Singtel, StarHub, M1, ViewQwest and MyRepublic have applied for a $100 million IMDA grant.
SINGAPORE - All major internet service providers in Singapore have accelerated plans to upgrade their networks to offer 10 gigabits per second fixed broadband services to at least half a million homes by 2028.to defray the cost of system upgrades to support an expected surge in internet-linked home appliances and data-intensive apps, like telemedicine and artificial intelligence ones, in the next few years.
A spokeswoman for IMDA said: “Consumers can expect more competitive, higher-speed service offers with new home networking equipment like routers.” The upgrade to 10Gbps marks the next step for NGNBN under a national blueprint – dubbed Digital Connectivity Blueprint – announced in 2023 to help Singapore chart new growth opportunities.
While 10Gbps plans are not new in Singapore, they had limited appeal, and only to businesses and tech enthusiasts who were willing to pay more for specialised uses, including industrial virtual reality applications and online gaming. Currently, StarHub has a 10Gbps home broadband plan that costs $69.95 a month, while the monthly price of Singtel’s 10Gbps plan was slashed from $139 to $66. MyRepublic’s base 10Gbps plan starts at $59.99 a month on a two-year subscription.
The ISP has also phased out all 1Gbps plans, making 3Gbps its most basic plan, starting at $20.98 a month.
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