Simba Telecom review
Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026
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Our verdict
Simba Telecom is a Singapore carrier that suits travelers leaving the country who want broad roaming and a simple setup. Roaming reaches from 140 countries, plans start at SGD 5 with top-ups available on the go, and unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming runs on metered data.
Key facts
- Best for
- Singapore travelers who want a single roaming plan across many countries.
- Price from
- SGD 5↗
- Price per GB from
- $0.030↗
- Countries covered
- from 140↗
- Unlimited data
- No↗
- Hotspot sharing
- Yes↗
- Reference plan prices
- US/Europe/UK/Turkey (Group A): 3-15GB roaming included per plan, $4/GB pay-per-use; Japan (APAC 15): 18-80GB included, $4/GB pay-per-use; Malaysia/Indonesia/Hong Kong/Thailand: main data, $4/GB excess; Japan/China/South Korea: 500GB roaming for a $16 wallet top up (RoamFree 500 Pack, 360 days)↗
- 5G
- Yes↗
- Fair use policy
- Plans are for general use, not sustained constant bit rate traffic; continuous roaming outside Singapore limited to 30 consecutive days without returning to the home network; SIMBA may apply bandwidth shaping, throttling, de-prioritisation or restriction↗
- Networks
- TPG↗
- Top-ups
- Yes↗
- Seller type
- Carrier↗
- Legal entity
- SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd (UEN 201617990D)↗
- Headquarters
- Singapore↗
- Support channels
- Help-centre↗
- Region
- Global
- Features
- 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier plan
- Pricing model
- Budget
- Audience
- Short trips, Long trips
- Official website
- simba.sg
Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
Pros and cons
Pros
- Roaming across from 140 countries, well above the 74 site median
- Hotspot sharing and 5G are available, with instant activation and top-ups part of the plan set
- A carrier plan on the TPG network rather than a resale marketplace, so a single account covers the trip
- Entry plans start at SGD 5, with top-ups available while you are away
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy data habits are metered per use
- The fair use policy asks for general use rather than sustained constant bit rate traffic, and SIMBA may apply bandwidth shaping, throttling, de-prioritisation or restriction
- Support runs on help centre only, with no phone or chat channel listed
Who it suits
- Travelers based in Singapore who roam across Asia and Europe on a carrier network
- People who want a single plan to work across from 140 countries instead of buying per region
- Budget-first travelers who read the roaming allowance before they book
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone planning a permanent stay abroad, since continuous roaming outside the home network is limited to a stretch of consecutive days
- People who need unlimited data for heavy daily video on the move
- Travelers who want live phone or chat support, as help centre is the only listed channel
Where it works
Simba Telecom is a Singapore carrier and its roaming reaches from 140 countries, with the region listed as global. Service runs on the TPG network, so a phone connects the same way at home and abroad, and 5G is available where the visited network offers it. You can keep the same number and plan across a multi-country trip rather than buying a separate card for each stop.
Price per GB and validity
Plans start at SGD 5, and the price per GB from $0.03 is the number to watch. Reference pricing groups destinations: the US, Europe, the UK and Turkey are grouped together with an included roaming range per plan and pay-per-use beyond it, Japan carries a higher included range, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Thailand include main data with excess charged, and Japan, China and South Korea have a roaming pack bought with a wallet top up.
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Where Simba Telecom is available
- Available
- Singapore
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Simba Telecom cost?+
Plans start at SGD 5, and pay-per-use rates apply once the included roaming allowance is used up, so the bill follows your usage. A separate roaming pack for Japan, China and South Korea is tied to a wallet top up rather than a monthly plan.
How many countries does it cover?+
Roaming reaches from 140 countries, above the 74 site median, and the region is listed as global. Reference pricing groups the US, Europe, the UK and Turkey separately from Asia-Pacific destinations, so a multi-country trip can sit on a single plan.
Does Simba Telecom offer unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is not offered, so a heavy data habit runs on metered data. The fair use policy asks for general use rather than sustained constant bit rate traffic, and SIMBA may apply bandwidth shaping, throttling, de-prioritisation or restriction, with roaming still reaching from 140 countries.
Can I stay abroad for a long time?+
Continuous roaming outside Singapore is limited to a stretch of consecutive days, and SIMBA may apply bandwidth shaping, throttling, de-prioritisation or restriction. That suits short and medium trips, while longer stays mean returning to the home network periodically or picking up a local plan.
Can I use a hotspot?+
Hotspot sharing is supported, and 5G is available on the same service. Access runs on the TPG network, which is what the APN settings on your device point to when you connect abroad, and plans start at SGD 5.
How do I add data while travelling?+
Top-ups are available, so you can add data from the wallet while you are away instead of buying a new plan for each leg of the trip. A roaming pack for Japan, China and South Korea also runs on a wallet top up, and coverage spans from 140 countries.
Where do I get help?+
Support runs on help centre only, so answers sit in the help centre rather than with a live agent on chat or phone. For questions about roaming allowances and the fair use policy, the help centre is the listed route.
Sources
- simba.sg checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Features, 5G, Legal entity
“SIMBA 5G Mobile Plans with Free Rollover”
- simba.sg/roaming checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Countries covered, Pricing model, Price from, Region, Support channels, Top-ups
“SIMBA Roaming keeps you connected in 140+ destinations worldwide”
- simba.sg/terms checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Audience, Fair use policy, Headquarters, Price per GB from, Reference plan prices, Seller type, Unlimited data
“a pool of 500GB of mobile roaming data that is usable only in Japan, People's Republic of China, and South Korea, for a term of 360 days”
- support.simba.sg/hc/en-us/articles/4415873363225-What-is-... checked September 26, 2026
Backs: Hotspot sharing, Networks
“You must manually type "TPG" for Mobile Data and Personal Hotspot”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.
Simba Telecom
Singapore travelers who want a single roaming plan across many countries.