Digital Landscape in Singapore

PROSPECTS

Digital connectivity

4G services have been widely adopted by consumers and face rising expectations in terms of value and quality. In Q4 2019, The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) launched a Call for Proposal to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile networks by 2020, with full-fledged 5G stand-alone capability that covers at least half of Singapore by 2022.

Drive to improve network reliability

Household broadband penetration has been rising over the years, with the penetration rate approaching 100%. As Singapore becomes increasingly connected, digital inclusion and accessibility becomes key.

Mobile connectivity

Mobile connectivity has played an increasingly important role in the daily lives of consumers. Increased speed and convenience through 4G has influenced how consumers live and work.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Entrance of fourth mobile operator

TPG Telecom entered Singapore’s market in 2019 to provide free trial for users after winning the licence bid back in 2016. It is expected to stiffen the competition between existing telcos in Singapore.

Development of 5G network

In addition to Singtel and Ericsson’s 5G pilot network, Huawei and M1 have also been conducting trials on 5G networks. Improved speed, capacity and low latency 5G technologies will be the key to better connectivity and present opportunities for growth.

Mobile virtual network operators

Mobile virtual network operators have disrupted the mobile services space, posing a threat to the incumbents. Circles.

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