StarHub to acquire MyRepublic’s mobile business amid ongoing telco consolidation

Singapore's StarHub announced a planned acquisition of MyRepublic's mobile business on October 8. The deal's value remains undetermined, but factors such as the total number of MyRepublic mobile subscribers, their average revenue per user (ARPU), and subscriber lifetime will influence the final price. The transaction aims to be finalized by April 30, 2027.

Additional incentives include a $1 million bonus cash payment to StarHub when 25,000 subscribers switch from MyRepublic to StarHub's network, and another $1 million if 50,000 subscribers migrate by March 14, 2027. MyRepublic's mobile business reported a net profit of $2.4 million in the 12 months leading up to June 30, with approximately 85,000 active subscribers. Their blended ARPU stood at $13 per month.

This acquisition is part of a broader industry trend, with analysts and StarHub CEO Nikhil Eapen predicting consolidation among smaller mobile network operators (MVNOs) as the sector consolidates. MyRepublic's mobile customers will continue to receive their services without interruption, as StarHub will preserve the MyRepublic mobile brand and offerings.

StarHub will then own both MyRepublic's broadband and mobile businesses, following its August 2026 purchase of MyRepublic's broadband division. The acquisition is expected to increase StarHub's scale, enabling better network investment, service innovation, and improved customer experience amid growing digital demand in Singapore.