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Statistics on Telecom Services for 2008 (Jul - Dec)

CATEGORY JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
Fixed Lines1 
[Figures updated on a quarterly basis]
Total Fixed Line Subscriptions 1,861,300 - 1,864,800 - - 1,872,000
Total Residential Line Subscriptions 1,085,000 - 1,086,900 - - 1,095,700
Total Corporate Line Subscriptions 776,200 - 777,900 - - 776,400
Fixed Line Population Penetration Rate^ 38.5% - 38.5% - - 38.7%
Fixed Line Household Penetration 93.9% - 94.1% - - 94.8%
Mobile Market
Total Mobile Subscriptions
(2G+3G)2		 6,220,500 6,216,100 6,258,400 6,274,600 6,295,200 6,340,200
Total Post-paid Subscriptions (2G) 966,000 923,400 886,000 851,600 818,600 791,600
Total Pre-paid Subscriptions (2G) 3,043,100 3,015,000 3,038,000 3,043,600 3,047,100 3,075,000
Total 3G Subscriptions3 2,211,400 2,277,700 2,334,400 2,379,500 2,429,500 2,473,600
Total SMS Messages (2G+3G)4 
[Figures updated on a quarterly basis]		 1,142.2m -

1,631.0m

 - -

1,763.2m
Total Ported Subscriptions5 8,200 6,200 8,300 6,000 6,100 9,100
Mobile Population Penetration Rate^ 128.5% 128.4% 129.3% 129.7% 130.1% 131.0%
Dial-Up Internet Subscriptions
Total Internet Dial-up 115,300 112,100 109,800 107,800 105,700 103,800
Internet Dial-up Population Penetration Rate^ 2.4% 2.3% 2.3% 2.2% 2.2% 2.1%
Broadband Internet Subscriptions
Total Broadband6 4,149,400 4,265,700 4,336,400 4,466,900 4,614,700 4,717,500
Total Residential Broadband 1,010,200 1,044,800 1,074,800 1,090,300 1,120,300 1,155,300
Total Corporate Broadband 95,200 98,600 102,900 105,900 107,900 108,800
Total xDSL 497,800 498,000 500,800 501,200 502,200 502,300
Total Cable Modem 419,000 423,500 432,900 435,900 451,500 473,000
Total Wireless Broadband7 3,223,100 3,339,700 3,398,200 3,525,300 3,656,600 3,737,600
Total Subscribers using other Broadband Internet Access Platforms 5,700 4,600 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,600
Household Broadband Penetration8 87.4% 90.4% 93.0% 94.3% 96.9% 100%
International Telephone Services
Total number of outgoing retail international telephone call minutes 523.13m 503.33m 538.43m 506.49m 511.22m 518.49m
Total number of outgoing retail international telephone call minutes including transit9

757.02m

 731.11m 780.80m 778.20m 751.51m 775.17m

^Population Penetration rate figures from Jun 2008 onwards have been re-computed based on the estimated mid-year population figures for 2008 released by the Department of Statistics in Sep 2008. Population Penetration Rate = [Total number of subscriptions/Total Population].

"Household Penetration" rates are computed by dividing the total residential subscriptions by "Total Households". "Total Households" refers to the total number of residential dwelling units in Singapore. "Household Penetration" rates for Jun 2007-May 2008 and from Jun 2008 onwards have been re-computed based on the estimated mid-year dwelling units figures obtained from the Department of Statistics in Oct 2008 for 2007 and 2008 respectively.

All figures for subscriptions are rounded to the nearest hundred.
All figures for penetration rates are rounded to the nearest decimal point.

With effect from Aug 2008, figures for the following services are no longer published:
- Total Paging Subscriptions (26,100)
- Paging Penetration (0.5%)
- Total Residential Internet Dial-up (76,700)
- Total Corporate Internet Dial-up (38,600)
- Total Leased Line Broadband (3,800)
(Note: The figures within the brackets above refer to the subscriptions to these services for Jul 2008)

1 "Fixed Lines" includes Direct Exchange Lines (“DEL”) and IP Telephony subscriptions using Level '6' numbers.

2 "Total Mobile Subscriptions" includes 2G, 3G subscriptions (including both pre-paid and post-paid subscriptions).

3 With effect from Nov 2007, "Total 3G Subscriptions" includes pre-paid and post-paid 3G subscriptions.

4  From August 2008 onwards, figures for "SMS Messages" were shown on a quarterly basis. The figures are average monthly figures for the respective quarter.

5 "Total Ported Subscriptions" refers to the number of subscribers who retained their mobile numbers when they switched to a new mobile operator.

6 "Total Broadband Subscriptions" (i.e., for connection speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s, in one or both directions) includes retail xDSL, cable modem, leased line Internet, 3G, 3.5G/HSDPA, 4G/LTE, WiMAX or its equivalent and Wi-Fi hotspots access (including Wireless@SG subscriptions).

7 "Total Wireless Broadband Subscriptions" includes all retail broadband Internet access subscriptions (i.e., for connection speeds equal to, or greater than, 256 kbit/s, in one or both directions) provided via wireless platforms such as 3G, 3.5G/HSDPA, 4G/LTE, WiMAX or its equivalent and Wi-Fi hotspots (including Wireless@SG subscriptions).

8 From Apr 2007, the "Household Broadband Penetration" rate includes wireless access plans (provided via 3.5G/HSDPA and WiMAX or its equivalent). It excludes subscriptions to 3G and Wi-Fi hotspots. This figure is computed using the total number of residential broadband subscribers on a per household basis. Please note that this is not reflective of the proportion of households with broadband in Singapore. For a more reflective number, please refer to IDA's Household Survey findings.

9 This figure includes total retail outgoing international call minutes as well as transit minutes and. includes all Service-Based Operators (SBO).

These telecom statistics are subject to revision from time to time to ensure accuracy.



LAST UPDATED: 30 JUL 2021