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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET. IN SINGAPORE. Presented by. Chia Swee Hoon Senior Commercial Specialist U.S. Commercial Service Singapore. OVERVIEW. Singapore is one of the most wired countries in the world with a nation-wide network of fiber optics cables

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

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  1. TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET IN SINGAPORE Presented by Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial SpecialistU.S. Commercial ServiceSingapore

  2. OVERVIEW • 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

  3. MAJOR TELECOM INDICATORS Note: M – Million, SS – Subscribers, P – Penetration, HH - Households

  4. MARKET 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

  5. BEST 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

  6. KEY SUPPLIERS

  7. 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.

  8. MARKET 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

  9. REGIONAL TRADE EVENT CommunicAsia2007 and BroadcastAsia2007June 19 – 22, 2007Singapore Expohttp://www.communicasia.comhttp://www.broadcast-asia.com • Largest annual ICT show in Asia • More than 60,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors

  10. KEY 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

  11. QUESTIONS? Please contact: Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial SpecialistU.S. Commercial ServiceTel: +65-6476-9403Fax: +65-6476-9080Email: Sweehoon.Chia@mail.doc.govURL: http://www.buyusa.gov/singapore

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