SINGAPORE, January 24 /PRNewswire/ --

- Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) Awards Certification to SingTel

Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) today announced the
certification of its suite of business Ethernet services by the Metro
Ethernet Forum (MEF), the international standards-setting authority on
Carrier Ethernet services.

SingTel's MEF Certification is the first of its kind in ASEAN, and is
poised to set new standards for the delivery of carrier grade Ethernet
services in the region.

Services that have been certified include SingTel's local connectivity
service MetroEthernet and international connectivity services ConnectPlus
E-VPN and E-line. To comply with MEF specifications, SingTel had to undergo 
three stages of certification. This included a detailed analysis of SingTel's
Ethernet offerings, as well as more than 300 stringent lab and field tests.
These tests verify compliance with key Carrier Ethernet criteria:
scalability, reliability, ability to support multiple applications, robust
service level agreements and global interoperability.

Mr Nan Chen, President of the MEF, said, "The inclusion of SingTel to the
growing list of highly respected service providers who have obtained MEF
certification, is testament to the importance and relevance of the
certification program to both the service provider community and their
clients."

Mr Nitin Bhat, Vice President of Consulting, Asia Pacific, Frost and
Sullivan, said, "The MEF certification reaffirms SingTel's position as
technology front runner among the Asian carriers. SingTel will be further
able to drive enterprises to adopt Ethernet on back of a common set of
requirements and standards. The certification will enable enterprises to
quickly identify the optimal solution from diverse choices between
best-effort and carrier-grade Ethernet services."

SingTel's MEF certification has given its customers renewed confidence in
its ability to provide truly world-class Ethernet services. Ms Alice Tan,
Chief Operating Officer of Commerzbank Asia Pacific, said, "SingTel's
cutting-edge E-Line service is an important part of our long-term strategy
for growth in the region. This certification assures us that the service is
able to support our mission-critical applications with proven performance,
scalability, reliability and flexibility, as it conforms to a specific set of
internationally recognised standards."

Mr Bill Chang, SingTel's Executive Vice President for Business, said,
"SingTel continues to lead and shape the market by being the first in ASEAN
to be awarded with the MEF seal of approval. This demonstrates our unwavering
commitment to providing innovative solutions of the highest quality to our
customers that guarantee consistent end-to-end service between countries,
regions and continents."

Note to Editor:

About SingTel MetroEthernet

This is a high-quality, dedicated Layer-2 Ethernet service that offers
granular and scalable private data connections within Singapore. With
island-wide coverage, SingTel MetroEthernet Service provides customers with a
cost-effective way to connect sites via secure, private and dedicated network
infrastructure, with the flexibility to upgrade its bandwidth without
disruption.

About SingTel's ConnectPlus E-Line

SingTel's ConnectPlus Ethernet Line (E-Line) service is a highly secure
and reliable international point-to-point Ethernet service deployed over
SingTel's state-of-the-art global next generation SDH network. Delivered with
an Ethernet interface, the ConnectPlus E-Line service simplifies global
network management and facilitates seamless network upgrades, making it a
highly scalable solution for all businesses.

About SingTel's ConnectPlus E-VPN

ConnectPlus E-VPN is a Layer-2 VPN based on Virtual Private LAN Service
(VPLS) technology using Ethernet Interface as a standard access interface.
Deployed over SingTel's state-of-the-art Multi-Protocol Label Switching
(MPLS) network, it provides a scalable, reliable and secured network-based
Ethernet VPN solution.

About the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF)

The MEF is a global industry alliance comprising more than 140
organizations including telecommunications service providers, network
equipment/software manufacturers, semiconductors vendors and testing
organizations. The MEF's mission is to accelerate the worldwide adoption of
Carrier-class Ethernet networks and services. The MEF develops Carrier
Ethernet technical specifications and implementation agreements to promote
interoperability and deployment of Carrier Ethernet worldwide.

For more information about the Forum, including a complete listing of all
current MEF members, please visit the MEF web site at
http://www.MetroEthernetForum.org .

Media Contact:

    Dylan Tan
    Coporate Communications Manager
    Tel: +65-6838-8772
    Email: dylantan@singtel.com

    Web site: http://www.singtel.com
              http://www.MetroEthernetForum.org