TPG gets green light to run localised 5G network; Singtel, StarHub-M1 confirmed as nationwide operators

Virtual and augmented reality has been identified as an area of focus for the so-called “5G Living Lab@PIXEL”, with the IMDA citing the coronavirus pandemic-fuelled need for remote activities in sectors such as retail and construction as a driver for the technology.

Meanwhile, Singtel and a joint venture between StarHub and M1 have received final confirmation as the licence holders for the two nationwide 5G networks. Singtel is in talks with Ericsson as the key vendor for both its 5G and localised networks, “with a view to finalising the contractual terms as soon as practicable”; StarHub-M1 is tapping Nokia as its preferred partner for core parts of the joint 5G network, subject to final contract.

Meanwhile, M1’s own localised network - again separate from the joint venture - will involve multiple vendors, such as Ericsson, Nokia and Huawei, “based on specific use case requirements”.New IMDA chief executive Lew Chuen Hong, who was promoted on June 20 after predecessor Tan Kiat How stepped down, said: “Our operators’ firm interest in deploying 5G is a robust signal of their confidence in the technology.

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