SINGTEL LAUNCHES ASIA PACIFIC'S INTEGRATED NETWORK SOLUION.

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has launched Asia Pacific's first and only integrated global IP Wide Area Network (WAN) solution. This solution provides business communications in remote areas via seamless and secure IP technology.

The solution is a synergy of IP-VPN and satellite technologies that marries four communication services -- BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) for mobile connectivity, satellite IP for land-based remote communications, maritime VSAT for maritime communications and ConnectPlus IP-VPN for other global business locations. (Please see editor's note below for more information on these services).

This solution offers business communication viability globally, regardless of how remote the business sites are located. It also serves as a business continuity or disaster recovery option.

Scalable and reliable, this solution is also a cost effective option as compared to a standalone communications service.

It will benefit businesses in sectors like financial services, oil and gas, military and medical with a mix of requirements like risk mitigation, communications with remote sites, as well as high bandwidth and mobility.

Bill Chang, SingTel's Executive Vice President of Business, said: "This service is a breakthrough that enhances SingTel's global capabilities. Companies that conduct business worldwide can enjoy a one-stop multi-platform service from SingTel to connect their regional offices in remote areas or even offshore."

ConnectPlus IP-VPN

SingTel ConnectPlus IP-VPN is a fully managed, private and secure voice and data network used by companies to communicate effectively between their offices across the world. Having one of the most extensive coverage in Asia Pacific, it is complemented by a full suite of value-added services such as Traffic Optimisation Profiling service, eNetManager and Router Management System. SingTel ConnectPlus IP-VPN supports Classes of Service which allow users to set different priority level for their data flow. Powered by Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology, its technical name is L3VPN or MPLS VPN.

BGAN

SingTel's BGAN or Broadband Global Area Network is a highly mobile satellite solution that enables voice and broadband communications in regions without adequate communications infrastructure.

Satellite-IP

Satellite-IP is IP-based solution over satellite using the latest state- of-the-art shared Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) and shared Time Division Multiple Access (TDMA) technology that enable the fastest, most reliable and bandwidth efficient algorithms to deliver a cost-effective Broadband IP solutions.

Maritime VSAT

SingTel's Maritime VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminals) is a high speed, two-way IP broadband ship to shore satellite telecommunications service. It has the capability to provide email, Internet, fax, VoIP and SIP phone service.

About SingTel

SingTel is Asia's leading communications group with operations and investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets, it is committed to bringing the best of global communications to customers in the Asia Pacific and beyond.

With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through wholly- owned subsidiary SingTel Optus), the Group provides a comprehensive portfolio of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless and Internet platforms.

To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel has a network of 38 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and quality network solutions to its customers, either on its own or jointly with local partners.

The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand. Together with its regional partners, SingTel is Asia's largest multi-market mobile operator, serving more than 112 million customers in seven markets.

SingTel employs about 20,000 people worldwide and had a turnover of S$13.14 billion (US$8.12 billion) and net profit after tax of S$4.16 billion (US$2.57 billion) for the year ended 31 March 2006.

For more information, visit http://www.singtel.com and http://www.optus.com.au.