{"id":58168,"date":"2026-06-05T07:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T23:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58168"},"modified":"2026-06-05T07:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T23:27:00","slug":"m1s-new-daily-passport-for-travel-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58168","title":{"rendered":"M1&#8217;s new daily passport for travel data"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<br \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/ad0b833f5383ab8bb523026c7e4fd097376d4b3995a342e764d1f9b1e829a4d5\" \/><\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Just in time for the June school holidays, M1 is making a bold play for Singapore travellers with the launch of its <u>new Worldwide Daily Passport<\/u>, a roaming service that offers <b>3GB of data for S$0.99 per 24-hour period across 78 destinations<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The price is the headline. At 99 cents for 3GB, M1 is effectively charging about 33 cents per gigabyte abroad, in destinations including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. The 24-hour clock starts only when data is first used overseas, not at midnight and not while the phone is still in Singapore, so there\u2019s no risk of being billed on the way to the airport. Once the 3GB is used up, <b>another 3GB block kicks in automatically at the same 99 cents<\/b>. Interested customers should also note that the Worldwide Daily Passport is available only with selected <b>Bespoke Flexi<\/b> and <b>SIM-only plans<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">For a market that has spent the last few years watching travel eSIM providers chip away at traditional roaming revenue, the move feels less like a routine product refresh and more like a direct challenge to both rival telcos and digital-first travel connectivity providers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The new roaming option is designed for travellers who want to stay connected without changing SIM cards, hunting for airport Wi-Fi, or worrying about unexpected roaming charges. M1 says the service supports everyday travel essentials such as:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_nested_1lq60_1\">\n<ul class=\"_listElement_wioo3_107\">\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Navigation<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Ride-hailing<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Video calls<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Messaging<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">Social media<\/li>\n<li class=\"_listItem_wioo3_112\">General browsing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">What makes the offer particularly notable is its simplicity. Customers can use their 3GB allowance across multiple cities and countries within the same 24-hour period at no extra charge. Once the allocation is exhausted, another 3GB block is automatically activated for the same S$0.99 fee, creating a predictable pay-as-you-travel model.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The Worldwide Daily Passport sits alongside M1\u2019s older Daily Passport, which charges S$2.95 to S$8.95 per 24 hours for the same 3GB, depending on the destination tier, plus a flat S$4.95 monthly subscription fee in any month roaming is used. There\u2019s also Data Passport, which lets travellers use their local data allowance abroad, with the pricing varying by destination and typically starting from S$15. For short leisure trips or vacations involving multiple destinations where travellers want simple roaming plans, without a recurring subscription, the new 99\u2011cent Worldwide Daily Passport would be an attractive option.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-others-stack-up\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">How others stack up<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">M1\u2019s move arrives in a roaming market that has become increasingly competitive.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><u>Singtel\u2019s<\/u> plans range from ReadyRoam Neighbours, which offers 6GB of data for S$12 over 30 days, to Worldwide, unlimited data plans for S$45 across 81 destinations. Singtel\u2019s strength lies in its longer validity periods and broad destination coverage rather than ultra-low daily pricing.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\"><u>StarHub<\/u> takes a similar approach with its 5G Unlimited+ Plans. Entry-level plans start at S$5 for 5GB across five countries, while larger bundles offer 15GB of roaming data across up to 165 destinations for S$15. The operator also offers unlimited daily roaming options for heavy users travelling for business or extended periods<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Singapore\u2019s mobile virtual network operators have also been pushing aggressively into travel connectivity. Operators such as <u>GOMO<\/u>, <u>giga!<\/u>, <u>Zero1<\/u>, <u>Circles.Life<\/u>, <u>MyRepublic<\/u>, and <u>eight<\/u> have increasingly bundled roaming data into their SIM-only plans or offered add-on travel packs aimed at cost-conscious travellers. Many of these offerings are attractive for regional travel, particularly to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia. Most still rely on fixed-country bundles or destination-specific pricing structures, but there are <u>unlimited data plans<\/u> on offer too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Over the past three years, travel eSIM providers such as <u>Airalo<\/u>, <u>Nomad<\/u>, <u>Holafly<\/u> and <u>Jetpac<\/u> have become increasingly popular among Singapore travellers. Their appeal is obvious. Users can purchase data packages before departure, activate them digitally, and often enjoy lower rates than traditional roaming plans. Yet eSIMs are not without drawbacks. Travellers typically need to manage additional profiles, monitor separate data balances, and sometimes switch between mobile numbers. For less tech-savvy users, particularly families travelling together, traditional roaming still offers a level of convenience that eSIMs struggle to match.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"a-roaming-comeback-\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">A roaming comeback?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Not long ago, roaming was the travel expense many consumers tried hardest to avoid.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Stories of bill shock pushed travellers towards airport SIM cards, portable Wi-Fi routers and eventually travel eSIMs. But as telcos modernised their roaming platforms and introduced destination bundles, roaming gradually became relevant again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">M1\u2019s Worldwide Daily Passport feels like the next stage in that evolution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">With a promotional price of S$0.99 per day, valid for 12 months from activation, coverage across 78 destinations and automatic activation whenever data is needed overseas, the service is clearly designed for the realities of modern travel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Whether it completely replaces travel eSIMs remains to be seen. Power users chasing the absolute lowest rates may still prefer dedicated eSIM providers. But for many Singaporeans heading overseas this holiday season, M1 has made a compelling case that the simplest option might once again be the best one.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/mobile\/m1-worldwide-daily-passport-99-cent-roaming-singapore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just in time for the June school holidays, M1 is making a bold play for Singapore travellers with the launch of its new Worldwide Daily&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58169,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[1868,4378,23437,10188,151],"class_list":["post-58168","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-daily","tag-data","tag-m1s","tag-passport","tag-travel","wpcat-32-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58168","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=58168"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58168\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58169"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=58168"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=58168"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=58168"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}