Telecommunications:
How to set up phone and mobile phone in Singapore
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The following companies provide combined telephone, and broadband services in Singapore.You should compare prices for service activation, line rental, call charges and portability of telephone numbers. StarHub offer a Digital Voice Service via installing a cable modem for your telephone line and your number is permanent.
Student Dial-up Account
Students (aged 6-21) may apply for a student account when enrolled in a government-registered school with an Original NRIC /Passport / Certificate but need parent's approval when below 16 years old.
There are a number of choices for international telephone calls, with fierce competition in the market and ever-changing best deals, which are advertised in the newspapers. You may save money by scheduling your overseas calls within a time period of economy rates. When comparing prices watch out for the following
Watch out for hidden cost like subscription or registration fees
Billing is set up by Units: there are units of 1, 6, 12, 30 seconds and units of 1 minute . Make sure you compare prices of the same units
Rates often apply only to residential fixed lines to overseas fixed lines. Calls to mobile phones are more expensive!
Reduced rates often apply only to peak-off hours or after initial normal rates have been charged for a certain time
Whole day flat rates often apply only to certain countries
Some lines have lower voice quality
Info: IDD Services have the following access codes
SingTel
(001) +country code + area code + called Party's number
MobileOne/M1
(002) +country code + area code + called Party's number
Starhub
(003) +country code + area code + called Party's number
You need to register with either Starhub and/or Mobile One to access their services but you can also access SingTel once you have a telephone line with IDD option. Find out about their current promotions and reduced International
Alternatively SingTel offers you a BUDGET CALL service with a still very acceptable quality allowing you to make calls at a lower price. The calls are charged at a flat rate throughout the day and are not recommended for facsimile transmissions.
Info: SingTel Budget Call Numbers
Budget Call
013 + country code + area code + called Party's number
Low Rate Call
019 + country code + area code + called Party's number
Info: Starhub Budget Call Number
Budget Call
008 + country code + area code + called Party's number
018 + country code + area code + called Party's number
Info: MobileOne Budget Call Number
Budget Call
002 + country code + area code + called Party's number
021 + country code + area code + called Party's number
The mobile phone market can be almost compared to selling fast perishable fruits as a model just purchased will be outdated and out of fashion within in a short while. Prices usually drop one month after their launch. Services are provided via the networks AMPS, E-TACS, GSM and PCN. You may trade in your old model at a second hand dealer or buy second hand models which are only a few months old. You should ask for the original box and accessories of the product to ensure it is not stolen and check for warranty cards. See Shopping
As the market for mobile phone plans is saturated, the name of the game is to make people switch plans. Free incoming calls are crucial to these plans but in general they are not much differences. Check for frequent new plans to be announced in this competitive market and keep an eye on each service provider's IDD rate if you want international calls to be inexpensive.
i-mode/ 3G
Starhub offersi-mode mobile Internet services in Singapore with access to more than 100 websites. Subscribers pay between SGD 2 and % per month and a download charge of cents 1.05. The unlimited version costs SGD 21 per month.
SingTel is offers high speed Internet Access and 16 TV channels for 3G cell phone users.
SIM Card Registration
If you use a prepaid SIM card for your mobile phone you have to register your particulars with the mobile service provider. The registration is part of the Government's efforts to curb illegal activities, especially terrorism. You will be not permitted to own more than 10 cards. SIM cards will not be sold to those under 15. You must produce your identity card or passport. Foreign workers need to show their work permit identification card.
Info: Mobile Phone Plans
SingTel
Plan i-Two Plus, Pod Lite, i-One Plus, i-One Value, Data
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The following companies provide combined telephone, and broadband services in Singapore.You should compare prices for service activation, line rental, call charges and portability of telephone numbers. StarHub offer a Digital Voice Service via installing a cable modem for your telephone line and your number is permanent. 
