Maxis-U Mobile merger likely profitability catalyst
A potential merger between Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd could weigh on earnings and dividends in the near term.
Billionaires revive plan to create M’sia’s biggest telco
The Malaysian billionaire families behind Maxis Bhd and U Mobile Sdn Bhd are reviving plans to combine the companies in a deal that could create the country's biggest wireless operator by market value, people with knowledge of the matter say.
U Mobile breaks new ground with 90% 5G coverage
U Mobile has achieved 90% 5G coverage of populated areas (CoPA) nationwide, more than nine months ahead of its July 2027 commitment, marking a key milestone in Malaysia's Dual 5G Network model.
U Mobile set to grow revenue market share
U Mobile Sdn Bhd now takes a clear lead in 5G and overall download speed.
Tencent Cloud in U Mobile deal to advance 5G for SMEs
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has partnered U Mobile to explore the development of practical 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for enterprises and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.
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).
