Singtel
Singtel is a leading telecommunications company based in Singapore, offering a comprehensive range of services including internet service provider (ISP), IPTV, mobile phone, and fixed line telephony. The company operates through various segments such as mobile devices and plans, apps and services, and wireless networks, catering to both corporate and consumer markets. Singtel provides a suite of services that includes broadband, telephone services, and television channel packs. With a robust international network, it ensures direct connections to over 100 countries and is a significant investor in advanced submarine cable and satellite systems, making it the second largest satellite operator in the Asia Pacific. Founded in 1879, Singtel also holds stakes in multiple telecom operators across the Asia Pacific region, including Optus in Australia and significant minority interests in key operators in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The company is majority-owned by the Singapore government.
Past deals in Philippines
HOOQ
Venture Round in 2017
HOOQ is a joint venture established by Singtel, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Entertainment to provide an over-the-top (OTT) video service in Asia. The company delivers a diverse range of content, including Hollywood blockbusters, television series, and popular local movies, allowing customers to stream and download their favorite shows on various devices. HOOQ aims to enhance the viewing experience by offering multi-lingual movies and local TV programs. The service began its rollout across the Singtel Group’s Asian footprint, including countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Thailand, starting in the first quarter of 2015.
HOOQ
Venture Round in 2015
HOOQ is a joint venture established by Singtel, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Bros. Entertainment to provide an over-the-top (OTT) video service in Asia. The company delivers a diverse range of content, including Hollywood blockbusters, television series, and popular local movies, allowing customers to stream and download their favorite shows on various devices. HOOQ aims to enhance the viewing experience by offering multi-lingual movies and local TV programs. The service began its rollout across the Singtel Group’s Asian footprint, including countries such as Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and Thailand, starting in the first quarter of 2015.
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