Telecom & Internet

Singtel's mobile app Dash welcomes Visa and Apple Pay
10 Dec 18
Users can use their Visa Virtual accounts and Apple pay for transactions online and in-store worldwide.
Singtel subsidiary wins new regional licences in Australia's 5G network
10 Dec 18
It clinched 47 regional lots for $185.1m across Australia.
ICT segment may hold more promise in 2019 for telcos' profits: analyst
10 Dec 18
Singtel is projected to trade at a yield of 5.7% versus StarHub’s 6.6% amidst TPG’s entry.
M1 inks deal to develop Jurong Port into advanced digital smart port
6 Dec 18
The telco will enhance the port’s network coverage to boost connectivity and operational efficiency.
Starhub to roll out contract-free sim only plans
5 Dec 18
Their $50 sim only plan includes a data bundle with 40GB.
Singtel integrates cybersecurity business into security arm Trustwave
5 Dec 18
It will provide round the clock managed security solutions and services to global customers.
TPG could suffer blows from poor network quality: analyst
27 Nov 18
Unless it will boost its capex spend which currently stands at $65m, 10 times smaller than Starhub's estimated $600m spending for its 4G...
Singtel TV scores Premier League rights until May 2022
23 Nov 18
The latest deal will make Singtel TV the official Singapore broadcaster for 12 straight years.
Chart of the Day: Struggling telcos turn to cost-cutting to boost earnings
22 Nov 18
StarHub profits are poised to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2018-2020.
Circles.Life adds AI-powered events feature to app
19 Nov 18
‘Discover’ recommends events based on user preference.
MyRepublic launches new flagship store in Vivocity
16 Nov 18
The internet company offered exclusive fibre broadband and mobile promotions to celebrate the opening.
Chart of the Day: See how TPG's entry could impact incumbents' mobile service revenue
14 Nov 18
Singtel could be an outlier as its EBITDA could expand through higher associate earnings and lower group digital life losses.
StarHub's frontloading of migration costs could help rebound in 2020: analyst
13 Nov 18
The telco could see $30m savings annually as it cuts its cable services.
Starhub's Q3 profits fell 12.8% to $57m
12 Nov 18
It blamed higher operating costs in equipment and traffic expenses from roaming.
Singtel's headwinds will persist unless ICT segment recovers: analyst
9 Nov 18
Its core mobile business remains lethargic amidst Telkomsel’s positive contributions, an analyst said.
Singtel's Q2 profits plummeted 77% to $667m
8 Nov 18
It blamed a $48m exceptional loss mainly consisting of staff restructuring costs.
TPG to lure Singapore users through aggressive promotions: analyst
8 Nov 18
It could offer SIM-only plans for the same or lower price with incumbents but with higher quotas.
M1 CEO Karen Kooi to step down
6 Nov 18
She will be succeeded by telco veteran Manjot Singh Mann.
StarHub to pull the plug on cable services in 2019
2 Nov 18
It is ushering its customers to an all-fibre network for more efficient services.
M1 likely to accept Keppel's buyout offer: analyst
29 Oct 18
A counter offer from Axiata Group is not likely following the 27% collapse of its share price in October, an analyst said.
M1's profit down 5.3% to $34.4m in Q3
24 Oct 18
Revenue from international call services dropped 20.7% to $9.8m.
Singtel's share price could get a boost from associate's climbing contributions
24 Oct 18
The TPG-Vodafone merger and StarHub’s spending are also likely to minimise market competition.
Singtel invests $250m in African telco
24 Oct 18
It will be utilised for Airtel Africa's preparation for an intended IPO.
StarHub's aggressive cost-cutting could yield $210m in savings: analyst
23 Oct 18
The telco will cut 300 employees to improve operational efficiency.
SingPass launches new app for e-services
22 Oct 18
Users can now log in using their fingerprint, facial recognition or a six digit passcode.
Singtel network down due to power disruptions
19 Oct 18
Customers islandwide were affected for over three hours.
Keppel T&T Q3 profits down 12% to $11.85m
18 Oct 18
It was dragged mainly by higher operating costs.
Starhub CEO eyes cheaper network
15 Oct 18
The telco might go for a commercial agreement by 2019 or earlier.
Singtel and Starhub to offer Google Pixel 3 in Singapore
10 Oct 18
The local telcos will include Google merchandise as part of their promo.
Singtel Group gears up to boost gaming and e-sports
8 Oct 18
They will boost high quality local, regional, and global esports competitions across SEA, Australia, and India.
Singtel TV unveils new Chinese entertainment channel
5 Oct 18
It will show various Taiwanese, Chinese, and Korean content.
Singtel launches ultra-fast broadband service for online gaming
5 Oct 18
It has a dual network for gaming and regular internet usage.
Will Starhub snatch back its glory days amidst transformation plan?
4 Oct 18
Following the recent round of job cuts, Starhub's share price rose to a 4-month high.
Indian telcos could get a boost from new digital policy
4 Oct 18
The government eyes to launch two million Wi-Fi hotspots in rural areas.
Embattled Starhub axes 300 employees amidst restructuring exercise
4 Oct 18
A one-off restructuring cost of about $25m will be used for outplacement, training, and coaching.
Singtel rolls out QR code cross-border mobile payment in Thailand
3 Oct 18
They eye to expand the service in India, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
Thai banks put up fight against telcos in e-wallet war
3 Oct 18
Lenders will snap up half of the market in the next four years.
Keppel-SPH buyout offer extends lifeline to embattled M1
28 Sep 18
The deal could plug losses and pave the way for a clearer corporate strategy.
M1's buyout offer by Keppel and SPH likely to get rejected: report
27 Sep 18
M1's biggest shareholder thinks that the offer which could hit about $930m is 'inadequate'.
Keppel to privatise Keppel T&T shares at $1.91 apiece
27 Sep 18
Shareholders may opt for a clear cash exit if they worry about the M1 buyout offer.

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