This marks Singapore’s first move in 5G network licencing. Previously, Singapore’s telecom authority had received three bids. Singtel and TPG Telecom submitted their respective proposals, while StarHub and M1 joined forces to submit the proposal, media reports said.

According to IMDA, 100Mhz of the 3.5Ghz radio frequency spectrum will be allocated to Singtel and a joint venture by StarHub and M1 respectively to deploy 5G networks nationwide. “With this, M1, StarHub, Singtel, TPG Telecom, and mobile virtual network operators would be able to offer retail 5G services to end-users,” a statement said.

The factors taken into account while evaluating the proposals were network design, network rollout, price offered for 3.5Ghz band, and financial capabilities. In fact, it is reported that the proposals received had met and somewhat exceeded the requirements.

IMDA Chief Executive Tan Kiat How told the media, “The winners were selected based on a comprehensive assessment of how their proposals would deliver the best outcomes for businesses and consumers in Singapore. Beyond a connectivity infrastructure, we believe that 5G networks will spur innovation, create exciting business and job opportunities, and position Singapore as a leading digital economy.”

Once the processes are completed, the two winners will receive their 5G network licences for deployment, media reports said.

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The company’s SIM-only plan comprises $10 monthly for 50GB of data which is found to be the cheapest in the market currently. In addition, the plan will offer 300 local call minutes, 30 local SMS — and free 1GB roaming to selected countries from May onward. For existing users, TPG Telecom’s launch of the new trial plan will continue to run as long as it does. Then, users can choose to convert to the new $10 plan on the basis of their requirement. 

TPG is Singapore’s fourth telecom provider. Previously, it had launched a free trial service with unlimited data which has led to more than  400,000 TPG subscribers in the city-state, to date. The Australian operator has more than 2 million customers in Australia.  

TPG Singapore’s acting chief executive Richard Tan told the media, “What we want today is just to come out with a simple and easy to understand plan that provides the best value for customers. There will be more and more devices that require always-on connections, and that’s where we see the opportunity for Singapore customers to try out our services for the additional devices they have.”

The telecom operator was one of the three bidders for Singapore’s 5G licence. The other two operators were Singtel Mobile and M1. 

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