National Broadband Network is a part of Singapore's success story

Published Thu, Jul 30, 2020 · 09:50 PM

SINGAPORE is often lauded for its robust infrastructure, its open and transparent financial system and robust regulatory environment. These are the commonly cited factors when we think about the Singapore success story.

But one particular element of this story has often been overlooked and underrated - this country's investment and development of the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The NBN has been a game changer for Singapore. It has supported the transformation of Singapore into an intelligent nation and a global city, powered by state-of-the-art connectivity infrastructure.

The NBN also set the foundation to support Singapore's ambitious goal to be a leading digital economy. By providing nationwide broadband access at speeds exc…