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SINGAPORE, June 29 /Xinhua-PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ –

Managed WAN Solution Provides Business Communications via a Combination of
IP-VPN and Satellite Technologies

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced that it has
launched Asia Pacific’s first and only integrated global IP Wide Area Network
(WAN) solution. This solution provides business communications in remote areas
via seamless and secure IP technology.

The solution is a synergy of IP-VPN and satellite technologies that marries
four communication services - BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) for mobile
connectivity, satellite IP for land -based remote communications, maritime VSAT
for maritime communications and ConnectPlus IP-VPN for other global business
locations. (Please see editor’s note below for more information on these
services).

This solution offers business communication viability globally, regardless
of how remote the business sites are located. It also serves as a business
continuity or disaster recovery option.

Scalable and reliable, this solution is also a cost effective option as
compared to a standalone communications service.

It will benefit businesses in sectors like financial services, oil and gas,
military and medical with a mix of requirements like risk mitigation,
communications with remote sites, as well as high bandwidth and mobility.

Mr Bill Chang, SingTel’s Executive Vice President of Business, said: "This
service is a breakthrough that enhances SingTel’s global capabilities.
Companies that conduct business worldwide can enjoy a one-stop multi-platform
service from SingTel to connect their regional offices in remote areas or even
offshore."

Note to editors:

ConnectPlus IP-VPN
SingTel ConnectPlus IP-VPN is a fully managed, private and secure voice and
data network used by companies to communicate effectively between their offices
across the world. Having one of the most extensive coverage in Asia Pacific,
it is complemented by a full suite of value-added services such as Traffic
Optimisaion Profiling service, eNetManager and Router Management System.
SingTel ConnectPlus IP-VPN supports Classes of Service which allow users to set
different priority level for their data flow. Powered by Multiprotocol Label
Switching (MPLS) technology, its technical name is L3VPN or MPLS VPN.

BGAN
SingTel’s BGAN or Broadband Global Area Network is a highly mobile
satellite solution that enables voice and broadband communications in regions
without adequate communications infrastructure.

Satellite-IP
Satellite-IP is IP-based solution over satellite using the latest
state-of-the-art shared Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) and shared Time
Division Multiple Access (TDMA) technology that enable the fastest, most
reliable and bandwidth efficient algorithms to deliver a cost-effective
Broadband IP solutions.

Maritime VSAT
SingTel’s Maritime VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminals) is a high speed,
two-way IP broadband ship to shore satellite telecommunications service. It
has the capability to provide email, Internet, fax, VoIP and SIP phone service.

About SingTel
SingTel is Asia’s leading communications group with operations and
investments around the world. Serving both the corporate and consumer markets,
it is committed to bringing the best of global communications to customers in
the Asia Pacific and beyond.

With significant operations in Singapore and Australia (through
wholly-owned subsidiary SingTel Optus), the Group provides a comprehensive
portfolio of services that include voice and data services over fixed, wireless
and Internet platforms.

To serve the needs of multi-national corporations, SingTel has a network of
38 offices in 19 countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, Europe and
the United States. These offices enable SingTel to deliver reliable and quality
network solutions to its customers, either on its own or jointly with local
partners.

The Group also has major investments in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, the
Philippines and Thailand. Together with its regional partners, SingTel is
Asia’s largest multi-market mobile operator, serving more than 112 million
customers in seven markets.

SingTel employs about 20,000 people worldwide and had a turnover of S$13.14
billion (US$8.12 billion) and net profit after tax of S$4.16 billion (US$2.57
billion) for the year ended 31 March 2006. More information can be found @
www.singtel.com and www.optus.com.au .

Media Contact:

Christine Teo
Corporate Communications Manager
Tel: +65-6838-2006
Mobile: +65-9152-1699
Email: kimyan@singtel.com

SOURCE SingTel