MyRepublic
MyRepublic is a Singapore-founded communications and digital-services group focused on fibre broadband, mobile connectivity, business networking and telecommunications software.
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Overview
MyRepublic is a Singaporean communications-services brand established in 2011 by Malcolm Rodrigues, KC Lai and Greg Mittman. It was created around a relatively asset-light or “thin operator” model, allowing the company to sell connectivity services without carrying the full cost of a traditional nationwide telecommunications network. The group became a licensed telecommunications carrier in Singapore in October 2011, conducted a soft launch later that year and formally began operations in February 2012. The company initially built its position in Singapore through fibre broadband over the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network. Its early propositions included no-contract broadband plans and packages designed specifically for gamers. MyRepublic also pursued high-speed connectivity ahead of many competitors, introducing a 1 Gbit/s service in Singapore in 2014 and a 1 Gbit/s no-contract fibre plan in 2015. Broadband remained the core of the business, but the group progressively added voice, managed Wi-Fi, enterprise networking, mobile and digital-platform services. From 2014 onward, MyRepublic expanded beyond Singapore. It entered New Zealand, Indonesia and later Australia, while raising capital from investors connected with Sinar Mas, Xavier Niel, DST and other financial backers. The company explored becoming Singapore’s fourth mobile network operator, participated in the 2015 New Entrant Spectrum Auction and later adopted mobile virtual network operator models instead. Its mobile services used partner infrastructure, first through StarHub and M1 arrangements and later through StarHub’s network for 5G offerings. MyRepublic’s international footprint subsequently became more selective. It sold its Australian customer contracts to Superloop in 2022 and exited the New Zealand broadband market through a transfer of customer contracts to 2degrees in 2023. The New Zealand operation later adopted the Rocket Mobile identity for mobile services. In Indonesia, the MyRepublic brand operates through PT Eka Mas Republik, a Sinar Mas-linked company, and has developed a substantial fibre-to-the-home presence in urban and regional markets. Indonesia has been an important market for unlimited broadband, gaming connectivity and digital entertainment partnerships. The group also developed a business-services portfolio. It introduced enterprise connectivity, managed Wi-Fi, cloud and cybersecurity offerings, and created MyRepublic Digital in 2022 as a platform-as-a-service and software-oriented business. MyRepublic Digital’s portfolio includes customer-service, conversational AI, digital IVR, marketing, human-resources and business-support systems for telecommunications operators and other industries. In Singapore, MyRepublic continues to position itself around fast fixed broadband, mobile plans, managed connectivity and digital services. It introduced trial 10 Gbit/s home broadband offerings in 2024 and subsequently commercialised HyperSpeed and GAMER 10Gbps plans. The group’s overall strategy combines consumer connectivity with enterprise solutions and licensing or deploying digital platforms for communications operators. Ownership and operating arrangements differ by business unit: StarHub acquired a majority interest in the Singapore broadband business in 2021, while other parts of the group remained under MyRepublic Group ownership.
History
MyRepublic was incorporated in Singapore on 25 July 2011 by Malcolm Rodrigues, KC Lai and Greg Mittman. The founders had backgrounds in telecommunications operations, consumer sales and national broadband-network development. The company became a licensed carrier in October 2011, established interconnection arrangements with Singapore’s national broadband infrastructure and began commercial operations in February 2012. Its initial strategy was to use Singapore’s fibre network while avoiding the heavy legacy costs associated with incumbent operators. The company quickly built a reseller channel and subscriber base, and its early product identity centred on high-speed, flexible broadband. Gamer-specific fibre packages were introduced at launch, while the company later became an early provider of 1 Gbit/s and no-contract broadband services. Broadband, voice and managed connectivity over the Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network formed the foundation of the Singapore business. The group began international expansion in 2014, entering New Zealand and attracting investment from Dian Swastatika Sentosa, Sunshine Network, Xavier Niel and other investors. It entered Indonesia in 2015 through PT Eka Mas Republik, a Sinar Mas-linked subsidiary, and later launched in Australia. Indonesia developed as a significant fibre-to-the-home market, with the brand emphasising unlimited plans, stable speeds and connectivity for gaming and digital entertainment. The company also explored mobile-network ownership in Singapore, submitting a bid for new entrant spectrum in 2015. It withdrew when the auction price reached S$102.5 million and subsequently shifted toward MVNO partnerships. In 2016 