CreditMaster May 18, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has interrupted many systems all around the world, including Singapore. As Singapore’s circuit breaker ensues, what are some ways to keep ourselves entertained? Perhaps a new hobby, baking or even exercising are great ways to busy ourselves!
However, if you are looking for something more laid back after a long day at work, how does watching your favourite shows on demand sound? Before we get to that, we’ll first highlight some of the rules this circuit breaker.
Singaporeans will need to observe social distancing, amongst other measures, as they continue to get entertained at home. The following are some facts about the circuit breaker period in Singapore.
Stay at home as much as possible, and you should only leave when it is necessary.
You are only permitted to leave your house for essential activities such as buying groceries, seeking medical attention, or going to the bank. Every time you walk out of your home, you must wear a face mask.
You are also allowed to take a walk or jog around your neighbourhood, and it’s best that you do it alone.
As you enjoy getting entertained from home, you will not be allowed to visit your friends or family members who live elsewhere.
The rule on social distancing must get strictly observed. You will get fined an amount of $300 if found flouting the law on social distancing, and if you choose to have a private or public gathering, the fine could go up to $10,000.
You will only be able to get take-away services from your favourite restaurants. Therefore, as you enjoy watching shows at home, it will be a good idea to order food to be delivered.
From the above restrictions, you’ll probably be spending most of your time at home. Whether you live alone or with your family, one of the ways of making sure that you get entertained is by looking through some of the best TV streaming services in Singapore. The following table gives a comparison of the different options available in Singapore.
| TV Streaming Service | Subscription Fee | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | $2.99 per month together with membership. | They show decent movies, have reasonable prices and stream their own original shows, apart from well know American TV series. |
| Viu Free and Premium | There is the free option, but Premium is at the cost of $7.98 per month. | They specialize in Korean dramas and variety shows. |
| Netflix | $11.98 - $19.98 per month. | Netflix Originals such as Black Mirror, Stranger Things and a variety of Hollywood, Indie, Asian, etc. films. |
| meWATCH | $9.90 per month. | MediaCorp dramas and Originals. |
| HBO GO | Starts from $13.98 per month. | They specialize in their original shows, including Game of Thrones. |
| Singtel TV Go | Starts from $6.90 per month. | They have over 160 live channels including Fox, KBS and HBO. |
| Starhub Go | $29.80 per month and for first 12 months you will have $10 off. | More than 80 channels including TVB dramas and the latest Hollywood films. |
| Apple TV+ | $6.98 per month. | New monthly Apple TV Originals. |
With Amazon Prime Video, you can enjoy a free trial period of 30 days, after which you will need to pay a subscription fee of only $2.99 per month, which is very reasonable.
Their selection consists of older movies, and the subscription fee includes free deliveries as well as other benefits. The top shows on this site include Jack Ryan, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Man In The High Castle, and The Grand Tour.
This particular TV streaming site specializes in Korean dramas. You can access the basic tier of Viu Free at no charge at all. On Viu Premium, there is a free trial period of seven days, after which you will need to pay a monthly subscription fee of $7.98 per month.
On the basic tier of Viu Free, the shows are in standard resolution, and you can have one download at a time.
However, on Viu Premium, the shows are in full HD, and you will have unlimited access to all the movies as well as an unlimited number of downloads.
The most popular shows on this site include dramas like Hotel Del Luna and Doctor John. They also have popular variety shows such as Little Forest, Running Man, and The Return of Superman.
meWATCH is another TV streaming site that is available in Singapore. There is the basic tier, which is free of charge. With this option, you can watch the older MediaCorp dramas already televised, or ongoing MediaCorp dramas that are on air.
On the meWATCH Prime tier, there is a monthly subscription of $9.90 per month or $35.64 for six months to watch the latest series of MediaCorp dramas as well as get an unlimited number of downloads.
You can also subscribe to HBO or tvN through meWatch and enjoy Korean shows like The Divine Fury, Hit and Run Squad, Parasite, The Dude In Me, and The Last Princess.
