09/27/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/26/2022 21:23
Singapore, 27 September 2022 - Singtel today announced that it is the official network partner of GPSS 2022, powering the experiences and festivities along Orchard Road and Clarke Quay with 5G. Having achieved nationwide 5G coverage, F1 race spectators, visitors to the various MICE events coinciding with the race, locals and tourists alike will be able to experience the high-speed connectivity and ultra-low latency of Singtel's 5G network from anywhere on the island.
\nThe first country to be fully covered by standalone 5G network, Singtel is taking the 5G experience to the next level at the GPSS 2022 and F1. In a world's first, Singtel will be applying the most advanced form of network slicing technology[1] to support its digital app marketplace, CAST. With Sports Plus on Singtel CAST, race fans will be able to catch the entire high-velocity night race from wherever they are, even around the high traffic areas of the circuit, where over 250,000 spectators are expected, due to the dedicated capacity being allocated to the service.
\n\"We're extremely excited and honoured to be the official network partner for the upcoming Grand Prix season. This is also why we raced to complete our nationwide standalone 5G coverage in July, 3 years ahead of schedule, in time for Singapore's National Day and now F1. \"
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Anna Yip,
Chief Executive Officer,
Consumer, Singtel
Ms Anna Yip, CEO of Consumer Singapore, Singtel, said, "We're extremely excited and honoured to be the official network partner for the upcoming Grand Prix season. This is also why we raced to complete our nationwide standalone 5G coverage in July, 3 years ahead of schedule, in time for Singapore's National Day and now F1. As the first major international event held here since travel restrictions lifted, this race is significant as it marks Singapore's comeback and demonstrates the potential of 5G to drive innovation and unlock new digital use cases that can help boost the nation's recovery. Our CAST app gives race fans full visibility of the track action by enabling high-definition content streaming while locals and tourists can enjoy other digital experiences from making video calls, augmented reality gaming and more with 5G - bringing greater fun to the festivities."
\nWith Sports Plus on Singtel CAST, at S$9.90 for the week, customers can also enjoy the race on their 5G mobile devices which will offer an enhanced lag-free, high-speed streaming experience. To find out more about CAST.sg and Sports Plus, visit cast.singtel.com.
\nImmersive experiences beyond the track
\nIn addition to having the fastest and most extensive 5G network in Singapore, delivering 5G speeds of up to 1.2Gbps, and spanning more than 1,300 outdoor and 400 in-building locations, as well as underground, Singtel is bringing more 5G experiences beyond the Marina Bay area.
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Singtel customers can also enjoy exclusive perks at the precinct activations, such as:
To find out more about the Singtel 5G Experience at GPSS 2022 precinct activations, visit singtel.com/5G/GPSS.
\n5G connectivity for tourists
\nTo support the high number of tourists keen to experience the GPSS at its best, Singtel is launching the Singtel Prepaid 5G $50 and $30 hi!Tourist SIM card, which comes with up to 120GB of 5G data, unlimited local talk time and SMS, 90 minutes of international minutes, and up to 5GB of data roam to popular destinations.
\nTourists can also look forward to SIM cards with popular Singapore landmarks and race car images printed on them as well as an exclusive race car thumb drive that has been developed to commemorate the F1 season.
\nThe prepaid SIMs are available at the Travelex Foreign Currency Exchange, Changi Recommends, and Cheers at Singapore Changi Airport, as well as at any Singtel Shop. Customers may also pre-order the cards online via Singtel, KKday, Traveloka and Trip.com, and pick them up at the airport or any Singtel Shop
\nFor more information about 5G Singtel's hi!Tourist SIM cards, visit singtel.com/hitourist and on Singtel's 5G offerings, visit singtel.com/5G.
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\n[1] Ericsson's World's First 5G Dynamic Radio Resource Partitioning
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