I was able to get an account via SMS when I was in Singapore last year. I found these instructions online, and was able to get a login/password. I don't know if this still works. It did take them a while (a day or two) before I received the login/password.


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Another way is probably easier. Just manually select the network you are roaming on to SingTel Mobile (See How to roam in Singapore). Next key *186 and dial. You should expect to receive a FREE SMS displaying your FREE WiFi account. The account should show your mobile number as the User ID and an automatically generated password.

Next, select the wireless network with the SSID defined as Wireless@SG, and launch your browser. Select SingTel as your service provider, key in your FREE account and you are ready to go!

This is a extension of the already publicly known Wireless@SG initiative to offer free WiFi to travelers roaming and/or transiting to/via Singapore. One of the Wireless@SG providers, QMax, has now partnered Starhub Mobile and this of course has made the process of obtaining a free wifi account easier.

Earlier I mentioned dialing *186 while roaming on SingTel Mobile. This is now also available in a similar offering from Starhub Mobile.

By dialing *9434 (*WIFI) while roaming with Starhub Mobile in Singapore, you get your account over SMS free.

Both accounts define your mobile number as the User ID, with an automatically generated password, to log on to Wireless@SG hotspots for free. Just make sure you dial the right request code based on the Singapore mobile network you are roaming with: *186 for SingTel Mobile, *9434 for Starhub Mobile. Do make sure that you are connected to the right WiFi network "Wireless@SG" before launching your web browser. Now, just key your User ID and password and get surfing right away.