Telcos poised for stronger earnings next quarter
PETALING JAYA: The telecommunications sector could see a stronger earnings performance in the third quarter of 2026 as the average revenue per user (Arpu) is set to see an uplift.
U Mobile upscales digitalisation efforts
U Mobile Sdn Bhd has ramped up its enterprise digitalisation efforts with the launch of its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP) Hub, designed to help businesses turn 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and artificial intelligence (AI) innovations into market-ready solutions.
Dual networks: Boost or burden?
Malaysia's decision to move from a single wholesale 5G network to a dual-network model marked one of the country's biggest telecommunications policy reversals.
Telcos’ pricing strategy to bear fruit in second-half
Malaysia's mobile telecommunications (telecoms) market underwent a significant transformation in the first half of the year by moving away from aggressive price wars toward what analysts call the "market repair" phase.
U Mobile’s DNB exit done
U Mobile has completed the migration to its own nationwide ULTRA5G network within a year, following its exit from the wholesale access agreement with Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB).
U Mobile 5G can spark price war
The rollout of U Mobile Sdn Bhd's newer fifth-generation (5G) network could eventually give the company a structurally lower cost base, potentially enabling it to undercut existing pricing offered by Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) once its network achieves scale around 2028.
U Mobile and TM hold 5G kick-off meeting
U Mobile Sdn Bhd held a 5G collaboration project kick-off meeting with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) on Monday, following the signing of a three-year 5G wholesale agreement in February 2026.
Tunku Tun Aminah made U Mobile chair
Tunku Tun Aminah Sultan Ibrahim has been appointed chair of U Mobile Sdn Bhd with effect from March 13, 2026 following the relinquishment of Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun from the position with effect from the close of business on March 12, 2026.
DNB, TM tussle on access deal
Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) are locking horns over access agreements between the two, with the situation possibly heading to the courts.
