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Statistics on Telecom Services for 2009 (Jan - Jun)

CATEGORY JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
Fixed Lines1 
[Figures updated on a quarterly basis]
Total Fixed Line Subscriptions - - 1,876,000 - - 1,884,200
Total Residential Line Subscriptions - - 1,107,000 - - 1,116,600
Total Corporate Line Subscriptions - - 768,900 - - 767,600
Fixed Line Population Penetration Rate^ - - 38.8% - - 37.8%
Fixed Line Household Penetration Rate - - 95.8% - - 96.0%
Mobile Market
Total Mobile Subscriptions
(2G+3G)2		 6,354,600 6,375,500 6,414,800 6,448,000 6,475,500 6,513,500
Total Post-paid Subscriptions (2G) 752,300 723,900 693,500 670,600 631,100 601,200
Total Pre-paid Subscriptions (2G) 3,083,900 3,098,100 3,118,400 3,142,100 3,157,200 3,173, 000
Total 3G Subscriptions3 2,518,400 2,553,600 2,602,900 2,635,300 2,687,100 2,739,300
Total SMS Messages (2G+3G)
[Figures updated on a quarterly basis]		 - - 1,795.8m - - 1,881.1m
Total Ported Subscriptions4 6,800 6,500 8,400 7,500 6,100 7,300
Mobile Population Penetration Rate^ 131.3% 131.7% 132.6% 133.2% 133.8% 130.6%
Dial-Up Internet Subscriptions
Total Internet Dial-up 101,900 100,300 98,300 95,900 93,800 92,100
Internet Dial-up Population Penetration Rate^ 2.1% 2.1% 2.0% 2.0% 1.9% 1.8%
Broadband Internet Subscriptions
Total Broadband5 4,806,000 4,883,700 4,957,900 5,002,700 5,066,100 5,126,400
Total Residential Broadband 1,179,800 1,202,700 1,265,200 1,297,900 1,331,200 1,369,900
Total Corporate Broadband 109,400 111,600 118,200 120,600 123,600 124,600
Total xDSL6 502,500 503,500 507,000 508,000 508,400 510,000
Total Cable Modem7 485,500 493,900 512,200 522,300 532,100 536,100
Total Wireless Broadband8 3,813,300 3,881,700 3,934,100 3,967,800 4,021,100 4,075,800
Total Subscribers using other Broadband Internet Access Platforms 4,600 4,600 4,600 4,500 4,500 4,400
Household Broadband Penetration Rate9 102.1% 104.1% 109.5%

112.3%

 115.2% 117.7%
International Telephone Services
Total number of outgoing retail international telephone call minutes 527.21m 513.78m 544.90m 512.49m 505.34m 547.94m
Total number of outgoing retail international telephone call minutes including transit10 763.66m 732.01m 812.80m 778.59m 796.18m 808.89m

^Population Penetration rate figures from Jun 2009 onwards have been re-computed based on the estimated mid-year population figures for 2009 released by the Department of Statistics in Sep 2009. Population Penetration Rate = [Total number of subscriptions/Total Population].

"Household Penetration Rate" is 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.

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

5 "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).

6 "Total xDSL" includes residential and corporate xDSL subscriptions.

7 "Total Cable Modem" includes residential and corporate cable modem subscriptions.

8 "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).

9 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 subscriptions 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.

10 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