SingTel - Maybank Research 2024-05-27: Optus Raises Post-Paid Mobile Plan Prices By 5-19%

• Optus today raised prices of its postpaid mobile plans by 5-19%. We estimate this will increase FY25-27 SingTel group EPS and FCF by 1-2%. Maintain BUY on SingTel (SGX:Z74) due to better growth outlook and firm forward yield of 7% with high visibility.

Optus today raised prices of its postpaid mobile plans by 5-19%.

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• SingTel noted that its back-book will also be changed shortly to align with the price increases. The data allocation has also been raised, from 64-80%, which is in line with peers’ plans.

Signals easing competition

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• We think the price increases indicate competition in the sector has become more rational, and the backlash from customers caused by Optus’ network outage in Nov 2023 has subsided.

Optus’ prices back to being 15% cheaper vs Telstra’s

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Read also Maybank's most recent report:
2025-04-17 Singtel - A Defensive Shield ~ Developed Market Telcos Outshine Amid Uncertainty.

Previous report by Maybank:
2025-02-19 Singtel - Strategic Execution Yielding Tangible Results.

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