Choosing the right broadband service provider is an important decision for any home. Broadband providers offer different speeds, prices, and packages that may not be readily available to all consumers. This informative post will outline some of the factors you should consider when choosing home broadband in Singapore.
- If you only do light surfing, don’t get anything above 100Mbps, as most websites cannot even max out 100Mbps at this point. You will likely not see much of a speed difference between 100Mbps and 1000Mbps (or 1Gbps) except if you download video or files regularly, such as Linux ISOs or large media files from multiple PCs at once.
- If you have heavy bandwidth usage, especially with multiple devices all using the Internet simultaneously, like during peak hours, make sure to get higher plans starting 1Gbps so that you do not experience lags or buffering while watching Netflix, downloading Linux ISOs, etc.
- Don’t buy more than you need. If your household consists of a few light surfers and only one heavy user (e.g., streaming video) in the house, don’t get a 5+5Mbps plan just because it’s cheaper. You will be charged more for the extra bandwidth that you do not use whatsoever.
- Get as much data as possible if you are a heavy user, e.g., 10Gbps data plans but make sure to factor in price into this. A 100Mbps plan can easily last anyone until they start backing up their home computers daily over the Internet with all their photos + videos taken within the year, especially if you have proper file compression software such as RAR, 7ZIP, or WinRAR. That 90GB plan is useless if you only use it for backing up files that take up 30-40GB a month.
- If you are a gamer and download games while playing online on Steam, make sure to get the fastest Internet possible so that there’s a minimal lag when the Singapore servers are busiest during peak hours 9 PM onwards in UTC+8. It also helps reduce unnecessary lags caused by other devices networked on the same router. Every device connected can potentially cause lag spikes/slowdowns depending on how overloaded your connection is.
- Compare Plans Online: There are many places where you can compare Singtel home broadband plans online at once. This can give you a fine idea of how the different companies stack up against each other so that you can easily compare prices and speed features that suit your needs best without being overwhelmed by choice
7 . Do not be persuaded by cheap promotional deals but choose the best plan instead for long-term usage. Cheaper plans will bring more inconvenience than savings, while higher plans may appear pricey but necessary for your usage and future-proofing.
8 . Do not get a plan with too low download limits (especially if you are a heavy user). If the monthly 200GB download limit is exhausted, no more Internet will be available until the next billing cycle unless you pay extra per GB. Make sure to go through T&C carefully before signing up.
9 . Some plans offer free calls locally in Singapore, which may help save you a couple of dollars but bear in mind that most free local calls are restricted to landlines only and do not include mobile numbers!
- Most providers require some deposit – usually around $100 – so make sure this is reimbursed back if there were no damages done to the router/modem, etc.
If you are looking for home broadband in Singapore, make sure to choose one that suits your needs. There are various options available, so it’s important to do some research before making any decisions.
