Singtel confirms Optus stake-sale talks as regulatory pressure mounts
SINGAPORE Telecommunications on Thursday confirmed that it was in discussions with multiple parties over a potential stake sale in its Australian telecoms unit Optus, but said there was no certainty the talks would result in a deal.
Telecoms to see stronger mobile revenue growth over next two years
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's telecommunications (telecoms) sector is expected to see stronger mobile revenue growth over the next two years as operators adopt more disciplined pricing strategies, helping to cushion the earnings impact from Digital Nasional Bhd's (DNB) losses, according to CIMB Securities Research.
Taiwan to choke mobile Internet speed to simulate war, disasters
Taiwan will simulate disruptions to mobile Internet services for the first time, as the island steps up preparations for scenarios ranging from natural disasters to a potential conflict with China.
Maxis says customer's leaked account details an isolated incident; individual responsible has been identified
The telco said it will also be taking immedate action, including legal action, against the individual linked to the incident.
TM poised for stronger FY26 performance
PETALING JAYA: Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) could potentially beat its guidance of flat earnings before interest and taxes for the financial year 2026 (FY26), on the back of lower staff redundancy costs, stronger net infrastructure cost savings over the medium term and further cost optimisation, according to RHB Research.
Postpaid services key growth driver for mobile network operators
Postpaid services are expected to remain the key growth driver for Malaysia's mobile network operators (MNOs), supported by continued subscriber migration from prepaid plans as operators focus on higher-value, more stable customer segments.
Clearer skies expected for telcos
PETALING JAYA: The telecommunications sector is expected to see marginally improved mobile revenue growth in 2026, following a "market repair" in the first half of the year (1H26), according to CIMB Research.
Improved earnings visibility for telcos in 2H26
The telecommunications sector is expected to see a stronger second half of financial year 2026 (2H26) as the long-running uncertainty surrounding Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) moves closer to resolution, paving the way for improved earnings visibility, more rational competition and a potential re-rating of mobile operators, according to Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research.
ESG and rising earnings to boost appeal for Maxis
PETALING JAYA: Maxis Bhd is well positioned to sustain positive investor sentiment as its improving earnings profile and environmental, social and governance (ESG) credentials strengthen its long-term investment appeal.
Telcos earnings set for stronger growth cycle
The mobile telecommunications (telecoms) sector is entering a more favourable earnings cycle, after operators adopted more disciplined pricing strategies in the first half of financial year 2026 (1H26), strengthening the outlook for revenue growth and improving the investment case for the sector, according to CIMB Research.
