TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETTELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

IN SINGAPOREIN SINGAPORE

Presented by

Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist

U.S. Commercial ServiceSingapore

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

– Singapore is one of the most wired countries in the world with a nation-wide network of fiber optics cables

– 3rd generation (3G) mobile networks and services were rolled out in early 2005

– 900 public Wi-Fi hotspots islandwide and number to increase to 5,000 by September 2007

– Networks deployed include ATM, ADSL 2 plus, VDSL, FTTC, PWLAN, cable modem and Metro Ethernet

– Triple play networks are available in Singapore

MAJOR TELECOM INDICATORSMAJOR TELECOM INDICATORS

Fixed-line Cellular Phone

Internet Broadband Internet

Population / Households

# of SS HH P Rate (%)

# of SS

P Rate (%)

# of SS

P Rate (%)

# of SS

HH P Rate (%)

4.48M / 1.12M

1.85M 98.4 4.69M 104.6 1.52M 33.8 0.78m 63.7

Note: M – Million, SS – Subscribers, P – Penetration, HH - Households

MARKET OPPORTUNITIESMARKET OPPORTUNITIES

– Singapore is dependent on imports

– U.S. products are traditionally well received

– Singapore serves as a major distribution center for companies

– The Government of Singapore plays an active role in the sector

– Singapore will build a next generation national broadband network and pervasive wireless broadband network

BEST PROSPECTSBEST PROSPECTS

– Excellent opportunities to sell new applications and solutions as Singapore is a leading adopter in the region

– Best prospects include equipment and technologies for:-- broadband-- wireless communication-- 3G-- IPTV

KEY SUPPLIERSKEY SUPPLIERS

MARKET ISSUES MARKET ISSUES

– One of the most liberal trading regimes in the world

– No import duty

– Strong IPR protection for American firms because of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement

– Singapore signed a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on telecom equipment certification with the U.S.

MARKET ENTRYMARKET ENTRY

– Work with local distributors and system integrators who are well versed with local conditions

– U.S. service providers can now apply for licenses directly from the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

– Many international telecom and media service providers use Singapore as their gateway to the region

REGIONAL TRADE EVENTREGIONAL TRADE EVENT

CommunicAsia2007 and BroadcastAsia2007June 19 – 22, 2007Singapore Expohttp://www.communicasia.com http://www.broadcast-asia.com

Largest annual ICT show in Asia

More than 60,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors

KEY RESOURCESKEY RESOURCES

Infocomm Development Authority of Singaporehttp://www.ida.gov.sg

Singapore Infocomm Technology Federationhttp://www.sitf.org.sg/marketplace/bizopp.aspx

Association of Telecommunications Industry of Singapore (ATiS)http://www.atis.org.sg

Market research portalhttp://www.export.gov/market_research/index.asp

Please contact:

Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial Specialist

U.S. Commercial ServiceTel: +65-6476-9403Fax: +65-6476-9080

Email: Sweehoon.Chia@mail.doc.gov URL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?