Singtel Offers Free Upgrade To Enhanced 5G+ Network With 4X Faster Speeds
The introduction of 5G network has made Singapore one of the best-connected countries in the world, but there's always room for improvement. For example, maintaining smooth connectivity in densely populated areas remains a challenge in densely populated areas, with signal drops eating into the enjoyment of video streaming, mobile gaming, and the like.
To combat the threat, local telco Singtel is bringing 5G+, an enhanced version of its existing 5G network that delivers 4x faster speeds, to existing subscribers at no additional cost. The advanced tech enables access to network slicing, which allocates dedicated bandwidths, or 'slices', to the specific needs of different services, applications, devices, or users, resulting in reduced congestion.
As shared by CEO Ng Tian Chong, Singtel is one of the 50 operators to offer the standalone network worldwide, and the only telco to do so in Singapore. Previously, network slicing was largely used by enterprise clients and businesses, so its nationwide implementation marks a big deal for the company.
Working alongside the tech is the 700MHz spectrum, which was deployed in February. The low-frequency band can travel further and penetrate physical barriers more efficiently, boosting coverage by up to 40 percent in high-rise buildings, indoor and underground spaces, and remote areas.
The service is available as part of two SIM-only plans: Priority Plus and Priority Ultra, extending increased security and real-time threat protection to all users, including those roaming overseas, as well as access to priority service at Singtel shops, hotlines, and chat support. Existing customers on SIM-only Plus and Ultra plans and above were upgraded to the 5G+ network for free as of the first week of May 2025.
The Priority Plus plan costs S$55 per month and bundles in 200GB of local data and 3GB of Asia roaming, S$10 monthly cashback on a new phone with PayLater, and 1,000 minutes of talktime and 1,000 SMS.
Meanwhile, Priority Ultra (S$80 per month) includes unlimited local data and 6GB of Asia roaming, S$20 monthly cashback on a new phone with PayLater, and 1,500 minutes of talktime and 1,500 SMS. Both come with a complimentary 12-month Disney+ Premium subscription and one month of Spotify, Entertainer, and Straits Times One Digital subscription.
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