The printed Yellow Pages residential directory was once an indispensable tool for navigating social and commercial life in Singapore. This paper traces the evolution of the directory from its peak in the late 20th century as a state-assisted monopoly under Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel) to its obsolescence in the 21st century. It argues that the directory’s decline was not merely a result of technological substitution by search engines and mobile apps, but also a consequence of shifting urban demographics, privacy concerns, and the Singapore government’s proactive push for a Smart Nation. The study concludes that while the physical Yellow Pages no longer serve a practical function, they remain a valuable sociological archive of Singapore’s household structures and consumption patterns.
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