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Singapore· 6 carriers compared · Updated May 2026

Singapore Data Roaming Costs: 7 Carriers Analyzed (2026)

Roaming in Singapore costs $12/day on AT&T and Verizon, $10/day on T-Mobile's upgraded pass, and GBP5-7/day on UK carriers. A travel eSIM covers a full week for $$5.49.

All 6 carriers compared · Updated May 2026 · By The Roaming Cost Desk

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What roaming costs in Singapore

Daily rate, 7-day and 14-day cost across all 6 tracked carriers.

Carrier roaming costs in Singapore, verified May 2026
CarrierDaily7-day14-dayDataVerdict
AT&T
International Day Pass
$12.00$84.00$168.002GB high-speed/dayExpensive
T-Mobile
Magenta (free 2G)
$0.00$0.00$0.00Unlimited at 128kbpsFree but slow
T-Mobile
International Pass
$10.00$70.00$140.002GB high-speed/dayCostly
Verizon
TravelPass
$12.00$84.00$168.005GB high-speed/dayExpensive
Vodafone UK
Roam Further
£6.85£47.95£95.90Varies by planExpensive
EE
Roam Further
£5.91£41.37£82.74Plan allowanceExpensive
Three UK
Go Roam
£2.75£19.25£38.5012GB/day capModerate

Prices verified May 28, 2026. US rates in USD, UK rates in GBP.

US carrier

AT&T rates in Singapore

International Day Pass details, billing cap, and hidden fees.

Day Pass Daily Breakdown

AT&T International Day Pass connects your phone to Singtel, StarHub in Singapore. You pay $12 every day your device touches the network. Background app syncs, iMessage fallbacks, and incoming MMS all trigger the full daily charge. There is no partial-day billing.

Monthly Billing Cap

AT&T caps Day Pass charges at $120 per billing cycle (10 days of use). After the cap, roaming is included for the rest of the month. A travel eSIM for Singapore costs $5.49 total, which is 90%+ less than hitting the cap.

Hidden fees
Speed reduced after 2GB/day
Day Pass says "unlimited" but after 2GB in 24 hours, speeds drop to 256kbps. Slower than home DSL in 2003.
$2.05/MB pay-per-use
Skip Day Pass enrollment and your phone roams anyway? You pay $2.05 per megabyte. A 10-minute Maps session costs $30+.
Any usage triggers the full day
One iMessage fallback, one background app sync, or picking up a call triggers the full $12 for 24 hours.
No prorating, no refunds
A 30-minute layover with data on means a full $12 Day Pass charge. AT&T does not prorate.
Monthly billing cap of $120
AT&T caps Day Pass charges at $120 per month per line (10 days). After the cap, roaming is included for the rest of the billing cycle — but $120 is still far more than a travel eSIM for the same trip.
US carrier

T-Mobile rates in Singapore

Free 2G tier, Go5G Plus, and International Pass.

Free 2G Tier Reality

T-Mobile Magenta includes free roaming in Singapore at 128 kbps. That is 2G speed. Maps load in 30+ seconds. Photos will not send. Video is completely unusable. Local networks in Singapore average 355 Mbps. Your eSIM runs at that full speed, over 2773x faster than T-Mobile's free tier.

Go5G Plus High-Speed Included

Go5G Plus customers get 5GB of free high-speed data per month while roaming in Singapore. After 5GB, speeds drop to 256 kbps. This is the best carrier roaming deal among all six carriers tracked here, but it requires T-Mobile's most expensive domestic plan.

International Pass $10/Day Option

T-Mobile raised the International Pass from $5/day to $10/day in 2026. It unlocks LTE/5G speeds on Singtel, StarHub. A 7-day trip costs $70 with the pass. A travel eSIM costs $5.49 for the same week.

