Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Budget Energie vs Singtel
Budget Energie vs Singtel: the differences
| Compare |  Budget Energie |  Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Seller type | Mvno | Network |
| Price from | €3.75 | SGD 29.90 |
| Reference plan prices | 3GB: EUR 3.75 per month, 3GB, 24 months; 30GB: EUR 5.25 per month, 30GB, 24 months; Unlimited: EUR 10 per month, unlimited, 24 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 |
| Roaming countries | 43 | 259Higher |
| Markets | NL | SG |
| Host network | KPN | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited plan price | €10 | Not confirmed |
| eSIM | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Not confirmed |
Same on both: SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Budget Energie scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.6.
- Roaming countries is higher at Singtel: 259 vs 43.
- Support channels: only Budget Energie offers Email, Help centre.
- Billing: only Singtel offers Rolling, Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Budget Energie offers 12, 24.
- Contract length: only Singtel offers 1.
- Markets: only Budget Energie offers NL.
- Markets: only Singtel offers SG.
Our verdict on each
Budget Energie
Budget Energie suits Dutch households that want electricity and gas from a single supplier and want to choose how the price moves. Its green tariff is backed by 100% renewable certificates, and the business has grown to 1,000,000 customers since it was founded in 2011.
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 | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.1 |
| Offer | 9.3Higherfixed, variable and dynamic all available, electricity and gas on one account, fixed terms 12 and 36 months. | 9.1 |
| Trust | 8.4Registered in NL as Budget Thuis B.V., trading since 2011, with support on email, chat and phone. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 18 of 416 | 35 of 416 |
| Broadband providers | 5 of 124 | 10 of 124 |
| Full fibre providers | 4 of 107 | 10 of 107 |
Licences and countries
| Country | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
If neither fits
eSIMony has roaming countries at 300, against 43 for Budget Energie and 259 for Singtel.
eSIMony reviewWhat we checked
Budget Energie
- budgetthuis.nl: 16 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Singtel
- singtel.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more |
| Contract length | 12, 24 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Budget Thuis B.V. | Singtel |
| Headquarters | Netherlands | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2011 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Phone |
Broadband
| Fact | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fttp, FttcCovers more | Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | 10,000Higher |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 1,000 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | €0 | SGD 0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | SGD 89.90 |
| Exit fee terms | 1 month notice; early termination costs charged on final bill | Not confirmed |
| Router | Nokia Beacon G3.1 or Draytek Vigor | FREE TP-Link WiFi 7 Tri-band Router HB810 included |
| Address checker | https://www.budgetthuis.nl/internet | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Budget Energie | Singtel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | €10lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €19.99 |
| Roaming countries | 43below the median | 259highest quarter | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Budget Energie
Pros
- Tariff choice runs wide, with fixed, variable and dynamic under a single name.
- Green power is 100% renewable, backed by certificates.
- Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, so there is a date to plan around.
Cons
- The exit fee terms ask for notice, and early termination costs land on the final bill.
- Service is limited to NL, so it is not an option for a household outside the Netherlands.
- Electricity Ratings lists fixed, ev and time of use, adding electric vehicle and prepay tariffs that sit outside fixed, variable and dynamic.
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
Budget Energie
Who it suits
- Households that want power and gas under a single contract instead of juggling separate suppliers.
- Households that want a spread of tariff types, since Budget Energie lists fixed, variable and dynamic.
- People who prefer a phone line and chat to a single contact route, and who want dynamic and green options rather than the fixed, time of use and ev list at Endesa.
Who should look elsewhere
- Electricity Ratings, if you need an electric vehicle or prepay tariff, since fixed, ev and time of use runs wider than fixed, variable and dynamic.
- Endesa, if you only want fixed, time-of-use or electric vehicle pricing, because Endesa lists fixed, time of use and ev.
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 | Budget Energie | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Budget Energie
What tariff types does Budget Energie offer?+
Budget Energie sells fixed, variable and dynamic tariffs, so a household can choose between a price that holds for a set term and one that follows the market, plus a dynamic option and a green option. The spread means you can start on a fixed deal and change type at renewal without moving supplier, and it keeps the door open if your usage pattern changes.
How long are the fixed terms?+
Fixed terms run 12 and 36 months, which gives you a date to plan around. Take the shorter term if you expect prices to move your way and want the chance to switch sooner; take the longer term if you would rather not revisit the decision each year. The variable and dynamic tariffs carry no fixed end date.
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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