StarHub increases 4G mobile broadband peak speeds to 1Gpbs in selected parts of Singapore
StarHub has launched what it touted as Singapore's first-evercommercially-ready 1Gbps network, making it live for mobilecustomers currently registered with compatible smartphones.
SINGAPORE - Customers on StarHub's unlimited weekend postpaidplan will now be able to enjoy a faster 4G mobile broadband speedof up to 1Gbps, a jump from 400Mbps, in selected areas like towncentres.
At 1Gbps, a consumer can download a 15GB Blu-ray movie in abouttwo minutes.The previous top speed of 400Mbps would mean such amovie would take more than twice as long to download.
StarHub on Friday (April 6) launched what it touted asSingapore's first-ever commercially-ready 1Gbps network, making itlive for mobile customers currently registered with compatiblesmartphones.
Consumers need compatible phone models - such as the Huawei Mate10 Pro, Huawei P20 and P20 Pro, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+, and SonyXperia XZ2 - to be able to enjoy the upgraded mobile broadbanddownload speed of up to 1Gbps.
StarHub said that such speeds will allow customers to experienceimprovements in mobile service quality and enjoying mobile Internetspeeds of up to twice as fast as before, even as data trafficsurges.
The 1Gbps network was first deployed at TheFloat@Marina Bay inAugust last year to service attendees of the National Day Parade.Friday's launch has the network cover more high-traffic areas,including the Central Business District, shopping districts likeOrchard Road and Clarke Quay, as well as town centres within theheartlands, such as Bedok, Bishan, Chinatown, Clementi andTampines.
StarHub is expected to expand coverage to other high-trafficlocations later, based on incoming network traffic insights.
The move comes as part of an effort by the local telco tomodernise its network, as key industry players move towards evenfaster 5G mobile networks, which are expected to be rolled out in2020. Speed-wise, 5G networks will have download speeds exceeding1Gbps.
Said Mr Chong Siew Loong, StarHub's chief technology officer:"Amid the growing appetite for mobile data, we are maximising theuse of our spectrum assets for customers to enjoy enhanced networkspeed and service quality before 5G arrives.
"By pushing the boundaries of technology in collaboration withNokia, we want to bolster Singapore's standing as one of theworld's fastest, smartest and most connected countries."
