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In today’s digital age, a home broadband plan is essential not just for remote working and virtual learning, but all other aspects of our home life, including our entertainment needs.
If we use streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+, or frequently play games online, high-speed internet is necessary to avoid lagging issues. Nobody wants their late-night family movie time or Premier League watch party to be disrupted by slow internet speeds.
Factors To Consider When Choosing A Home Broadband Plan
Similar to buying a laptop, finding the best home broadband plan goes beyond choosing which is the most expensive option available. We also need to consider key factors that will play a part in delivering us the best outcome.
Broadband Speed
Broadband speed is the most common factor that most would think of. It’s measured in megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps) and the number translates to how fast data can be transmitted over the network.
Naturally, the higher our broadband speed, the faster our internet connection is likely to be. If we want to get the best broadband experience for all our work and plays need, we will need high broadband speed.
As mentioned during the 2024 Singapore Budget, there are nationwide efforts to improve the broadband network in Singapore to 10Gbps, or about 10 times the speed of what most consumers are currently enjoying.
Currently, this is already offered with StarHub’s UltraSpeed 10Gbps Broadband, which can deliver us the bandwidth to stream, play and download the content we need, across multiple devices at the same time.
Router
Even with high broadband speed, the quality of our router is pivotal to the online experience. A router serves as the hub that connects our devices to the internet and would direct data traffic within our home network. If our home router is subpar, we’ll likely encounter sluggish connectivity, undermining the benefits of the high-speed broadband.
Opting for bundle deals with our broadband plan can be a cost-effective strategy to secure a superior router. This ensures our homes have fast internet speed and that we are equipped with a high-quality router to fully harness the broadband speeds we’re paying for.
With StarHub’s UltraSpeed 10Gbps Broadband, we can get a free TP-Link EB810v. This is the latest WiFi 7 router with a retail price of $799.
WiFi 7 (New) Vs WiFi 6
Most home routers in Singapore are equipped with WiFi 6 technology today. However, WiFi 6 isn’t the latest technology anymore.
Aside from having 4.8 times more raw speed than WiFi 6, WiFi 7 has Multi-Link Operation (MLO) which allows the user to simultaneously connect to the 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands, giving the data 3 different ‘lanes’ to transmit. This allows the system to choose the fastest lane, lowering latency and making lag-sensitive applications like gaming or mixed reality a more seamless experience. MLO also helps to balance the load from all users, optimising the internet usage for everyone.
Providers like StarHub are offering UltraSpeed 10Gbps Broadband that takes advantage of WiFi 7’s capabilities. Using a WiFi 7 router such as the TP-Link EB810v, users can truly leverage the full potential of a 10Gbps broadband connection and future-proof their broadband with WiFi 7, ensuring that their home internet is not just faster, but also provide equal bandwidth for both the uploading and downloading of content so that everyone in the household can enjoy the best possible broadband experience with enhanced stability and reliability.
HomeHub+ UltraSpeed Bundle – How To Enjoy More While Paying Less
Whether it’s to improve our existing home broadband speed, upgrade our router to the latest WiFi 7 model, or get the best video quality from our streaming subscriptions, we might expect to pay more for these superior services.
However, we have good news: this is not necessarily the case.
StarHub is offering a HomeHub+ UltraSpeed bundle with 10Gbps Broadband, WiFi 7 and Unlimited Entertainment that offers not only the best possible internet connection but also an extensive list of high-quality content that our family would love. The best part is that through the HomeHub+ UltraSpeed bundle, we may even end up paying less than what we are currently paying for our home broadband and entertainment subscriptions.
At a limited offer price of$110.97/month, subscribers will enjoy a 10Gbps home broadband plan, the fastest available speed in Singapore. Plus, they will also receive a free WiFi 7 router, the TP-Link EB810v worth $799. Included in this bundle is an extensive list of high-quality content that will satisfy everyone in the family, including kids and grandparents.
These include:
- Premier+ (Premier League) (U.P. $40.74/month)
- Sports+ TV Pass (U.P. $25.46/month)
- Entertainment + TV Pass (U.P. $30.56/month)
- 1 Ethnic TV+ Pass of your choice: Asian+ with Viu Premium on us/ Indian+ with ZEE5 on us/ Malay+/ Filipino+ (From U.P. $15.28/month)
- Disney+ Premium (U.P. $15.98/month)
- Netflix Premium (U.P. $25.98/month)
- 3 months of Amazon Prime (U.P. $2.99/month)
- Free TV+ Pro (U.P. $15.18/month)
Source: StarHub
From our calculations, the total cost of all these subscriptions for the entertainment bundle would be at least $172.17/month.
If you, like me, are already subscribed to Disney+ Premium and Netflix Premium, then the cost of your home broadband (assuming you are paying $50/month for your current broadband plan) and these two streaming subscriptions alone would add up to $91.96/month. Adding the Premier League subscription, we would be spending about $132.70/month.
With an all-in price of just $110.97/month (24-month contract). It’s easy to see how the HomeHub+ UltraSpeed bundle quickly pays for itself. Over a period of 24 months, we can save more than $5,800.
For entertainment lovers who subscribe to Disney+ and Netflix, or sports fans considering the Premier League and other sports subscriptions, StarHub’s HomeHub+ UltraSpeed bundle with WiFi 7 is a comprehensive bundle that delivers not just on savings but also on broadband experience and entertainment offerings, making it a smart choice for households looking to elevate their digital and leisure experience without breaking the bank.
