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Telcos

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

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

Forum: Telcos required to notify subscribers of changes in service provision

Forum: Review telco practices that make it a bad deal for consumers

Rent-free spaces for telecoms equipment to be mandated under proposed revisions to IMDA building code

IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.
IMDA wants telcos and building owners to determine the location of such rent-free spaces before the building is actually constructed.

T-Mobile’s biggest shareholder weighs merger to create telecom giant: Sources

Deutsche Telekom is already T-Mobile’s biggest shareholder with a roughly 53 per cent stake.
Deutsche Telekom is already T-Mobile’s biggest shareholder with a roughly 53 per cent stake.

Bangladesh faces large-scale telecom shutdowns over Middle East fuel crisis

A telco association said continued telecom operations can no longer be sustained without the fuel needed to power operations including data centres.
A telco association said continued telecom operations can no longer be sustained without the fuel needed to power operations including data centres.

Broadband outage: A look at past incidents of cable damage and their outcomes

The authorities are looking into the disruption, which was caused by “contiguous bored pile works” for the North-South Corridor project.
The authorities are looking into the disruption, which was caused by “contiguous bored pile works” for the North-South Corridor project.

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