Singtel to be first in SEA to launch Google’s Pixel 2 XL
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Singtel has signed on as the exclusive telco partner in Singapore for Google’s planned Pixel 2 XL smartphone.
The operator will become the first in Southeast Asia to launch the device for customers when it is launched on November 15, Singtel said.
The Cat 11 LTE compatible Pixel 2 XL will support data speeds of up to 500Mbps island-wide using Singtel’s LTE-Advanced network. It will also support a localized version of the Google Assistant virtual assistant service, which will be launched soon for use with Singaporean English.
The device is now available for pre-order on Singtel’s website.
“We’re excited to bring the Pixel 2 XL to Singapore. It is a device that many Android fans here have been eagerly waiting for, and we are sure they will be amazed by its innovative features,” Singtel CEO consumer Singapore Yuen Kuan Moon said.
“With our extensive 4G network speeds and new Combo plans, coupled with our unlimited data options, customers will enjoy the optimal Google Pixel 2 XL experience.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What kind of network speeds will the Pixel 2 XL support on Singtel's network?
What kind of network speeds will the Pixel 2 XL support on Singtel's network?
The Pixel 2 XL will support data speeds of up to 500Mbps island-wide. This will be achieved using Singtel’s LTE-Advanced network, using the device's Cat 11 LTE compatibility.
Q.When will the Pixel 2 XL be available to customers in Southeast Asia?
When will the Pixel 2 XL be available to customers in Southeast Asia?
The device will be launched on November 15, making Singtel the first in Southeast Asia to offer it. Customers can already pre-order the Pixel 2 XL on Singtel’s website.
Q.What special features will the Google Assistant have for users in Singapore?
What special features will the Google Assistant have for users in Singapore?
The Google Assistant virtual assistant service will support a localized version. This will allow for use with Singaporean English, and it is expected to be launched soon.