Singtel has been connecting Singaporeans for over 140 years, evolving from the island’s first telephone exchange to a global telecom leader. As one of Singapore’s homegrown success stories, Singtel powers the digital lives of millions across Asia and Australia. The Singapore Telecom Company owns 32.15% of Bharti Airtel, the second-largest mobile operator in India. Singtel enables possibilities beyond mobile networks and broadband through technologies like AI, IoT, and more. Singtel’s innovation and passion drive the telecommunication giant today.
From pioneering nationwide 4G coverage to partnering with Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative, Singtel has made communication accessible and reliable for individuals and enterprises alike.
As communication advances to the next frontier, like 5G, one thing remains constant – Singtel’s commitment to enabling a brighter, more inclusive digital future. Singtel and the broader telecom landscape always have exciting developments. Join us as we explore fascinating Singtel statistics, facts, and trends shaping the world of tomorrow.
Key Singtel Statistics and Facts for 2023
1. Singtel had a former name that people knew it for. That name was Telecommunications Equipment until 1995, when it changed.
2. After it emerged in 1879, it became Singapore’s leading national telecommunications company.
3. Singtel offers many other products and services besides the regular phone networks. They include Internet Service Provider (ISP) services and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV).Â
4. Singtel TV was the section in charge of the IPTV services.
5. The price at which Singtel got Optus in March 2001 was nearly $8 billion.
6. The predominant owner of Singtel is Temasek Holdings. This connection shows the extensive investment arm of the Singapore government. Also, it projects a partly nationalized status.
7. Singtel sold sixty percent of its majority stake in Singapore Post (SingPost) in 2003. It took place via an IPO to redirect its focus towards telecommunications.
8. Telstra statistics show that Singtel owns 100% of Optus, even though it poses a rival.
9. The telecom company invested $321 million in the mobile ad company Amobee. This record dates back to March 2012.
10. In November 2011, Singtel introduced the first eBook provider in Singapore. This tool was Skoob and lasted only three years (2011 – 2013).
11. Singtel’s overseas operations rewarded it with a massive 70% profit in 2021.
12. The Singtel Group grew significantly in 2021, recording an operating revenue of $15.644 billion in the same year.
13. Singapore is reported to have a very high data usage, with an average of 71.38 petabytes used monthly, according to a report for quarter one of 2022.
14. Singtel owns a substantial stake (32.15%) in India’s second-largest mobile network carrier, Bharti Airtel.
15. Singtel has been pulling massive weight in Australia and Singapore, owning an 82% fixed-line market share and a 47% mobile market share.
16. Singtel also completely owns Australia’s second-largest telecom operator,
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