StarHub - Singapore

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StarHub (Singapore) uses 1 UMTS band, 4 LTE bands, and 2 5G NR bands. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with StarHub (Singapore). See the tables below for details.

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Carrier website: http://www.starhub.com/

Last updated: 2024/08/05 - See latest updates

StarHub is a major telecommunications company in Singapore, offering a wide range of mobile services. Here are some key points about its mobile network:

  1. Coverage and Speeds:

    • StarHub provides extensive 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G coverage across Singapore. It has been recognized for its fast mobile data speeds, with the company clocking the fastest mobile data speeds in the IMDA IMconnected Report H1 2020.
    • In the Opensignal report for June 2023, StarHub users observed the fastest overall download and upload speeds in Singapore, with average 5G download speeds of 382.5-388.4 Mbps, which is significantly faster than their overall download speeds.

  2. Awards and Recognition:

    • StarHub has consistently won awards for its mobile network experience. In the Opensignal report, it won all five overall experience awards, including the 5G Video Experience award, and was a joint winner in four categories (5G Voice App Experience, 5G Download Speed, Availability, and 5G Availability).
    • Additionally, StarHub was ranked as the world's fastest 4G network by OpenSignal in 2015, and Singapore was noted as the fastest country with LTE at that time.

  3. 5G Services:

    • StarHub has been at the forefront of 5G adoption in Singapore. It was the first operator to commercially launch a HSPA+ service in the Asia Pacific region in 2009 and has continued to enhance its network with LTE and DC-HSPA+ technologies.
    • The company offers 5G services with blazing speeds and responsiveness, suitable for surfing, gaming, and streaming, with no extra cost for 5G service in its Mobile+ plans.

  4. Customer Experience:

    • StarHub users have reported excellent experiences with mobile video streaming, multiplayer games, and over-the-top voice apps. The company's users also observed the fastest overall upload speeds in Singapore.
    • The nPerf coverage map shows detailed coverage of StarHub's 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, providing insights into signal strength and availability across different areas of Singapore.

Overall, StarHub's mobile network is recognized for its speed, coverage, and user experience, making it a leading provider in Singapore's telecommunications market.

Frequency Bands

UMTS

Name Interface Description
B1 (2100 MHz) UMTS

StarHub Singapore uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 3G services. This band is widely used for 3G services and supports various networks and devices. The band has a duplex spacing of 190 MHz and supports channel bandwidths of 5, 10, 15, and 20 MHz.

Supported UMTS Protocols

Name Generation
UMTS 3G
HSPA+ 3.5G (4G speed)

LTE

Name Interface Description
B3 (1800 MHz +) LTE

StarHub Singapore uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its 4G LTE service. This frequency band supports both FDD and TDD configurations, offering a balance between network coverage and data capacity, making it suitable for dense urban areas.
B7 (2600 MHz) LTE

StarHub Singapore uses LTE band B7, which operates at 2600 MHz. This frequency band is used for providing high-speed data services and is part of the 2.6 GHz spectrum band. The deployment of this band is not specified in the available information.
B8 (900 MHz) LTE

StarHub Singapore uses LTE band B8 (900 MHz) for its 4G LTE service. This frequency band was added to StarHub Singapore on August 5, 2024.
B38 (TD 2600 MHz) LTE

StarHub Singapore uses the LTE B38 (TD 2600 MHz) frequency band. This band was added to StarHub Singapore on August 5, 2024.

Supported LTE Protocols

Name Generation
LTE 4G
LTE-A 4G

5G NR

Name Interface Description
N1 (2100 MHz) 5G NR

StarHub Singapore uses the 5G NR N1 (2100 MHz) frequency band for its 5G network. This band covers the range of 1920 to 2170 MHz and supports both uplink and downlink operations. The deployment of this frequency band was added to StarHub Singapore's network on August 5, 2024.
N78 (3500 MHz) 5G NR

StarHub Singapore uses frequency band 5G NR N78 (3500 MHz) for its 5G network. This deployment was completed in 2021.

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