SINGAPORE: Internet service provider (ISP) MyRepublic announced
a start date for its mobility trial and revealed that more than
13,000 individuals have indicated they are interested in
participating in the trial.
In its press release on Thursday (Aug 27), the ISP said it will
start its trial on Oct 22, and will be limited to a designated area
within Jurong. It is also whittling down the number of participants
to 500 and priority will be given to those who work or live near
the Jurong East area, as well as MyRepublic subscribers, it
said.
While mobile coverage will be limited to the designated area for
the trial, there will be no limits on data usage for MyRepublic’s
mobility trial participants, it added.
Chosen participants will be provided a smartphone and a mobile
SIM card, and they will be able to keep the mobile phone if they
complete a list of tasks by the end of the eight-week trial period.
Trial registration will close on Sep 8, it said.
Additionally, the ISP said it would offer its broadband
subscribers 12 months free subscription to unlimited local mobile
data if they win the bid to become Singapore's fourth
telco.
“It is an exclusive offer, our way of rewarding our customers
who have been very supportive of our business and our mobility
plans,” explained Mr Yap Yong Teck, MyRepublic Singapore’s Managing
Director. “We want everyone to share our vision and excitement of
what Singapore mobility should be.”
- CNA/kk