M1 (formerly: MobileOne)

[CityFarmer]

More parties interested on Singapore telco market. Singapore Telco biz is highly profitable, that has attracted new players. I am really doubt the viable of MVNO model in Singapore, which previously proven by a failed case in 2001/2002.

The MyRepublic and OMGTel are focusing on MVO model, base on their press releases so far

(vested)

JP Morgan downgrades M1 and Starhub on looming competition; keeps Singtel 'neutral'

SINGAPORE (June 18): JP Morgan has downgraded both StarHub and M1 to “underweight”, but maintains Singtel at “neutral” on possible competition from a fourth mobile operator, which would presumably hurt the three incumbents’ businesses to varying extents.

In a June 16 note, JP Morgan analysts said they have recently met up with an aspiring fourth player, Liberty Wireless, which aims to enter the Singapore mobile market as a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO.

Liberty runs a business model where a mobile operator leases capacity from existing asset owners at wholesale prices, instead of building its own networks which is what a mobile network operator (MNO) does.
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http://www.theedgemarkets.com/sg/article...el-neutral