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What You Need to Know About Asia Singapore &Malaysia &Thailand Network
Network Coverage
urban area
• Major cities have good 4G/5G network coverage, with 5G services rapidly expanding.
- Singapore Island: 95% 5G coverage, the first country in the world to achieve full 5G standalone network coverage, with Changi Airport and the metro system fully covered by 5G, offering speeds of up to 1Gbps.
- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia): The city center and Bukit Bintang area have excellent 5G coverage, with 4G networks available everywhere. The average internet speed reaches 80Mbps, and the median 5G upload speed is the fastest in Southeast Asia (51.84Mbps).
- Bangkok (Thailand): The metropolitan area has achieved 99% 5G coverage, with full coverage in the Eastern Economic Corridor. TrueMove H and AIS provide 5G services, delivering stable download speeds of over 60Mbps.
- Penang (Malaysia): The core area of George Town has 5G coverage, with stable 4G network and speeds reaching 75Mbps, and excellent signal continuity in tourist zones.
- Chiang Mai (Thailand): The ancient city and airport have full 4G coverage, with 5G gradually being deployed. Internet speeds in commercial areas reach 40Mbps, while suburbs primarily rely on 4G.
- Johor Bahru (Malaysia): The Iskandar Economic Zone achieves full 5G coverage with stable 4G networks and seamless cross-border signal handover to Singapore.
- Orchard Road, Singapore: The shopping district has full 5G coverage with speeds up to 500Mbps. The signal remains stable inside malls but weakens slightly in basement areas.
Tourist attractions and suburbs
• The main attractions have basic coverage, but the signal is unstable in remote areas.
- Sentosa, Singapore: Universal Studios and beaches enjoy full 5G coverage, underwater areas have no signal, and resort areas maintain stable network speeds.
- Langkawi, Malaysia: Major resorts have stable 4G coverage, intermittent signals at the Sky Bridge summit area, and backup communication solutions are needed for outlying island regions.
- Grand Palace (Bangkok, Thailand): Strong 4G signal in the outer plaza, but signal weakens significantly inside stone-walled buildings. It is recommended to use the network in open areas.
- Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: Major roads in tea plantations have 4G coverage, while high-altitude cultivation areas experience unstable signals, with some regions only offering 3G.
- Chiang Mai Night Market in Thailand: The main streets have continuous 4G coverage, while signal fluctuations are noticeable in the alleys. It is recommended to stay close to the main thoroughfares for better connectivity.
- Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia: Stable 4G signal at the base camp, gradually weakening along the hiking trail, with no coverage in high-altitude areas.
- Phuket, Thailand: Patong and Kata beaches have full 4G coverage, with weaker signals in some mountainous areas, and basic coverage in the pier area of Phi Phi Island.
- Gardens by the Bay, Singapore: The main garden area has full 5G coverage, but signal strength decreases inside the Cloud Forest. It is recommended to stay near the entrance for better connectivity.
- Malacca Old Town, Malaysia: The historic district has stable 4G coverage, but signal instability occurs inside some ancient buildings.
- Koh Samui, Thailand: Chaweng Beach has good 4G coverage, while inland mountainous areas have limited signal, and off-island regions rely on satellite communication.
Network Usage Tips
Rainforests and mountainous regions
Signal reception in Malaysia's Cameron Highlands, Thailand's Chiang Mai mountainous areas, and Sabah's Mount Kinabalu region is unstable. It is recommended to confirm your carrier's coverage before departure. Some high-altitude areas only provide 2G service.
Indoor and Historic Buildings
The stone walls of Singapore's Chinatown shophouses and Thailand's Grand Palace can significantly weaken signals, so it is recommended to use the network near windows or open areas.
Transnational border region
At the Singapore-Malaysia border (Johor-Singapore Causeway) and Thailand-Malaysia border (Hat Yai-Betong), network switching delays may occur. It is recommended to manually select a network in advance to avoid high roaming charges.
Power supply issues
In some remote islands of Thailand (such as the small islands around Koh Samui), the power supply is unstable, and base stations may experience outages. It is recommended to download necessary materials in advance at stable locations like hotels.
Network Congestion Alert
During peak travel seasons (such as Thailand's Songkran Festival or Singapore's Chingay Parade), network congestion may occur around popular attractions. It is advisable to avoid using high-bandwidth applications during peak hours. Approximately 45% of mobile users in Southeast Asia rely on 4G networks, where resources are relatively limited.
Language support issues
The local area primarily uses Malay and Thai. English support is better in tourist areas but limited in remote regions, so it's advisable to download a translation app in advance.
Island communication restrictions
Some outlying islands around Phuket, Thailand, and certain areas of Langkawi's outer islands in Malaysia have no mobile signal. It is recommended to rent a satellite phone or confirm the location of local Wi-Fi hotspots.
Battery Consumption Warning
In areas with weak signals (such as the rainforests on the east coast of Malaysia or the mountainous regions of Thailand), continuous network searching by mobile phones leads to faster battery drain. It is recommended to carry a portable charging device.
Price Evaluation
In Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, 88% of the population lives within 4G/5G coverage, with a relatively small gap between urban and rural areas (95% coverage in urban areas and 70% in rural areas). The mobile data prices in these three countries are more economical compared to the global average. Basic plans (500MB–2GB per day) in urban areas can meet daily needs, while plans with 2GB or more are recommended for islands and mountainous regions to ensure uninterrupted usage. According to industry data, mobile data prices in Southeast Asia have dropped by 55% since 2015. Singapore boasts a 95% 5G coverage rate, Malaysia is rapidly expanding its 5G network in core cities, and Thailand's TrueMove H offers 5G services with 99% coverage in Bangkok. Overall, the network quality is stable and fast, suitable for daily use and light video streaming.
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