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Rates
Choose from following plans to suit your needs.
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Registration
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FREE
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Monthly Subscription
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Locator (Locate up to 3 persons)
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$5.35
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Locator 10 (Locate up to 10 persons)
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$9.63
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Locator 20 (Locate up to 20 persons)
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$17.12
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Locator 30 (Locate up to 30 persons)
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$24.08
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Add/Change mobile number(s) to the locate list
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$0.54 per successful request
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Note:
- Each subscription shall be entitled to a maximum of thirty (30) complimentary additions/changes of mobile number(s) to the locate list. Thereafter, a sum of $0.54 (inclusive of GST) will be charged per successful request.
- No data charges.
- Rates stated are inclusive of GST.
- SingTel reserves all rights to amend Terms & Conditions without prior notice.
Number of Complimentary Additions/Changes of Mobile Number (s) for Each Plan
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Locator
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Up to 3
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Locator 10
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Up to 10
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Locator 20
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Up to 20
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Locator 30
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Up to 30
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For Subscriber
1. Sign up via Web
- Step 1: Click here to login
Step 2: Login with your IDEAS username and password
Step 3: Click on the plan of your choice
Step 4: Check to agree to the terms and conditions and click "Subscribe Now"
Step 5: An SMS will be sent to your mobile number to confirm the subscription
Step 6: Upon receipt of the SMS, reply to confirm the subscription
Step 7: You will receive a notification of successful activation of the service
Step 8: You will receive a WAP notification and you may proceed to add your loved ones' mobile to the locate list.
(Refer to User Guide-Add your loved ones' numbers)
2. Click here to access Web management portal (For Locator subscribers).
3. Sign up via *FIND (*3463) and add your loved ones' numbers.
- Step 1: Dial *FIND (*3463)
Step 2: You will receive a service message. Click on the link.
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.
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Step 3: Click on the plan of your choice
Step 4: Click on "Confirm Subscription" Step 5: Enter your name (mandatory) and the SingTel postpaid/prepaid number
Step 6: Click "Submit"
Step 7: Click "Confirm". A WAP Push will be sent to your loved ones asking for their consent.
Once they consent, a WAP notification will be sent to you. You can now start to lcoate them.
4. Add your loved ones' numbers
- Step 1: Dial *FIND (*3463)
Step 2: You will receive a service message. Click on the link.
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.
Step 3: Enter your name in the 'Your name' field (mandatory) and the SingTel mobile postpaid/prepaid number of the person you would like to locate in the "Add me" field.
Step 4: Click "Submit"
Step 5: Click "Confirm"
A WAP Push will be sent to your loved ones asking for their consent.
Once they consent, a WAP notification will be sent to you. You can now start to locate them.
5. Locator menu
- Step 1: Dial *FIND (*3463)
- You will see an address in the vicinity of where your loved ones are, along with a map.
- Click on the Date
- Click on the Time
- Click on "Back" to return to the previous page or "Back to Menu"
- Enter the New Mobile Number
- Click "Submit"
- Click "Confirm"
- Click "Delete"
- Click "Confirm"
- A WAP Notification will be sent to your loved ones/friends.
- WAP Message: < Mobile No > has removed you from the locate list. Click on the link to find out more about Locator Service.
Step 2: You will receive a service message. Click on the link.
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.
Step 3: Click on the mobile number to view more options
Step 4: Click on the respective links to make your request
Note:
- If the number is underlined, it means that consent has been granted for you to locate them. Click on the number to view more options.
- If the number is not underlined, it means that it is pending for consent. You will not be able to locate them until consent is granted by your loved ones/friends.
- If you see ‘Add Me’, it means that you can add another valid mobile number anytime.
For your Loved ones/Friends
1. To 'Accept' or 'Reject' Consent for being located by the subscriber's request
- Step 1: Click on the WAP link in the service message.
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.

Step 2: Click yes to accept or no to reject. The subscriber will receive a WAP notification.

Accept WAP notification:
< Mobile No > has accepted your request to locate him/her via Locator. Click on the link to start locating.
Reject WAP notification :
< Mobile No > has rejected your request to locate him/her via Locator. Click on the link to add another number of your loved one/friend.
2. Hide / Unhide option
- Step 1: Dial *FIND (*3463)
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.
Step 2: Click on "Hide"/"Unhide" under the respective mobile number.
Once you activate "hide", the subscriber will not be able to locate you until you "unhide" youself.
No notification will be sent to the subscriber until he/she tries to locate you.
3. Remove option
- Step 1: Dial *FIND (*3463)
Please use IDEAS WAP as the access point.


Step 2: Click on "Remove" under the respective mobile number.
Once you have removed yourself from the list, the subscriber will not be able to locate you anymore.