MyRepublic broadened its business portfolio with a self-service WAN product. It later developed enterprise connectivity and managed-network offerings, including MySDN and Connected Business in partnership with Cisco Meraki. The company’s mobile strategy became more concrete through a StarHub MVNO agreement announced in 2018 and an M1 infrastructure arrangement announced in 2020. This allowed it to offer mobile services without operating a nationwide radio network. The group continued to refine its corporate structure and market footprint during the 2020s. It introduced managed Wi-Fi based on Wi-Fi 6 for enterprise customers, carried out a consumer and digital-channel rebrand in 2021 and refreshed its small-business services with Microsoft 365, Teams and cybersecurity tools. In September 2021 StarHub acquired a majority interest in the Singapore broadband business. MyRepublic Group retained ownership of other operations, including mobile and digital-platform activities. MyRepublic Digital was launched in 2022 as a platform-as-a-service and software business. Its Encore platform and related applications target telecommunications operators and enterprises with tools for customer care, conversational AI, digital IVR, marketing, human resources and business support. The company also offers cloud transformation, managed services, cybersecurity and DevSecOps consulting. The group subsequently reduced its direct retail presence outside its core markets. Australian customer contracts were sold to Superloop in December 2022, and New Zealand broadband contracts were sold to 2degrees in July 2023. New Zealand’s remaining mobile proposition later adopted the Rocket Mobile brand. In Singapore, MyRepublic moved into 5G and 10Gbps broadband, while in Indonesia it continued network expansion and regional coverage growth. The resulting group combines a Singapore consumer and business connectivity operation, a sizeable Indonesia broadband presence and an international digital-platform and operator-services business.
- 2024
10Gbps residential broadband launch
[1]The company moved from trials to commercial HyperSpeed 10Gbps and GAMER 10Gbps plans in Singapore.
- 2023
5G launch and New Zealand exit
[1]MyRepublic introduced 5G plans in Singapore and exited New Zealand broadband through a customer-contract transfer to 2degrees.
- 2022
MyRepublic Digital created
[1]The group launched MyRepublic Digital and its Encore digital platform.
- 2021
StarHub broadband investment
[1]StarHub acquired a majority interest in MyRepublic’s broadband business.
- 2018
StarHub MVNO partnership
[1]MyRepublic announced an agreement to provide mobile services over StarHub’s network.
- 2015
Indonesia launch and spectrum bid
[1]MyRepublic entered Indonesia and participated in Singapore’s New Entrant Spectrum Auction before withdrawing.
- 2014
International expansion and gigabit service
[1]The group entered New Zealand and introduced 1 Gbit/s broadband in Singapore.
- 2012
Singapore commercial launch
[1]MyRepublic officially launched Singapore operations with fibre broadband services on 16 February.
- 2011
Company established
[1]MyRepublic was established in Singapore on 25 July and became a licensed telecommunications carrier later that year.
Products and positioning
A technology-led, value-oriented telecommunications provider that differentiates through high-speed fibre broadband, gamer-focused connectivity, flexible plans, managed business networking and software platforms for digital service providers.
Consumer connectivity · 2012
Fibre broadband
MyRepublic’s core consumer product is fixed fibre broadband delivered over national or partner fibre infrastructure. Singapore offerings have historically emphasised high speeds, flexible contracts, unlimited usage and plans tailored to households with demanding streaming, gaming and connected-device requirements.
Gaming connectivity · 2012
GAMER broadband
GAMER is a broadband family designed for gaming-oriented households and content users. It was introduced as one of Singapore’s first ISP packages explicitly marketed to gamers and has been extended into higher-speed offerings, including a 10Gbps plan.
Mobile telecommunications · 2018
Mobile plans
MyRepublic provides mobile plans through mobile virtual network operator arrangements rather than its own nationwide radio network. Its partnerships have included StarHub and M1 infrastructure, with 5G plans introduced in Singapore in 2023.
Enterprise networking · 2016
MySDN
MySDN is an enterprise connectivity service intended to provide software-defined networking and business connectivity across selected markets. It formed part of MyRepublic’s move beyond residential broadband into managed enterprise infrastructure.
Business networking · 2018
Connected Business
Connected Business is a streamlined business networking proposition developed with Cisco Meraki. It combines connectivity and managed network functionality for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking simpler deployment and administration.
Telecommunications software · 2022
Encore
Encore is MyRepublic Digital’s cloud-native platform-as-a-service product. It supports digital operations for telecommunications and other enterprises and sits alongside applications for customer support, conversational interaction, digital IVR, marketing and business administration.
