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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETTELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET
IN SINGAPOREIN SINGAPORE
Presented by
Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial ServiceSingapore
OVERVIEWOVERVIEW
– Singapore is one of the most wired countries in the world with a nation-wide network of fiber optics cables
– 3rd generation (3G) mobile networks and services were rolled out in early 2005
– 900 public Wi-Fi hotspots islandwide and number to increase to 5,000 by September 2007
– Networks deployed include ATM, ADSL 2 plus, VDSL, FTTC, PWLAN, cable modem and Metro Ethernet
– Triple play networks are available in Singapore
MAJOR TELECOM INDICATORSMAJOR TELECOM INDICATORS
Fixed-line Cellular Phone
Internet Broadband Internet
Population / Households
# of SS HH P Rate (%)
# of SS
P Rate (%)
# of SS
P Rate (%)
# of SS
HH P Rate (%)
4.48M / 1.12M
1.85M 98.4 4.69M 104.6 1.52M 33.8 0.78m 63.7
Note: M – Million, SS – Subscribers, P – Penetration, HH - Households
MARKET OPPORTUNITIESMARKET OPPORTUNITIES
– Singapore is dependent on imports
– U.S. products are traditionally well received
– Singapore serves as a major distribution center for companies
– The Government of Singapore plays an active role in the sector
– Singapore will build a next generation national broadband network and pervasive wireless broadband network
BEST PROSPECTSBEST PROSPECTS
– Excellent opportunities to sell new applications and solutions as Singapore is a leading adopter in the region
– Best prospects include equipment and technologies for:-- broadband-- wireless communication-- 3G-- IPTV
KEY SUPPLIERSKEY SUPPLIERS
MARKET ISSUES MARKET ISSUES
– One of the most liberal trading regimes in the world
– No import duty
– Strong IPR protection for American firms because of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
– Singapore signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on telecom equipment certification with the U.S.
MARKET ENTRYMARKET ENTRY
– Work with local distributors and system integrators who are well versed with local conditions
– U.S. service providers can now apply for licenses directly from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
– Many international telecom and media service providers use Singapore as their gateway to the region
REGIONAL TRADE EVENTREGIONAL TRADE EVENT
CommunicAsia2007 and BroadcastAsia2007June 19 – 22, 2007Singapore Expohttp://www.communicasia.com http://www.broadcast-asia.com
Largest annual ICT show in Asia
More than 60,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors
KEY RESOURCESKEY RESOURCES
Infocomm Development Authority of Singaporehttp://www.ida.gov.sg
Singapore Infocomm Technology Federationhttp://www.sitf.org.sg/marketplace/bizopp.aspx
Association of Telecommunications Industry of Singapore (ATiS)http://www.atis.org.sg
Market research portalhttp://www.export.gov/market_research/index.asp
Please contact:
Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial ServiceTel: +65-6476-9403Fax: +65-6476-9080
Email: Sweehoon.Chia@mail.doc.gov URL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
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