Singapore’s largest service provider Singtel is expanding its enterprise footprint into Latin America with plans to establish a new sales office in Brazil, positioning itself to capture growing demand for software-defined networking, cloud-first architectures and secure digital infrastructure among multinational companies operating across the region.
The Brazil office is expected to be operational by the third quarter of 2026, will focus on supporting multinational enterprises with cross-border connectivity, SD-WAN, orchestration and secure network overlays. It will be Singtel’s eighth global enterprise-focused office outside its home market.
The move reflects a broader strategic push by Singtel to grow its digital infrastructure and enterprise platforms business beyond Asia-Pacific, especially as global companies look to standardise network, cloud and security architectures across regions.
Targeting a fast-growing digital economy
Brazil is emerging as one of the most active digital transformation markets globally, driven by enterprise cloud adoption, AI investments and Industry 4.0 programs. According to industry estimates cited by Singtel, the country’s digital transformation market is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030, while the enterprise telecom services segment is growing at over 7% annually.
Singtel said the Brazil office will help multinational customers strengthen connectivity between Latin America and ASEAN markets, where trade and operational linkages are deepening. Brazil is currently ASEAN’s fifth-largest export destination, with bilateral trade exceeding $37 billion.
Instead of building physical network infrastructure in Brazil, Singtel will partner with local telecom operators for last-mile and backbone capacity, while delivering overlay capabilities such as software-defined networking, orchestration platforms and security layers on top. This asset-light model mirrors how global digital network service providers increasingly enter new regions without heavy capital expenditure.
Ng Tian Chong, CEO of Singtel Singapore, said, “Singtel’s presence in Brazil reflects our confidence in Latin America’s digital growth, the region’s accelerating adoption of next-generation technologies and its increasing importance in the global digital economy. By bringing Singtel’s expertise in software-defined networks, intelligent connectivity and secure digital platforms as well as our deep connectivity capabilities across Asia-Pacific to the market, we aim to help global corporations build resilient, future-ready businesses that operate more efficiently, are better equipped to innovate and expand into Asia and compete on the global stage.”
Enterprise platform-led expansion
The Brazil office will market Singtel’s enterprise portfolio including its CUBΣ Network-as-a-Service platform, which provides a unified portal for SD-WAN, cloud connectivity and managed services across multi-vendor and multi-cloud environments. The company is also pushing Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) and zero-trust security frameworks as core components of its cross-border enterprise offer.
For Singtel, the expansion aligns with its broader strategy to build higher-margin enterprise and digital infrastructure revenue streams alongside its traditional connectivity business. The group has been investing in data centres, subsea cables, orchestration platforms and AI-enabled network services, while also working with capital partners in infrastructure-heavy segments.
Enterprise Singapore, the government agency supporting overseas expansion of Singapore companies, is backing the Brazil entry.
Jeannie Lim, Assistant Managing Director for Services and Growth Enterprises at Enterprise Singapore, said, “Enterprise Singapore is proud to support Singtel Singapore’s expansion into Brazil, a significant milestone in its growth strategy across Latin America. Singtel’s presence in the market will enhance connectivity for multinational enterprises by providing better access and support across the region.”
Cross-border and sector focus
Singtel said its Brazil presence will primarily support multinational enterprises in sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, financial services and retail — industries that typically require tightly managed, low-latency, secure connectivity across multiple countries and cloud environments.
With more than 400 global points of presence and extensive subsea and terrestrial infrastructure across Asia-Pacific, the operator is also positioning itself as a bridge for Brazilian enterprises expanding into Asian markets.
Regional industry groups view the move as a signal of Latin America’s growing role in global digital supply chains.
Angela Torres-Andresen, Founder and Executive Director for the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, said, “This move powerfully underscores that our region is the new frontier of growth for innovative Asian companies. Brazil offers a particularly solid foundation, with its robust infrastructure and a deep pool of tech-savvy talent that is ready to adapt and deploy cutting-edge, AI-driven technologies.”
The expansion also complements Singtel’s global positioning in advanced networking, where it has highlighted its early 5G standalone rollout and network slicing deployments for enterprise and mission-critical use cases. As enterprise architectures become more distributed and cloud-centric, operators are increasingly using international enterprise platforms — rather than domestic connectivity alone — as their primary growth lever.
