While the Big Three telcos in Singapore are rushing to roll out nationwide 5G services for everyone, digital telco Circles.Life has hopped on the 5G non-standalone (NSA) trial bandwagon by offering new and existing customers a month with to try it out with no conditions or commitments.
Circles.Life is Singapore's first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) and they're currently leasing M1's infrastructures. As for M1's roadmap for nationwide 5G, they're currently targeting 99% coverage by December 2022.
To sign up for Circles.Life's 5G one-month trial, you need to access the Circles.Life app from 9th to 15th August to enable the add-on. If you want 5G after the trial ends, Circles.Life's 5G Start is available as a subscription service, although there's mention of the cost of this speed-bum.
As for 5G NSA's coverage in Singapore, these are the places currently covered
Central/Downtown
West: NUS, Dover, Boon Lay, Jurong East, Clementi
North-West: Bukit Batok
North-East: Bishan, Serangoon, Hougang
East: Paya Lebar, Bedok, Simei, Tampines, Pasir Ris, Changi Airport, Geylang Serai, Kembangan
What phones are 5G-NSA compatible with Circles Life 5G Start?
Do take note though, that you'll need a 5G-compatible phone to enjoy it, which we've graciously added some below for your reference!
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung Galaxy S21+
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G
Samsung Galaxy Fold2 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
iPhone
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Huawei
Huawei P40 Pro 5G
Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G
OnePlus
OnePlus 8T 5G
Oppo
Oppo Find X2 Pro 5G
Oppo Find X3 Pro 5G
Oppo Reno5 Z 5G
Xiaomi
Mi 10T/10T Pro 5G
Xiaomi Mi 11 5G
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