SINGAPORE TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING
Matrix Singapore eSIM vs International Roaming
Heading to Singapore? Compare a Matrix Singapore eSIM on Singtel and StarHub with your Indian operator’s roaming pack. Prices below are the live Matrix plan prices.
| Factor | Indian carrier IR pack | Matrix Singapore eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Set by your operator, by country and by pack. Check the current price before you travel | From ₹589 for 1 GB (10 days); ₹1,099 for 50 GB (10 days); Unlimited from ₹1,499 for 7 days |
| Plans and prices | Depends on the pack you pick | 1 GB / 10 days ₹589 · 50 GB / 10 days ₹1,099 · Unlimited 7 / 10 / 15 / 30 days ₹1,499 / ₹1,899 / ₹2,499 / ₹3,999 |
| Data allowance | Depends on the pack you pick | 1 GB, 50 GB, or Unlimited plans for 7/10/15/30 days |
| Per GB cost | Depends on the operator and the pack | As low as about ₹22 per GB on the 50 GB plan |
| Extra charges | Possible if you go past the pack, depending on your operator’s terms | None: fixed prepaid data only |
| Setup | Usually activate a pack with your operator before you fly | Scan the QR code; the eSIM activates automatically after installation |
| Network in Singapore | Your operator’s roaming partner | Runs on Singtel and StarHub (4G/LTE) |
| Hotspot / Tethering | Depends on the pack | Allowed on limited-data Matrix eSIM plans |
| Best suited for | Very short trips, minimal data | Tourists & business travellers who live on data |
- ✓Keep your India SIM for OTPs and calls, and let Matrix handle all your data on the ground in Singapore
- ✓4G/LTE data on the Singtel and StarHub networks for maps, ride-hailing and social apps
- ✓Fully prepaid - no surprise roaming bill when you return
- ✓Instant delivery over email - install before you fly or on arrival
Singapore eSIM questions
How much data do I get with the Matrix Singapore eSIM?
Plans include 1 GB or 50 GB over 10 days, plus Unlimited data options for 7, 10, 15 or 30 days. Unlimited plans include 3 GB of high-speed data per day, then continue at 128 kbps for the rest of that day.
Which network does the Matrix Singapore eSIM use?
The Matrix Singapore eSIM connects to Singtel and StarHub, two of Singapore’s main networks, with 4G/LTE speeds.
Do I need to keep my Indian SIM active in Singapore?
Yes - keep your Indian SIM active for OTPs and calls on your Indian number, and let the Matrix eSIM handle your data in Singapore.
Can I use hotspot or tethering on the Singapore eSIM?
Hotspot and tethering are allowed on the limited-data plans. The Unlimited plans do not include hotspot support.
How does the Matrix eSIM compare with my Indian operator’s international roaming pack for Singapore?
Roaming prices and data limits are set by your operator and change often. A Matrix Singapore eSIM is one prepaid plan, so the price and the data are known before you travel: from ₹589 for 1 GB, or ₹1,099 for 50 GB over 10 days. Check your operator’s current pack price and compare it with the table above.
How do I activate the Matrix Singapore eSIM?
The eSIM is delivered by email as a QR code and activates automatically once installed - scan it before you fly or as soon as you land in Singapore.
Visiting more than one country in Southeast Asia?
Matrix also sells a multi-country eSIM for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, from ₹1,299 for 10 GB. See the multi-country eSIM, or compare the Thailand and Malaysia pages.
