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Communication Guide - Singapore

The communication infrastructure in Singapore is very well-developed, and one can get easy access to the most modern communication technologies and services to maintain connection with the rest of the island and the world. The telecommunications industry is dominated by three companies, namely SingTel, Starhub, and M1, who offer competitive services and pricing for home, Internet, and mobile communications. SingTel and Starhub offer mobile and home telephony as well as cable TV services, while M1 is focused primarily on mobile communications. Because of the similarity of their offerings (with some differences in services available), buyers often select their providers based on proximity of outlets and special promotions.

Singapore has an efficient and reliable postal system, which is provided by Singpost. There are postal offices throughout the region and the street post boxes also have facilities for posting international letters and packages. Singpost operates a self-service automated machine service (SAM) and machines can be found throughout Singapore. They can be used for weighing packages, finding postal rates and purchasing stamps.

For those looking to transfer parcels and letters urgently across the city there is a wide choice of courier companies. The more popular ones are listed below for your reference:

Top Tips

01 A service of SingPost, vPost, allows users to set up overseas mailing addresses in the US, Europe, and Japan so that buyers can purchase from there.
02 When searching for rental properties find listings that are not co-broked. You will be charged commission on co-broked properties.
03 When searching for property look for any nearby spaces that may be built on. There is a lot of development taking place and building work is noisy.
04 Despite what many websites say, quarantine is no longer required for the majority of domestic animals arriving in Singapore.
05 If take Permanent Residency in Singapore and have, or are considering having, children. Be aware that male children may have to do national service.

Useful links

  • https://www.smrt.com.sg/
    Offers detailed information on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train system in Singapore, including rates, route maps, and rules.
  • http://www.nea.gov.sg
    Weather conditions and forecasts plus information on Singapore’s environmental initiatives.

Interesting fact

Singapore has more than 3,000 kilometers of roads. Stretched end to end, they can cover the distance from Singapore to Hong Kong.
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