Mobility
Digi launches incubator, Telenor CEO says it’s all part of the plan
Programmes like Digi’s Incub8 are a key part of parent group Telenor’s overall strategy in transforming from a telco into a digital services provider, writes Karamjit Singh.
Malaysian telcos’ Q1 2016 report card: Oh dear, oh my!
Digi may have won the subscriber base battle, but how did Malaysia's Big Three perform in other areas? Read on, and be prepared for a surprise or two.
Shaped by the prosumer, and the Creative Economy
webe digital CEO CC Puan is a believer in the ‘creative economy’ and the make-or-break power of today’s consumer, or prosumer. He shares how these two forces helped shape the birth of webe.
In the 4G era, voice still dominates Telkomsel revenue
The new digital era hasn’t quite caught on, with the biggest contributor to Telkomsel revenue coming from its non-digital businesses.
Digi creates new digital arm, Digi-X
Digi Telecommunications has announced the formation of a new division, Digi-X, which would be responsible for “constructing digitally adjacent businesses and competencies,” it said in a statement.
Indonesia smartphone shipments decline in Q1 2016: IDC
According to IDC Indonesia’s Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 6.5 million smartphones were shipped in Indonesia in the first quarter of 2016, reflecting a moderate 2.7% YoY (year-on-year) growth but declining 22.2% quarter-on-quarter.
Internet services fuel TM’s Q1 2016 revenue, operating profit up 15%
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) posted revenue growth of 2.9% year-on-year (YoY) to RM2.9 billion in the first quarter ended March 31 2016, from RM2.8 billion in the corresponding period last year. The growth was mainly driven by higher contribution from Internet services revenue.
Yonder Music in exclusive deal with XL Axiata in Indonesia
New York-based music streaming service company Yonder Music has announced an exclusive partnership with XL Axiata in Indonesia, nearly six months after announcing a similar pact with XL’s sister company Celcom Axiata in Malaysia.
U Mobile the first Malaysian operator to launch WiFi calling
Malaysia’s No 4 mobile operator U Mobile is No 1 in one area: It has taken the lead to launch WiFi calling, reports Lum Ka Kay.
Celcom revenue plunges … and 4 more things you should know
Celcom suffered one of its steepest revenue declines ever – but it also managed to throw in a surprise or two in Q1 2016.
