Date set for launch of Windows Phone 7 in Singapore

The platform will launch on the HTC HD7  handset, as well as on the Samsung Omnia 7 and LG Optimus 7 units.

“Through our strategic partnership with SingTel, we aim to not just take share but also grow the overall smartphone market," said Jessica Tan, managing director of Microsoft Singapore. "We are confident that Windows Phone 7 will see strong uptake amongst SingTel customers.”

SingTel will be the first operator in Singapore to offer its apps via a dedicated section in Microsoft's Marketplace apps store. These will include the AMPed social music service and the MobileTV video streaming service.

Yuen Kuan Moon, SingTel’s executive vice president of consumer group, said that by bringing Windows Phone 7 to Singapore, SingTel is demonstrating its transformation into a multimedia solutions company.

“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big," said Jack Tong, vice president, Asia Pacific, HTC Corporation. "We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune.”