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“With this, it sets the stage for the development of a world-class, resilient and secure 5G infrastructure which will be the backbone of Singapore’s digital economy,” Mr Iswaran said.

1. SINGAPORE - Singapore plans to issue licences to operate two full-fledged 5G networks and two smaller ones with limited coverage.All four networks can be rolled out by next year, although nationwide coverage will take much longer and be limited to only two networks due to the scarcity of 5G airwaves for islandwide reach.Minister for Communications and Information S. Iswaran announced the decision on Thursday (Oct 17).Here is a quick guide to the key announcements and reasons.The Infocomm Media Development Authority's (IMDA) plans became more aggressive after a two-month-long public consultation earlier this year, during which there were calls for the involvement of all four telcos here - Singtel, StarHub, M1 and TPG Telecom - to spur innovation and competition. Minister for Communications and Information S Iswaran confirmed the market's timeframe expectations on Monday, in a move that he said was "to maintain Singapore's competitive edge in connectivity". 5GTF: The 5G network implemented by American carrier Verizon for Fixed Wireless Access in late 2010s uses a pre-standard specification known as 5GTF (Verizon 5G Technical Forum). Infrastructure chips: The massive infrastructure investment needed will create a huge opportunity for the semiconductor industry, and I believe Intel … Find out more about our industry-specific advisories for the COVID-19 situation Infocomm and media are coming together. Singapore has selected 5G equipment manufacturer Nokia and Ericsson to lead the development of 5G infrastructure in the country, the media reported. Get unlimited access at $0.99/month* Hopping across different telco networks is not possible.SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. In view of the COVID-19 situation, the IMDA customer services counter at Mapletree Business City, Block 10, Level 3 will be unavailable for all walk-in services. "If you look at it purely by its outcome, it's very clear - a) we did not specifically exclude any vendor, b) the process has been a rigorous and competitive one and c) the outcome is an ecosystem where there are diverse players," Iswaran said. 5G will be a key connectivity infrastructure for Singapore, capable of supporting the transformation of many industry sectors. "I would add, as we look ahead, our 5G ecosystem will continue to evolve and there will be more opportunities for various technology players to participate. IMDA heeded these calls.As there are limited 5G airwaves for islandwide reach, IMDA cannot allow more than two nationwide networks in Singapore.The alternative is to give out more licences to run smaller 5G networks and more of another type of airwaves - known as millimetre airwaves - to support their roll-out.This approach will ensure that none of the four telcos, or any innovative ideas, will be missed out.The smaller 5G networks will meet immediate industrial needs - for example, in smart ports and factories to remotely operate cranes or vehicles to move shipping containers or goods round the clock.Millimetre airwaves are in abundance, and 5G networks built using these can be rolled out as quickly as next year. The aim: Create new businesses and transform existing ones.Understanding and engaging our community, preparing all to be digitally ready is a crucial part of what we do.Both business and consumer interests are equally important to us.Keep up-to-date of the latest ICM related news and happenings.5G will be a key connectivity infrastructure for Singapore, capable of supporting the transformation of many industry sectors. SINGAPORE plans to start rolling out fifth-generation mobile network technology, or 5G, by 2020. More details will be announced when ready.To offer you a better experience, this site uses cookies. For more information, please refer to Annex D.IMDA also announced updates in collaborations with two other local partners. 1. We grouped the infrastructure costs for the current network footprint into four areas: upgrades to the traditional network, the addition of new macro sites, creation of the new 5G layer, and the addition of small cells. IMDA said in April that telcos will have to roll out 5G standalone networks from January 2021. 198402868E.