Updated October 14, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Simba Telecom vs Telenor Norway
Simba Telecom
Higher score in this comparison
Telenor Norway
What sets them apart
| Compare | Simba TelecomReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Telenor NorwayReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | SGD 5 | Not confirmed |
| Price per GB from | $0.030 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | from 140 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | No | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 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) | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 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 | Not confirmed |
| Networks | TPG | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Carrier | Not confirmed |
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Our verdict on each
Simba Telecom
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.
Telenor Norway
Mitt Telenor lets customers retrieve a PUK code, order a SIM, change a subscription, add data packages and pay or defer an invoice.
Score breakdown
| Area | Simba Telecom | Telenor Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Price per GB from $0.03 ranks 4 of 115, well under the €1.50 site median. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.8Higher | 8.3 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 10.0 |
How they place
| Ranking | Simba Telecom | Telenor Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 193 of 926 | 801 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 200 of 918 | 801 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Simba Telecom | Telenor Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Not confirmed |
| Features | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation, Carrier plan | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | Budget | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd (UEN 201617990D) | Telenor ASA |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Norway |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 1855 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Help centre, PhoneCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Simba Telecom | Telenor Norway | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | SGD 5at the median | Not confirmed | SGD 5 |
| Price per GB from | $0.030lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Countries covered | from 140above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Simba Telecom
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
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
Telenor Norway
Pros
- Subscription, SIM, data-package and invoice actions are listed
- Family subscriptions can be viewed in the app
Cons
- Sign-in uses Telenor ID
Who each suits
Simba Telecom
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
Telenor Norway
Who it suits
- Norway Telenor customers managing subscriptions in Mitt Telenor.
Current offers
Simba Telecom
Current offer
Bonus
RoamFree 500 Pack: FREE 500GB roaming data for China, Japan and South Korea: 500GB roaming data for a $16 wallet top up, valid 360 days
Requires exactly $16 top up of SIMBA wallet and selecting the pack during the top up; pool usable only in Japan, People's Republic of China and South Korea; 360-day term; non-stackable, non-transferable, non-refundable
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Save $6 with 90 days plan: SGD 6 off the 90-day plan
Offered on 90-day SIMBA eSIM 5G plans; requires 90-day plan commitment
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Simba Telecom | Telenor Norway |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | No | Yes |
| Singapore | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Simba Telecom
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.
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Simba Telecom
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