StarHub's Guide to Senior Citizen Mobile Plans in Singapore

As our parents move into their golden years, it’s important that we help them stay connected to family and friends. However, the needs and priorities of seniors, especially when selecting a mobile plan, can be very different from our own. So, if you’re not sure what you should be looking out for, you’re in the right place - here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know!
 

Assessing a Senior Citizen Mobile Plan

There are three key areas that you’ll want to focus on: affordability, simplicity, and practicality.

Of course, do take note that these are merely guidelines – and it’s best to account for (their) personal preferences and habits where you can. That way, we can help our aged parents stay connected with loved ones while still enjoying their favourite services and experiences.
 

1. Is it affordable?

Cost-effectiveness is a key consideration when choosing mobile plans, and senior plans are no exception. For many seniors, who may be retired or living on a limited income, affordability is even more critical. That's why it's important to focus on plans that offer lower costs while still providing enough mobile data, talktime, SMS, and essential services.
 

2. Is it simple and easy to understand?

Nowadays, many of us already find the contractual terms and conditions for our own mobile plans confusing. With that in mind, imagine how much more difficult it can be for a senior to keep up with theirs.

Accordingly, when you’re picking out a mobile plan for your aged parents, you’ll want to keep an eye out for those that don’t have too many bells and whistles. Plans that offer a simple, straightforward and transparent user experience, especially with regard to billing and usage, will be much easier for them to manage.
 

3. Is it practical?

Having spent a lifetime growing up with them and watching them age, it’s fair to say that we know our parents better than anyone. As such, you’ll want to ensure that the mobile plan you select for them isn’t just affordable and easy to manage but are well-suited for their lifestyles too.

For example, if your parents are fond of watching or streaming their favourite dramas online, you might want to check out senior citizen mobile plans that offer more data. Or, if they usually prefer to interact with others over a call, perhaps a plan with more talktime might be good. In a nutshell, try to look out for mobile plans that best complement their daily preferences and habits.

Is there a StarHub Mobile Plan for Seniors?

Certainly, and there’s more than one. Specifically, we’ve got three SIM-only and contract-based options for you to choose from, so make sure to review them and select the plan that fits your aged parents’ or relatives’ needs the best.
 

Note: All three plans and respective pricings listed below are only open to subscribers aged 60 years old and above.

Comparing the Best Senior Mobile Plans in Singapore

Still can’t decide on the right senior mobile plan for your aged folks? No problem!

Below, we’ve listed five questions that might help you streamline your decision, and if all else fails, why not simply ask your aged parents which mobile plan they prefer?
 

1. Does the person often engage with or share online content?

Yes: Device Plan S or Device Plan M

No: Star Plan Senior
 

If the senior(s) in question are fond of streaming and watching online content, then either Device Plan S or Device Plan M – which offer significantly more data and swifter 5G speeds, might be the better choice. Plus, these two options also come with a free 3-month subscription to Amazon Prime, providing them with even more content to enjoy.

On the other hand, if they mostly rely on the Internet for general-purpose uses like communication and don’t need particularly swift speeds, then they’ll probably do fine with Star Plan Senior.
 

2. How does the person usually prefer to contact or communicate with their loved ones?

Conventional Phone Calls/SMS: Star Plan Senior or Device Plan M

Online Calls/Messaging Apps: Device Plan S
 

If the person prefers to call their friends and family rather than send an online message, then you’ll probably want to prioritise having more talktime over mobile data. That means going for Star Plan Senior, or even Device Plan M if you think they’ll also need the mobile data.

Of course, the opposite applies as well. After all, communicating via messaging apps like WhatsApp doesn’t (normally) consume a lot of data, so if your folks primarily share updates via voice messages or texts, then Device Plan S might be enough for their needs.   

3. Does the person often travel overseas?

Yes: Device Plan S or Device Plan M

No: Star Plan Senior
 

Many people enjoy travelling overseas when they’re in their golden years, so if your aged parents fall into this demographic, then mobile plans with free roaming data – like Device Plan S or Device Plan M, are an easy pick!

Speaking of travelling, you might want to take their destinations into account as well. If they mainly intend to explore Southeast Asia, then Device Plan S seems better suited to the task, since it offers 1 GB of free roaming data to eligible destinations within the Asia-Pacific region. Beyond those shores, though, consider Device Plan M instead, as it comes with a similar amount of roaming data but features a much wider range of eligible destinations around the globe.
 

4. Does the person need a new device at the moment?

Yes: Device Plan S or Device Plan M

No: Star Plan Senior
 

Modern technology is a fast-moving space, and devices can quickly become outdated within just two or three generations. Because of that, if the senior in question is using a considerably older device, it might be worth picking up a new one for them along with their mobile plan.

In such situations, Device Plan S or Device Plan M are the best-fit option, since they provide cheaper overall device costs as well as a mobile plan. However, if the person already has a relatively new device like the iPhone 15 Pro, then a no-contract SIM-only plan like Star Plan Senior might be all that’s needed.
 

5. Does the person usually prefer to spend their time at home or outside?

At home: Star Plan Senior

Outside: Device Plan S or Device Plan M
 

Some folks prefer to spend their off days relaxing at home, while others prefer to venture out. Needless to say, elderly people who fall into the former category might not need as much mobile data, since they’ll be connected to their home WiFi most of the time.

If that’s the case, picking up a Star Plan Senior subscription might be enough for their needs, while those who prefer to head out sightseeing will probably make better use of a Device Plan S or Device Plan M subscription. Those offer a lot more mobile data, allowing them to stay connected wherever they decide to go (within Singapore, at least!). 

Always Stay Connected to Friends and Family with StarHub!

At the end of the day, all we want is to see our aged parents spending their golden years as they deserve to – happy, healthy, and well-connected with their loved ones.

Choosing the right mobile plan for seniors thus requires balancing their specific needs with the best options available, and by considering the features they rely on the most—whether it's voice calls, mobile data, or SMS—we can help our parents enjoy the benefits of technology without the confusion or frustration that often accompanies it.

With StarHub, you can rest assured that we too want to provide the best mobile experiences for all of our users – both young and old. Of course, our dear seniors are not limited to just these three options, so feel free to check out our no-contract SIM-only Star Plan and 2-year Device Plan offerings too.