Singapore telco Singtel has launched enhanced multi-domestic connectivity to enable seamless, secure and regulatory-compliant global IoT deployments in partnership with FloLive, a cloud-native IoT connectivity provider.

Through this partnership, enterprises can leverage Singtel as the single, scalable access point to pursue international IoT expansion across more than 190 markets – from China and the Middle East to Europe and the Americas – eliminating the complexity of managing multiple mobile network operator (MNO) agreements, SIM platforms, billing systems and network switching.

As part of this development, Singtel also signed a memorandum of understanding with wireless service provider Lenovo Connect to be its channel partner, focusing on IoT industry cooperation. Together, the parties will help OEMs expand to overseas markets via a single, unified platform.

For automotive OEMs, building connected vehicles or cars equipped with built-in internet access for navigation, safety updates, entertainment and autonomous driving, reliable, secure and scalable IoT connectivity is essential. This integration combines Singtel’s global IoT network, Lenovo’s device connectivity expertise, and FloLive’s global network and multi-IMSI SIM technology, streamlining enterprise operations, reducing time to market and ensuring consistent service delivery across borders. It also helps automotive OEMs enhance or build features to improve the driving experience of their customers.

“With our strong regional presence and strength in international delivery, Singtel is well-placed to help companies seeking to expand into new markets with this transformative global IoT that simplifies global connectivity, ensures compliance and enables scalable device lifecycle management,” said Ng Tian Chong, Singtel CEO. “Having laid the foundation with investments in network infrastructure, edge computing and global partnerships as part of our larger IoT growth strategy, we’re now offering an enhanced multi-domestic connectivity to handle the complexities of next-generation IoT applications. We want to enable intelligent, borderless mobility for the future, while laying the groundwork for broader IoT transformation across sectors like healthcare, logistics, industrial automation, retail and smart cities.”

One of the biggest challenges in global IoT connectivity is the fragmented landscape of MNO platforms. Singtel’s Aggregator connectivity management platform (CMP) addresses this by offering enterprises a unified portal that standardises integration, simplifies management and provides visibility and control.

Singtel’s multi-domestic connectivity and CMP, augmented by FloLive’s global network enables centrally managed local connectivity with seamless switching between mobile networks via multi-IMSI and the latest eSIM IoT standards – eUICC (SGP.32). Enterprises can manage and update devices remotely due to the built-in support of the latest global standards for eSIM technology. It provides end-to-end lifecycle management of SIMs and devices across multiple CMPs, and real-time visibility, control and diagnostics for better device performance.

The global connected car market is projected to exceed $250bn by 2030, with Asia-Pacific among the fastest-growing regions. China is poised to remain the global leader in EV adoption, according to the International Energy Agency (www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2025).

Singtel is already a driver of connected car innovation in the region, being the only operator to have powered connected vehicle programmes for automotive OEMs from the USA, Europe, China and Asia Pacific.

By integrating capabilities from FloLive (flolive.net) and partnering with Lenovo Connect (www.lenovoconnect.com) – whose technologies span secure payment, connection and device management, data collection and computing – Singtel can offer OEMs a frictionless path to international expansion, with compliant and secure in-vehicle connectivity and device orchestration.

This offering is timely for OEMs navigating growing demand for real-time services, such as over-the-air updates, smart navigation, diagnostics and infotainment.

Since 2022, Singtel has provided localised IoT connectivity that helps enterprises overcome market-specific regulatory hurdles across the Asia-Pacific region. Its portfolio includes partnering with Verizon (www.verizon.com) to enable its customers to activate IoT devices internationally using Singtel’s networks in the region.

Singtel (www.singtel.com) is pioneering 5G RedCap technology, which enables cost-efficient and power-saving IoT deployments, expanding connectivity for mid-tier devices such as smartwatches and industrial sensors. And it is developing 5G, multi-access edge computing and AI-enhanced orchestration platforms such as Paragon that provide performance assurance on data and traffic moving from devices to apps.

For more information, visit www.singtel.com/business/products-services/iot/connectivity/multi-domestic.