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  • Indosat Ooredoo Reports Revenue Growth of 8% for Q1 2020 Year-on-Year

    Indosat Ooredoo Reports Revenue Growth of 8% for Q1 2020 Year-on-Year

    President Director and CEO Indosat Ooredoo, Ahmad Al-Neama, said, “Building on the growth momentum from 2019, Indosat Ooredoo has delivered a strong performance in Q1’20. We are on track with our 3 years’ turnaround plan and see positive momentum continuing in the coming quarters. We all are facing unprecedented challenges and Indosat Ooredoo has been taking proactive & progressive steps to ensure that we support our employees, customers, and community in this challenging situation. We were amongst the first to implement virtual ways of working for our employees to ensure their health and safety. We have accelerated our network rollout plan to make sure that people can stay connected during these times. Steps have been taken to support business continuity for enterprise customer and Indosat Ooredoo continues to support government initiatives in these tough times. Indosat Ooredoo remains committed to accelerating Indonesia’ digital economy agenda and will continue to support to navigate our country through this pandemic.”

    Revenues of IDR6,523.1 billion were recorded for 1Q 2020, an increase of IDR476.9 billion or 7.9% higher compared to 1Q 2019. Indosat Ooredoo’s Cellular, MIDI, and Fixed Telecommunication business each contributed 82%, 15%, and 3% respectively to the consolidated operating revenues for the period ended 31 March 2020. Indosat Ooredoo recorded net loss of IDR605.6 billion, increased by IDR313.1 billion over net loss recorded in 1Q 2019 primarily driven by one-off impact of organization rightsizing and loss on foreign exchange.

    The Company operated 133,186 BTSs as of 31 March 2020, adding 51,680 BTSs compared to last year. To date, the Company has operated 52,174 4G BTS.

     

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  • Indosat Ooredoo closes 2019 with impressive financial performance

    Indosat Ooredoo closes 2019 with impressive financial performance

    Total Revenue increased by 12.9% to IDR 26.1 trillion YoY, cellular revenue increased by 14.7% to IDR 20.7 trillion YoY, and EBITDA reached IDR 9.9 trillion, a remarkable 51.6% improvement YoY. Cellular subscriber numbers grew by 1.2 million to 59.3 million by end of 2019, and Average Revenue per User (ARPU) increased to IDR 27.9 thousand from previously IDR 18.7 thousand, driven mainly by a substantial data traffic increase of 71.7% YoY. Indosat Ooredoo also recorded net profit of IDR1,569.0 billion, increased by almost IDR 4 trillion over net loss recorded in FY2018 primarily driven by EBITDA improvement and tower sale.

    Operationally we successfully executed an intensive 4G network rollout, expanding 4G coverage from just 44% of the Indonesian population at the end of 2017 to nearly 90% in 2019 and measurably improving connection quality nationwide. In recognition of this momentous achievement, during the year Indosat Ooredoo was awarded the prestigious Gold Stevie® Award Asia Pacific award for the Innovation in Technology Development. The Company operated 124,144 BTSs as of 31 December 2019, adding 49,218 BTSs compared to last year. To date, the Company has operated 48,048 4G BTS.

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  • Ooredoo Myanmar prioritises CSP via donation to non-profit organization

    Ooredoo Myanmar prioritises CSP via donation to non-profit organization

    “This is a remarkable event for Ooredoo Myanmar and we are very glad to have the opportunity to help the community that we work in. We have set out our Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to help promote the need for the health and education sector. We, as a responsible business, strive to help close the gap of demands for these two sectors. Daw Khin Kyi Foundation is an outstanding exemplary when it comes social works. We are hereby acknowledging their efforts and lending a helping hand with ways we can contribute,” said U Tint Naing Htut, Head of Corporate Communications Ooredoo Myanmar.

    The donated vehicles are well equipped with extensive electrical, plumbing and furniture such as air-conditioning and heating systems, patient attendance seats, storage cabinet, folding work table, work-light, wash hand basin and 110/220V electrical inverter system. It also has an intercom system for communications and medical equipment required for the Emergency Response Unit. Daw Khin Kyi Foundation plans to use the vehicles to respond to medical emergencies and humanitarian assistance works in Myanmar.

