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.
All eyes on U Mobile
This week, significant developments took place at U Mobile Sdn Bhd that will change the dynamics of this company and possibly the whole local telecommunications industry.
TM FY25 profit declines
Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) has successfully achieved its 2025 guidance, says group chief executive officer Amar Huzaimi Md Deris.
Affin, MBSB Bank commit RM3.8bil for U Mobile deal
Affin Group and MBSB Bank Bhd have jointly committed RM3.8bil in a syndicated facility to support Mawar Setia Sdn Bhd's acquisition of an over 50% controlling stake in U Mobile Sdn Bhd.
Telco aims to impress with super fast airport 5G
Travellers at six key transport hubs nationwide, including the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) can now enjoy smooth connectivity via U Mobile's in-building coverage (IBC) service, ULTRA5G.
Telcos launch bank federated number verification API
CelcomDigi Bhd, Maxis Bhd, U Mobile Sdn Bhd, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and YTL Communications Sdn Bhd have announced plans to provide banks and online retailers with federated access to the number verification application programming interface (API) to combat fraud and digital identity theft.
