Internet for All
Telenor’s Asia head Sigve Brekke promoted to group CEO
The board of directors of Telenor Group has announced the appointment of Sigve Brekke as the new group president and chief executive officer (CEO), taking on the role to be vacated by Jon Fredrik Baksaas effective Aug 17, 2015.
Digi maintains data momentum in Q1 2015
Smartphone ownership on Digi.Com Bhd’s network grew to 53.2% in the first quarter this year (Q1 2015), while the data momentum seen in 2014 continued to pick up in 2015, with data revenue rising by 17.7% from a year ago.
Digi rolls out basic broadband plans for RM25/mth
Digi has announced basic broadband plans that are immediately available for both postpaid and prepaid customers at RM25 (about US$7) for a monthly data cap of 1GB.
Ooredoo’s Indosat and Facebook launch Internet.org in Indonesia
Indosat and Facebook have partnered to launch Internet.org in Indonesia, aiming to make the Internet more accessible through a set of basic services, including health, education, social media for communications, and news.
MWC 2015: Operator vs OTT row remains in spotlight
Facebook founder tries to make peace with telco executives, to no avail
Complex issue that won’t be solved until a win-win scenario surfaces
US-based Tone and XL Axiata out to empower Indonesian fisherman
New York-based communications company Tone has partnered with Indonesian network provider XL Axiata to empower fishermen in Lombok, Indonesia with mobile broadband services and activation kits through a programme titled mFish.
Big 3 support call to lower broadband charges: MCMC
Service providers are supportive of Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek’s call for more affordable broadband prices, according to Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairman Dr Halim Shafie.
Albern Murty promoted to Digi CEO, Lars-Åke Norling takes over dtac in Thailand
Telenor Group has announced the appointment of Albern Murty, currently COO of Digi.Com Bhd, as its new CEO. Current Digi CEO Lars-Åke Norling will take on the CEO role in Total Access Communication PCL (dtac) in Thailand.
Digi launches new Internet-focused brand identity
Months after rival Maxis refreshed its brand identity and in the same week that Singaporean telco giant Singtel rebranded itself, Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd also rolled out a refreshed brand identity.
Emerging markets report fundamental life changes from connectivity
Connectivity has had a transformative impact, with nearly all consumers surveyed in emerging markets (97%) reporting fundamental life changes in key areas of their lives, according to Juniper Networks.