\tSingapore doubled the number of 5G licences it plans to issue and called for proposals for construction of two so-called localised networks, with spectrum to be assigned to all four mobile operators in the city state.<\/p>\n
In addition to issuing two citywide 5G licences, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) will now assign mmWave spectrum to the two other operators to deploy non-standalone networks. Each will receive 800MHz to deploy networks targeted specifically at enterprises, for example in factories.<\/p>\n
Instead of holding an auction, IMDA will assign 5G spectrum through a call for proposal regulatory process, in which operators Singtel, StarHub, M1 and TPG Telecom are all invited to participate.<\/p>\n
Proposals are due by 21 January 2020 and all the spectrum is expected to be awarded by the middle of the year..<\/p>\n
The decision follows a two-month public consultation [1] which started in July.<\/p>\n
Citywide
\nFor the two citywide networks, the regulator will assign 3.5GHz spectrum. Operators will need to pay at least SGD55 million ($40.3 million) for 100MHz in the band, along with an annual usage fee.<\/p>\n
Successful operators will also be required to extend standalone 5G coverage to 50 per cent of the island by end-2022. The winning companies will also receive spectrum in the 26GHz and 28GHz bands without a licence fee, but need to pay the same usage fee as the winners of the localised 5G licences.<\/p>\n
The expanded 5G network opportunity is part of Singapore\u2019s ongoing effort to become a leading digital economy. In May it earmarked SGD40 million [2]to develop what it calls an open and inclusive 5G innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n
IMDA plans to issue additional 5G spectrum in 2024 or 2025.<\/p>\n[1] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/asia\/asia-news\/singapore-seeks-5g-deployments-in-2020\/
\n[2] https:\/\/www.mobileworldlive.com\/blog\/blog-singapore-plots-path-to-5g-leadership\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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