Controversies
2021
MyRepublic discloses customer data breach
MyRepublic Singapore disclosed that unauthorized access to a third-party data storage platform affected 79,388 Singapore mobile subscribers. The exposed information included identity verification documents and, for some customers, names and mobile numbers. MyRepublic said it had secured the platform and was supporting affected customers.
Marketing campaigns
- 2021MyRepublic brand refresh
Singapore
MyRepublic ran a brand-refresh campaign across MRT stations and digital channels while updating its consumer mobile, broadband and business-services presentation.
Outcome. The campaign supported a broader repositioning around integrated connectivity and digital services; a separately measured campaign result is not specified.
Brand decisions
2024
Commercialise 10Gbps home broadbandProduct launchBackground
MyRepublic had trialled 10Gbit/s home connectivity for Singapore households seeking higher in-home speeds.
Action taken
It launched HyperSpeed 10Gbps and GAMER 10Gbps as permanent residential plans.
Aftermath
The move extended MyRepublic’s long-standing high-speed broadband positioning into 10Gbps consumer services.
2023
Exit New Zealand broadband marketM&ABackground
MyRepublic decided to discontinue its New Zealand broadband customer business.
Action taken
It transferred customer contracts to 2degrees.
Aftermath
The New Zealand operation later adopted the Rocket Mobile identity for mobile plans.
2022
Create MyRepublic DigitalStrategyBackground
The group sought to commercialise digital transformation capabilities beyond retail connectivity.
Action taken
MyRepublic launched MyRepublic Digital as a platform-as-a-service and enterprise software business.
Aftermath
The new unit expanded the group into telecommunications software, managed services, cybersecurity and cloud transformation.
2022
Exit Australian broadband operationsM&ABackground
MyRepublic reviewed its international retail footprint after operating in Australia.
Action taken
The company sold its Australian customer contracts to Superloop.
Aftermath
MyRepublic ceased direct Australian broadband operations, although related digital activities may continue under separate group arrangements.
2021
Transfer majority control of broadband business to StarHubM&ABackground
StarHub had invested in MyRepublic and sought a stronger position in the broadband business.
Action taken
StarHub acquired a majority interest in the broadband business, bringing its total investment to S$162.8 million.
Aftermath
MyRepublic Group retained its other business units, including mobile and digital-platform operations.
StarHub total investment. S$162.8 million (September 2021)
2018
Adopt StarHub network for MVNO servicesStrategyBackground
After not securing a new entrant spectrum licence, MyRepublic needed a network-access model for mobile expansion.
Action taken
The company announced an MVNO partnership with StarHub.
Aftermath
MyRepublic was able to offer mobile services without operating its own nationwide mobile radio network.
2015
Withdraw from New Entrant Spectrum AuctionOtherBackground
MyRepublic sought to enter Singapore’s mobile-network market and was pre-qualified for the New Entrant Spectrum Auction. Bidding reached S$102.5 million.
Action taken
The company stopped bidding, stating that paying more would not fit its business case.
Aftermath
MyRepublic later pursued mobile services through MVNO arrangements rather than becoming a full spectrum-owning operator.
Spectrum bid level at withdrawal. S$102.5 million (2015)
Recent events
Reported
StarHub announces acquisition of MyRepublic's Singapore mobile telecom business[3]
StarHub announced it will acquire MyRepublic's mobile telecom business in Singapore, achieving full ownership of MyRepublic's broadband and mobile operations in the country. The deal is expected to complete by end-April 2027 or earlier, subject to conditions including regulatory approval. StarHub estimated the mobile business earned S$2.4 million net profit in the 12 months to end-June, based on about 85,000 active subscribers and S$13 monthly ARPU; no purchase price was disclosed. The MyRepublic Mobile brand and its value proposition will be retained, with customers continuing existing services without disruption.
Reported
MyRepublic discloses customer data breach[2]
MyRepublic Singapore disclosed that unauthorized access to a third-party data storage platform affected 79,388 Singapore mobile subscribers. The exposed information included identity verification documents and, for some customers, names and mobile numbers. MyRepublic said it had secured the platform and was supporting affected customers.
Reported
MyRepublic increases data allowances on its mobile plans[4]
MyRepublic increased the data allowances on all three of its regular mobile plans, to between 7GB for S$18 a month and 4GB a day for S$48 a month.
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