IMDA issues show cause notice to Simba over spectrum misuse
Singapore's IMDA has issued a show cause notice to telco Simba regarding the misuse of telecommunications spectrum. The company faces potential fines, license reductions, or the cancellation of its spectrum rights, with a response deadline set for November 16.
Why it matters
Regulatory scrutiny of telecommunications infrastructure is critical for maintaining market competition and ensuring compliance with national digital standards.
Other possible actions by IMDA include fining telco 10% of annual turnover or S$1 million, whichever is higher
[SINGAPORE] Simba’s parent Tuas Ltd announced on Monday (Oct 26) that the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) has issued a notice to show cause over its misuse of telecommunications spectrum .
The notice was sent to Simba on Friday, said Tuas, and confirms that IMDA has not reached a conclusion on whether action should be taken against the telco.
Simba has been requested to respond to the following allegations:
IMDA has identified a number of regulatory actions, and has asked Simba to make representation on why these actions should not be taken.
These actions include suspending or cancelling the grant of spectrum right, reducing Simba’s licence period, and a fine of either 10 per cent of Simba’s annual turnover or S$1 million, whichever is higher.
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