StarHub's Guide to Senior Citizen Mobile Plans in Singapore

Seniors have distinct needs when it comes to mobile connectivity. While younger generations may prioritize high-speed data for streaming or gaming, seniors typically seek mobile plans that are affordable, simple, and practical. These plans are designed to provide a seamless experience, allowing seniors to connect with their loved ones without navigating unnecessary complexities or overspending.

Whether they’re staying connected with family via video calls, streaming their favorite dramas, or using messaging apps to chat with friends, the right mobile plan ensures they can do so seamlessly—without overspending or dealing with unnecessary complexities.

🧠 Key Considerations When Choosing a Senior Citizen Mobile Plan  

When selecting the ideal mobile plan for seniors, there are 3 primary aspects to consider:

1. Affordability 💰

Many seniors live on a fixed income or are retired, making affordability a top priority. A good senior mobile plan should strike the perfect balance between low cost and essential features, such as sufficient talk time, SMS, and data.

Look for senior plans that offer discounted rates or senior-specific benefits, as these can significantly reduce monthly expenses while still providing comprehensive services.

2. Simplicity 🤝

Navigating complex contracts, fine print, or unnecessary add-ons can be daunting. Seniors often prefer mobile plans with straightforward billing, transparent terms, and easy-to-understand features.

Choosing a plan that minimizes confusion helps ensure that seniors can manage their accounts independently and with confidence.

3. Practicality 🎯

Understanding the unique lifestyle of your elderly loved one is crucial. If they enjoy streaming, prioritize plans with generous data allocations. For those who value traditional communication, focus on plans offering substantial talk time and SMS options.

Additionally, consider extras like international roaming or device upgrades if they travel frequently or need a new mobile phone.

⭐ StarHub Senior Citizen Mobile Plans

StarHub offers a range of tailored mobile plans to cater to the specific needs of seniors. Here’s a detailed comparison of our senior-exclusive options.

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

🤔 How to Choose the Best Mobile Plan for Seniors? 

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. Do they stream or watch content online? 📺

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, 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.
 

2. How do they communicate with family and friends? 📞

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 Device Plan M.

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 through those channels, then Device Plan S might be enough for their needs.   

3. Do they travel overseas frequently? ✈️

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, you'll be happy to know that all three of our senior citizen mobile plans come with free roaming data!

Of course, you'll 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. Or, if they're particularly fond of making quick jaunts across the Causeway to Malaysia, then Star Plan Senior will suffice.

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. Do they need a new mobile device? 📱

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. Do they spend most of their time at home or on the go? 🚶

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!). 

💡 Helping Seniors Stay Connected with the Right Mobile Plan 

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.

Check out our senior-exclusive plans or explore other options like our no-contract SIM-only Star Plan and 2-year Device Plans. Let’s help your loved ones enjoy the golden years they deserve! 

👉 Explore StarHub’s SIM Only Senior Plans

👉 Explore StarHub’s 2-year Device Senior Plans