Mobile phone penetration rate in Singapore 2014-2023

In 2023, the mobile penetration rate reached 163.8 percent in Singapore. This is an increase on the previous year and an all-time record for the period measured. This indicates that each resident has about 1.6 mobile subscriptions.

Mobile phone market

The availability of lower-cost plans offered by new vendors and sub-brands of incumbent operators is allowing more subscribers to purchase data plans, which has benefited mobile phone vendors. The country now has more than 5.7 million smartphone users. Apple was the leading mobile vendor in this market, accounting for almost 33.4 percent of the market share.

Online activities

The connection speed available in the country, as well as the affordable data prices, allow mobile phone users to have constant access to online activities. They spend most of their time on social and communication applications. In addition, smartphones are increasingly used for online payments. Mobile wallets have reached 1.8 million users, with GrabPay leading the way. Smartphones have become an integral part of Singaporean daily life, and the user experience has been enhanced by the introduction of the 5G network. The 5G user experience in Singapore is among the best in Asia-Pacific, with the highest gaming experience after South Korea.