M1 delays launching of LTE nationwide

Tagged as the first in South East Asia but is no longer due for launching by Q1 next year as earlier announced.

“Nationwide Long Term Evolution (LTE) network is currently being rolled out and will be launched in the second half of 2012,” M1 senior communications manager Petrina Teoh told Singapore Business Review.

The upcoming network will run on 1.8 and 2.6 gigahertz (HGz) frequency band, which according to Ms. Teoh is up to four times more efficient in carrying data traffic compared to its current network.

Currently, the LTE network of M1 which is launched last June is only limited within the financial district including Marina Bay, Suntec, Shenton Way and other areas.

M1’s dual band LTE network will have an initial theoretical downlink speed of 75 Mbps and uplink speed of 37.5 Mbps. By end 2012, the theoretical downlink and uplink speeds will be upgraded to 150 Mbps and 75 Mbps respectively.

“We will continue to enhance our mobile offerings and our customers can look forward to a better experience on our network and at all touch-points,” notes Ms. Teoh. 

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