“ As we embarked on a digital transformation , we were also looking for partners who are of the same mind ”
JAN MORGENTHAL CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICER , M1
Building the world ’ s first maritime 5G M1 ’ s enterprise business has been particularly focused on working on smart 5G solutions . Last year it announced an ambitious project with the aim to provide 5G SA offshore coverage for the southern coast of Singapore .
In collaboration with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore ( MPA ) and the Infocomm Media Development Authority ( IMDA ), M1 is providing a 5G network to trial , develop and deploy new maritime 5G use cases , in what is the world ’ s first public and largest maritime testbed at sea .
“ We are building the first maritime 5G ,” Morgenthal comments . “ The whole southern waterfront of Singapore is the busiest water street in the world .”
This solution has been particularly beneficial following the COVID-19 pandemic , in what has turned into a win-win for all parties . “ If the seafarer felt
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