CelcomDigi
Malaysian telecommunications conglomerate
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::summary Malaysian telecommunications conglomerate ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | CelcomDigi Berhad |
| logo | CelcomDigi Logo.svg |
| logo_caption | Logo used since 19 October 2023 |
| former_name | {{unbulleted list |
| type | Public |
| traded_as | |
| ISIN | |
| predecessors | |
| foundation | |
| founder | {{unbulleted list |
| location | Selangor, Malaysia |
| key_people | {{unbulleted list |
| num_employees | 4,491+ (2024) |
| products | |
| services | |
| industry | Mobile telecommunication service |
| area_served | Malaysia |
| revenue | RM126.79 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) |
| operating_income | RM173.6 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) |
| net_income | RM139.0 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) |
| assets | RM360.12 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) |
| equity | RM161.90 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) |
| owners | {{plainlist |
| subsid | see this list |
| website | |
| :: |
| name = CelcomDigi Berhad | trade_name = | logo = CelcomDigi Logo.svg | logo_caption = Logo used since 19 October 2023 | image_caption = | logo_size = | former_name = {{unbulleted list|
- Mutiara Swisscom Sendirian Berhad (28 March 1997–3 April 1997)
- Mutiara Swisscom Berhad (3 April 1997–16 December 1998)
- Digi Swisscom Berhad (16 December 1998–18 April 2000)
- Digi.Com Berhad (18 April 2000–27 February 2023) | type = Public | traded_as = | ISIN = | predecessors = | foundation = | founder = {{unbulleted list|
- Swiss Telecom PTT
- Lim Chong Eu
- Kamarudin Jaffar
- Dato' Wan Adli Dato' Wan Ibrahim
- Vincent Tan | fate = | successor = | location = Selangor, Malaysia | key_people = {{unbulleted list|
- Tengku Dato' Sri Azmil Zahruddin (Chairman)
- (CEO)
- Albern Murty (Deputy CEO) | num_employees = 4,491+ (2024) | products = | services = | industry = Mobile telecommunication service | brands = | area_served = Malaysia | revenue = RM126.79 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) | operating_income = RM173.6 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) | net_income = RM139.0 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) | assets = RM360.12 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) | equity = RM161.90 Billion (Fiscal Year Ended 31 December 2024) | owners = {{plainlist|
- Axiata (33.1%)
- Telenor (33.1%)
- Public funds (105.25%) | ratio = | parent = | subsid = see this list | website =
CelcomDigi Berhad (stylized all-lowercase as celcomdıgı) is a communications conglomerate and mobile service provider in Malaysia. Its largest shareholders are Axiata and Norwegian-based Telenor, who hold equal ownership in CelcomDigi at 33.1% each. CelcomDigi is the largest wireless carrier in Malaysia, with 20.3 million subscribers at the end of Q4 2022.
CelcomDigi is listed on the Bursa Malaysia under the Infrastructure category act via the stock ticker symbol "CDB".
Background
Main article: Celcom#History
On 21 June 2021, Axiata and Telenor agreed to a potential merger of Celcom and Digi to create a stronger telco in Malaysia, coming after advanced discussions that took place two months earlier.
The deal was approved by both Celcom and Digi shareholders on 18 November 2022. The merged company is named CelcomDigi. At completion, Axiata and Telenor would hold equal ownership of 33.1% each in the newly merged company. The merger was completed on 30 November 2022 and the company began its operation the next day. Digi.Com Berhad was later renamed to CelcomDigi Berhad on 27 February 2023.
Current developments
Main article: Celcom#Current developments
Coverage, products and services
Main article: Celcom#Coverage, products and services
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CelcomDigi operates 2G EDGE, 4G LTE, 4G LTE-A networks and share the 5G NR network with DNB.
CelcomDigi is the second operator in Malaysia to launch VoLTE, initially available to iPhones running iOS 10.1 and above.
CelcomDigi provides a variety of mobile communication services. These services include voice under their prepaid plans & postpaid plans, SMS, data plans and services, international roaming, international calling card and WAP services.
From 30 November 2022 onwards, CelcomDigi will need to return their spectrum to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). As part of the merger conditions, Celcom and Digi agreed to return a total of 70 MHz of spectrum over a three-year period. This included 10 MHz in the 1800 MHz band, 20 MHz in the 2100 MHz band, and 40 MHz in the 2600 MHz band. The first band of divested spectrum had to be returned within two years of the merger's completion.
