Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) has signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) with telecommunications firm Singtel and Ericsson as well as tech services provider NCS Singapore.
According to IMDA, this collaboration brings together government, telcos, and industry partners to strengthen Singapore’s defences against quantum threats.
This MOI, said the agency, will drive ecosystem readiness and position Singapore as a reference point for secure quantum-era transformation.
Insights and lessons from this collaboration will be shared with the broader telco ecosystem to support wider adoption.
“As a digital hub, Singapore must ensure that the telecommunication sector is robust to quantum threats,” said the IMDA.
Since 2022, Singapore has had a dedicated testbed for quantum-safe networking, known as the National Quantum Safe Network (NQSN). In 2024, Singtel was appointed by IMDA to develop National Quantum-Safe Network Plus (NQSN+), an extension of NQSN that is addressed more directly to businesses. safeguards enterprises from quantum threats with advanced security solutions.
Also, in 2025, IMDA released a Quantum-Safe Handbook and Quantum Readiness Index, published in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA).
