2010 Milestones
November
- Introduced Singapore’s first solar-powered mobile base station enabled vehicle.
September
- Introduced a broad range of home and business broadband plans along with a host of advanced media-rich value-added services over Singapore’s fibre-based Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network.
July
- Adopted world’s first smartphone signalling solution to further enhance network performance and improve end-user smartphone experience.
- Launched Singapore's first full DRM-free unified music store.
May
- Made available Singapore’s first microSIM card to support compatible mobile devices.
- Scored broadcast rights to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
March
- Commenced HSPA+ network upgrade to support up to 42.2Mbps on the downlink.
January
- Launched new mobile TV client to enhance TV viewing on smartphones.
- Partnered Golden Village and launched Singapore’s first movie-ticketing service on television.
2009 Milestones
December
- Launched undersea cable system, Asia-America Gateway, in Singapore
- Launched Singapore's first pre-paid data plan for BlackBerry service
August
- Digital Voice customer base reached 200,000 households
- First in Asia to offer free local data access to Windows Live Messenger and Facebook on supported handset models
- Deployed first solar powered mobile base station in Singapore
July
- Launched Singapore's first commercial HSPA+ service
May
- StarHub was added to the MSCI Singapore Free Index
April
- Selected to build and manage OpCo for Singapore's Next Gen NBN
February
- StarHub TV went fully digital
2008 Milestones
February
- StarHub wins exclusive UEFA EURO 2008 rights and broadcast the content across multiple platforms on cable TV, online and mobile networks.
April
- StarHub launched the first nation-wide location-based mobile advertising service.
May
- StarHub started expansion and upgrade of its 3.5G mobile network to deliver unparalleled mobile surfing experience and improved indoor and outdoor coverage.
- StarHub, the Singapore carrier of the Asia-America submarine cable system, celebrated the landing of the cable in Singapore.
August
- StarHub offered unprecedented Beijing 2008 Olympic Games coverage, including six dedicated channels via cable TV and mobile, and HD coverage via MediaCorp- HD5.
- StarHub launched Demand TV, comprising both On Demand Channels and true Video-on-Demand services, allowing viewers to enjoy instant access to content at advanced windows.
November
- StarHub launched Home Zone, the world's first commercial 3G Femtocell service.
2007 Milestones
January
- StarHub customers enjoy free wireless broadband access at all StarHub hotspots in Singapore. They can also get free access to Wireless@SG services through a Memorandum of Understanding reached between StarHub and QMax Communications.
- StarHub launched Southeast Asia's first commercial High Definition Television service.
July
- StarHub launches HubStation, an integrated device that enables consumers to watch, surf and talk, all at the same time.
August
- StarHub to launch fastest two-way High-Speed Packet Access Service (HSPA) nationwide.
September
- StarHub commercially launches pfingo, the innovative new mobile Internet service suite.
October
- StarHub and EZ-Link launch Near-Field Communications (NFC) phone trial.
- StarHub launches HubStation FlexiWatch, a new prepaid cable TV service that allows non-cable TV customers to subscribe to an exciting line-up of channels and pay only for the duration for which they wish to enjoy the channels.
