StarHub to acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by end-April 2027

By the Editorial Team · Friday, October 9, 2026

StarHub announced it will acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business by April 2027, with the deal value based on subscriber metrics and performance incentives tied to migration milestones. This acquisition, which follows StarHub’s earlier purchase of MyRepublic’s broadband division, strengthens its position in Singapore’s telecom market by integrating mobile and broadband services under the MyRepublic brand without disrupting existing customers or jobs.

StarHub announced on October 8 that it plans to acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business, a deal expected to conclude by April 30, 2027. The transaction's total value will be determined by factors including the number of active 4G and 5G subscribers, the average revenue per user (ARPU), and subscriber lifetime.

As part of the agreement, StarHub will pay additional cash incentives of up to $2 million, contingent on subscriber migration milestones. A $1 million bonus will be provided when 25,000 subscribers transfer from MyRepublic’s network to StarHub’s network, with a further $1 million payable once 50,000 users have migrated by March 14, 2027.

MyRepublic’s mobile segment reported a net profit of $24 million for the 12 months ending June 30, 2026, supported by roughly 85,000 active subscribers. The company’s blended ARPU averaged $13 per month. This acquisition follows an earlier arrangement for MyRepublic’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) customers to transition from M1’s network, on which MyRepublic previously operated, to StarHub’s infrastructure.

According to StarHub’s filing to the stock exchange, the deal combines the complementary strengths of both companies while maintaining the MyRepublic mobile brand and its unique market proposition. The acquisition will not disrupt existing customer plans or services, and StarHub confirmed there will be no job losses as a result.

This move complements StarHub’s August 2026 acquisition of MyRepublic’s broadband business, positioning StarHub as the owner of both mobile and broadband operations under the MyRepublic brand. The company emphasized that the transaction will enable greater scale to support ongoing network investment, service innovation, and improved customer experience amid growing digital demands in Singapore.

At an earnings briefing in August, StarHub’s CEO Nikhil Eapen anticipated further consolidation within the MVNO space, suggesting that smaller operators would likely be absorbed by larger, better-capitalized entities to sustain competitiveness in the market.

This acquisition aligns with that broader industry trend, as StarHub continues to expand its footprint across Singapore’s telecommunications landscape.

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