Netflix is the most popular TV streaming site in Singapore and many countries around the world. If you wish to test the platform out before subscribing, you’ll be glad to know that they offer a free trial period of 30 days. During this time, you can enjoy watching an unlimited variety of movies and TV shows. However, at the end of this trial period, you will need to pay subscription fees.
There is Netflix Basic with a subscription fee of $11.98 per month. On this option, you will have access to shows in standard definition on one screen at a time, and you will also be able to download videos on one device.
Another option is Netflix Standard, where the subscription fee is $15.98 per month. On this tier, you can watch movies in full HD on two screens at the same time, and you can also download videos on two different devices.
The most expensive option is Netflix Premium, which carries a subscription rate of $19.98 per month. On this tier, you can watch shows on up to four screens at the same time in full HD and Ultra HD, and you can also download videos on four devices.
The most popular shows on Netflix include Black Mirror, Witcher, Money Heist, Kingdom, and Stranger Things.
HBO GO streams on six channels, namely HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits, Cinemax, and Red by HBO. You can get access to this site through Singtel, Star Hub, and meWATCH.
Through Singtel, if you are on Combo 6, Combo 12, XO 78, or XO 108 post-paid account, then you will get a free trial period of 24 months.
With meWATCH, you will be allowed a free trial period of 7 days, after which you need to pay a monthly subscription fee of $13.98. Alternatively, you can pay a lump sum amount of $119.98 for 12 months.
If you’re using Singtel, the subscription fee is $139.80 in one lump sum for twelve months, and this includes two months of free viewing.
For StarHub, the subscription is $13.98 per month.
Some popular shows that you will be able to view on HBO GO include Westworld, Big Pretty Lies, Game of Thrones, Watchmen, and Lord of the Rings.
Singtel TV Go TV streaming site that gives access to over 130 channels, including Discovery, HBO, Fox, KBS world and tvN.
There are two subscription plans on Singtel TV Go.
On the first tier, the subscription rate is $6.90 per month, and you will be able to access the channels on one device.
On the second tier, the subscription rate is $9.90 per month, and you will have the freedom to access the channels on three devices at the same time.
There is a wide variety to watch on Singtel TV Go, including Sports channels, movies like The Spy Who Dumped Me and Black Panther, children’s content like Club Mickey Mouse, and also documentary channels.
StarHub Go Max has a large tier for a subscription fee of $29.80 per month, and this includes $10 off for the first 12 months.
On this particular arrangement, you will have access to over 80 channels, including sports, news, Asian shows, entertainment, and even children’s shows.
Apart from this particular option, there are also individual channels under StarHub that are cheaper. These include StarHub Go Disney, TVB Anywhere SG Premium and StarHub Go Select.
The subscription rate for StarHub Go Disney is $4.90 per month, and they specialize in Disney shows.
TVB Anywhere SG Premium carries a subscription rate of $4.98 per month, and the main shows on this particular option are the Hong Kong dramas on TVB.
The subscription rate on StarHub Go Select is $9.90 per month, and their main shows are Asian dramas. Some popular shows on StarHub Go channels include The Defected, Forensic Heroes, Legal Mavericks, Of Greed and Ants, and White Duel.
If asian dramas don’t interest you, with Starhub Go, you can also subscribe to HBO go and Fox+ for access to the largest blockbuster movies, HBO Originals, latest TV series and watch LIVE sports.
Compared to other tv streaming sites, Apple TV has a notably smaller library of shows. However, this can be attributed to the fact that it is still new to the market.
That said, it is commendable that they do have their own Apple Original series such as The Morning Show, Amazing Stories, Home Before Dark and some feature films such as Hala and The Banker.
Apple charges a monthly subscription fee of $6.98 per month.
While the circuit breaker has us all cooped up at home, there are still a wide variety of things that you can partake in! Staying home doesn’t have to be boring after all.
With the advancement of technology, you no longer have to sit in front of the TV and wait for your favourite programmes to air. TV streaming services allow you to circumvent that and watch your favourite tv shows anytime, anywhere!
With our exhaustive list of TV streaming sites, all you have to do is pick one that is best suited to your needs!
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