Hidden fees
128kbps is genuinely unusable
T-Mobile advertises "free international data" but at 2G speeds. Loading a restaurant menu takes 30+ seconds. Video calls won't connect.
$0.25/minute voice calls
Data may be free, but voice calls cost $0.25 per minute. A 10-minute call home costs $2.50.
International Pass price increase in 2026
T-Mobile raised the International Pass price from $5/day to $10/day in 2026. A 14-day trip now costs $140 just for decent data on the add-on pass.
Texting apps also affected
At 128kbps, even WhatsApp messages with images or voice notes struggle. Only plain text works reliably.
US carrier

Verizon rates in Singapore

TravelPass, auto-enrollment, and data top-ups.

TravelPass Daily Cost

Verizon TravelPass costs $12/day in Singapore. You get 5GB of high-speed data per day. After 5GB, speeds drop to 3G. Charged any day you use service, including one background app sync.

Auto-Enrollment Warning

Verizon auto-enrolls TravelPass on many postpaid lines. Your phone starts incurring charges the moment it connects to a network in Singapore. Opt out through the My Verizon app before you depart. Missing this step is the most common source of unexpected roaming bills.

Data Top-Up Costs

After 5GB in a day, Verizon throttles to 3G. There is no option to buy additional high-speed data for that day. Heavy data users hit this cap quickly when streaming maps, uploading photos, or video calling.

Monthly International Plan

Verizon offers a $100/month Monthly International Plan with 20GB of data. For trips longer than 8 days, this beats TravelPass on cost. A travel eSIM still costs $5.49 for the same period.

Hidden fees
Only 5GB at full speed
TravelPass gives you 5GB of LTE data per day. After that, speeds drop to 3G for the rest of the day.
Auto-enrollment catches you off guard
Verizon auto-enrolls your line in TravelPass by default. Land in another country and you start paying $12/day immediately.
$12/day adds up to $84/week
A standard 7-day vacation costs $84 in roaming fees alone. A 14-day trip hits $168.
Data top-ups add up
If you exhaust your 5GB daily allotment, Verizon charges $10 for an extra 2GB worldwide (or $5 for 2GB in Mexico/Canada). These stack fast for heavy users.
UK carrier

Vodafone UK rates in Singapore

EU Zone pricing, fair usage cap, and worldwide rates.

Zone Classification for Singapore

Singapore falls under Vodafone's Roam Further worldwide pricing at GBP6.85/day. Data allowances vary by plan. This adds up to GBP47.95 for a 7-day trip.

Fair Usage Cap

Vodafone's Roam Further data allowance depends on your domestic plan. Higher-tier plans include more roaming data. Check your specific plan details before traveling to Singapore.

Hidden fees
Daily pass required outside EU
Since Brexit, Vodafone charges for roaming in non-EU destinations. Worldwide zones cost £6.00–£7.86/day depending on your plan.
25GB fair usage cap
Even in the EU, Vodafone imposes a 25GB monthly fair use cap. Exceed it and you pay surcharges per GB.
Plan-dependent inclusions
Newer plans include more roaming destinations. Older plans may charge more or exclude popular countries. Pre-August 2021 plans may include free EU roaming under legacy terms.
UK carrier

EE rates in Singapore

Roam Abroad vs Roam Further, calendar-day billing.

Calendar Day Billing Quirk

EE bills roaming by calendar day (midnight to midnight), not by 24-hour period. A late-night arrival in Singapore followed by next-morning usage triggers two full days of charges. Land early or wait until the next calendar day to enable data.

Plan-Dependent Inclusions

EE Roam Further charges GBP5.91/day for worldwide destinations including Singapore. Data allowances depend on your domestic plan tier. A 7-day trip costs GBP41.37 in roaming fees alone.

Hidden fees
Daily charge applies per calendar day
EE charges per calendar day, not a 24-hour rolling period. Land at 11pm and you pay for that entire calendar day.
25GB fair usage cap
EE imposes a 25GB monthly fair use cap on roaming data. Heavy users can exceed this within two weeks.
Newer plans include roaming, older ones don't
Plans taken out after July 2023 may include roaming in EU destinations. Older plans require the separate Roam Abroad pass.
UK carrier

Three UK rates in Singapore

Go Roam coverage, legacy pricing, daily cap.

