Singtel customers among the first in Asia to own the revolutionary handset
Singapore, 10 June 2008 -- Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) and Apple today announced that they will be bringing the much anticipated iPhone
TM 3G to Singapore later this year.
iPhone 3G combines all the revolutionary features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast* as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with the recently released iPhone SDK.
Mr Tim Cook, Apple’s COO, said: “We are excited to be working with Singtel, the largest multi-market mobile operator in Asia Pacific, to bring iPhone 3G to millions of mobile customers in Singapore. We can’t wait to get this revolutionary mobile device in the hands of even more people around the world.”
Mr Quek Peck Leng, Singtel’s Executive Vice President of Consumer, said: “We are pleased that Apple has selected Singtel to be the first mobile operator in Singapore to launch its new iPhone 3G. There is strong synergy between the core brand values of Apple and Singtel, such as innovation and reliability. Customers can enjoy a superior experience with their new iPhone 3G, such as Internet access on the move, fully supported by Singtel’s high quality 3G network coverage and new range of services which we will be launching over the next 12 months.”
Singtel recently announced that it would invest S$220 million to enhance its mobile network. Customers can expect even better user experience such as faster data speeds. Singtel’s 3.5G High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network will be upgraded to offer even faster download and upload speeds of up to 42 Mbps and 12 Mbps respectively within the next 18 months.
Pricing and availability information will be announced at a later date. Customers who wish to receive updates on the iPhone can register their interest at
http://www.singtel.com/iphone or visit their nearest Hello! store to make a reservation.
*Based on 3G and EDGE testing. Actual speeds vary by site conditions.
About Apple
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
About Singtel
Singtel is Asia's leading communications group providing a portfolio of services including voice and data services over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms. It has a network of 37 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. Together with its regional partners, Singtel is Asia’s largest multi-market mobile operator, serving more than 185 million mobile customers in eight markets.
