Singtel, NTUC ink five-year deal for enhanced connectivity

The telco will invest $5m for free or subsidised service.

Singtel and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding that aims to provide improved connection to the latter’s 1.3 million members, especially youths and professionals, managers and executives (PMEs).

Under the partnership, Singtel said it will invest $5m to provide free or subsidised connectivity to NTUC members who were retrenched and from low-income families. It will also provide members with digital literacy training.

“Through this partnership, Singtel will be able to extend its support to NTUC members so they can be armed with the critical knowledge and skills to succeed amidst a rapidly evolving digital landscape,” Singtel Singapore CEO Ng Tian Chong.

NTUC members will be able to access exclusive offers and discounts across Singtel’s consumer products, such as mobile, broadband, and TV. This will include savings on phone plans and broadband services, along with complimentary Red membership for one year. 

Also part of the deal is Singtel providing free connectivity for up to 6,000 members who are part of NTUC’s Care and Share umbrella. Aside from this, the telecommunications company will give 50,000 retrenched members and young seniors with subsidised mobile, broadband and TV subscription plans, along with other value-added services.

NTUC members will also be able to access online training, skill development, essential government and social services, as well as other resources while they seek employment opportunities.

Singtel said up to 50,000 members from the PME and migrant worker segments will be part of the digital literacy and scam awareness training.