Telecom & Internet
StarHub and M1 submit joint bid for 5G license
This follows an earlier announcement last January 23.
NetLink sees growth in non-residential and NBAP spaces
It could find demand for point-to-point connections from data centre clients.
Bharti Airtel could counter Singtel's enterprise business: analysts
Its India unit is projected to add $500 to its FY2021 profits.
Singtel's Q3 profit dropped 24% to $627.2m
It was blamed on weakness in the enterprise business and lower exceptional gains.
Singtel's Thai unit wins arbitration dispute
Thai state-owned TOT has previously ordered AIS for additional revenue share in roaming service.
NetLink NBN Trust's profit up 9.6% to $21.5m in Q3
Residential connections revenue rose, accounting for 64.1% of the total figure.
Singtel's Thai associate to pay $1.4b over dispute
Amended terms in a service agreement allegedly resulted in lost earnings for telecom company TOT.
Government urged to adopt tax incentives for 5G adoption: KPMG
This includes tax credits of up to 42.5% for the development of use cases for 5G.
Starhub and M1 to jointly bid for 5G licence
They are working towards the deadline for proposals.
Exits loom for new telco players amidst 5G roll-out
TPG is tipped to record losses.
Singtel's Bharti Airtel closes qualified institutions placement at $8.43 per share
The fundraising was made ahead of paying $6.62b dues to the Indian government.
IMDA moves deadline of 5G licence bids to 17 February
Mobile network operators reportedly asked for more time to submit proposals.
Singtel's Bharti Airtel launches $1.35b foreign currency convertible bonds
It was opened after the Indian Government charged $6.62b in unpaid dues.
5G licences to boost telcos in Q1
StarHub and M1 are expected to jointly bid for a nationwide 5G licence in January.
Telco market's margins to narrow as more MVNOs launch in 2020
TPG is also tipped to launch its commercial mobile service in Q1.
Singapore's internet fees amongst world's lowest at 39th place: study
At $21.78 per month, the country’s average fee is cheaper than most countries.
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