As of Q1-Q2 2024, CelcomDigi has 4G LTE coverage of 97% on populated areas, 4G LTE-A population coverage was at 92% nationwide.
::data[format=table title="Frequencies Used on '''CelcomDigi''' Network in Malaysia"]
| Band | Frequency | Frequency Width | Protocol | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | FDD 900 MHz | 2*15 MHz | EDGE / LTE / LTE-A | Validity through June 2032 |
| 3 | FDD 1800 MHz | 2*40 MHz | EDGE / LTE / LTE-A | Validity through June 2032 |
| 1 | FDD 2100 MHz | 2*20 MHz | LTE / LTE-A | |
| 34 | TDD 2100 MHz | 5 + 5 MHz | No Deploy or Open Public Access | Validity through April 2034 |
| 7 | FDD 2600 MHz | 2*10 MHz | LTE / LTE-A | Celcom |
| Uplink: 2540~2560 MHz | ||||
| Downlink: 2660~2680 MHz | 2*20 MHz | Lease spectrum from ALTEL, validity through June 2027 | ||
| Uplink: 2560~2570 MHz | ||||
| Downlink: 2680~2690 MHz | 2*10 MHz | Digi | ||
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Subscribers
As of the second quarter of 2024, CelcomDigi's mobile subscriber base reached 20.06 million, with 12.94 million prepaid subscribers and 7.12 million postpaid subscribers. CelcomDigi's fiber subscriber base has grown to 163,000.
The blended Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) at RM65 for postpaid, RM28 for prepaid, and RM107 for fiber, driven by consistent demand across all mobile product offerings.
Company units
CelcomDigi includes the following subsidiaries
- Celcom (Mobile telecommunications, Broadband and Fixed line business).
- Digi (Mobile telecommunications, Broadband and Fixed line business).
- vcash - spun-off in 30 November 2019.
References
References
- (31 December 2024). "CelcomDigi Group Berhad 2024 Annual Report".
- "CelcomDigi {{!}} We are now ONE - Find Out More".
- (21 June 2021). "Axiata, Telenor and Digi Sign Transaction Agreements for the Proposed Merger of Celcom and Digi".
- (8 April 2021). "Axiata and Telenor in Advanced Discussions to Merge Celcom and Digi".
- (21 June 2021). "Axiata, Telenor, Digi sign agreements to merge Malaysian mobile ops".
- "Axiata shareholders approve proposed Celcom-Digi merger".
- "Digi gets shareholders' green light for proposed merger with Celcom".
- (December 2022). "Axiata, Telenor complete Celcom-Digi merger".
- "Axiata, Telenor announce completion of Celcom-Digi merger".
- (30 November 2022). "Axiata and Telenor Announce the Successful Completion of the Celcom and Digi Merger".
- "Historic merger marks new chapter in Malaysia's digitalisation journey: "We are in pole position."".
- (26 October 2016). "Digi Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) now available, limited to iPhones".
- https://mcmc.gov.my/en/media/press-clippings/celcom-digi-merger-is-now-complete-forming-the-lar
- https://corporate.celcomdigi.com/news/celcomdigi-wins-ookla-award-for-best-mobile-coverage-in-malaysia?utm_source=technave
- https://corporate.celcomdigi.com/news/celcomdigi-delivers-resilient-q1-fy2024-accelerates-integration-activities
- https://www.mcmc.gov.my/legal/registers/cma-registers/register-of-spectrum-assignments/spectrum-assignments-for-900mhz-band
- https://www.mcmc.gov.my/legal/registers/cma-registers/register-of-spectrum-assignments/spectrum-assignments-for-1800mhz-band
- https://www.mcmc.gov.my/legal/registers/cma-registers/register-of-spectrum-assignments/spectrum-assignments-for-2100mhz-band
- https://www.mcmc.gov.my/legal/registers/cma-registers/register-of-spectrum-assignments/spectrum-assignments-for-2600mhz-band
- https://www.malaysianwireless.com/2024/08/celcomdigi-mobile-subscribers-2q24/?form=MG0AV3
- "Annual Report 2024".
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