StarHub and Nokia Revolutionize Broadband with Nationwide 10 Gbps Services

StarHub, a leading Singapore-based telecommunications company, has partnered with Nokia to upgrade its fiber broadband network, delivering nationwide 10 Gbps services to customers. This significant upgrade, utilizing Nokia's XGS-PON technology, empowers StarHub to offer enhanced services such as immersive gaming and advanced security solutions, while aligning with the Government's Digital Connectivity Blueprint.

The upgraded network, completed in February 2025, connects hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore to 10 Gbps internet speeds. This upgrade provides immediate access to additional broadband capacity, supporting bandwidth-hungry applications such as AI, immersive gaming, and advanced security. It also enables StarHub to offer new premium services, unlocking additional revenue streams.



StarHub will leverage Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller to automate and improve network utilization. By utilizing AI-driven operations (AIOps), StarHub can detect network anomalies faster, anticipate service-affecting issues before they occur, and improve network utilization. Advanced analytics and trained AI agents, such as the ONT Health Monitor application, can help increase efficiencies and drive higher levels of automation across network and service operations.

As the first operator to launch XGS-PON services in Singapore in February 2023, StarHub has become the first in the world to completely migrate to a nationwide software-defined access network using Nokia Altiplano solution. This enhances network utilization through AI and automation, aligning with the Singaporean Government's vision to accelerate 10Gbps PON subscriptions in support of the Digital Connectivity Blueprint.

Lee Yeu Ching, VP of Fixed and Media Networks at StarHub, stated, "We have set ambitious goals to advance our network, aiming to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. Nokia, our longstanding partner, has played a vital role in the successful completion of this crucial initiative. Nokia products and services have helped us seamlessly and rapidly transition to XGS-PON, enabling faster uptake of 10Gbps services to support Singapore’s national digital transformation plan. This milestone also signifies a meaningful achievement in StarHub’s Cloud Infinity Strategy. We are now looking forward to providing not only faster internet access, but also enhanced user experience for advance applications such as Augmented/Virtual Reality and Metaverse, among others."

Ming Kin Ngiam, Head of SEA South for Network Infrastructure Sales at Nokia, said, "We are entering the Fiber for Everything era. Technological advancements such as next-gen PON and automation empower operators to maximize the potential of their fiber networks, introduce new services, and expedite monetization. StarHub is establishing a new standard in network modernization with their comprehensive XGS-PON and SDAN network solutions. We are looking forward to further strengthening our partnership with StarHub to drive AI/ML automation and service innovations."

In conclusion, StarHub's partnership with Nokia to upgrade its fiber broadband network to deliver nationwide 10 Gbps services revolutionizes the broadband landscape in Singapore. This upgrade empowers StarHub to offer enhanced services, improve operational efficiency, and align with the Government's Digital Connectivity Blueprint. With the adoption of Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller and AI-driven operations (AIOps), StarHub can expect increased revenue opportunities and cost savings, ultimately driving growth and innovation in the broadband market.