Close of Public Consultation on Proposed Policy Approach to 3G Infrastructure Sharing in Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) released a consultation paper on 3 December 2001 to seek comments from industry and public on the role of 3G infrastructure sharing in the deployment and ...

Singapore, 1 Februrary 2002 | For Immediate Release

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) released a consultation paper on 3 December 2001 to seek comments from industry and public on the role of 3G infrastructure sharing in the deployment and rollout of 3G networks and services in Singapore by licensed 3G operators. 

At the close of the consultation at 12 noon today, the IDA received comments from several industry players. The consultation paper and responses received can be found under the "Policies & Regulation" section, under "Consultation Papers & Decisions". The IDA thanks these respondents for their comments.

IDA will consider the inputs received and make its policy decision thereafter. IDA will target to announce its policy decision by the second quarter of 2002.

The issuance of consultation papers is part of IDA's ongoing efforts to provide a platform for the industry and public to share their views on policy and regulatory matters, taking into account market trends and technology developments.

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ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

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About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit https://www.imda.gov.sg/.

For media clarification, please contact:

Ms Jennifer Toh
Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211-0508
Fax: +65 6211-2227
Email: jennifer_toh@imda.gov.sg