Mobile Operators

Celcom Axiata announced a major network modernisation exercise starting in Klang Valley. Intermittent service and zero coverage expected.

Digi offering weekly packages worth RM9 for 1.2GB of internet quota and RM35 a month for 3GB for prepaid subscribers. For Postpaid, RM65 per line for 21GB of internet quota.

Digi has created a new division called Digi-X to focus on the digital business. It wants to be more than just a Telco by 2020.

Digi Incub8 kicks off today, the Telco’s first incubator programme; part of its commitment to develop and support Malaysia’s startup ecosystem.

U Mobile WiFi Calling launched today, the first in Malaysia. Customers will be able to make and receive voice calls over WiFi connection.

U Mobile Wi-Fi Calling will work on iPhone and Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Rates of Voice & SMS here. Android app coming soon.

Telenor Group acquires Prabhu Money Transfer Sdn Bhd, a licensed money services business based in Malaysia that provides international remittance services.

Digi 4G LTE Carnival will kick off at all its 150 Digi Stores & Digi Stores Express nationwide. The carnival will be held from 19 May until 30 June.

Five Malaysian youths will represent Digi and Malaysia at the first-ever Asian edition of Telenor Youth Forum Asia 2016 to be held in Bangkok.

Celcom Axiat to offer iPhone SE from RM578 with Celcom FIRST Platinum postpaid plan, 24 months contract.

Celcom to provide WiFi access point with speeds up to 1GBps at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) located at Seri Iskandar near Tronoh, Perak.

Digi Smart Prepaid now comes with 2GB weekend Internet, for life. That's a total of 8GB weekend Internet every month. Applicable for usage via the Digi 4G LTE network.

Digi Internet Sharing Features allows Quota sharing up to 6 lines. Choose from Unlimited Calls SIM at RM38/month or Internet-only SIM at RM10/month.

Digi announced Vase, Local Usher and GrabGas as the winning teams of its first Accelerate programme, in running to win up to RM100k in seed funding each.

U Mobile to deploy over 700 new sites in Sarawak with Sacofa, to enhance its 3G and 4G LTE coverage in the state. The agreement is for 10 years.