Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Homefi vs Singtel
Homefi vs Singtel: the differences
| Compare | Homefi ReviewVisitVisit |  Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400 | 10,000Higher |
| Price from | $50 | SGD 29.90 |
| Reference plan prices | Hotspot 50GB: $50/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Hotspot Pro 800GB: $135/mo, 20-35 Mbps, no contract | Infinity 5G Unlimited: $70/mo, up to 400 Mbps, no contract | 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 |
| Router | Rental $10/mo plus $3.50 service fee; return router on cancel | FREE TP-Link WiFi 7 Tri-band Router HB810 included |
| Markets | US | SG |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20 | Not confirmed |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | SGD 0 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | SGD 89.90 |
| Exit fee terms | Cancel anytime; $25 restock fee; $130-$300 recovery fee if device not returned | Not confirmed |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Singtel scores higher overall: 8.6 vs 8.4.
- Top download speed (Mbps) is higher at Singtel: 10,000 vs 400.
- Support channels: only Homefi offers Help centre.
- Technology: only Homefi offers 5G, Fwa.
- Technology: only Singtel offers Fttp.
- Markets: only Homefi offers US.
- Markets: only Singtel offers SG.
Our verdict on each
Homefi
Homefi suits households in US that cannot get a wired line and want broadband on rolling terms, with Infinity 5G Unlimited reaching 400 Mbps and the Hotspot plans capped at 50 to 800 GB. The catch is upload speed, the rented router, and the charges that follow if it is not returned.
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 | Homefi | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.1Entry pricing of $50 a month, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so nothing locks you in. | 8.1 |
| Offer | 8.6Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, the quickest plan reaches 400 Mbps, and support covers chat, phone and help centre. | 9.1Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | Homefi | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Broadband providers | 12 of 124 | 10 of 124 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Homefi | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5G, Fwa | Fttp |
| Contract length | 1 | 1 |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Singtel |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Phone |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Homefi | Singtel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top download speed (Mbps) | 400lowest quarter | 10,000highest quarter | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | 10 to 20lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 900 |
| Data cap (GB) | 50 to 800above the median | Not confirmed | 15 |
Median across 116 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Homefi
Pros
- The exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month, so moving costs no lost term.
- Infinity 5G Unlimited is sold without a data cap, while the capped Hotspot plans stop at 50 to 800 GB.
- Support runs on chat, phone and help centre, so a problem with a rented router can be raised by phone or by chat.
Cons
- Uploads run 10 to 20 Mbps, the weak point for large backups, cloud work and frequent video calls.
- Capped tiers stop at 50 to 800 GB, so heavy streaming or big downloads can use up the allowance early in the month.
- The router is rented monthly with a separate service charge and has to go back on cancel, and the exit fee terms add a restocking fee plus a higher recovery fee based on the cost of the device.
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
Homefi
Who it suits
- Households in US with no wired line available, especially renters who would rather hand a router back than own hardware.
- People who expect to move and do not want a long minimum term, since plans run 1 month.
- Families happy to choose a data allowance of 50 to 800 GB rather than pay for the uncapped plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Households that send a lot of data from the home, who should look at Astound (cable and fttp) for a wired route.
- People who want an uncapped connection, who should look at EarthLink (fttp, 5G and satellite).
- Homes with a fibre line already in place, who should look at Abissnet (fttp).
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 | Homefi | Singtel |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Homefi
What does Homefi broadband cost a month?+
Entry pricing starts at $50 a month on the smallest Hotspot plan. The larger Hotspot plan costs more for the biggest data allowance, and Infinity 5G Unlimited sits between them with the highest speed. Every reference plan is quoted as a plain monthly figure on rolling terms, so it reads as the ongoing rate rather than a promotional one.
Is there a contract term with Homefi?+
Plans run on rolling monthly terms, and the only contract length on offer is 1 month. Nobody serves a long minimum term, which suits renters and anyone who expects to move. The monthly figure stays the same for as long as the service is in place, and the exit fee terms allow cancelling at any time.
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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