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Singtel launches token-based AI service on sovereign cloud

RE:AI, Singtel Digital InfraCo’s sovereign AI cloud business in Singapore, launched AI Token-as-a-Service on 1 October 2026. The service gives enterprises access to AI models, infrastructure, orchestration, and governance tools through a token-based pricing model.

Singtel said the service targets enterprises that use multiple AI models and are adopting agentic AI, where autonomous software agents carry out tasks across workflows.

The telecom firm said this can drive up token costs and raise concerns about sending sensitive business data to AI systems hosted overseas.

RE:AI said the service runs on its sovereign cloud infrastructure in Singapore for workloads that need data sovereignty, supports models including Qwen and Mistral, and lets customers use non-sovereign AI clouds for less sensitive tasks.

The launch comes as Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) limits transfers of personal data overseas unless organizations ensure comparable protection. This make local AI processing and hosting more relevant for sensitive workloads.

🔗 Source: Singtel Group

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