Mark Rigolle takes the helm at ABS
17 April 2024
ABS has appointed Mark Rigolle as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 29 April 2024.
Mark brings a wealth of experience in the satellite communications sector, having held positions with GEO, MEO and LEO satellite operators in various capacities including executive, non-executive, advisor, and co-founder. He has been associated with satellite and space development projects in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Find out moreTelkomsel launches eSIM service
16 April 2024
Telkomsel has launched an eSIM service for local customers, making it the last of the country’s major operators to do so, as the industry awaits upcoming eSIM regulations from telecoms regulator Kominfo.
Smartfren was the first telco in the market to launch eSIMs in 2019. Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and XL Axiata launched eSIM services late last year.
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Banglalink to finance 4G smartphone purchases with partners
11 April 2024
Banglalink has partnered with mobile financial service provider bKash and City Bank to finance 4G smartphone purchases for customers to make the devices more affordable and in turn boost 4G adoption.
Under the agreement, customers who want to buy a 4G smartphone can use the bKash app to get a nano-loan based collateral-free Pay Later option to pay for the device.
Find out more Axiata to sell Myanmar operations for US$150 million
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09 April 2024
Axiata announced has secured a deal to sell its Myanmar operations and exit the country, which is currently in the midst of a civil war.
Axiata’s direct subsidiary EDOTCO Group has entered into a share purchase agreement to sell its entire 87.5% stake in EDOTCO Investments Singapore for US$150 million.
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