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Ministry of Digital Development and Information
Parliament

MDDI's Response to PQ on Factors Leading to Discovery of Unauthorised Use of Radio Frequency Bands for Provision of Mobile Services

4 August 2026

Parliament Sitting on 4 August 2026
Question for Oral Answer

*112. Mr Ang Wei Neng asked the Minister for Digital Development and Information (a) when and how did the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) discover that Simba could have been using certain radio frequency bands to provide mobile services without authorisation; (b) how many telcos in the past 20 years have used radio frequency bands that were not authorised; and (c) what lessons can be learnt from the recent discovery of possible unauthorised usage.

Answer

This question has been addressed in the reply to a related Parliamentary Question by Associate Professor Terence Ho at the 7 July Parliament sitting. The Member may refer to that reply.

*Converted to written answer

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