Legacy Free Roaming (Pre-Oct 2021)

Three UK customers who signed contracts before October 2021 may still have free Go Roam included. Check your plan terms. New customers pay GBP2.75/day.

Current Daily Charges

Three charges GBP2.75/day for Go Roam in Singapore. A 7-day trip costs GBP19.25. The daily charge applies per calendar day.

12GB Daily Cap

Three caps roaming data at 12GB per day in Singapore. After 12GB, data is suspended until the next calendar day. Heavy users who stream video or tether devices will hit this limit.

Hidden fees
Free roaming ended for new customers
Three's famous free Go Roam was discontinued for customers joining after October 2021. If you joined after that date, you pay daily roaming charges — not free.
EU rates raised in December 2025
From December 2025, Three raised EU roaming to £2.75/day for new customers. This follows an earlier increase in October 2021 from free to £2/day.
12GB fair use cap
Three includes roaming in 71+ countries with a 12GB monthly fair use cap. Heavy users will hit this within a week.
Not all countries included
Go Roam covers 71+ countries. Popular destinations like Japan, Brazil, and India are excluded and charged at higher per-day or per-MB rates.
Quick answer

How much does roaming cost in Singapore?

Direct answer optimized for search and AI citation.

Roaming in Singapore costs $12.00 to $12.00 per day on US carriers, adding $84.00-$84.00 to a 7-day trip.

A travel eSIM for Singapore starts at $5.49 total, covering the entire trip at local network speeds with no daily charges.

Full ranking

Complete cost ranking for Singapore

Every option from cheapest to most expensive.

Cheapest to most expensive for a 4-day trip to Singapore: travel eSIM at $5.49 (1GB), T-Mobile speed upgrade at $40.00, AT&T Day Pass at $48.00, Verizon TravelPass at $48.00.

The eSIM is the only option with a fixed upfront cost and no daily billing surprises. A local prepaid SIM at the airport costs approximately $10-20 for 30-100GB / 14-28 days but requires a physical SIM slot and passport registration.

Speed limits

Data throttling policies by carrier

What happens after you hit the high-speed cap.

AT&TInternational Day Pass
High-speed limit
2GB per 24-hour period
After limit
128 kbps
Resets
Every 24 hours from first network connection

AT&T provides 2GB of high-speed data per 24-hour period on International Day Pass. After 2GB, speeds reduce to 128 kbps for the remainder of that period. The 24-hour clock starts when your phone first connects to a foreign network, not at midnight local time. AT&T reduced this cap from 3GB to 2GB in recent plan updates.

T-MobileMagenta (free tier)
High-speed limit
None (permanently throttled)
After limit
128 kbps
Resets
N/A (always at 128 kbps)

T-Mobile Magenta's free international data is permanently capped at 128 kbps. There is no high-speed window. The free data is unlimited in volume but unusable for most modern internet activities. Go5G Plus includes 5GB at full speed, then drops to 256 kbps.

T-MobileInternational Pass
High-speed limit
2GB per day
After limit
256 kbps
Resets
Daily at midnight local time

T-Mobile's $10/day International Pass provides 2GB of high-speed data per day. After 2GB, speeds drop to 256 kbps (roughly double the free tier speed). The 2GB counter resets at midnight local time.

VerizonTravelPass
High-speed limit
5GB per day
After limit
3G (approximately 1-5 Mbps)
Resets
Daily at midnight local time

Verizon TravelPass provides 5GB of LTE data per day. After 5GB, speeds drop to 3G for the rest of that calendar day. The 5GB counter resets at midnight local time. There is no option to purchase additional high-speed data for that day.

