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Telco and Internet Anchors
Dated SIM-registration caps, fibre termination-point fees, mobile-market share anchors, and 5G rollout milestones for Singapore connectivity.
Telco and Internet Anchors
Dated connectivity anchors verified 9 August 2026. Retail plan prices are promotional and volatile — check operator sites. Narrative context lives in telco and internet.
Mobile network operator structure
| Anchor | Value | Denominator / scope | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities-based MNOs | 4 (Singtel, StarHub, M1, SIMBA) | Nationwide mobile networks | Aug 2026 |
| Singtel consumer mobile share | ~40% | Consumer mobile market (consolidation filings) | 2025–2026 filings |
| Postpaid share of mobile lines | ~75% | All mobile lines | 2025–2026 filings |
| Residential public internet access — Singtel + StarHub | ~85% combined | Residential broadband market | 2025–2026 filings |
Source: CNA telco consolidation, accessed 9 August 2026.
SIM registration caps
| Line type | Limit | Scope | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prepaid SIM cards | 3 maximum | Across all telcos | Since Apr 2014 |
| Postpaid SIM cards | 10 maximum | Across all telcos (was 10 per telco) | From 28 Feb 2026 |
| Postpaid cap — corporate lines | Exempt | Corporate-registered | From 28 Feb 2026 |
| Postpaid cap — data-only SIMs | Exempt | Cannot send SMS or voice | From 28 Feb 2026 |
| Prepaid tourist SIM (passport) | Typically expires 30 days | Unless converted to local-ID plan | 2026 |
Source: CNA postpaid SIM limit, accessed 9 August 2026.
Fibre termination point (NetLink wholesale)
| Premises type | New TP installation fee (incl. GST) | Notes | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-rise (HDB/condo) | S$182.03 | Chargeable when new TP required | Published fee schedule |
| Landed home | S$333.54 | Chargeable when new TP required | Published fee schedule |
| Extra fibre run | Additional charge | Beyond first 15 metres | Published fee schedule |
Source: NetLink residential connections FAQ, accessed 9 August 2026. Orders go through the retail ISP, not directly from NetLink.
5G rollout milestones
| Anchor | Value | Scope | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide outdoor 5G SA coverage | Achieved by all four MNOs | IMDA rollout milestone | End 2025 |
| 5G architecture policy | Standalone (SA) required for full 5G capabilities | Two nationwide SA networks licensed initially | IMDA policy |
| Singtel NSA network retirement | 30 June 2026 | Migration to SA | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sources: Business Times 5G rollout; IMDA 5G policy paper, accessed 9 August 2026.
Record details
- Also known as
- ["SIM registration limit","fibre TP fee","Singapore mobile market share","5G SA coverage"]
- Jurisdiction
- SG
- What each row represents
- one dated SIM cap, fibre TP fee, market-share, or 5G milestone anchor
- Update cadence
- after IMDA SIM rules, NetLink fee schedules, or major consolidation filings
- Source format
- markdown
Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
- CNA — Postpaid SIM card limit Accessed 2026-08-09
- IMDA — Tightening of limit on number of postpaid SIM cards Accessed 2026-08-10
- NetLink Trust — Residential Connections FAQ Accessed 2026-08-09
- CNA — Singapore telcos consolidation and market structure Accessed 2026-08-09
- The Business Times — Singapore 5G SA rollout Accessed 2026-08-09
- IMDA — Next Wave of 5G Growth & Deployment in Singapore Accessed 2026-08-09
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.