Singapore Telecom (SingTel) is the national body responsible for providing, maintaining and billing all fixed-line and international telephony services in Singapore.


Application
Applications for a phone line can be made by:

1. Calling 169 if you are a residential customer or 166 if you are a business customer

2. Filling out an application form at any post office, Singapore Telecom Customer service outlet or Teleshop.

Singapore Telecom

31 Exeter Road
Tower Block
Comcentre 1
Tel: 838-3388
http://www.singtel.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am-6pm; Sat: 8am-2pm

3. Mailing a completed application to:

For residential customers:
The Department Manager
Residential sales
Singapore Telecom
Orchard Post Office Box 309

For business customers:
The Department Manager
Corporate sales
Singapore Telecom
Orchard Post Office Box 398

4. An initial deposit of $250 for foreigners with work permits and $500 for foreigners with social visit passes applies.

5. Normally, telephone service is provided within 6 working days from the time of approval.

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if you are in NUS hostels, you can get some application form from hall offices.