Best Senior Citizen Mobile Plans in Singapore (2025) – Compared

Introduction

As we march into 2025, staying connected isn’t just for the young and tech-savvy, it’s vital for our seniors too. Whether it’s keeping in touch with family via video calls, streaming content, or simply having the security of a live line, a mobile plan tailored for older adults can make a big difference. That’s why in Singapore today, there are a growing number of senior mobile plans designed specifically for those aged 60 and above, offering simpler pricing, generous talk time and data, and value-added perks.

In this guide, we’ll compare the best options for a mobile plan for seniors in Singapore in 2025, examine what to look for in a senior mobile plan, walk you through key comparisons across major telcos, and help you pick the right one.

What is a Senior Mobile Plan? 

A senior citizen mobile plan (or “senior plan” for short) is a mobile subscription specifically tailored for older users—typically aged 60 and above. 

Benefits of Senior Mobile Plans

Features often include:

• Simpler pricing (often discounted)

• Lower monthly commitments or SIM-only options

• Generous talk time (so you can call family and friends)

• Decent data (because streaming and apps matter too)

• Helpful perks like free caller ID, free incoming calls, roaming or no excess data charges

• Less complexity (higher value, fewer hidden charges)

Why does it matter? Because seniors often have different mobile-usage patterns (less heavy data than Gen Z binge-streamers, but still need stable service, good voice call allowances and support). A standard plan might force them to pay for features they don’t need or overload them with data they won’t use. A good senior plan gives them exactly what they need—and good value.

How we judged the plans

Here’s how we compared:

• Monthly cost: How much per month for the plan.

• Data allowance: How many GB/month.

• Talk time / outgoing minutes: What you get for calls.

• Important extras: Free incoming calls, caller ID, roaming, contract vs no-contract.

• Eligibility: Age requirement (usually 60 +).

• Best for: Based on usage (light data, heavy talk, streaming, travel).

With that framework, let’s compare what the major telcos in Singapore are offering for senior citizens in 2025.

Comparison of Senior Mobile Plans (2025)

1. Light-use / Budget Plan

Circles.Life – Senior Plan

• Monthly cost: S$5/month

• One of the cheapest senior plans in the market

• Data allowance: 500 GB

• Unlimited talk time

• 25 SMS per month

• Free Caller ID

• Eligibility: Seniors aged 60+ (for the senior plan).

• Best for: Seniors who use mobile mostly for voice calls, moderate data, want simple value.

• Notes/Tip: While this is very low cost and attractive, check if the rate is promotional or permanent. One community thread says the $5 plan is being phased.

Circles.Life offers one of the lowest cost options for seniors, making it ideal if you’re cost-sensitive and mostly want reliable connection + moderate data.

2. Balanced Use Plan (moderate data + talk)

StarHub – Star Plan Senior

• Monthly cost: As per one listing around S$15/month for senior plan.

• Data allowance: 100 GB 5G (for senior exclusive) according to some site.

• Talk time: 1,000 outgoing minutes noted for senior plan.

• Features: Free Caller Number Display, roaming data in some plans.

• Eligibility: For customers aged 60 years and above.Best for: Seniors who use a fair amount of data (streaming, apps) and make regular outgoing calls.

• Notes: While price is higher than ultra-budget options, the bigger data allowance and minutes make it more flexible.

3. Heavy Data / Streaming Plan

Singtel – Senior / SG60 Plan

• Monthly cost: Special senior offer: S$6/month for 5G+ SIM only with 180 GB data.

• Data allowance: ~180 GB 5G+ (in that promotion) for seniors aged 66+ per article.

• Features: Unlimited local calls & SMS in that promotion.

• Eligibility: Age 60/66+ depending on variant.

• Best for: Seniors who stream, use large amounts of data (e.g., video calling grandchildren, streaming shows), perhaps travel.

• Notes: This could be a limited-time or special offer—check availability and terms before assuming.

4. Comprehensive Plan with Device / Additional Benefits

M1 – Seniors Plan

• Monthly cost: From as low as S$5/month under subsidised Mobile Access for Seniors scheme.

• Data allowance: One example says 6 GB data + 100 mins outgoing + 20 SMS for S$5/month.

• Features: For higher tiers, large data allowances (e.g., 50 GB/200 GB) and additional extras like unlimited weekend data.

• Eligibility: Seniors aged 60+ under certain subsidised schemes.

• Best for: Seniors who may also benefit from device-bundling schemes, weekend unlimited data, or who want a bit more flexibility.

• Notes: The subsidised rate may be restricted to certain programmes or low-income seniors, so check eligibility.

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Tips for Choosing the Right Senior Mobile Plan

Here are some practical tips to decide which “senior mobile plan” is right for you or a senior you’re helping:

1. Check actual usage: Look at current monthly data use and number of outgoing calls. If many video calls or streaming, lean higher data. If mainly voice + occasional data, a budget plan may suffice.

2. Outgoing minutes matter: Many seniors make calls more than they receive. Ensure the plan offers enough outgoing minutes; free incoming calls are helpful but won’t cover outgoing minutes.

3. Data vs talk time balance: If you're streaming or using apps (WhatsApp, video calls, YouTube) you’ll want more data. If mainly calls, you can sacrifice some data for more minutes.

4. Extras make a difference: Free caller ID, roaming data, unlimited weekend data (for device heavy users), no contract are good perks.

5. Eligibility & hidden requirements: Some plans are only for age 60+ or age 66+, or part of government-subsidised schemes. Example: the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) “Mobile Access for Seniors” scheme offers subsidised plans.

6. Contract terms: Some plans are no-contract (you can cancel anytime); others may have 24-month commitments. Seniors often benefit from flexibility.

7. Check network coverage and support: Major telcos generally have good national coverage in Singapore. But if you or the senior spends time in physical stores or needs in-person support, going with a major provider (StarHub, Singtel, M1) may help.

8. Mind promotions vs lasting rates: Some offers (like Singtel’s S$6/month for 180 GB) may be promotional or limited in sign-ups. Verify how long the price lasts and any increase later.

Final Recommendations

• If budget is your primary concern and you don’t require roaming data, go with Circles.Life’s senior plan – one of the most affordable - starting from $5/mo.

• If you want a balanced plan with decent data and lots of talk time, StarHub’s senior plan stands out.

• If you’re a heavy data user (video calls, streaming) or travel and roam frequently, Singtel’s 180 GB 5G+ senior offer is very compelling—just verify terms.

• If the senior qualifies for subsidised schemes and/or wants extra perks (device bundling, weekend unlimited data), check M1’s senior offerings and eligibility.

Seniors who sign up with Circles.Life’s senior plans will get not only strong value but also the freedom of no contract, simple terms, and a dedicated team ready to support them. Let’s make sure every senior in Singapore stays connected, confidently and affordably.