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StarHub profit falls 46% to $86.4m in 2025 on higher depreciation and amortisation

The one-off forfeiture payment for the return of one 700 MHz spectrum lot also dragged full-year profit.

Singtel 9M profit more than doubles to $5.3b on $3.2b Airtel stake sale

Underlying profit rose 12% despite slight revenue decline.

Cambodia, HK collaborate on telco issues

Goal is to address challenges like scam and spam.

Telcos aggressive 5G pivot intensifies amidst looming M1S merger

Operators are bundling unlimited roaming across Asia and 165 countries into new postpaid offerings.

Cyber Incidents hit record high in 2025 as AI weaponisation drives 27% jump

Phishing remains a dominant threat, accounting for 57% cases.

Telecom M&A value collapses to $6.5b in Q3 2025

Americas account for 85% of $72b year-to-date deal value.

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Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS

The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.

Indosat flags 290 million spam calls in 3 months

Its AI-driven system has shielded 11.5 million customers a month from fraud.

Globe Telecom looks beyond telco to be No. 1

It is banking on tech to overtake its main rival in revenue within five years.

Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth

The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.

Telco giant turns techco, aims for digital leadership in Indonesia

After the merger, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison now has more than 100 million customers.

Indosat Ooredo Hutchison sees 5G network supporting Indonesia’s Smart Cities

The telecommunications operator employs IoT-based technology solutions that can be used to monitor city conditions in real-time.

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Analysis

StarHub profit falls 46% to $86.4m in 2025 on higher depreciation and amortisation

The one-off forfeiture payment for the return of one 700 MHz spectrum lot also dragged full-year profit.

Singtel 9M profit more than doubles to $5.3b on $3.2b Airtel stake sale

Underlying profit rose 12% despite slight revenue decline.

Cambodia, HK collaborate on telco issues

Goal is to address challenges like scam and spam.

Telcos aggressive 5G pivot intensifies amidst looming M1S merger

Operators are bundling unlimited roaming across Asia and 165 countries into new postpaid offerings.

Cyber Incidents hit record high in 2025 as AI weaponisation drives 27% jump

Phishing remains a dominant threat, accounting for 57% cases.

Telecom M&A value collapses to $6.5b in Q3 2025

Americas account for 85% of $72b year-to-date deal value.

Exclusives

Telkomsel expands business messaging beyond SMS

The service lets companies send messages with images, videos, and clickable buttons.

Indosat flags 290 million spam calls in 3 months

Its AI-driven system has shielded 11.5 million customers a month from fraud.

Globe Telecom looks beyond telco to be No. 1

It is banking on tech to overtake its main rival in revenue within five years.

Indonesia adopts faster Wi-Fi to drive growth

The tech is expected to benefit people and companies, and improve basic services.

Telco giant turns techco, aims for digital leadership in Indonesia

After the merger, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison now has more than 100 million customers.

Indosat Ooredo Hutchison sees 5G network supporting Indonesia’s Smart Cities

The telecommunications operator employs IoT-based technology solutions that can be used to monitor city conditions in real-time.

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