M1 launches 10Gbps GPON service

Singapore-based M1 Limited has announced the launch of its new ‘XGPON’ fibre-optic broadband service, which supports downlink transmission speeds of up to 10Gbps. Offered over the city-state’s next generation national broadband network (Next Gen NBN), the new service is initially being made available to corporate customers only, but will be extended to residential users by year-end. The new service is priced at SGD1,088 (USD771) per month for a 2Gbps subscription, rising to SGD2,888 for a 10Gbps service.