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Most Popular in SGSingtel
Singtel Prepaid XO 38
Monthly PriceS$38 / mo
Data Quota30 GB
Validity30 days
Calls & SMS100 min + 100 SMS
Network Coverage99.9{1907a434e960a3a5f03170e8b6316dd89cadda672c913debef9a1944d69e10aa} nationwide
5G Access✓ Included
Roaming Add-onsAvailable
Top-up ChannelsApp, ATM, AXS, 7-Eleven
Indonesia
Best Value in IDTelkomsel
Telkomsel Kartu As
Monthly PriceRp 50.000 / mo
Data Quota10 GB
Validity30 days
Calls & SMSUnlimited calls (on-net)
Network Coverage95{1907a434e960a3a5f03170e8b6316dd89cadda672c913debef9a1944d69e10aa}+ across 17,000 islands
5G Access✗ Not included
Roaming Add-onsLimited
Top-up ChannelsApp, Indomaret, Alfamart, ATM
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