Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
1pBroadband vs Singtel
Where 1pBroadband and Singtel differ
| Compare | 1pBroadband ReviewVisitVisit |  Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 950 | 10,000Higher |
| Price from | £25 | SGD 29.90 |
| Reference plan prices | Part-fibre 80 (sogea): GBP 25 per month, 80Mbps, 18 months; Full-fibre 500: GBP 31 per month, 523Mbps, 18 months; Full-fibre 1000: GBP 36 per month, 950Mbps, 18 months | 5Gbps Broadband New Home Exclusive: $29.90/mth, 5Gbps, 24 months; 5Gbps Broadband TP-Link WiFi 7: $39.90/mth, 5Gbps, 24 months; 10Gbps Broadband Premium TP-Link WiFi 7: $39.90/mth, 10Gbps, 24 months |
| Setup fee | £9.99 | SGD 0 |
| Price after contract | £37 to £48 | SGD 89.90 |
| Router | Free Premium Wi-Fi 6 Hub included | FREE TP-Link WiFi 7 Tri-band Router HB810 included |
| Markets | GB | SG |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 15 to 115 | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | No in-contract price rises; annual rise only after minimum term with 30 days notice | Not confirmed |
| Exit fee terms | Early termination fee GBP 100 if disconnected within 18-month minimum term | Not confirmed |
| Address checker | https://www.1pbroadband.com/order-your-fibre-broadband | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- 1pBroadband scores higher overall: 8.7 vs 8.6.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Singtel: 10,000 vs 950.
- Support channels: only 1pBroadband offers Email, Help centre.
- Support channels: only Singtel offers Chat.
- Technology: only 1pBroadband offers Fttc.
- Contract length: only 1pBroadband offers 18.
- Contract length: only Singtel offers 1.
- Markets: only 1pBroadband offers GB.
- Markets: only Singtel offers SG.
Our verdict on each
1pBroadband
1pBroadband suits UK households that want fibre and a hub in the box without paying extra for hardware. Entry pricing starts at £25 a month, and once the minimum term ends monthly prices run £37 to £48, so the real comparison is between those two figures and not the first one alone.
Singtel
Singtel sells mobile and fibre from one network, and the entry price of SGD 29.90 sits well below the resellers listed here. Sim only plans, eSIM and 5G come as standard, but the step to SGD 89.90 once the contract term ends is what to watch.
Score breakdown
| Area | 1pBroadband | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7HigherEntry at £25 a month with a £9.99 setup fee, but post-term prices of £37 to £48 pull the score back. | 8.1 |
| Offer | 8.7Free Premium Wi-Fi 6 Hub included, plus top download speed of 950 Mbps, against a 18 month term and an early termination charge. | 9.1Higher |
Availability and regulation
| Country | 1pBroadband | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | 1pBroadband | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 8 of 124 | 10 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 8 of 107 | 10 of 107 |
What we checked
1pBroadband
- 1pbroadband.com: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Singtel
- singtel.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 1pBroadband | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, FttcCovers more | Fttp |
| Contract length | 18 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Telecommunications Management Limited | Singtel |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centre | Chat, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 1pBroadband | Singtel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 950lowest quarter | 10,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 15 to 115below the median | Not confirmed | 900 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
1pBroadband
Pros
- Entry at £25 a month, and the router comes as standard: Free Premium Wi-Fi 6 Hub included, so the first bill is not inflated by hardware.
- No in-contract price rises: the annual increase applies only after the 18 month minimum term, and it comes with notice.
- Download speeds reach 950 Mbps, with uploads of 15 to 115 Mbps that stay usable for calls and backups.
Cons
- Plans run for 18 months, and disconnecting inside that window brings an early termination charge.
- After the term, monthly prices run £37 to £48, above the £25 entry figure, so the low headline does not last.
- A setup fee of £9.99 is due at the start, and setup fees rank 60 of 86 on our data.
Singtel
Pros
- Billing runs on contract, rolling and prepaid, so contract, rolling and prepaid structures all sit under one provider.
- Sim only plans, eSIM and 5G come together, and roaming reaches 259 countries for frequent travellers.
- Singtel is the network rather than a reseller, so its fttp fibre and its mobile service come from the same operator.
Cons
- The monthly figure steps from SGD 29.90 to SGD 89.90 once the contract period ends, so the entry price flatters the long-term cost.
- Billing on contract, rolling and prepaid includes a contract option that ties the line for 1 month, and the reference broadband plans sit on a long fixed term.
- Support runs on chat and phone only, with no email channel among the ones listed.
Who each suits
1pBroadband
Who it suits
- Households in the UK on a full-fibre or part-fibre route who want the router cost absorbed into the plan.
- People who can commit to the 18 month minimum term and want a monthly figure that holds inside it.
- Shoppers willing to compare the £25 entry price against the £37 to £48 post-term price before signing.
Who should look elsewhere
- Abissnet, for anyone who wants a full-fibre only range and no part-fibre plan in the list.
- Astound, for homes on a hybrid cabinet who want cable as well as fibre to compare.
- EarthLink, for addresses with no fixed line that need a wireless or satellite route.
Singtel
Who it suits
- Households in Singapore that want mobile and fibre from the same operator, with 5G and eSIM on the mobile side.
- Buyers who want to keep commitments short, with mobile plan terms of 1 month and a free setup fee on fibre.
- Travellers who need roaming reach of 259 countries while keeping a home tariff active.
Who should look elsewhere
- getesa, whose billing runs on prepaid and contract, for readers who want prepaid or contract only and no interest in Singtel's rolling option.
- Lonestar Cell MTN, whose billing runs on contract and prepaid, if you would rather settle on a fixed term than move from SGD 29.90 to SGD 89.90 at renewal.
- yesss!, whose plan terms run 1 and 12, if you want a longer commitment than the 1-month term on Singtel's mobile plans.
Country by country
| Country | 1pBroadband | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
Questions about each
1pBroadband
What does it cost to join 1pBroadband?+
Entry pricing starts at £25 a month on the entry plan. Setting up the connection costs £9.99 on top, so the first payment runs higher than the headline figure implies. Every month after that is the plan cost itself, with nothing extra listed for the line.
What will I pay once the minimum term is over?+
Monthly prices run £37 to £48 after the minimum term ends, above the £25 entry figure. For anyone planning to stay past the term, budget around that post-term price rather than the entry one, because the entry figure only covers the opening months.
Singtel
What does Singtel cost to get started with?+
The entry figure is SGD 29.90 for the fibre plans, with a free setup fee and FREE TP-Link WiFi 7 Tri-band Router HB810 included included. Once the contract period ends, the monthly figure becomes SGD 89.90, so the headline price only holds for the initial term.
Can I take a Singtel plan without a new phone?+
Yes. Sim only plans are offered, so you can use a handset you already own or a tablet, and mobile plan terms run 1 month. The same tariffs carry 5G, and an eSIM is available if you would rather not wait for a card to arrive.
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