Updated September 29, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Singtel vs Trip.com eSIM
Singtel
Trip.com eSIM
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | SingtelReviewVisitVisit | Trip.com eSIMReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | SGD 5 | $0.080 |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | US: UnlimitedRoam 15GB S$45/14 days, ReadyRoam Worldwide 6GB S$40; Europe (France): UnlimitedRoam S$45/14 days, ReadyRoam Worldwide 6GB S$40; UK: UnlimitedRoam S$45/14 days; Japan: UnlimitedRoam Asia S$35/14 days, ReadyRoam Asia 6GB S$18; Thailand: ReadyRoam Neighbours 1GB S$5; Turkey: ReadyRoam Others 1GB S$60; Mexico: ReadyRoam Others 1GB S$60; global: UnlimitedRoam 15GB S$45/14 days | Europe $0.08, United States $0.09, Japan $0.09, Thailand $0.11, Turkiye $0.08 |
| Fair use policy | UnlimitedRoam 14 Days: 15GB high speed data, then reduced speeds under the Fair Usage Policy; DataRoam Unlimited Daily: daily fair usage policy, speed limit imposed and reset at 00:00h destination time | Capped daily and total data, 24-hour billing, e.g. 500MB/day up to 50GB or 100GB total |
| Networks | AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile, NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, SoftBank, AeromobileCovers more | SoftBank |
| Seller type | Carrier | Marketplace |
| Price per GB from | $3 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | 259 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: 5G (Yes).
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Key differences
- Trip.com eSIM scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.3.
- Unlimited data: only Singtel.
- Networks: only Singtel offers AT&T, Verizon, T Mobile.
- Region: only Singtel offers Global.
- Region: only Trip.com eSIM offers Local.
- Features: only Singtel offers Unlimited data, Carrier plan.
- Features: only Trip.com eSIM offers Hotspot, Instant activation.
- Audience: only Singtel offers Long trip.
Our verdict on each
Singtel
Singtel suits travelers leaving Singapore who want carrier roaming on their home plan rather than a travel eSIM. Its edge is reach: 259 countries and partner networks AT&T, Verizon and T Mobile, with unlimited data options and plans from SGD 5.
Trip.com eSIM
Trip.com eSIM suits short-trip travellers who want a marketplace eSIM bought next to a hotel or flight, with plans from $0.08 and instant activation. The trade-off is the fair use policy: data is capped daily and in total, and unlimited data is not offered on any plan.
Score breakdown
| Area | Singtel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | 10.0HigherPlans start at $0.08, under the €5 site median, with SoftBank networks and capped daily data. |
| Offer | 9.3HigherPlans start at SGD 5, data from $3 per GB, 259 countries, unlimited data and 5G on a carrier plan. | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.7 | Not confirmed |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Singtel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 50 of 926 | 42 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 51 of 918 | 43 of 918 |
Where these facts come from
Singtel
- singtel.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trip.com eSIM
- us.trip.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- trip.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Singtel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, Global | Local, Regional |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long tripCovers more | Short trip |
| Legal entity | Singapore Telecommunications Ltd | Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Singapore |
| Founded | 1992 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Singtel | Trip.com eSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | $3above the median | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Countries covered | 259highest quarter | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Singtel
Pros
- Covers 259 countries, far above the site average of 74
- Unlimited data is available, with fair use limits that keep speeds usable
- Roams on AT&T, Verizon and T Mobile, so a major home network is rarely missing
Cons
- Entry price of SGD 5 ranks low against cheaper options
- The unlimited daily plan applies a fair usage policy with a speed limit that resets at midnight destination time
- Regional add-ons can cost more, with some neighbour and other-destination packages priced far above the entry rate
Trip.com eSIM
Pros
- Plans start at $0.08, far below the €5 median across the site
- Local and regional plans on SoftBank, with 5G and instant activation
- Hotspot sharing is supported, so a laptop or tablet can share the connection
Cons
- Data is capped daily and in total under the fair use policy, so heavy streaming is held back
- Unlimited data: not offered on any of the plans
- Narrow network choice, since the listed plans run on SoftBank
Who each suits
Singtel
Who it suits
- Singapore residents travelling short trips on a home carrier plan
- Longer trips where the unlimited options and top-ups spread the cost
- Travellers who already hold a Singtel line and want home and roaming on one account
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers wanting the cheapest possible entry price, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Those shopping for a single-destination plan, where SimToIsrael starts at $25
- People who need a marketplace-style eSIM picked per country, which Zwitchy covers with 200 countries
Trip.com eSIM
Who it suits
- Short-trip travellers buying an eSIM alongside a hotel or flight booking
- People who want data active on arrival, without a store visit or a printed voucher
- Travellers who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet
Who should look elsewhere
- Heavy streamers who need unlimited data, where Zwitchy offers unlimited data
- Anyone wanting a global plan for a long multi country trip, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Buyers focused on one destination, where SimToIsrael starts at $25
Current offers
Singtel
Current offer
First period offer
60 days of Mobile Protect free with UnlimitedRoam or ReadyRoam Monthly: 60 days free
No sign-up required; needs an eligible 5G plan, 5G SIM and 5G-compatible device; trial ends automatically after 60 days unless you subscribe.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Trip.com eSIM
Current offer
Discount code
Limited-time sale on eSIM plans: 50-52% off
Marked 'Limited-time sale' on selected eSIM listings; no code required, sale applied on the product page
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
Singtel
How much does a Singtel roaming plan cost?+
Plans start at SGD 5, with data priced from $3 per GB. A set data allowance is the cheaper route for lighter use, while unlimited options cost more and carry fair use limits. Regional packages can sit well above the entry price depending on the destination.
Which countries does Singtel roaming cover?+
Coverage spans 259 countries, which puts Singtel near the top of the ranking on that measure. The network is described as both regional and global, so a plan can cover neighbouring markets as well as long-haul trips. Named partner networks include AT&T, Verizon and T Mobile.
Trip.com eSIM
What do the plans cost?+
Plans start at $0.08, well under the €5 median across the site. Reference prices put Europe and Turkiye at the cheaper end, with the United States, Japan and Thailand a little higher, so regional and single country options cost little. Longer trips and larger allowances cost more.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
No. Unlimited data is not offered on these plans. Usage falls under a fair use policy that caps data both daily and in total, with billing on a rolling day cycle, and the caps differ by plan. Check the daily and total allowance before you buy, since a heavy streaming day can use it up quickly.