Telecom & Internet
Singtel's dividends from associates may fall 22.58% to $1.2b in FY2020
Singtel's dividends from associates may fall 22.58% to $1.2b in FY2020
Weakening operating performance, higher capital spending and dividend payout may hinder its growth.
Malaysian telco redONE makes Singapore debut
Its basic monthly subscriptions start from $8 a month.
IMDA and NRF injects $40m to boost 5G initiatives
5G trials will be conducted at the PSA Living Lab in Pasir Panjang Terminal in Q3.
Singtel launches digital self-registration for prepaid customers
Users can register new SIM cards and activate the mobile service within five minutes.
Circles.Life expands to Taiwan
Its base plan offers 18GB and an add-on option for unlimited data.
StarHub moves termination of cable network to 30 September
It cited last-minute applications from customers that decided to migrate to fibre.
Singtel revenue could be hit by government contract repricing
A potential IPO of its subsidiary Amobee may offer some reprieve.
SP Telecom ties up with Nokia to build 5G fixed network by 2020
It will enable offerings for both government and enterprise customers.
ST Engineering and Nokia ink 5G and IoT deal
They will enhance digital and connectivity solutions to boost business operations.
M1's mobile plan consolidation could deepen losses in industry postpaid revenue
Singtel and StarHub could revamp their bundled plans to compete with M1’s base plan.
M1 ditches 19 mobile plans for one base plan
SIM-only and handset bundles get one base plan each.
STT GDC and Frasers Property TH to build $301.48m data centre in Bangkok
The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by 2021.
Singtel's profits crashed 43.5% to $3.10b in FY2019
Its underlying net profit dipped 21% as its Airtel business continued to incur losses.
Singapore telcos brace for higher costs amidst 5G rollout
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
Its underperforming US e-commerce units will continue to weigh on performance.
IMDA seeks public feedback on 5G plans before 2020 rollout
Key consultation areas include allocation to mobile network operators and baseline regulatory requirements.
StarHub's profits fell 14.2% to $54m in Q1
It blamed lower revenues from mobile and Pay TV.
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