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2-year contract plans.

Generally, most of us are familiar with how they work. They’ve become a mainstay of modern telco offerings, but in some cases, we know we’d sleep much easier if our new mobile plan didn’t come with early termination fees or contractual obligations.

In other words, sometimes you just want the mobile connectivity without the proverbial paperwork - this is where StarHub’s no-contract SIM-only Star Plan comes in.

SIM-only vs. 2-year Contract Plans


But before we dive into the different Star Plan options, let’s do a little recap. What sets a SIM-only plan apart from regular 2-year contract plans?

SIM-only Plans

2-year Contract Plans

Compared to 2-year contract plans, SIM-only plans sport cheaper upfront costs, though the overall cost for both a plan and device may be greater than the former. However, with Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL), payments can be spread out evenly to avoid straining your finances.

 

These plans don’t have commitment periods or contractual obligations, which means no early termination fees, though you will still need to foot any outstanding BNPL instalments.

With a 2-year contract, users primarily save on the handset. They first pay for a certain percentage of the cost upfront, after which they’ll service the remainder (as well as their mobile plan) via monthly instalments. Notably, users will pay less than the phone's Recommended Retail Price (RRP).

 

Users are locked into a standard 24-month commitment period. Those looking to switch partway will incur early termination charges.

 

 

The no-contract SIM-only Star Plan

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Star 22: A well-rounded mobile plan for our digital world


Features: 150 GB data, 1000 min local calls, 500 local & international SMS
 

At first glance, strutting around with 150 GB of mobile data every month might seem like overkill, but believe us when we say that it never hurts to have more in this day and age.

Star 22 is our “quintessential” no contract SIM-only Star Plan, offering generous amounts of data, talktime, and SMS-es for just $22/mth.

Numerically, this means every gigabyte of data sets you back less than 15 cents, and that’s excluding SMS and talktime. That alone already makes this option immensely value-for-money, and you can even splash in add-ons like our DataTravel roaming packages, should you decide to travel out of town over 2024’s various long weekends.

Apart from standard everyday tasks, you’ll have probably more than enough data left over to supply gaming sessions on the go as well. After all, the average MOBA game, such as Mobile Legends: Bang Bang or Pokemon Unite eats up less than 5MB of data per match. In other words, a single gigabyte of data gets you more than 200 individual matches!

With that said, you could consider this the SIM-only version of 3-in-1 coffee – it’s got all you need in one convenient package, poses next to no risk of you breaking the bank, and does away with the contractual paperwork to boot.

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Star 30: A substantial mobile plan for heavy data users


Features: 200 GB data, 1500 min local calls, 750 local & international SMS


But as unlikely as it sounds, what if it still isn’t enough? What if you need to get some real work done, or are worried about bursting your data watching your favourite content?

That’s not a problem – we’ve got you covered with Star 30. As the name implies, for just $30/mth, you get absolutely jaw-dropping amounts of data, talktime, and SMS for you to enjoy.

Make no mistake, in this day and age, it’s essential we stay connected to the Internet for both work and play, and Star 30 is meant to ensure you can do just that with peace of mind. So, whether it’s an urgent client request that needs to be worked on, a barrage of family photos from your latest vacation, or even a surprise streaming session from your favourite content creator, you’ll have enough to do everything that demands your attention and then some.

Great value is part of the (mobile) plan!

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At the end of the day, it’s all about picking the right mobile plan for your lifestyle.

As far as the Star Plan options are concerned, the common denominator is that they do away with the contracts, and for many, that’s exactly what they’re looking for.

After all, no contractual baggage means no early termination fees to worry about.

Moreover, when you Buy Now, Pay Later with Star Plan, you not only save over $500 on the latest smartphones but can even take them home immediately for $0 upfront. Top that off with loads of fantastic deals and discounts, and what you have is unmatched freedom, flexibility, and value!
 

This article was last updated on 28 March 2024. Listed prices are accurate at the time of publication; please check StarHub's Online Store for the most current prices and offers.