Singtel

Singtel, or Singapore Telecommunications Limited, is a multinational telecommunications group based in Singapore. It provides mobile, fixed-line, broadband, data, and digital services to consumers and businesses across Asia-Pacific. The company operates through wholly owned subsidiaries and strategic investments, and is one of the largest telcos in Singapore and the wider region.

Its Australian subsidiary, Optus, offers mobile, home, and business telecommunications services. In addition to its Singapore operations, Singtel maintains significant stakes in regional operators through partnerships and equity investments, including Bharti Airtel in India, and stakes in other Asian operators. The group also markets enterprise IT, cloud, cybersecurity, and data-center services.

History and ownership: Singtel traces its origins to the privatization and restructuring of Singapore's telecommunications sector in the 1990s. It was listed on the Singapore Exchange in 1993. The Singapore government, through Temasek Holdings, has been its largest or a major shareholder.

Market position and governance: Singtel operates as a diversified group with a focus on connectivity and digital services. It reports through the Singtel Group and adheres to international governance and sustainability standards.