SingTel

[kagemusha]

I personally think so. There are tons of ways to watch World Cup now as per papers today.... Those that are not aware are examples of digital divide..

I think the same applies for their BPL rights as well... throwing good money away to gain market share at the expense of stock holders.

wonder how much they actually gain from such activities given that Sg market is really too small. Yet they pay so high and demanded so much, driving customers away to alternatives.

[CityFarmer]

I personally think so. There are tons of ways to watch World Cup now as per papers today.... Those that are not aware are examples of digital divide..

I think the same applies for their BPL rights as well... throwing good money away to gain market share at the expense of stock holders.

wonder how much they actually gain from such activities given that Sg market is really too small. Yet they pay so high and demanded so much, driving customers away to alternatives.

Since it is more relevant to SingTel thread, I merge your post into it.

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[CityFarmer]

It should be a speculation from analyst. Among the non-core assets, I am more interested on its plan on NetLink Trust...

(not vested)

Broker's Take: SingTel a buy on potential sale of non-core assets: UOB Kay Hian
26 Jun 2014 15:45
SINGTEL could dish out potential special dividends of 5.5 cents a share if it divests its 26.1 per cent stake in SingPost, a non-core investment which has been targeted by China's e-commerce giant Alibaba.

Jack Ma's Alibaba is investing S$312.5 million for a 10 per cent interest in SingPost to bolster its logistics business.

UOB Kay Hian said in its Retail Market Monitor on Thursday that the telco considers SingPost a non-core asset and will consider divesting if it receives an offer from potential investors.

"SingTel would be able to dish out a special dividend of 5.5 cents/share if it can divest its stake in SingPost for S$872 million, or S$1.765 per share. SingTel's other non-core assets include wholly-owned NetLink Trust and a 45% stake in Pacific Bangladesh Telecom,'' the research house said.

Source: Business Times Breaking News

[Ben]

I personally think so. There are tons of ways to watch World Cup now as per papers today.... Those that are not aware are examples of digital divide..

I think the same applies for their BPL rights as well... throwing good money away to gain market share at the expense of stock holders.

wonder how much they actually gain from such activities given that Sg market is really too small. Yet they pay so high and demanded so much, driving customers away to alternatives.

Agree. I watch all the matches at a nearby CC, which is FOC. And many are like me, judging from the turnout at the CC, especially if a popular team is playing. I think Singtel has not much option but to bid for the rights to WC/EPL. They might not make money from broadcasting WC or EPL, but it might be even worst without these rights as they might lose even more customers.

[kagemusha]

A case of throwing good money after bad?
I still do not understand how a small country like Singapore can pay the highest price for WC/EPL.
I do not own any Singtel shares beyond those given by the government but I am surprise no one question them on the accountability and business sense, or lack thereof.

[orangetea]

A case of throwing good money after bad? I still do not understand how a small country like Singapore can pay the highest price for WC/EPL. I do not own any Singtel shares beyond those given by the government but I am surprise no one question them on the accountability and business sense, or lack thereof.

GDP per capita income makes us one of the richest

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_c...per_capita

[kagemusha]

I am sure Mindef pays premium for it's weapon systems as well then?
SMRT pays premium for its trains and buses?
NTUC pays more for its goods?

and the lists goes on.....

[CityFarmer]

SingTel new initiative, and the other two will follow soon.

(not vested, but vested in M1)

SingTel unveils new mobile plans with integrated 2GB Wi-Fi

SINGAPORE — SingTel today (Aug 12) unveiled a range of new mobile plans that come integrated with 2GB of Wi-Fi usage — on a network it promises will be better and faster than the free Wireless@SG network.

It is offering over 100 hotspots at malls and underground MRT stations when these plans are launched on Aug 19. By March 2015, this will increase to about 1,000 hotspots across the island, and double that a year later.

The catch: The six new Combo plans will replace the existing five Flexi plans for new and recontracting customers, and three of these plans will cost S$3 more as compared to the existing ones.

Besides having the Wi-Fi usage bundled in, the new plans will also offer up to 200 minutes more local talktime and up to 500 more SMSes.

The 24 MRT stations to have SingTel’s Wi-Fi network will be across all lines except the Downtown Line, and the malls include Raffles City, Junction 8 and Sembawang Shopping Centre.

SingTel also said it will be permanently waiving the subscription fee for its 4G value-added service (VAS). Its spokesman said the waiver is for all customers, regardless if they migrate to the new Combo plans or stay on with their existing subscriptions.

Meanwhile, StarHub is charging S$2.14 per month for its 4G Speed Boost as its promotional price, which will end Dec 31, 2015. After which, the service will cost S$10.70 per month. M1 currently waives the fee for 4G VAS, but the promotion ends Dec 31, 2014 and its website states that the usual price is S$10.70. - Additional reporting Channel NewsAsia
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/sin...-2gb-wi-fi

[pianist]

these days so many types of dataplans, quite confusing to a ah pek like me..sg@wireless is the same as wifi?

[Ben]

Trying to squeeze out more money from its exiting customers. I am a Singtel subscriber, but I don't need extra talk time or faster internet speed, so I just have to delay renewing my line as long as possible. Quite sure the other two Telco will join in.