobile plans that come integrated with 2GB of Wi-Fi usage — on a network it promises will be better and faster than the free Wireless@SG network.

It is offering over 100 hotspots at malls and underground MRT stations when these plans are launched on Aug 19. By March 2015, this will increase to about 1,000 hotspots across the island, and double that a year later.

The catch: The six new Combo plans will replace the existing five Flexi plans for new and recontracting customers, and three of these plans will cost S$3 more as compared to the existing ones.

Besides having the Wi-Fi usage bundled in, the new plans will also offer up to 200 minutes more local talktime and up to 500 more SMSes.

The 24 MRT stations to have SingTel’s Wi-Fi network will be across all lines except the Downtown Line, and the malls include Raffles City, Junction 8 and Sembawang Shopping Centre.

SingTel also said it will be permanently waiving the subscription fee for its 4G value-added service (VAS). Its spokesman said the waiver is for all customers, regardless if they migrate to the new Combo plans or stay on with their existing subscriptions.

Meanwhile, StarHub is charging S$2.14 per month for its 4G Speed Boost as its promotional price, which will end Dec 31, 2015. After which, the service will cost S$10.70 per month. M1 currently waives the fee for 4G VAS, but the promotion ends Dec 31, 2014 and its website states that the usual price is S$10.70. - Additional reporting Channel NewsAsia