![]() Singtel’s is the most expensive SIM-only plan among the four telcos, and it’s also the only one with a 12-month contract! Meanwhile, direct competitor Starhub has a more attractive $8 SIM-only plan with no contract. Of the three mobile plans offered to seniors, it’s safe to ignore Singtel’s $20 SIM-only plan. IPhone SE, Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Huawei Nova 7SE, OPPO Reno 3, Vivo V19, Realme 6 Pro Samsung Galaxy M21, OPPO A31, Huawei Mediapad M5 Lite (tablet) Here’s a quick side-by-side comparison of the plans: Singtel mobile plan Singtel mobile plans for seniors (from $20/month)įor the Seniors Go Digital initiative, Singtel has released 3 mobile plans: SIM Only, Combo 2, and Combo 3. Read on for more details on the Singtel, Starhub, M1 and TPG Mobile plans, including their mobile phone options. Cheapest mobile plan with free phone: M1 at $30/month.Mobile plan with most talktime: M1 SIM-only (1,000 min) or Starhub SIM-only (unlimited).Most data for watching videos: M1 SIM-only or Starhub SIM-only with 30GB data.Cheapest mobile plan for seniors: TPG at $5/month (until July 31, 2021).Price comparison of seniors go digital mobile plans (2020) Telco These are open to all Singapore citizens and PRs aged 60 and above and you do not have to fulfil other requirements. Now, if you do not qualify for this scheme, you can opt for one of the four telcos’ seniors go digital mobile plans instead. Once successful, you’ll get an eligibility letter from IMDA, which you can use to claim the deal from your choice of telco: Telco If you qualify for IMDA’s scheme, you’ll need to attend a seniors go digital learning programme and enquire at the SG Digital community hub. Also must not be an existing IMDA Home Access beneficiary who has received a smartphone Must be under MSF ComCare or HDB Public Rental Scheme. seniors go digital, on the other hand, is open to those in Singapore aged 60 and above. Mobile access for seniors is a government scheme by IMDA, and it comes with various eligibility criteria. ![]() What’s the difference between mobile access for seniors and seniors go digital, you ask? Seniors go digital vs IMDA’s mobile access for seniors scheme Now is a good time to get a mobile plan and phone for your elderly parents so you can contact them easily. In addition, the four Singapore telcos have also released cheap mobile plans as part of the government’s new seniors go digital programme. To help these elderly, the IMDA has announced a new mobile access for seniors scheme, which allows low income seniors in Singapore to get subsidised phones and mobile plans. Not only are some seniors not digitally savvy enough to make use of these new technologies, many also lack good smartphones and affordable data plans. ![]() With Zoom calls and binge-watching dramas on MeWatch, previously Toggle tv, being the new normal, senior citizens run the risk of being left behind. ![]()
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