Singapore’s Ministry for Communications and Information (MCI) has launched a series of 5G trials on the island of Sentosa as part of a public-private programme to invest in infrastructure for digital innovation. The 5G@Sentosa project is being executed by the Government Technology Agency (GovTech), the Sentosa Development Corporation and Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel). The project will initially involve 10 trials, with the government aiming for 15 live testing by the end of 2021 and at least 30 by the first quarter of 2023.
The trials will combine 5G connectivity with internet of things (IoT) devices and a variety of sensors, allowing agencies to collect and evaluate large volumes of data in real time while also improving situational awareness. 5G will be used for autonomous robots, tele-operated cars, and augmented reality (AR) applications in these experiments.
The tests are expected to accelerate 5G adoption among government entities and enhance the local digital ecosystem ahead of the 2025 nationwide standalone network implementation. This will also allow the government to test use cases aimed at improving operational efficiency and service delivery in Singapore.
