Three apply for Singapore’s fourth cellco auction
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Singapore’s MyRepublic has been joined by Australian ISP TPG Telecom and the recently-formed airYotta in submitting bids to become Singapore’s fourth mobile operator.
The three companies have submitted expressions of interest in participating in an upcoming new entrant spectrum auction.
MyRepublic has been clear in its intentions of bidding for the license for some time, but TPG Telecom is a surprise entrant.
The new airYotta meanwhile has been formed by former executives from Consistel subsidiary OMGTel, which had previously expressed an interest in taking part in the auction but had not done so by the deadline.
In a statement airYotta said it is backed by a fund fully financed by an investor dedicated to wireless ventures, and plans to deploy Singapore’s first LTE-A Pro network if its bid is successful.
MyRepublic meanwhile aims to deploy a “pre-5G” network using HetNet technologies such as small cells, to help improve speeds, connectivity and latency.
In a stock market filing, TPG confirmed it has applied to take part in the auction.
“If TPG successfully prequalifies it will be able to bid for 2 lots of 2×5 MHz of 900-MHz spectrum and 8 lots of 5MHz of 2.3-GHz spectrum,” the company said.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which companies have expressed interest in becoming Singapore's fourth mobile operator?
Which companies have expressed interest in becoming Singapore's fourth mobile operator?
MyRepublic, Australian ISP TPG Telecom, and the newly established airYotta have all submitted expressions of interest. These three companies are bidding to participate in the upcoming new entrant spectrum auction.
Q.What technology does MyRepublic plan to use if it wins the auction?
What technology does MyRepublic plan to use if it wins the auction?
MyRepublic intends to deploy a “pre-5G” network. This network would utilise HetNet technologies, including small cells, with the aim of enhancing speeds, connectivity, and reducing latency for users.
Q.What spectrum lots is TPG Telecom hoping to bid for?
What spectrum lots is TPG Telecom hoping to bid for?
If TPG Telecom prequalifies, it plans to bid for two lots of 2x5 MHz of 900-MHz spectrum. Also, it aims to bid for eight lots of 5MHz of 2.3-GHz spectrum during the auction.
Q.Who formed airYotta and what is their proposed network plan?
Who formed airYotta and what is their proposed network plan?
airYotta was formed by former executives from Consistel subsidiary OMGTel. If successful, airYotta plans to deploy Singapore’s first LTE-A Pro network, backed by a fund dedicated to wireless ventures.
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