SIMBA Telecom review
Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
SIMBA Telecom suits anyone in Singapore who wants a cheap, flexible SIM only line on a contract of 1 month, with the Seniors Plan starting at SGD 5. Roaming reaches 140 countries and EU roaming is included, though support sits with help centre.
Key facts
- Best for
- Rolling SIM only data in Singapore with wide roaming and a short contract.
- Seller type
- Network (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- SIM-only
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Price from
- SGD 5 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Reference plan prices
- Seniors Plan: $5 per 30 days, 500GB, 30-day rolling; SuperRoam12: $12 per 30 days, 600GB, 30-day rolling; SuperRoam10: $10 per 30 days, 500GB, 30-day rolling (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- 5G
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- eSIM
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- EU roaming
- Included (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Roaming countries
- 140 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Data rollover
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Credit check required
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- SG (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Singapore (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Billing
- Rolling, Prepaid
- Contract length
- 1
- Official website
- simba.sg
Pros and cons
Pros
- Rolling prepaid billing on a contract of 1 month means the rate you start on is the rate you renew at.
- The Seniors Plan starts at SGD 5, and the reference plan prices add higher roaming tiers for anyone who wants a larger data allowance.
- Roaming reaches 140 countries and EU roaming is included, so time abroad needs no second line.
- Data rollover is standard, so unused allowance carries into the next cycle instead of expiring.
- 5G and an eSIM come as standard, and SIMBA Telecom is a network seller, network, rather than a reseller buying wholesale.
Cons
- A credit check is required, so approval turns on your credit profile, and the same goes for 87.1% of the mobile networks in the comparison.
- Support runs on help centre only, so reaching a person on the phone or by email is not part of the listed offering.
- SIMBA Telecom bills on a rolling and prepaid basis throughout, with no contract length to trade against, while GETESA bills on prepaid and contract for readers who want a fixed term.
- Plans are sold for SG, so readers outside the home market are looking at roaming rates rather than a local tariff.
Who it suits
- People in Singapore who want a SIM only line they can hold from cycle to cycle without a long lock-in, and who travel: roaming covers 140 countries.
- Seniors and lighter users looking at the entry tier: the Seniors Plan starts at SGD 5 and unused data rolls over.
- Readers who would rather buy from the network itself: SIMBA Telecom is a network seller, network, operating in Singapore.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for anyone who wants a fixed contract term: SIMBA Telecom bills on a rolling and prepaid basis, while GETESA bills on prepaid and contract.
- Not for anyone who expects to order without a credit check, since a credit check is required, and a prepaid or contract mix at Lonestar Cell MTN on contract and prepaid is a different route to check.
- Not for readers who want the widest billing choice: yesss! bills on contract, rolling and prepaid, which goes beyond the rolling and prepaid basis here.
What it does well
SIMBA Telecom sells SIM only plans, so there is no handset folded into the monthly fee and the same line works on a supported device. 5G is available on the plans listed, and an eSIM can be set up without a physical card, which is handy if you would rather not wait for a SIM in the post. Roaming is the standout: the service reaches 140 countries, a long way past the home footprint. Unused data rolls over, so a light month does not wipe out the allowance. One point to check before you sign, though: a credit check is required, so applications are looked at against your credit profile.
Who runs it
SIMBA Telecom is operated by SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd, a company headquartered in Singapore. It is a network seller, network, so the plans come from the operator that runs the radio network rather than from a reseller buying wholesale. Plans are sold for SG, and time abroad is handled through roaming rather than a second home tariff. That focus shows in a tight range: a few named plans, each on a rolling cycle rather than a long contract. Support is handled through help centre, so working through the help articles is the main route to an answer.
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Where SIMBA Telecom is available
- Available
- Singapore
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
Is there a contract, and can I leave whenever I want?+
Plans run on a contract of 1 month and bill on a rolling and prepaid basis, so the term is a short rolling cycle rather than a fixed annual commitment. That keeps switching simple, although a credit check is required at sign-up and any data you do not use rolls over to the next cycle instead of being lost.
How far does roaming go?+
Roaming covers 140 countries, which is the standout of the pack for anyone who splits time between SG and abroad. EU roaming is included, so euro trips need no separate arrangement, and an eSIM is available for a quick swap while travelling.
Do I need a credit check to sign up?+
Yes, a credit check is required, so the order goes through an assessment of your credit profile before the line is activated. That is also the common pattern among mobile networks in the comparison, where 87.1% require one. It makes SIMBA Telecom a poor fit for readers whose credit history is still building.
Is SIMBA Telecom a network or an MVNO?+
It is a network seller, network, run by SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd and headquartered in Singapore. Plans therefore come straight from the network operator rather than from a reseller buying wholesale. For readers who care who stands behind the tariff, the legal entity and its home country are the checks worth making.
Can I get an eSIM and 5G?+
Both are available: an eSIM can be activated for the line, and 5G is supported on the plans listed. Since every plan is SIM only, you bring your own device and the monthly fee carries no bundled handset, which keeps the entry price of SGD 5 low.
What happens to data I do not use?+
Data rollover is included, so unused allowance moves into the next cycle rather than being cleared. That matters most on the Seniors Plan, the entry option at SGD 5, where a light month still counts towards the next cycle. It removes the usual pressure to use everything before the reset.
How do I get help if something goes wrong?+
Support runs on help centre, so the route is written guidance in the help articles rather than a phone line or live chat. That suits readers comfortable checking terms themselves, and less so anyone who wants to talk a problem through with a person. Help is the narrowest part of the package.
Sources
- simba.sg checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Data rollover, Legal entity, Price from
“Rollover of unused data, talktime minutes for up to 6 cycles”
- simba.sg/roaming checked September 30, 2026
Backs: ESIM, EU roaming, Markets, Roaming countries, SIM-only
“eSIM Option Available”
- simba.sg/terms checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Billing, Credit check required
“all new and existing SIMBA mobile plans (Postpaid, Prepaid, Business)”
- support.simba.sg/hc/en-us checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels
“FAQ”
- support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/5011523125785-What-are... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: 5G, Contract length, Reference plan prices
“All SIMBA plans are bundled with: 5G access”
- support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/5667203186713-About-SI... checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Seller type
“Singapore's 4th fully licensed mobile network operator”
Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
Not confirmed yet: Unlimited plan price.
SIMBA Telecom
Rolling SIM only data in Singapore with wide roaming and a short contract.