Here's where you can get free Wi-Fi and charge your phone for free in Singapore so that you're never out of juice again
We all have that moment when our closest friend and foe – our smartphone – suddenly decides to run out of juice when we’re barely halfway through the day. Here are some charging points located around the island where we can revive them and continue to stay connected while out and about.
Long commutes on the MRT often mean that we're out of juice by the time we reach our destination. The next time you're at one of these spots, simply plug in and fill up while waiting for the rest of your friends to arrive.
MRT stations with charging points include...
Bugis
City Hall
Orchard
Tanjong Pagar
Outram
Kent Ridge
Ang Mo Kio
Don't let something like your phone running low on battery get in the way of your shopping experience. Malls like ION Orchard, Orchard Central, Raffles City, Suntec City, Millennia Walk, and the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands offer handy charging services. Simply register with the customer service counters by leaving your personal particulars or paying a deposit, and you're able to borrow a portable charger for the day.
While City Square and Liang Court may not have portable chargers for rent, you can still leave your phones inside locked docking charging stations located near the customer service counters and return to collect your phone once you are done with your shopping.
With over charging stations spread across its terminals, Changi Airport makes sure you'll never run out of battery while waiting for your flight. Locations that have a charging point include outside of Cheers in the Terminal 3 public area, at the customer service counter of the Terminal 1 public area, and if you’re going through transit, along the seats near the check-in gates.
Conveniently located in central Singapore, the National Library at Bugis and the library at Somerset, Chinatown and the Esplanade are fully fitted with charging points though you might need to bring your own charging wire. Simply pop by, read a book and rest up while your phone gets the boost it needs.
Now that you have a fully charged phone, make full use of it by tapping into the free Wi-Fi at these joints.
One of the most popular coffee branches in Singapore, Starbucks is (almost) everyone’s go-to coffee joint whether you just need to grab a daily caffeine fix, looking to have a place to have a quick work meeting, or simply reading a book. It’s no surprise that every outlet has multiple socket plugs located around the space and free Wi-Fi as well to make everyone’s stay there so much more comfortable.
Need a morning caffeine fix or midday pick-me-up? Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is one of the most renown coffee branches in Singapore where you can get your daily caffeine fix, and maybe a pastry or cake on the side as well. With free Wi-Fi and charging ports located all around, you can relax and enjoy your cup of joe in peace as you stay connected.
All Capitaland malls have Wi-Fi hotspots conveniently made free and available for shoppers. Simply search for CAPITALAND FREE WIFI and enter the password ‘freewifi’, as found on signs across the malls. Some of the malls under Capitaland include ION Orchard, Bugis+, Raffles City Shopping Centre and Plaza Singapura. Here is a list of all the shopping malls under Capitaland in Singapore.
Whether you're there to send a loved one off, receive a friend, or simply for dinner and shopping, Singapore Changi Airport keeps you connected with over 550 internet stations and free Wi-Fi via WIFI@Changi.
It may not exactly be a Wi-Fi spot, but by downloading the Wireless@SG application and creating an account, you can enjoy free Wi-Fi across multiple locations all around Singapore via Wireless@SG hotspots. You don't even have to sign in after, it automatically connects to hotspots once you're nearby making staying connected a breeze.
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