Singapore’s telecommunication providers, M1, Singtel, and StarHub, have made a collective decision to retire all 3G services, encompassing voice, messaging, and data, effective from July 31, 2024. This strategic move aims to make way for the advancement and deployment of faster and more sophisticated 5G services throughout the nation.
The decision to discontinue 3G technology comes as it is no longer widely utilized in Singapore, with a majority of customers already transitioning to the more modern and efficient 4G and 5G mobile networks.
With this shift, the mobile operators plan to repurpose the freed-up spectrum to bolster their 5G offerings, ensuring users can experience enhanced speeds, improved data throughput, as well as greater security and reliability – all crucial factors for both consumers and businesses.
To ensure a smooth transition, the mobile operators have planned proactive measures, including effective communication with the remaining 3G users and providing necessary assistance to facilitate their migration to the newer networks.
This retirement of 3G services marks a significant milestone in the advancement of Singapore’s mobile networks, paving the way for widespread adoption of 5G technology.
As the nation embraces the 5G era, it is expected to unlock new possibilities and transformation across various sectors, including telecommunications, healthcare, transportation, and beyond.
Singapore has been in the forefront of improving its digital ecosystem. Just recently, Singapore is embarking on a significant project called the Digital Connectivity Blueprint to enhance its internet and technology infrastructure.
The country aims to reinforce its status as an open economy and highly connected hub in Asia by increasing the number of submarine cable landing facilities.