Archives Milestones
2006
January
- StarHub launched Voice-over-IP services using a SIP adaptor for homes and businesses
February
- StarHub announced maiden net profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2005
March
- StarHub announced the upgrade of its broadband HFC cable network to a DOCSIS 3.0 compliant architecture to deliver ultra-high broadband speeds for customers in the second half of 2006
April
- StarHub and six other Asian mobile operators formed alliance for global roaming and corporate mobile services
May
- StarHub launched Smart TV, a digital recording service to allow customers to 'time shift' so that they have more control when TV programmes are viewed
- StarHub began customer trials of High Definition TV
June
- StarHub introduced first Nokia i-mode enabled phone in Singapore
August
- StarHub rebranded its community outreach programme with the launch of StarHub Sparks Fund
- StarHub launched pre-paid cable TV service - FlexiWatch - to provide a wide selection of channels on a flexible pay-per-use basis
November
- StarHub won exclusive rights for the next three seasons of the Barclays English Premier League, commencing from the 2007/2008 season, for the Singapore market
December
- Singapore became the first country in the world to commercially launch 100Mbps (MaxOnline Ultimate) residential broadband services nation-wide, as StarHub marks another milestone with its deployment of DOCSIS 3.0 technology
- StarHub bumped up the download speeds for MaxOnline 4000 and MaxOnline 6000 plans, from 4Mbps to 6Mbps and from 6.5Mbps to 12Mbps respectively. MaxOnline 4000 has been renamed MaxOnline Express and MaxOnline 6500, MaxOnline Premium
- Official launch of Conexus Mobile Alliance, Asia's largest alliance of mobile operators, of which StarHub is founding member, has a coverage footprint to over 130 million mobile subscribers in nine countries and regions
2005
January
- StarHub and NTT DoCoMo form exclusive strategic partnership for i-mode in Singapore
- StarHub introduced Digital Terrestrial Television (DTTV) system which offers better quality service and a compelling selection of cable TV channels for corporate customers
April
- StarHub launched 3G services and introduced a broad portfolio of mobile video content over its 2G and 3G mobile platforms
- StarHub launched MaxOnline Ultimate, the highest download speed available for residential broadband access plan in Singapore, at up to 25 Mbps
June
- StarHub launched Demand TV, Singapore's first near video-on-demand service on television
September
- StarHub has been included in the FTSE/ASEAN Index that has 180 constituents and will be the benchmark for the five South East Asian financial markets - Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
- StarHub distributed maiden dividend on 9 September 2005
November
- StarHub launched i-mode mobile Internet service exclusively over its 2.5G and 3G networks, offering over 100 sites from more than 80 international and local content providers
2004
March
- StarHub launched Singapore's first prepaid broadband service - MaxOnline 2000 FlexiSurf, without registration and monthly bill payment
April
- StarHub and Connexion by Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide in-flight wireless broadband Internet access to StarHub's customers
May
- StarHub launched Digital Cable services
- StarHub partnered EMI Music Singapore to launch the largest music download service on StarHub's music portal, ;Play
June
- StarHub exceeded 1 million mobile subscribers
October
- StarHub was listed on the Mainboard of the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited
December
- StarHub rolled out its 3G network and started customer trials of 3G services
2003
February
- StarHub was the first in Singapore to launch an MMS/SMS channel named HubTV (StarHub CableTV, Channel 26)
March
- StarHub initiated the Wireless Broadband Alliance, aimed at driving wireless broadband adoption around the world. The Alliance has 18 members as at end 2003
April
- StarHub and Satelindo reached an agreement to market and sell StarHub Tier-One Global IP Transit Services in Indonesia
May
- StarHub was the first in Singapore to commercially launch BlackBerry, the world's leading secure wireless email platform
June
- StarHub and Indosat announced a major tie-up aimed at improving enterprise-wide data services and connectivity for companies in Singapore and Indonesia. A direct IPLC link between Singapore, Batam and Bintan was launched as a maiden project
August
- StarHub was the first in Singapore to offer free IDD 018 calls to China, Hong Kong and the United States, in addition to Malaysia, made to both fixed and mobile lines in these destinations
October
- StarHub has appointed Nokia as its 3G network vendor in Singapore
November
- StarHub established cable broadband open standard in Singapore, the first country in Asia and among the first in the world. This service allows other ISPs to provide their own cable broadband service via StarHub's cable network
2002
February
- StarHub broke monopolistic backhaul services market
- StarHub Mobile Introduces No IDD Charge to Malaysia
May
- StarHub and SCV Sealed merger agreement
July
- The StarHub-SCV merger was completed
December
- StarHub launched Digital Voice, the residential fixed-line voice service
2000
March
- StarHub introduced first-in-market features such as Per Second Billing and Free Incoming Calls
April
- IDA designated SCV as a Public Telecommunications Licensee
- StarHub's official launch
1999
January
- Acquisition of CyberWay Pte Ltd
December
- Residential Broadband Introduced to Singapore
1998
May
- Public Basic Telecom & Public Cellular Mobile licenses awarded to StarHub
1995
June
- Cable TV services launched