SIMBA - Singapore
SIMBA (Singapore) uses 3 LTE bands and 1 5G NR band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with SIMBA (Singapore). See the tables below for details.
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Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates
SIMBA Singapore, formerly known as TPG Singapore, is a telecommunications company that offers a range of mobile plans and services. Here are some key points about the SIMBA Singapore mobile network:
Roaming: SIMBA provides roaming data to Malaysia and up to 62 other countries with no hidden fees. This makes it a convenient option for travelers, offering free 1GB of roaming data per month to all countries in Category A, with additional data available at a lower cost compared to purchasing a separate foreign SIM.
Reliability and Speed: Users have mixed experiences with the network's reliability and speed. Some find it reliable for secondary lines and suitable for data-heavy tasks like browsing, while others report slower speeds compared to other providers. For example, a Reddit user noted that SIMBA's speeds were 2.5 times slower than M1, another major telco in Singapore.
Coverage: The coverage is generally good, especially in common areas, but may not be as comprehensive as Singtel's. Users have reported better coverage compared to other MVNOs like Changi Mobile and MyRepublic, which use M1's network.
Plans and Features: SIMBA offers affordable plans with generous data bundles, unlimited calls to local mobile numbers, and free SMS to SIMBA mobile numbers. They also provide 500 local fixed-line minutes and 300 IDD minutes. The plans are priced competitively, with some options available at $10 per month for unlimited mobile-mobile calls and generous data allocations.
History and Rebranding: SIMBA Telecom Pte Ltd was founded in 2016 by David Teoh after securing the fourth telecommunications license in Singapore. It was initially known as TPG Singapore and later rebranded to SIMBA in April 2022 after the expiration of its usage rights to the TPG brand.
5G Services: SIMBA has been provisionally awarded 5 MHz of 2.1 GHz spectrum for 5G services and is expected to roll out the 5G network islandwide by the end of 2026.
Overall, SIMBA offers a good value for money, especially for those who need reliable roaming services and affordable plans. However, users should be aware of the potential for slower speeds compared to other providers.
Frequency Bands
LTE
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| B8 (900 MHz) | LTE | SIMBA Singapore uses LTE Band 8 (900 MHz) for its mobile communications. This frequency band was added to SIMBA Singapore's network on August 5, 2024. |
| B38 (TD 2600 MHz) | LTE | SIMBA Singapore uses LTE Band 38 (TD 2600 MHz). This frequency band was added to SIMBA Singapore on August 5, 2024. |
| B40 (TD 2300 MHz) | LTE | SIMBA Singapore's use of frequency band LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) is not specified in the provided information. |
5G NR
| Name | Interface | Description |
|---|---|---|
| N1 (2100 MHz) | 5G NR | SIMBA Singapore uses the 5G NR frequency band N1 (2100 MHz). This band covers the frequency range from 1920 to 2170 MHz. The duplex mode for this band is FDD, with the uplink ranging from 1920 to 1980 MHz and the downlink ranging from 2110 to 2170 MHz. The supported channel bandwidths for this band are 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz. |
Latest updates
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B8 (900 MHz) added to SIMBA Singapore.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) added to SIMBA Singapore.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency LTE B40 (TD 2300 MHz) added to SIMBA Singapore.
- 2024/08/05 - Frequency 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) added to SIMBA Singapore.