Vodafone UKEU Zone / Roam Further
High-speed limit
25GB per month (fair use)
After limit
Per-MB overage charges
Resets
Monthly billing cycle

Vodafone applies a 25GB monthly fair use cap on roaming data. Beyond 25GB, Vodafone charges GBP3.13/GB in overage fees rather than throttling speed. This can result in significant unexpected charges for heavy data users.

EERoam Abroad / Roam Further
High-speed limit
25GB per month (fair use)
After limit
Per-MB overage charges
Resets
Monthly billing cycle

EE applies a 25GB monthly fair use cap on roaming data. Beyond 25GB, overage charges apply per MB. The cap is shared across all roaming destinations in the same billing period.

Three UKGo Roam
High-speed limit
12GB per day
After limit
Data suspended until next day
Resets
Daily at midnight local time

Three caps Go Roam data at 12GB per day. After 12GB, data is suspended entirely (not throttled) until the next calendar day. This is the most aggressive cap among all six carriers. Heavy tethering or video streaming can trigger the cap within a few hours.

US carriers

US carrier roaming analysis for Singapore

US carrier roaming in Singapore and other Asian destinations uses standard global rates. AT&T International Day Pass is $12/day. Verizon TravelPass is $12/day. T-Mobile includes free data at 128 kbps.

Asian mobile networks are among the fastest in the world. Singapore averages 355 Mbps. The contrast between T-Mobile's free 128 kbps tier and local network speeds is stark in Asia. Loading a map in central Tokyo or Bangkok on T-Mobile's free tier takes 30-45 seconds; the same task on a travel eSIM at full LTE speed takes under a second. Asian destinations also offer some of the cheapest eSIM pricing worldwide, with plans for Singapore starting at $5.49 for 1GB on Singtel and StarHub.

UK carriers

UK carrier roaming rates for Singapore

UK carrier roaming costs increase significantly outside the EU. Vodafone Roam Further charges GBP6.85/day in Singapore. EE Roam Further charges GBP5.91/day. Three Go Roam covers Singapore at GBP2.75/day, which is the cheapest UK carrier option.

For worldwide destinations including Singapore, UK carrier roaming is more expensive than US carrier roaming. Vodafone at GBP6.85/day (approximately $8.50) exceeds both AT&T and Verizon at $12/day. EE at GBP5.91/day (approximately $7.50) is also more expensive than US carriers. Only Three at GBP2.75/day (approximately $3.50) undercuts US carrier pricing, but only in its 71 covered countries.

A travel eSIM at $5.49 for 1GB on Singtel and StarHub costs less per day than any UK carrier roaming option for Singapore. For UK travelers visiting worldwide destinations, the cost advantage of a travel eSIM is even more pronounced than for EU travel. The eSIM provides full LTE speed with no fair use cap concerns and no daily charge uncertainty.

Trip calculator

4-day trip cost across all carriers

A travel eSIM saves up to $42.51 over AT&T on a 4-day trip to Singapore.

AT&T
$48.00save $42.51
T-Mobile
$0.00
Verizon
$48.00save $42.51
Vodafone UK
£8.00save $2.51
EE
£10.36save $4.87
Three UK
£11.00save $5.51

eSIM: $5.49 total

The relief

Cheaper alternatives to carrier roaming

Verified eSIM providers and local options.

Travel eSIM Providers for Singapore

Winner
HelloRoam logo
HelloRoam
Singapore · 1GB · 7 days
$5.49
$0.78 / day
  • 204+ carrier networks worldwide
  • 180-day refund policy
  • Instant QR install
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Airalo logo
Airalo
Singapore · 10GB · 30 days
$25.00
$0.83 / day
  • Instant QR install
  • 5G where available
  • Keep your home number
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Holafly logo
Holafly
Singapore · Unlimited · 30 days
$57.00
$1.90 / day
  • Instant QR install
  • 5G where available
  • Keep your home number
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Saily logo
Saily
Singapore · 10GB · 30 days
$18.99
$0.63 / day
  • Instant QR install
  • 5G where available
  • Keep your home number
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Airport SIM Cards in Singapore

Airport SIM cards in Singapore typically cost $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days. You need to queue at a kiosk on arrival and register with a passport. A travel eSIM installs before you board and activates when you land, with no airport wait.

