The largest Operator in Singapore, Singtel said that it is the first telco in Southeast Asia to offer a tri-band 4G+ service commercially to subscribers, with the addition of LTE-900 to its network. The 4G+ service is touted to provide superior indoor coverage as the Operator implements a major upgrade on its 4G and WiFi networks. Leveraging this upgrade, Singtel is partnering closely with Samsung to launch a handset which fully supports tri-band 4G+, expected to be introduced in near future.
The network upgrade will automatically enable Singtel mobile customers with supporting handsets that can utilise all three spectrum bands to enjoy download speeds up to 337Mbps. Singtel will start deploying the service first at Parkway Parade, followed by eight other major shopping malls by October this year.
Singtel said that by March next year, the tri-band network will be available at over 400 sites across the city, allowing customers to surf the data highway much faster, and enjoy better and more consistent download speeds while indoors, even in MRT tunnels.
Separately, Singtel and McDonald’s have signed an agreement to equip 123 McDonald’s restaurants across the island with Singtel Premium WiFi. The progressive rollout starts with Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, Nex and Causeway Point and is expected to be completed by the first half of 2016.
Ms Diana Chen, VP, Mobile Marketing, Singtel
Demand for data is growing exponentially and we are always looking for ways to improve the mobile experience for our customers. Our goal is to deliver the most reliable and seamless connectivity. We have invested heavily over the past year to improve the quality and extent of coverage, particularly indoor coverage. We have also enhanced zones that have been in need of a signal boost.
