Singapore Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Fixed Phone Lines in Singapore

  Accessibility of phones

   If you are a permanent resident or citizen of Singapore you need to be at least 17 to order a landline. Otherwise you need to be at least 21 to get a landline. Mobile (cell) phones also have age restrictions on them, although these differ depending on the provider.

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  Internet access in Singapore

  Speed, availability, and cost

   Singapore is known to have the most readily available Internet in all of Asia. There are four main providers who offer both broadband and wireless internet.

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