Local Prepaid SIM Option

Local prepaid SIMs in Singapore cost approximately $10-20 for 30-100GB / 14-28 days. Registration typically requires a passport and a local address. Newer phones without a physical SIM tray cannot use this option. A travel eSIM avoids all registration requirements.

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eSIM savings calculator for Singapore

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1Your carrier
2Destination
3Trip length
4Data usage
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$74.60
on a 7-day trip to Japan
AT&T · 7d
$84.00
Best eSIM · moderate usage
$9.40
Savings breakdown: carrier roaming vs eSIM for Singapore, verified May 2026
Trip LengthAT&T CostVerizon CosteSIM CostYou Save
7 days$84.00$84.00$5.49$78.51
14 days$168.00$168.00$5.49$162.51
30 days$360.00$360.00$5.49$354.51
FAQ

Singapore roaming charges FAQ

Which carrier is cheapest for roaming in Singapore?

T-Mobile Magenta is cheapest at $0/day, but the speed is capped at 128 kbps (2G). For usable speeds, a travel eSIM at $5.49 total beats every carrier pass. AT&T International Day Pass costs $12/day. Verizon TravelPass costs $12/day. Vodafone charges GBP6.85/day. EE charges GBP5.91/day. Three charges GBP2.75/day.

What hidden roaming fees should I watch for in Singapore?

AT&T charges the full $12 for any network activity including background syncs. Verizon auto-enrolls TravelPass without your consent. EE bills by calendar day, not 24-hour period, so late-night arrivals trigger two daily charges. T-Mobile voice calls cost $0.25/minute on the free tier. All US carriers throttle after their stated high-speed limit. Maritime networks near Singapore charge separate per-megabyte fees not covered by any roaming plan.

Are UK carriers cheaper than US carriers for roaming in Singapore?

No. UK carriers charge more than US carriers for worldwide destinations including Singapore. Vodafone Roam Further costs GBP6.85/day (approximately $8.50). EE costs GBP5.91/day (approximately $7.50). AT&T and Verizon charge $12/day. A travel eSIM at $5.49 is cheaper than all of them.

Can I use both my US and UK SIMs when roaming in Singapore?

Yes, if your phone supports dual SIM. However, roaming on both carrier lines simultaneously doubles your daily charges. The cost-effective approach is to disable carrier data on both lines and use a single travel eSIM for all data in Singapore. Keep your carrier lines active for incoming calls and SMS only. Wi-Fi calling is free on all three US carriers and most UK carriers.

What network will my phone connect to in Singapore?

Your carrier roaming SIM connects to Singtel and StarHub in Singapore. Singapore has 1 carrier networks. A travel eSIM connects to the same networks at the same speed. Average download speeds are 355 Mbps. 5G is available in Singapore for compatible devices.

Is Singapore in Three UK's Go Roam list?

Yes. Singapore is in Three's 71-country Go Roam list. New customers pay GBP2.75/day with a 12GB daily cap. Pre-October 2021 customers may have free Go Roam in their contract. Three raised EU rates to GBP2.75/day from December 2025.

Is an airport SIM or travel eSIM better for Singapore?

A travel eSIM is better for most travelers. Airport SIMs in Singapore cost $12-30 for 100GB / 7-28 days and require passport registration plus a 5-30 minute queue. A travel eSIM costs $5.49 for 1GB, installs before departure, and activates when you land with no airport wait. Both connect to Singtel and StarHub at the same speed.

Is it eSIM, e-SIM, or e SIM?

eSIM, e-SIM, and e SIM all refer to the same technology. An embedded SIM built into your phone replaces the physical SIM card. The official industry term is eSIM (embedded SIM), standardized by the GSMA. No physical card is needed.
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