Customer Reviews
Frequently Asked Question
Eligibility
Activation
Usage – For Suscriber (Tracker)
- How do I get started in using the service?
- Do my family members, friends or colleagues know each time I locate them?
- Will the service work if the person I am trying to locate has switched off his/her phone?
- What happens if my mobile phone has no network coverage?
- Can I locate my loved ones or friends while they are overseas?
- Can I locate my loved ones or friends while I am overseas?
- How accurate is the service location information?
- Why didn’t my family members, friends or colleagues receive the WAP Push to grant consent after I added them to my locate list?
Usage – For your Family Members, Friends or Colleagues (Trackee)
- I received a WAP Push saying "This is a Locator Service by SingTel Mobile. It allows subscriber to locate their family & friends' location. The owner of Mobile Number <9xxxxxxx> would like to locate you..." What is this message all about and what should I do?
- I don't want my friend to locate me for the time being. What should I do?
- What if I do not want to be located anymore, can I opt out permanently?
- How do I check which people are able to locate me?
Termination
Billing
- Will I be billed for the whole month if I apply for the service in between the month?
- Will there be any pro-rating of the bill if I terminate in the middle of the month?
Cancellation of Application
Trouble Shooting
- Why do I get an error message: "Sorry, Locator Service is available for SingTel Mobile customer only" when I click on the WAP Push link?
- I used “Add Me” to try and add a phone number. I received a reply from the system that the number is invalid. Why?
- I clicked on “Hide” but received this reply: “We are unable to process you request at the moment. Please try again later.“ What should I do?
- Why do I get a reply "The mobile number xxxxxxxx that you are trying to locate is invalid. Please verify the number again" when I click on “Locate Now”?
Eligibility
- Who is eligible for this service?
All SingTel Mobile postpaid customers are eligible for this service.
- Are there any numbers that I cannot add to the Locate List?
Only SingTel Mobile numbers can be added.
Activation
- How long does it take to activate the service?
The service is activated once you complete the WAP sign-up. However, in order to start locating someone, that person must first consent.
Usage - For Subscriber (Tracker)
- How do I get started in using the Service?
You should be a SingTel Mobile postpaid customer with a WAP/GPRS-enabled mobile phone. Upon successful subscription, you may add up to 30 mobile numbers to the locate list (depending on the plan you subscribe to).
- Do my family members, friends or colleagues know each time I locate them?
No.
- Will the service work if the person I am trying to locate has switched off his/her phone?
No.
- What happens if my mobile phone has no network coverage?
If your phone is out of coverage, it is effectively switched off from the network and cannot locate the other phone.
- Can I locate my loved ones or friends while they are overseas?
No, the service can only be used to locate loved ones or friends in Singapore.
- Can I locate my loved ones or friends while I am overseas?
Yes, you can. Prevailing roaming data charges apply.
- How accurate is the service location information?
The location is within 50 to 500 metres of the actual physical location.
- Why didn't my family members, friends or colleagues receive the WAP Push to grant consent after I added them to my locate list?
They may not be using a WAP-enabled handset. If so, they will not be able to receive the WAP Push message.
Usage - For your Family Members, Friends or Colleagues (Trackee)
- I received a WAP Push saying "This is a Locator Service by SingTel Mobile. It allows subscriber to locate their family & friends' location. The owner of Mobile Number <9xxxxxxx> would like to locate you..." What is this message all about and what should I do?
This is one of SingTel Mobile's innovative services. The message is seeking your consent for the mobile phone owner to ascertain your location anytime. Once you grant your consent, the mobile phone owner will be able to locate you whenever he/she wishes, without having to call you. You will not be notified each time he/she locates you.
- I don't want my friend to locate me for the time being. What should I do?
You can hide your location by *FIND (*3463). You will receive a WAP Push message. Select “IDEAS WAP” to access the link, after which, click on “Hide” under the mobile phone number which you would like to hide from.
- What if I do not want to be located anymore, can I opt out permanently?
Yes. Dial *FIND (*3463) and select "Remove". Once you remove yourself from the locate list, you will not be located anymore until you consent to be added to the locate list again.
- How do I check which people are able to locate me?
Dial *FIND (*3463).
Termination
- How do I terminate the service?
You can terminate the service via *1626 or by calling our Customer Service Hotline at 1626.
- How long does it take to terminate the service?
The service will be terminated within 1 working day.
Billing
- Will I be billed for the whole month if I apply for the service in between the month?
No, the bill will be pro-rated upon activation
- Will there be any pro-rating of the bill if I terminate in the middle of the month?
No. We therefore recommend that termination be done before the end of the month, so that you will not be charged for the next month.
Cancellation of Appliaction
- I have just applied for the service, but have changed my mind. Can I cancel the application?
Once you apply for the service, it will be provided instantly. If you wish to discontinue the service, it will be considered a termination. You will be charged for the service till the end of the month
Trouble Shooting
- Why do I get an error message: "Sorry, Locator Service is available for SingTel Mobile customer only" when I click on the WAP Push link?
The service is available only to SingTel Mobile postpaid customers. Please ensure that the SIM card that you are using to access the WAP Link is a SingTel Mobile postpaid SIM.
- I used “Add Me” to try and add a phone number. I received a reply from the system that the number is invalid. Why?
Please check if the phone number you have entered is a valid SingTel Mobile number. You cannot add a non-SingTel Mobile number.
- I clicked on “Hide” but received this reply: “We are unable to process you request at the moment. Please try again later.“ What should I do?
This happens when the service is facing traffic overload. Please try again later. If this problem persists, please contact Customer Care at 1626.
- Why do I get a reply "The mobile number xxxxxxxx that you are trying to locate is invalid. Please verify the number again" when I click on “Locate Now”?
The mobile number may have been terminated. Please verify the number with your loved one or friend.
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"Base Station" means cellular telephone network which is responsible for handling traffic and signaling between a mobile phone and the network switching subsystem.
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"Customer" means the customer who subscribes to the Service.
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"Sing"SingTel" means Singapore Telecommunications Limited (CRN: 199201624D).
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"Sing"SingTel Mobile" means Singapore Telecom Mobile Pte Ltd (CRN: 199406031E).
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"Sin"SingTel Group Company" means SingTel and each related corporation of SingTel within the meaning given in the Companies Act.
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"Service" means the service known as Locator which allows Customers to find out the location of the Trackee.
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"Terr"Territory" means Republic of Singapore.
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"Trackee" means the person who is being located by the Customer.
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"Working Days" means Mondays to Fridays excluding gazetted public holidays in Singapore.
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