Telecom & Internet

Singtel to receive boost as contributions from associates recover: analyst
19 Aug 19
Bharti’s losses are expected to narrow to $345m by FY20.
Three major towercos emerge from India's wave of consolidation
9 Aug 19
Bharti Infratel - Indus Towers, Reliance Jio, and American Tower command a market share of 80%.
Cybersecurity venture props up struggling StarHub as losses narrow
8 Aug 19
However, the segment remains loss-making.
Singtel Q1 profits crashed 35% to $541.1m in Q1
8 Aug 19
Higher network costs, depreciation and finance charges dragged on Airtel’s operations.
StarHub profits down 36.1% to $39.5m in Q2
7 Aug 19
Lower revenues from mobile, pay TV, broadband, and equipment sales hit earnings.
Singtel's dividends from associates may fall 22.58% to $1.2b in FY2020
5 Aug 19
Weakening operating performance, higher capital spending and dividend payout may hinder its growth.
M1 and SUTD partner to develop 5G robotics technology
25 Jul 19
Its goal is to translate 5G for government and enterprise use.
Malaysian telco redONE makes Singapore debut
1 Jul 19
Its basic monthly subscriptions start from $8 a month.
IMDA and NRF injects $40m to boost 5G initiatives
28 Jun 19
5G trials will be conducted at the PSA Living Lab in Pasir Panjang Terminal in Q3.
Singtel launches digital self-registration for prepaid customers
25 Jun 19
Users can register new SIM cards and activate the mobile service within five minutes.
Circles.Life expands to Taiwan
25 Jun 19
Its base plan offers 18GB and an add-on option for unlimited data.
StarHub moves termination of cable network to 30 September
24 Jun 19
It cited last-minute applications from customers that decided to migrate to fibre.
Singtel revenue could be hit by government contract repricing
18 Jun 19
A potential IPO of its subsidiary Amobee may offer some reprieve.
SP Telecom ties up with Nokia to build 5G fixed network by 2020
17 Jun 19
It will enable offerings for both government and enterprise customers.
Singtel unit unveils EUR500m fixed rate notes due 2029 at 1%
14 Jun 19
Singtel Optus will utilise the funds for general corporate purposes.
Daily Briefing: Security automation startup H3 to close $21.83m funding round in August; Circles.Life eyes expansion in APAC
10 Jun 19
And here’s why Kampong Bugis could be risky for developers.
ST Engineering and Nokia ink 5G and IoT deal
7 Jun 19
They will enhance digital and connectivity solutions to boost business operations.
Singtel unveils moveable unmanned 24/7 pop-up store
6 Jun 19
A roving live bot provides personalised phone and plan recommendations.
M1's mobile plan consolidation could deepen losses in industry postpaid revenue
31 May 19
Singtel and StarHub could revamp their bundled plans to compete with M1’s base plan.
M1 ditches 19 mobile plans for one base plan
28 May 19
SIM-only and handset bundles get one base plan each.
STT GDC and Frasers Property TH to build $301.48m data centre in Bangkok
22 May 19
The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by 2021.
Singtel's profits crashed 43.5% to $3.10b in FY2019
15 May 19
Its underlying net profit dipped 21% as its Airtel business continued to incur losses.
Singapore telcos brace for higher costs amidst 5G rollout
12 May 19
The leverage of Singtel is set to increase to 2.3x-2.5x in FY19.
SingPost's turnaround may take up to three years: analyst
8 May 19
Its underperforming US e-commerce units will continue to weigh on performance.
IMDA seeks public feedback on 5G plans before 2020 rollout
7 May 19
Key consultation areas include allocation to mobile network operators and baseline regulatory requirements.
UOB unveils online utility marketplace
6 May 19
Consumers can choose from a wide array of electricity, gas, water, broadband and TV service providers.
StarHub's profits fell 14.2% to $54m in Q1
6 May 19
It blamed lower revenues from mobile and Pay TV.
Chart of the day: Mobile service revenue could fall 6.5% in 2019
25 Apr 19
The slowdown in enterprise segment and pricing pressures would continue to drag on revenue.
Singtel inks deal with Go-Jek to cross-market offers to customers and driver-partners
24 Apr 19
Go-Jek drivers who subscribe to a Singtel Combo plan can enjoy data-free usage via the ride-hailing app.
ST Engineering-SP Group joint venture to build alternative fibre data network
23 Apr 19
The network’s fibres will be laid alongside SP Group’s power lines.
M1 to delist on 24 April
22 Apr 19
Keppel and Singapore Press Holdings will own 91.15% of its shares.
Singtel's diluted stake in Bharti Airtel could boost associate contributions by 14% over 2020
15 Apr 19
Bharti Airtel witnessed its revenues decline by nearly $2.57b over FY2016-2018.
M1 partners with Keppel O&M to test bed self-sailing surface ships
11 Apr 19
M1’s 4.5G network aims to establish ship-to-shore communication links.
Singapore's data centre capacity to hit 380MW by 2022
10 Apr 19
But the growing cloud business could reduce the demand for colocation services if colocation tenants make the switch.
Are MNVOs a positive disruption to Singapore's telecoms industry?
4 Apr 19
For Singaporeans, there’s never been a better time to own a smartphone.
Singtel to launch wellness platform
3 Apr 19
Customers’ rewards increase with every step they take.
Ntegrator International bags $58.6m contract
3 Apr 19
It will install pipelines and manholes, and diversion services for infrastructure cables across Singapore.
StarHub says goodbye to cable TV
1 Apr 19
It will offer seven new entertainment passes for different media categories.
Singtel launches all-digital product GOMO Mobile
26 Mar 19
It includes 20GB of data, 200 minutes talktime, 200 SMS and free Caller ID at $20 per month.
Singtel boosts ICT and digital businesses amidst declining legacy voice revenue: analyst
25 Mar 19
Its additional Airtel rights buy will not derail from its mandate to pay out $0.175 dividends for FY2019 and FY2020.

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