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StarHub 5G upgrade may defend market share, but unlikely to reverse underlying earnings slump
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Singapore
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
StarHub's 5G+ network upgrade using the 700 MHz spectrum will help the telco defend market share in Singapore but is unlikely to reverse the ongoing decline in mobile revenues, according to analysts.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
StarHub’s 5G upgrade stabilises your customer base but won’t grow your mobile revenue. If you supply telecom services or tech in Singapore, prepare for tough pricing pressure despite better coverage.
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1 source · 17 Sep 2026
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