TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET

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

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MAJOR TELECOM INDICATORS
Note M Million, SS Subscribers, P
Penetration, HH - Households
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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

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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

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KEY SUPPLIERS
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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.

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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

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REGIONAL TRADE EVENT

• CommunicAsia2007 and BroadcastAsia2007June 19
  22, 2007Singapore Expohttp//www.communicasia.co
  m http//www.broadcast-asia.com
• Largest annual ICT show in Asia
• More than 60,000 visitors and 2,000 exhibitors

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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
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QUESTIONS?
Please contact Chia Swee HoonSenior Commercial
SpecialistU.S. Commercial ServiceTel
65-6476-9403Fax [phone]Email
Sweehoon.Chia_at_mail.doc.gov URL
http//www.buyusa.gov/singapore