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Simba admits exceeding spectrum limits amid failed M1 deal; parent firm’s full-year profit surges 277%

Tuas’ net profit stood at about $26 million for the full year ended Jul 31.
Tuas’ net profit stood at about $26 million for the full year ended Jul 31.

Australia vows to bolster resilience of telco networks after Optus outage

A 76-minute glitch on Sept 11 affected Optus voice calls across parts of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania states and the Northern Territory.
A 76-minute glitch on Sept 11 affected Optus voice calls across parts of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania states and the Northern Territory.

Singtel’s Q1 profit falls 72% on absence of exceptional gains

Singtel’s operating revenue fell 3.1 per cent to $901 million due to “continued intense price competition”.
Singtel’s operating revenue fell 3.1 per cent to $901 million due to “continued intense price competition”.

StarHub to move all MyRepublic Mobile customers onto its network

Announced by StarHub on Aug 6, the agreement builds on the two companies’ existing mobile virtual network operator 5G partnership established in 2022.
Announced by StarHub on Aug 6, the agreement builds on the two companies’ existing mobile virtual network operator 5G partnership established in 2022.

Why has Singtel’s share price fallen? Executives explain at telco’s AGM

Singapore telco Singtel also gave shareholders more details about the growth prospects and long-term viability of its data centre and digital infrastructure arms.
Singapore telco Singtel also gave shareholders more details about the growth prospects and long-term viability of its data centre and digital infrastructure arms.

Singtel supports potential listing of its data centre business in India, it tells shareholders

Singtel’s data centres in India are part of STT GDC, which it acquired as part of a consortium with global investment firm KKR for $13.8 billion in February.
Singtel’s data centres in India are part of STT GDC, which it acquired as part of a consortium with global investment firm KKR for $13.8 billion in February.

Australia rail services resuming after Telstra outage

Trains stand at a station in Melbourne following the disruption to passenger rail networks on July 8 due to the Telstra network outage.
Trains stand at a station in Melbourne following the disruption to passenger rail networks on July 8 due to the Telstra network outage.

Telstra outage in Australia disrupts trains and payments; no evidence of ‘malicious’ activity

The Australian government said the Telstra issue affected “a large number of mobile calls and connections”. Telstra is Australia’s biggest telecommunications company.
The Australian government said the Telstra issue affected “a large number of mobile calls and connections”. Telstra is Australia’s biggest telecommunications company.

Mystery Thai investor’s near $1.3 billion True stake sparks probe

Thailand’s market regulator is probing Supaporn Pimphong’s claim that she owns a 7.1 per cent stake in the telecom giant.
Thailand’s market regulator is probing Supaporn Pimphong’s claim that she owns a 7.1 per cent stake in the telecom giant.

Virtual telcos bundle mobile plans with access to paid AI models for as low as $8 a month

Telcos are beginning to offer access to premium AI features to incentivise customers to use their plans.
Telcos are beginning to offer access to premium AI features to incentivise customers to use their plans.

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