Company Profile Overview
The SingTel Group is Asia’s leading communications group, providing a diverse range of communication services and solutions, including fixed, mobile, data, Internet, info-communications technology, satellite and pay TV.
We are the largest listed company on the Singapore Exchange by market capitalisation. We are also listed on the Australian Securities Exchange as a result of our acquisition of Optus, the second largest communications provider in Australia, in September 2001.
In addition, the SingTel Group is a long-term strategic investor in six regional mobile operators in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan and Bangladesh. To serve the needs of multinational corporations, SingTel has a network of 37 offices in 20 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, in Europe and the USA.
Singapore
In Singapore, SingTel has 130 years of operating experience and has played an integral part in the development of the country as a major communications hub in the region. SingTel, as part of the OpenNet consortium, will also be responsible for building and operating the passive infrastructure for the New Generation National Broadband Network.
Despite full liberalisation since 2000, SingTel continues to be the leading mobile, broadband and fixed line operator and in July 2007 ventured into home entertainment with the launch of our mio TV.
NCS, our wholly owned subsidiary, is the leading IT provider in Singapore and ranks among the top 10 in Asia Pacific.
Australia
Optus is the only fully-integrated scale challenger to the incumbent and enjoys a strong No. 2 position in the Australian mobile and fixed line markets.
Our broad range of communications services in Australia includes mobile, telephony, business network, Internet, as well as subscription TV.
As the challenger brand, Optus has driven competition and led the way in delivering innovative products and services to customers.
Regional
The Group’s investments are in Bharti Airtel (India), Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines), Advanced Info Service (Thailand), Warid Telecom (Pakistan), and PBTL (Bangladesh).
The regional investments operate predominantly in large population, low-penetration markets. Together, they are an important key growth driver for the SingTel Group.
Including our operations in Singapore and Australia, the SingTel Group serves more than 273 million mobile customers in eight markets as at 30 September 2009.
Investment Philosophy
SingTel is a long term strategic investor. As a strategic investor, we work closely with our affiliates to grow the business, by leveraging our scale in networks, customer reach and extensive operational experience.
We are actively involved in key decisions by the affiliates. In each of our investments, we enjoy significant governance and shareholder rights.
Our affiliates benefit not only from the relationship with SingTel. By being part of a larger group, they are able to share experiences and insights from one another. These learnings help our affiliates as they navigate challenges and take advantage of opportunities in their own markets.
The Group continues to review new investment opportunities in Asia and emerging adjacent markets and will be financially disciplined in its evaluation of new investments.
