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Singtel has launched its 5G Standalone (SA) network, offering customers early access to the most advanced 5G connectivity globally.
Compared to 4G, 5G SA delivers twice the responsiveness, 30% faster uploads, and strengthened authentication and encryption capability.
Anna Yip, CEO, consumer Singapore at Singtel states that Singtel’s customers will be among the first in the world to enjoy the benefits of 5G SA. “5G SA will also fuel new innovations, being a key enabler of the digital transformation across industry sectors,” she adds.
Singtel has teamed up with Samsung, its official 5G SA launch partner, to give selected customers early access to this next-generation mobile network.
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Customers can register their interest at www.singtel.com/5GSAearlyaccess and those with creative entries on how 5G will transform their lives will receive a ‘5G Power Up’ kit that comprises a 5G SA SIM card, a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G handset and accessories.
Since last September, Singtel has been operating Singapore’s fastest 5G non-standalone (NSA) network under a market trial, offering 5G speeds of up to 1.2 Gbps.
According to Singtel, 5G SA has been deployed to over a thousand 5G sites across Singapore.
In addition, it is the only telco in Singapore to roll out in-building 5G covering popular malls such as VivoCity and Ngee Ann City, and will continue to expand its indoor 5G footprint in the coming months.
On the enterprise front, Singtel aims to accelerate 5G innovation and adoption.
It will be launching Genie, the world’s first portable 5G-in-a-box platform and expanding its 5G ecosystem with 5G Multi-access Edge Compute trials in collaboration with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
All consumers in Singapore can test out the 5G network at Singtel’s 5G experience zones in selected Singtel shops, UNBOXED and UNBOXED Lite on Orchard Road.
