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Best WiFi Setup for 10Gbps Broadband in Singapore (2025): TP-Link Omada vs UniFi

Looking to upgrade to 10Gbps broadband in Singapore? This guide compares the best WiFi setups for homeowners using TP-Link Omada and UniFi, and explains why 10Gbps routers with 2.5Gbps edge devices are the smartest choice in 2025.


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TL;DR – What You’ll Learn - Best WiFi Setup for 10Gbps Broadband in Singapore


  • Which ISPs in Singapore offer 10Gbps plans (and how much they cost)

  • A cost-effective home WiFi design using 2.5Gbps edge and 10Gbps core

  • Real-world speed limits of WiFi 6E/7 and common device bottlenecks

  • Recommended routers, switches, and WiFi access points from TP-Link Omada & UniFi

  • Estimated costs & upgrade paths


10Gbps Broadband Plans Now Offered by Major ISPs

(Prices and plans as of March 2025)

ISP

Monthly Price (from)

Highlights

Singtel

$75.80

Enhanced Mesh Plan with WiFi 7 router & $150 voucher

StarHub

$59.34

UltraSpeed plan with WiFi 7 router, Disney+ & Amazon Prime

M1

$63.90

Fibre broadband with router bundle options

MyRepublic

$49.99

HyperSpeed plan with optional WiFi 7 routers

WhizComms

$28.99

No-frills plan, bring your own gear

ViewQwest

$30.00

Flexible plans without router

SIMBA

<$1/day

Free ONT, activation, and budget-friendly pricing


Smart WiFi Setup Design for Homeowners


You don’t need every device in your house running at 10Gbps.

The smarter (and more affordable) approach is:

  • Use a 10Gbps WiFi router from your ISP as the backbone

  • Connect to a multi-gigabit switch with 2.5Gbps ports and 10G uplink

  • Use 2.5Gbps WiFi access points and devices in each room

This gives you fast, stable wireless speeds throughout your home, without blowing your renovation budget.


Is 10Gbps WiFi Really Necessary for Homes?


Let’s put this into perspective.


Imagine a household of 4 people, each watching a 4K HDR movie on Netflix at the same time.

  • Netflix 4K HDR bitrate: ~25 Mbps per stream (we’ll round up to 30 Mbps)

  • 4 concurrent 4K streams = 30 Mbps × 4 = 120 Mbps


That’s just 0.12 Gbps in total!



4 users all watching netflix


Even adding:

  • Cloud backups: ~300 Mbps

  • Zoom calls: ~12 Mbps

  • Gaming: ~50 Mbps

Your peak usage is still under 0.5 Gbps.


Why 2.5Gbps WiFi Gear is Enough


  • More than enough headroom for daily usage

  • Handles HD streaming, smart devices, cloud syncs

  • Much cheaper than full 10G setups


You’re not running a data center—2.5Gbps WiFi systems are practical, fast, and wallet-friendly


Cost Comparison: 2.5Gbps vs Full 10Gbps WiFi Setup

Component

2.5Gbps WiFi Setup (SGD)

Full 10Gbps Setup (SGD)

WiFi Router

$450

$450

Switch

$500 (2.5G + 10G uplink)

$1,200 (10G PoE switch)

WiFi Access Points (x2)

$600

$1,200

Total

~$1,550

~$2,850

Going full 10Gbps can cost 80–100% more than a 2.5Gbps edge WiFi setup.


What Speeds Can WiFi 6E / WiFi 7 Really Achieve?

Technology

Theoretical Max

Real-World Speeds

WiFi 6E

~9.6 Gbps

~800 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps

WiFi 7

~46 Gbps

~1.5 to 3.5 Gbps

Most mobile devices can't go beyond 2.5Gbps in real usage. Even with the best routers, you won’t saturate a 10G link over WiFi.


What About Wired Devices?


To fully utilize 10Gbps via cable:

  • Your PC or NAS must have a 10GbE NIC

  • Most laptops/desktops today come with 1G, maybe 2.5G

  • 10G NICs are for workstations or high-end PCs

So unless you do heavy media editing or LAN file transfers, 2.5G is more than enough.


Best WiFi Systems for 10Gbps Homes in Singapore


TP-Link Omada WiFi System (Great Value)



EAP763
TP-Link EAP763 Ceiling Mounted Wifi Access Point

TL-SG3210XHP-M2
TP-Link TL-SG3210XHP-M2 Switch

ER8411
Tp-Link ER8411 Router

  • WiFi Access Point: EAP653 (WiFi 6) or (WiFi 6E)

  • Switch: TL-SG3210XHP-M2 (8x 2.5G PoE, 2x 10G uplinks)

  • Router: ER8411 (Dual 10G SFP+)



UniFi WiFi System (Polished and Powerful)



UniFi U6 Enterprise
UniFi U6 Enterprise

UniFi Switch Enterprise 8 PoE
UniFi Switch Enterprise 8 PoE

UDM Pro SE
UDM Pro SE

  • WiFi Access Point: UniFi U6 Enterprise (WiFi 6E, 2.5GbE)

  • Switch: UniFi Switch Enterprise 8 PoE (2.5GbE + 10G uplinks)

  • Router: UDM Pro SE (10G SFP+ WAN)


Final Thoughts


  • Use 10G only where it matters (router ↔ switch)

  • Use 2.5G access points and devices for smart, fast WiFi

  • Don’t overspend for theoretical speeds your devices can’t use


Want to Max Out Your 10Gbps?


We’ve helped clients build full 10Gbps-ready homes with NAS, WiFi 7, and multi-zone high-performance networks. If you want to customize your setup or the best of the best — talk to us, we’ve got you.


 
 
 

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