| SIM Card Purchase for Singapore |
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Cellular Abroad SIM Card for Singapore
Singapore is one of the most expensive countries in the world in order to make phone calls, let alone cell phone calls. Cellular Abroad has changed that. A Singapore Prepaid SIM Card, together with one of our GSM cell phones, will allow you not only to have a Singapore cell phone number but also to pay the low local rates - and without a contract. The domestic and international rates are extremely advantageous as you can see below. For your trip to Singapore, whether it be for business or pleasure, purchase one of our prepaid SIM cards for Singapore.
Information and Talk Rates Chart
| Key Features |
- Local phone number for Singapore
- Voicemail
- Text Messaging
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| Initial Credit |
US$16
~130 min. Domestic
~130 min. Outgoing to US |
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| Domestic Talk Rates |
US$0.09 - 0.16/min |
| Talk Rates to US/Canada* |
US$0.22/min |
| Text / SMS Rates |
$0.03 domestic/ $0.11 intl.
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*You can find more detailed information on rates including roaming charges here.
Detailed Features
- Unlimited FREE incoming calls (at a $0.29/day charge). Activation is required for this feature.
- Very low domestic rates
- Calls back to the US and Canada approximately 22 cents per minute
- A Singapore SIM card and cell phone number
- Complete with FREE airtime worth with 28 Singapore Dollars of talk time (app. $16.00 US)
- Voicemail
- No yearly contract, monthly charges or credit check
Your Singapore SIM Card Cell Phone Number:
Your cell phone number is on the back of your Singapore SIM Card package (called the M Card) where it says, "Mobile Phone No."
Activating your service:
- Go to Singapore
- Be sure that battery is charged
- Turn on your phone
- Activate your M card by making an outgoing call. You will be diverted to the Balance & Top-up Hotline to choose your preferred language for future announcements.
- The expiry date of your M card will be set for 90 days from the date of your first call. When your call credits run low or the expiry date is near, you should top up your call credits.
- After you top up, the expiry date will be extended to 90 days from the date of your top-up.
Call Credit:
Dial 171 from your handset in order to receive call credit information.
Recharging Your SIM Card:
You may purchase a recharge card called the "Top-Up Card" from any M1 Shop, M1 Shop Concessionaire or any other authorized dealer.
- Scratch the security seal on the Top-Up Card to reveal the PIN
- Call 97600000 (toll free)
- Press 1 for Top-Up
- Key in the 10-digit serial no. and the 6-digit PIN continuously followed by the # key (If your Top-Up Card contains a 16-digit PIN, simply key in the 16-digit PIN followed by the # key)
- Upon a successful Top-Up, you will hear the new credit balance and expiry date of your M Card
Voicemail:
To activate your Voicemail box, you must do the following:
- Dial **004*13 xxxxxxxx # and then the send key (the "x"s are your phone number)
- To retrieve messages dial 1381, then the talk or send key
The language available for the Voicemail is English and you cannot personalize your greeting.
Checking Your Credit:
At the end of every call, you will receive an SMS informing you your latest call credits and expiry date. You can also call in to the Balance & Top-Up hotline at 9760-0000. This toll-free number has been preloaded into your M Card phonebook. Dial 1112 to directly access your call credits and expiry information.
You need to maintain a minimum balance of S$0.60 in order to make a local call.
Detailed Rates:
You can receive all incoming calls for free with a USD $0.29 per day setup fee. Instructions for this feature will be included.
Please note once the free incoming call feature is activated, there will be a daily US 29¢ regardless whether the card is being used or not. The deduction will continue until there are no more funds available on the card.
| For the first minute |
US 16¢ |
| For the second minute |
US 13¢ |
| For every minute after the second |
US 9¢ |
| Per local SMS |
US 3¢ |
| Per global SMS |
US 11¢ |
| Per local MMS |
32.1¢ (≤30kb)
85.6¢ (>30kb) |
Without a minimum balance of US$0.40, you cannot make a local call.
| International Rates |
| USA and Canada |
Malaysia |
UK and France |
Japan |
| US $0.22 US |
US $0.12 |
US $0.21 |
US $0.26 |
To access these rates and place an international call, dial:
021 + country code + city code + phone number (ex. To call New York City - 021-1-212-555-1212)
Customer Service:
The Customer Service phone number is (65) 9680 1627 or 1627 from your mobile phone. Or dial the Balance & Top-Up' Hotline at 9760 0000
Service Life:
Your Singapore SIM Card will expire 90 days from the date of activation (the day you make your first call). If you recharge your SIM card, the expiry date will be extended to 3 months from the recharge date. One week before the expiry date, you will hear announcements reminding you of the approaching expiry date when you receive incoming calls.
Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming Talk Abroad™ SIM Card that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.) |