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DigitalAccess@Home

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DigitalAccess@Home provides subsidised broadband and laptops/tablets to lower-income households to support their lifestyle needs, including work and social activities.

Additional support for beneficiaries by Digital for Life (DfL) partners

Households with 3 or more primary school children may submit a request for a refurbished laptop after DigitalAccess@Home approval. Refurbished laptops will be provided by DfL partners, Engineering Good and SGBono.

DigitalAccess@Home beneficiaries will also gain access to free digital skills programmes run by DfL Partners such as Byte.sg, HP Inc, IBM, Microsoft, and Oracle.

Who can apply?

Low-income households living in HDB flats with at least one Singapore Citizen are eligible to apply for DigitalAccess@Home. You can check your eligibility at this website www.go.gov.sg/digitalaccesschecker

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How can I apply?

You can apply in two ways: 

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How much do I need to pay? (Co-payment)

Through DigitalAccess@Home, you may receive the following: 

  • Subsidised Broadband 
  • Subsidised Device Package:
    • Laptop: Includes Microsoft Office, 3-year subscription of anti-virus software, and 3-year warranty OR 
    • Tablet: Includes 3-year subscription of anti-virus software, and 3-year warranty 

The amount of your co-payment will depend on the product(s) you select. The table below shows the range of co-payment amounts:

Applicant Type  Broadband3
(per month)
(before GST)5
Tablet
(before GST)5
Laptop
(before GST)5
Tier 1 / Public Rental Scheme1 $5 $75 - $85 $220 - $235
Tier 2 / Resides in 1-3 Room2 $10 $155 - $165 $445 - $475
Tier 3 / Resides in 4 room or larger $15 $230 - $250 $665 - $710

1Households with any beneficiary of MSF ComCare Assistance or MOE Financial Assistance4 with GHI $1,900 or PCI $650 qualify for this tier of support.

2Households with any beneficiary of MOE Financial Assistance and $1,900 < GHI $3,400 or $650 < PCI $900 qualify for this tier of support. 

3For 500 Mbps. To subscribe for 1Gbps service, each household pays an additional $5 per month.


4This includes MOE FAS for mainstream schools and Special Education Financial Assistance Scheme (SPED-FAS) for special need schools.

5Payments are subject to the prevailing GST


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LAST UPDATED: 07 FEB 2024

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