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Telco Deep Dive: Spectrum refarming in limbo?
Realignment has to happen this year; three possible permutations Spectrum management needs more transparency, urgency
Internet and other services drive TM’s Q1 2015 revenue
Telekom Malaysia (TM) reported first-quarter revenue growth of 5.9% to RM2.77 billion (US$760 million) from RM2.62 billion in the corresponding period a year ago, mainly driven by higher contribution from its Internet and ‘Others’ services revenue.
Ex-P1 CEO Michael Lai joins Singapore’s upstart telco MyRepublic
Seasoned telco executive Michael Lai has joined Singapore’s fixed broadband player MyRepublic after the latter bought the Indonesian company Lai was working for in Jakarta.
Green Packet expects to be in the black this year: CEO
Green Packet has suffered losses for six consecutive years, and even shedding the burden of its P1 unit has not turned it around … yet. Newly-minted CEO Kay Tan tells Goh Thean Eu that this is the year its ledger will have black ink.
TM positioning itself to capture IoT, smart city growth
Telekom Malaysia sees an opportunity in managed ICT and BPO services, and is likely eyeing an opportunity in smart cities, with its subsidiary VADS being positioned as a key player.
TM targets year-end to launch mobile services
Telekom Malaysia (TM) CEO Zamzamzairani Mhd Isa expects its mobile offerings to be launched at the end of 2015, but declines to answer a question about unlimited data offered for its mobile offerings, a nightmare scenario for TM’s competitors if it does so.
Post-acquisition, TM announces new P1 board and management
Having acquired a 55.3% stake in Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1), Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) – now the controlling shareholder – and its partners have announced the new P1 board members and the company’s key management line-up.
Green Packet appoints Kay Tan as CEO, takes over from CC Puan
Green Packet has announced that Tan Kay Yen, aka Kay Tan, has been appointed its chief executive officer, taking over from long-time CEO and founder Puan Chan Cheong (CC Puan), who will lead Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1) as CEO and managing director.
TM-P1 deal goes through
TM said it has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Packet One Networks (P1) after getting the necessary approvals from the relevant regulatory bodies and the shareholders of P1 parent company Green Packet.
TM sees 8% revenue growth, expects a ‘game-changing’ year
Telekom Malaysia reports 8% revenue growth for the 1H2014 period, with its LTE service to come.
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