With 78% of the population owning a smartphone, it has made it much easier for employees to work on the go – from sending out emails, quotations and invoices to updating a company’s social media platforms via their mobile devices.

To operate in this new business environment, SMBs must be able to rely on a secure and reliable business mobile data service. Businesses need the fastest and most extensive 4G+ and 5G coverage that provides coverage on all parts of the island. 

With the various business phone deals and mobile plans available in the market, what are some things to consider when choosing a mobile plan for your business?

1. Devices – Is there a preference that your employees keep their personal and work phones separate as an added measure of security and privacy?
2. Data – Does your line of work require employees to work on the go often? If so, large data bundles may be necessary.
3. Contract – Do you work mostly with contract staff and hence require mobile plans with no or short-term contracts?

What are your choices?

For specific industries, such as Information Technology, Marketing and Business Development, there is a heavy reliance on mobile data to stay connected 24/7. With the XO Plus plans, you can enhance your business with substantial data bundles - up to 150GB of local data a month with free 5G access. There is also the benefit of purchasing the latest mobile devices at a discounted price. 

The XO Plus 50 plan starts at just $50 a month and offers 10GB of data along with 100 mins of talktime and 100 SMS. You will also want to consider pairing the XO Plus plans with MobileShare supplementary line, so up to three other employees can share talktime, SMS and data.

Here are the currently available business plans (as of 5 Feb 2021):

You may want your employees to keep their personal and work phones separate for several reasons, such as security and ensuring everyone in the company is using the same hardware and software.

With the Combo Plan, you will be able to enjoy handset discounts that can help with cost savings. Combo Plan also offer significant value as subscribers will enjoy Singtel Business Circle benefits, which includes free calls among colleagues, discounts on mobile plans, unlimited local data on Sundays and an annual handset fee waiver. 

They will also enjoy free Pay-As-U-Roam to make and receive calls, and send SMS while overseas, and free EasyData Roam for auto-subscription of DataRoam Saver daily plans.

Furthermore, should your employees require more data, there’s the flexibility to add on data according to their needs.

For those who require more data, there are the DATA X add-ons for the Combo plan to increase their data allowance with an affordable monthly fee.

The affordable SIM Only Plus plan is the perfect choice for smaller businesses that work primarily with contract staff, such as those in the professional and financial services industry.

With this option, there is considerable flexibility for you to customise plans for each employee, and to add on data, talktime and SMS as you deem necessary. 

This plan offers excellent value, with the SIM Only 3GB Plan starter pack, which includes 3GB data plan with an additional 3GB free, priced at just $20 per month without any contract. 

Click here to find out the latest SIM Only Plus business mobile deals.