Telecom & Internet
M1's profits slipped 6% to $130.7m in 2018
M1's profits slipped 6% to $130.7m in 2018
It blamed higher costs associated to customer retention, repair and maintenance expenses.
Thailand to switch off its 2G services by October 2019
Operators are looking to make way for 4G and eventually 5G data networks.
Singapore's telcos turn to MVNOs as a defensive strategy
A sharp increase in new mobile operators is placing further pressure on them to solidify their subscriber bases.
Keppel T&T's profits edged up 16.8% to $65.45m in 2018
The increase was due to higher gains from its associated companies.
M1 inks deal with Nokia to boost cloud-based IoT platform
The platform is integrated with cybersecurity technologies to secure IoT devices and data.
TPG grapples with risk of negative cash-flow until 2024
It could fail to hit EBITDA-breakeven revenue of $150m over the next four years.
Singtel partners with Geneco to offer electricity plans
The plans will offer monthly power bill savings of up to 30%.
M1 and Nokia complete small cells trial in push for speedier networks
They were able to achieve nearly 1Gbps download speed.
Singtel subsidiary wins new regional licences in Australia's 5G network
It clinched 47 regional lots for $185.1m across Australia.
ICT segment may hold more promise in 2019 for telcos' profits: analyst
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
The telco will enhance the port’s network coverage to boost connectivity and operational efficiency.
Starhub to roll out contract-free sim only plans
Their $50 sim only plan includes a data bundle with 40GB. Starhub is amping up its game in the telco wars as it will launch three new sim only plans...
TPG could suffer blows from poor network quality: analyst
Unless it will boost its capex spend which currently stands at $65m, 10 times smaller than Starhub's estimated $600m spending for its 4G network since...
Singtel TV scores Premier League rights until May 2022
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
StarHub profits are poised to grow at a CAGR of 7% from 2018-2020.
Circles.Life adds AI-powered events feature to app
‘Discover’ recommends events based on user preference.
MyRepublic launches new flagship store in Vivocity
The internet company offered exclusive fibre broadband and mobile promotions to celebrate the opening.
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