Singtel has launched an enhanced Multi-Domestic Connectivity solution for a global Internet of Things (IoT) expansion across more than 190 markets.

Launched in partnership with London’s Flolive, a cloud-native IoT connectivity provider, the service aims to allow enterprises to use the operator as a single access point to pursue IoT deployments across locations ranging from China and the Middle East, to Europe and the Americas.

The telecoms giant has also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo Connect to be its channel partner, focusing on IoT market offerings, with a view to pursue Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) looking to expand to overseas markets, particularly focusing on automotive makers. The result is a bundling of Singtel’s global IoT network, Lenovo Connect’s device connectivity offerings and Flolive's network and tech in the multi International Mobile Subscriber Identities (IMSIs) SIM sphere.

Unifying the MNO landscape

While the Singtel press release hones in on next-gen connected vehicles making use of built-in Internet access for navigation, it’s still hard to deny IoT has become more of a tech afterthought in recent years, even with the glitz and glamor that smart cars allow.

The real detail in the Singtel partnership comes from the potential to detangle the complexity of managing multiple mobile network operator agreements (MNOs), SIM platforms, billing systems, and network switching. The partnership with Flolive allows for centrally managed local connectivity with the promise of seamless switching between mobile networks via multi-IMSI and the latest eSIM IoT Standards. This could mean better support for enterprises to easily manage and update devices on a remote basis.

The solution is also promised to support end-to-end lifecycle management of SIMs and devices across multiple CMPs, with real-time visibility, control, and diagnostics.

The partnership news follows March's announcement that Verizon would be adding Singtel to its worldwide IoT platform, which allows Verizon Business customers to activate devices internationally using partner-MNO networks and services.

Commenting on the partnership, Ng Tian Chong, CEO, Singtel Singapore, said the company wants “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.”

Between this and the Verizon announcement though, it's clear 2025 is seeing a transformational phase for the MNO landscape, as made possible by IoT connectivity.