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This article is intended as a rough overview of the mobile networks, broadband and public WiFi spots in Singapore.

Mobile phones and networks

The country code of Singapore is 65. If you don't want to roam on your existing mobile tariff, you can easily purchase a local prepaid SIM. Right after leaving the security zone of the airport you can find booths of the local companies (M1, StarHub and SingTel) or money exchange booths which also sell prepaid cards. Prepaid SIMs can be topped up at most ATM machines as well as convenience stores and shops. The SIM cards do however expire after some time without topping-up. For example, the prepaid SIM of StarHub as well as the money stored on it will irrevocably expire after 6 months without topping up. Each top-up will renew the validity period for another 6 months. Topping up from abroad is easy too.