Singtel has recently introduced an innovative IoT service aimed at helping businesses efficiently manage their connected devices. Their enhanced Multi-Domestic Connectivity solution, developed in collaboration with cloud-native partner floLIVE, provides a unified access point to networks across more than 190 markets. This advancement eliminates the necessity for companies to navigate various mobile operator contracts, SIM platforms, billing systems, and network tools. The new system is designed to ensure compliance with regional regulations while maintaining service consistency across key markets such as China, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas.
To further enhance its capabilities, Singtel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo Connect, targeting the automotive sector specifically, to aid hardware manufacturers in their international expansion efforts using a streamlined platform. For automotive manufacturers focused on connected vehicles and the transition to autonomous driving, dependable IoT connectivity is vital. These vehicles rely on integrated access for essential functions like navigation, over-the-air updates, safety notifications, diagnostics, and entertainment. Singtel’s offering integrates its network with Lenovo Connect’s expertise and floLIVE’s multi-IMSI SIM technology to simplify deployment and ensure consistent performance, ultimately reducing time to market for in-vehicle features.
Ng Tian Chong, CEO of Singtel Singapore, emphasized that this rollout contributes to broader initiatives to promote intelligent mobility and boost IoT adoption across various sectors, including healthcare, logistics, retail, and smart cities. Singtel is also investing in foundational technologies such as edge computing and device orchestration to meet evolving business needs. A significant hurdle in global IoT expansion is the fragmented mobile network landscape. Singtel’s Connectivity Management Platform (CMP) addresses this issue, providing a centralized solution for managing SIMs, devices, and diagnostics in real-time.
This platform enables enterprises to transition between mobile networks more seamlessly using modern eSIM standards and manage SIM and device lifecycles remotely. The market for connected vehicles is projected to exceed $250 billion by 2030, with significant growth anticipated in the Asia-Pacific region. China, in particular, remains a prominent player in the electric vehicle market, as indicated by the latest global outlook from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Singtel has already collaborated with automakers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia to support their connected car initiatives.
Their ongoing partnership with Lenovo Connect is set to enhance in-car payment systems, data management, smart navigation, and software updates. This latest service builds on substantial infrastructure investments that Singtel has made since 2022, including partnerships with Verizon that allow U.S. customers to activate IoT devices using Singtel’s networks. Additionally, the company has supported developments in 5G RedCap technology for devices like smartwatches, creating tools such as the Paragon orchestration platform to manage data and traffic from devices to applications. With these technological advancements, enterprises can more easily scale and oversee their IoT deployments worldwide using Singtel’s robust infrastructure.