Qatar Airways vs Singapore Airlines Wi-Fi

Same route, different metal. The tables below are the two carriers' live registry entries, per aircraft type, so the comparison stays current as their rollouts move.

Qatar Airways

777, A350Video calls work

Starlink

787Varies by aircraft

787-8 sub-fleet fully equipped (completed in seven months); first Starlink 787-9 in service, more than half the 787 fleet equipped and the type due to complete by end of 2026; Inmarsat GX/SITA OnAir until fitted

A380, A330Email & browsing

Inmarsat GX / SITA OnAir

NarrowbodiesNo Wi-Fi

None yet on the A320 family (final phase of the Starlink programme)

Rest of fleetVaries by aircraft

Starlink on 150 widebodies as of 20 August 2026: the 777, A350 and 787-8 programmes are complete and more than 83% of the widebody fleet is connected

· Starlink on the 777, A350 and 787 is free, but only 45 minutes for a passenger who is not a Privilege Club member
· Members get the whole flight and joining is free
· Gate-to-gate at select airports only

Singapore Airlines

A350, 787, 737, 777Email & browsing

Panasonic Avionics Ku-band

A380Email & browsing

SITA OnAir / Inmarsat GX Ka-band

· Free unlimited for Suites/First/Business and all PPS Club members, and free for KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy…
· Non-members pay US$3.99/1h, US$8.99/3h or US$15.99 full flight

Qatar Airways vs Singapore Airlines Wi-Fi questions

Does Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines have better Wi-Fi?

As of September 2026, Qatar Airways's fleet-level verdict is "Not on every aircraft" and Singapore Airlines's is "Email & browsing". On mid-rollout fleets the answer changes with the specific aircraft, so check the per-aircraft tables for the plane on your route.

Is Wi-Fi free on Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines?

Qatar Airways: Starlink on the 777, A350 and 787 is free, but only 45 minutes for a passenger who is not a Privilege Club member; Members get the whole flight and joining is free; Gate-to-gate at select airports only. Singapore Airlines: Free unlimited for Suites/First/Business and all PPS Club members, and free for KrisFlyer members in Premium Economy…; Non-members pay US$3.99/1h, US$8.99/3h or US$15.99 full flight.

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