Telecom & Internet

Singtel reviews investments ahead of potential $1.2b net loss for FY2021
17 May 21
The telco company is reviewing Amobee, Global Cyber Security Business, and Optus.
Singapore-based Digital Edge acquires two data centers in Japan
12 May 21
The company now has six data centers in its portfolio.
Four in five Singaporeans uncomfortable with sharing data on social media: study
12 May 21
Singaporeans are some of Asia's most on guard when it comes to their data online.
Three in five businesses increasing investment in analytics: study
6 May 21
The digital shift is expected to persist even as pandemic restrictions ease.
StarHub net profit drops 24.0% to $30.5m
5 May 21
StarHub recorded a net profit of $30.5m for the first quarter of 2021.
Capitaland acquires its first hyperscale data centre in China
28 Apr 21
The firm is investing $757.7m for the acquisition.
Singtel deploys standalone sites amidst accelerated 5G push
28 Apr 21
The company has upgraded its 5G radio access network with advanced radio technologies.
Keppel T&T, Converge sign deal for capacity on undersea cable system
22 Apr 21
Converge will invest over $133m (US$100m) in the new project.
Singtel mulls Gulf Energy takeover of Intouch, AIS
20 Apr 21
Thai energy giant Gulf Energy Development is controlled by billionaire Sarath Ratanavadi.
Singtel launches first portable 5G platform
13 Apr 21
The device does not need any prior installation of equipment or infrastructure.
Remote-working companies exaggerating their service capabilities
12 Apr 21
Customer support teams are barely keeping up with surging support enquiries.
Singtel credit quality remains resilient amidst Optus downgrade: Moody's
31 Mar 21
Lower dividend payouts can support its free cash flow and liquidity, if sustained.
Singtel, Optus expand 5G ecosystems to boost startups
23 Mar 21
The expansion will help enterprises to leverage AWS Outposts.
Ascendas Reit to acquire European data centres for $904.6m
17 Mar 21
The company plans to acquire a total of 11 data centres.
Netlink NBN continues upward trajectory through 2022: OCBC
2 Mar 21
Company revenue projected to reach $396.7m next year.
Telcos should prioritize sustainability in 5G deployments: research
26 Feb 21
This is amidst the rising challenges on 5G energy management.
Singtel 3Q FY21 revenue dips by 3%
15 Feb 21
But it increased by 9% QoQ.
Digital banking? Virtual meetings? Singapore must embrace digital business cards in 2021, too
11 Feb 21
Digital banking has been an innovation darling of 2020 as payments increasingly moved to digital channels and economies went cashless during COVID...
Singtel records drop in Q3 operating revenue, EBITDA
11 Feb 21
Its operating revenue was down 3.2% YoY to $4.24b.
Singtel stock recovers by 25% from decade low: Maybank
21 Jan 21
Recovery was underpinned by associate companies.
How Appboxo's 'apps in a box' turned into a miniapp ecosystem
13 Jan 21
Growing mobile app market demands more from companies.
Telstra appoints new South Asia managing director
13 Jan 21
She will oversee Telstra’s growth across the region.
Singtel launches UNBOXED Lite 5G experience zones
6 Jan 21
Consumers with smartphones can connect to the WiFi for free.
CMI transforms the telco industry with innovative telco solutions and unmatched cross-border connectivity
3 Dec 20
The company was lauded at the recently concluded SBR Management Excellence Awards.
Singtel records $468.8m net profit in H1
12 Nov 20
Its performance was affected by structural challenges, pandemic, and soft economic conditions.
StarHub net profit drops 23.3% to $44.5m in Q3
9 Nov 20
Mobile service revenue fell due to lower postpaid contributions.
Singtel deploys 5G SA trial network
9 Oct 20
It provides enterprises with early access to develop and test 5G solutions.
Singtel unveils 5G services at pop-up retail store
9 Sep 20
It will help power the store’s self-serve kiosks for faster servicing.
Starhub, M1 fined $610,000 in total for service disruptions
7 Sep 20
Up to 250,000 Starhub subscribers and 18,000 M1 subscribers were affected.
Huawei launches hybrid accelerator programme in Singapore
1 Sep 20
The Spark accelerator programme is designed for deep tech startup companies in APAC.
Singtel launches 5G network
1 Sep 20
The telecom company is offering a free trial to 20,000 select early adopters.
Singtel's EBITDA dropped 24% to $897m in Q1
17 Aug 20
The group recorded lower equipment sales and roaming and prepaid mobile revenues.
Starhub's profit down 5.6% to $37.3m in Q2
7 Aug 20
Most of its business segments saw decline in revenue.
NetLink NBN Trust's profits grew 12.4% to $23.5m in Q1
6 Aug 20
This is despite revenue declines partly driven by fewer installation orders.
Singtel's Bharti Airtel, Amazon Web Services to launch cloud solutions
6 Aug 20
Airtel Cloud will build an AWS Cloud Practice supported by AWS Professional Services.
Telstra sells data centre in Australia for $410.16m
5 Aug 20
The sale includes a triple-net lease-back arrangement.
SingSaver, Allianz partner for free online banking insurance
28 Jul 20
The plan protects against fraudulent transactions and device theft.
Starhub CEO Peter Kaliaropoulos retires
28 Jul 20
The board is now searching for a new CEO.
Singtel Optus extends Foxtel partnership till 2031
27 Jul 20
It operates two satellites in orbit for Foxtel’s media content.
Singtel's Dash, Ezra to boost airtime top ups for migrant workers' families
22 Jul 20
The collaboration aims to make digital tools and services more affordable and accessible to migrant workers.

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