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More than half of Singapore will have 5G mobile network coverage by end-2022, offering surfing speeds more than 20 times what the current 4G networks offer, with the need to upgrade digital infrastructure driven home by the present partial lockdown.
Singtel and a joint venture between StarHub and M1 won the rights to build the Republic’s two nationwide networks yesterday and will have to scale up to provide nationwide coverage by 2025.
Meanwhile, Singapore’s four telcos – Singtel, StarHub, M1 and TPG Telecom – will also be allowed to operate smaller 5G networks that provide spot coverage using airwaves that are in abundance.
Nationwide coverage is limited to only two networks because of the scarcity of certain 5G airwaves for islandwide reach. Also, the far-reaching 3.5GHz airwaves that make it possible only become available from next year.
The sector’s regulator, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), made its decision after considering detailed business proposals from the four telcos. Singtel and newcomer TPG submitted solo bids, while StarHub teamed up with M1 in a joint bid.
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