新加坡：电信运营商Simba可能因涉嫌未经授权使用频谱及其他监管违规而面临罚款、暂停或撤销许可证的处罚，澳大利亚母公司Tuas于周一（10月26日）披露了正在进行的调查新细节。
SINGAPORE: Telecommunications operator Simba could face fines, suspension or cancellation of its licence over alleged unauthorised spectrum use and other regulatory breaches, according to new details of an ongoing investigation disclosed by its Australian parent company Tuas on Monday (Oct 26).
在向澳大利亚证券交易所（ASX）提交的文件中，Tuas称信息通信媒体发展局（IMDA）已向Simba发出说明通知，列出了涉及未经授权使用频谱、违反电信法规以及公司治理和合规实践方面的六项指控。
In a filing to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Tuas said the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) had issued Simba a notice to show cause, setting out six allegations involving unauthorised spectrum use, breaches of telecommunications regulations and concerns about the company's governance and compliance practices.
其中包括指控称Simba对射频波段的未经授权使用是有意为之并得到其高级管理层批准，且该电信公司故意未完全遵守出具文件的命令。
These include allegations that Simba's unauthorised use of radio frequency bands was intentional and approved by its senior management, and that the telco deliberately failed to fully comply with an order to produce documents.
文件还概述了IMDA正在考虑的潜在监管措施，包括财务罚款以及暂停或撤销Simba的频谱权或电信许可证。
The filing also outlined potential regulatory actions being considered by IMDA, including financial penalties and the suspension or cancellation of Simba's spectrum rights or telecommunications licence.
IMDA此前在5月披露正在调查Simba可能的未经授权频谱使用，此举导致其暂停审查该电信公司拟以14.3亿新元（约合11.1亿美元）收购竞争对手M1的交易。该交易随后被终止。
IMDA previously disclosed in May that it was investigating Simba over possible unauthorised spectrum use, prompting it to suspend its review of the telco's proposed S$1.43 billion (US$1.11 billion) acquisition of rival operator M1. The deal was subsequently terminated.
据周一的文件显示，IMDA指控Simba在2022年和2023年期间在约133个站点部署了动态频谱共享技术，使用时间为间歇性。
ALLEGED UNAUTHORISED SPECTRUM USE AT MORE THAN 100 SITES According to Monday's filing, IMDA alleged that Simba deployed dynamic spectrum sharing technology at about 133 sites for intermittent periods in 2022 and 2023.
这使得该电信公司能够在2100兆赫（MHz）频段同时提供4G和5G服务，尽管其仅获授权在该频段提供5G。
This allowed the telco to use the 2100 megahertz (MHz) frequency band for both 4G and 5G services, even though it was authorised to use the band only for 5G.
动态频谱共享是一种技术，允许不同代际的移动网络（如4G和5G）共享同一频段。
Dynamic spectrum sharing is a technology that allows different generations of mobile networks, such as 4G and 5G, to share the same frequency band.
IMDA 还指控，Simba 在 2023 年至 2026 年期间，于约 92 个地点间歇性使用 2340 MHz 至 2360 MHz 频段的频谱，尽管未获授权。
IMDA also alleged that Simba used spectrum in the 2340MHz to 2360MHz band at about 92 sites for intermittent periods between 2023 and 2026, despite not having authorisation to do so.
监管机构称，两起未经授权的频谱使用均系有意为之，并得到 Simba 高层管理层的批准。
The regulator alleged that both instances of unauthorised spectrum use were intentional and approved by Simba's senior management.
此外，IMDA 指出，Simba 于 2023 年在两处地点部署 5G 室内无线接入网络设备，时间早于获批使用的日期。该批准仅于当年 11 月 14 日才获批准。
Separately, IMDA alleged that Simba deployed 5G indoor radio access network equipment at two locations in 2023 before receiving authorisation to do so. Approval was only granted on Nov 14 that year.
监管机构还指称，Simba 未完全遵守出具文件的命令，其未履行行为是故意且有意的。
The regulator also alleged that Simba did not fully comply with an order to produce documents, and that its failure to do so was deliberate and intentional.
IMDA 进一步对 Simba 的治理和合规文化缺失表示关切，认为应通过额外的监管义务予以整改。可能的罚款及许可证取消IMDA 可对 Simba 相关业务的年营业额最高 10% 或 100 万新元（以较高者为准）处以财务处罚。
IMDA further raised concerns about deficiencies in Simba's governance and compliance culture, which it considers should be addressed through additional regulatory obligations. POSSIBLE FINES AND LICENCE CANCELLATION IMDA could impose financial penalties of up to 10 per cent of the annual turnover of the relevant part of Simba's business or S$1 million, whichever is higher.
其他可能的措施包括暂停或取消 Simba 的频谱权或电信许可证，缩短其许可证期限，或施加额外的监管义务以解决治理缺失。
Other possible actions include suspending or cancelling Simba's spectrum rights or telecommunications licence, shortening its licence period, or imposing additional regulatory obligations to address governance deficiencies.
Simba 必须在 11 月 16 日前对《说明原因通知书》作出回应。
Simba has until Nov 16 to respond to the show cause notice.
Tuas 表示，IMDA 尚未就是否对 Simba 采取监管行动或采取何种形式的行动作出结论。公司称：“Simba 将对《说明原因通知书》作出回应。”
Tuas noted that IMDA has not reached any conclusions on whether regulatory action should be taken against Simba or what form such action might take. "Simba intends to respond to the Show Cause Notice," the company said.
“由于此事仍在监管机构审议中，且尚未作出或确认任何调查结果，Tuas 不打算对本公告中提出的事项作进一步评论。”调查导致 M1 交易破裂IMDA 首次在 5 月披露对 Simba 的调查，称已发现该电信公司可能存在未经授权的频谱使用。
"As the matter remains under consideration by the regulator and no findings have been made or confirmed, Tuas does not intend to provide further comment on the matters raised in this announcement." INVESTIGATION LED TO COLLAPSE OF M1 DEAL IMDA first disclosed its investigation into Simba in May, saying it had uncovered possible unauthorised spectrum use by the telco.
监管机构暂停了对Simba拟以14.3亿新元收购M1的审查，称其调查结果可能对交易评估具有重要影响。
The regulator suspended its review of Simba's proposed S$1.43 billion acquisition of M1, saying the findings of its investigation could be material to its assessment of the deal.
该拟议收购本将整合新加坡四大移动网络运营商中的两家，随后在完成期限已过后被终止。
The proposed acquisition, which would have consolidated two of Singapore's four mobile network operators, was subsequently terminated after the deadline for its completion passed.
周一的文件列出了更具体的指控，包括某些未经授权使用频谱的行为是有意为之且得到高层管理批准的。射频频谱指用于承载无线通信的电磁波，包括手机通话和数据。
Monday's filing sets out more specific allegations, including that certain instances of unauthorised spectrum use were intentional and approved by senior management. Radio frequency spectrum refers to the electromagnetic waves used to carry wireless communications, including mobile phone calls and data.
信息与媒体发展局负责监管频谱的分配和分配给电信运营商，后者被授权在特定频段提供服务。
IMDA regulates the allocation and assignment of spectrum to telecommunications operators, which are authorised to use specific frequency bands for their services.
这些规则旨在防止无线服务之间的干扰，并确保运营商按照其分配的权利和许可证条件使用频谱。
These rules are intended to prevent interference between wireless services and ensure that operators use spectrum in accordance with their assigned rights and licence conditions.