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Limited choices, slower customer service among key consumer concerns amid telco restructuring

Communicating proactively with consumers is key for restructuring firms to maintain trust, said experts.

Failed Simba-M1 deal could pose setback to Keppel, lead to more cost pressures for telcos

The failed Simba-M1 merger would prolong an aggressive price war and hurt telcos' earnings, analysts said.

ST Explains: Why is it important for telcos to stay on their approved radio frequency bands?

IMDA said Simba could be using certain radio frequency bands to provide mobile services without authorisation, which constitutes a breach of regulatory requirements.

Keppel to allow Simba’s bid for subsidiary M1 to lapse, explore new buyers

Earlier in the day, IMDA announced that it has suspended its review of Simba Telecom’s $1.43 billion bid for M1’s telecommunications business.

IMDA suspends review of proposed Simba-M1 merger amid probe into possible breach

M1 said it would be looking to reduce its capital expenses as its 5G network has been completely deployed.

Keppel shares tumble 3% after delay in planned sale of M1 to Simba

Keppel on Aug 11 said it is selling the telecoms business of its subsidiary M1 to rival Simba Telecom for $1.43 billion.

News analysis

Key considerations hanging over the approval of Simba-M1’s merger

Simba has offered $1.43 billion to Keppel for M1’s telecom business. The merger may have implications on national security, resilience and market competitiveness.

Circles.Life warns M1-Simba telco merger could hurt consumers in submission to IMDA

AThe merged Simba-M1 entity would control 77 per cent% of the wholesale market and have a postpaid retail market share exceeding 38%, notes Circles.Life.

Keppel plans to reward shareholders with part of monetisation cash, including from M1 sale

Bottomline net profit for the nine-month period rose 5 per cent even after including accounting loss from proposed divestment of M1’s telco business.

Hungary to start talks on buying nuclear fuel from United States

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks during a press conference in Budapest, Hungary October 17, 2025. REUTERS/Marton Monus

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