Today, the SingTel Group has major investments in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Together with its regional affililiates in these countries, SingTel is Asia’s largest multi-market mobile operator.
Singtel is a long term strategic investor. As a strategic investor, we work closely with our affiliates to grow the business, by leveraging on 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.
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Advanced Info Service (AIS) is the largest mobile communications operator in Thailand and the third largest listed company on the Stock Exchange of Thailand in terms of market capitalisation. As at 31 March 2011, AIS had 32.0 million mobile subscribers. |
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Bharti Airtel Limited (Bharti Airtel) is India's leading private sector provider of telecommunications services. It offers mobile, fixed-line, long distance, broadband, enterprise services and digital TV through IPTV and DTH. It is listed on the National Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange, Mumbai. Bharti Airtel is the only private telecom operator with an 'all India' presence offering mobile services in all 23 licensed circles. As at 31 March 2011, Bharti Airtel had 212 million mobile subscribers in Africa and South Asia. |
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Globe Telecom (Globe) is one of the largest mobile communications services providers in the Philippines. It is listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange. As at 31 March 2011, Globe had 27.3 million mobile subscribers. |
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Pacific Bangladesh Telecom Limited (PBTL) is the only CDMA operator in Bangladesh. As at 31 March 2011, PBTL had 1.8 million mobile subscribers. |
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PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel) is the leading operator of cellular telecommunications services in Indonesia, with over 29,000 radio base stations providing nationwide coverage. As at 31 March 2011, Telkomsel had 99.4 million mobile subscribers. |
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Warid Telecom (Warid) is one of the fastest-growing telecommunications companies in Pakistan. The company launched its services in Pakistan in May 2005, and has a 15-year licence to operate GSM-based mobile services in Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and the Northern areas. As at 31 March 2011, Warid had 17.8 million mobile subscribers. |
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Bridge Alliance is Asia Pacific's largest and leading mobile alliance group. The alliance is a current partnership of eleven leading mobile operators, namely, Airtel (India), AIS (Thailand), CSL (Hong Kong), CTM (Macau), Globe Telecom (Philippines), Maxis (Malaysia), SingTel Mobile (Singapore), SingTel Optus (Australia), SK Telecom (South Korea), Taiwan Mobile (Taiwan) and Telkomsel (Indonesia). With an extensive footprint across Asia Pacific, Bridge Alliance provides seamless connectivity and straightforward services to customers roaming on the alliance network. With a combined customer base of over 400 million, Bridge Alliance offers significant commercial benefits to its alliance members and partners. Through close collaboration, members leverage on the collective strengths of the alliance to develop innovative solutions for the Asia Pacific markets. Bridge Alliance operates through a Singapore-incorporated joint venture company, Bridge Mobile Pte Ltd. For more information, visit www.bridgealliance.com. |