Eight launches two new 5G plans
Telecommunications provider Eight has rolled out two new 5G pricing options aimed at easing customers into a full 5G experience. The move also includes automatically migrating existing customers who are on the S$18 4G plan to 5G as part of the upgrade push. The new plans—Lucky Eight Plan and Triple Eight Plan—are designed to showcase the capabilities of 5G while offering compelling price points.
What’s unique about Eight’s 5G offering
Eight’s 5G strategy centers on a standalone 5G core, leased from StarHub. This arrangement positions Eight to deliver 5G services independent of older 4G infrastructure, potentially improving speeds, latency, and overall reliability for 5G subscribers. The move signals Eight’s intent to build a robust 5G ecosystem and to attract users who want a seamless transition from 4G to 5G without friction in pricing or plans.
Two new price plans with generous 5G data
The Lucky Eight Plan and the Triple Eight Plan both feature substantial, seemingly endless 5G data allowances. While the exact data caps are not specified, the emphasis is on providing a generous 5G experience that can handle streaming, cloud gaming, and enterprise applications on the go. The annual option is a standout, offering potential savings compared with monthly payments over the same period.
Annual pricing: meaningful savings
A notable aspect of Eight’s new offerings is the annual payment option. For example, under the Triple Eight Plan, customers can pay S$168 per year, compared with S$18 monthly payments that would total S$216 over 12 months. That’s a saving of nearly S$50 per year, highlighting how annual billing can beat month-to-month costs in the long run.
Who benefits from annual pricing?
shoppers who prefer predictable budgeting and want to maximize savings over time will likely gravitate toward the annual option. Businesses and power users who rely on constant 5G connectivity for operations may also find the annual plan financially attractive, especially if their data needs remain high throughout the year.
What to expect next
Eight suggests it will continue updating its 5G MVNO pricing, with more details likely to follow as the market tests these new models. Industry watchers may be watching to see whether other telcos adopt similar annual pricing structures or auto-upgrade features to better compete in the fast-evolving 5G space.
Why this matters for customers
For users currently on the S$18 4G plan, Eight’s automatic migration to 5G reduces the burden of switching and reassessing plans. The combination of a robust 5G core and appealing annual prices could make Eight a more attractive option for 5G enthusiasts and data-heavy customers alike, while also pushing competitors to rethink their own MVNO pricing strategies.