    Ooredoo Myanmar believes that immediate medical and humanitarian assistance should be inclusive regardless of ethnicity, race or religion. Daw Khin Kyi Foundation also works towards the same goal by reaching out and providing assistance where and when necessary. They believe that improvement in one place at a time creates a better future for all.

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  • Indosat Ooredoo provides relief to employees affected by Jakarta floods

    Indosat Ooredoo provides relief to employees affected by Jakarta floods

    The Indonesia telco giant organized a number of programs to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of employees and their families.

    Just to name a few, the objectives of this campaign would be to register and identify all employees affected by the floods, get in touch with employees believed to be impacted and assist in emergency logistics to medical centers or provide evacuation assistance if necessary.

    According to the Communication and Information Minister Johnny G. Plate, he said that power cuts had occurred in response to the disaster. He said that “most customers were able to use cellular services despite power cuts because the BTSs had backup power and providers deployed mobile backup power and portable generators.”

    Jakarta is currently experiencing one of the worst periods of heavy rainfall and flooding in recent years.

    Local reports state that downpours began last Tuesday and continued into the next day, essentially flooding the city and rendering large areas of the city underwater, causing communication disruptions and endangering lives, with at least 53 people already reported dead.

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  • Ooredoo Myanmar’s digital library program encourages digital literacy among citizens

    Ooredoo Myanmar’s digital library program encourages digital literacy among citizens

    These figures are a direct result of Ooredoo Myanmar providing internet connectivity to 150 libraries since December 2018 and its latest contribution of 166 laptops. Within the last 6 months (December 2018 – June 2019), Ooredoo’s support for digital libraries have brought significant impact to local communities.

    As of June, the program outcome revealed that Ooredoo’s digital libraries were used by 43% of its visitors to access news and look up learning opportunities. Among the visitors, 39% sought to improve their technical skills and 18% of people did job searches and applied for jobs during their visit.

    The libraries have attracted and motivated more than 63,000 people to visit and improve their digital literacy skills. Over 4,200 people who visited participated in training workshops to learn how to use the internet and improve their digital skills.

    U Tint Naing Htut, Head of Corporate Communications of Ooredoo Myanmar said, ”During the past six months, the number of first-time users has more than doubled in comparison to the last 5 years. This demonstrates that people are trying to catch up with the digital age. Our efforts are on the right track and are enabling people’s digital literacy through connectivity to the internet at digital libraries across the country. People in these communities now have greater access to information online and opportunities to learn digital skills through which they can gain knowledge and expand their horizon.”

    Ooredoo Myanmar and Myanmar Book Aids and Preservation Foundation (MBAPF) began this joint initiative in September 2014 to transform public libraries into digital community centers. Since the beginning of the program, Ooredoo has donated 539 tablets, 166 laptops and provided internet connectivity for 150 libraries across Myanmar, valued over USD 560,000. The program is proving to be a success, with over 300,000 people across rural and peri-urban areas in Myanmar having access to digital devices, 200,000 first-time internet users, and over 200,000 people having received training on how to use the internet, contributing to the building of digital literacy skills among Myanmar citizens.

  • ZTE, Ooredoo Myanmar alliance to display multiple 5G use cases

    ZTE, Ooredoo Myanmar alliance to display multiple 5G use cases

    This standard specifies the technical requirements of centralized control of shared air-conditioners, setting a benchmark for the centralized control operation of the shared economy in the home appliance industry. It is another breakthrough in the wake of the joint release of the industry’s first shared air-conditioning technology standard based on NB-IoT in September 2018 by ZTE, China Telecom Shanghai Research Institute, Haier AC and other partners.

    ZTE, China Telecom and Haier AC carried out a comprehensive evaluation and pre-commercial verification of the shared air-conditioner centralized control model at University of Shanghai For Science and Technology. China Telecom and ZTE provided indoor and outdoor wireless network coverage to ensure stable and reliable signal quality, data transmission, and service applications in the centralized control area. The centralized control based on NB-IoT wireless network can effectively address the problems of traditional centralized control, such as difficult engineering, complex cabling, and overwhelming maintenance.

    With the release of the shared home appliance industry standard, the NB-IoT network can realize the centralized control of temperature, mode and switch of the shared air conditioners, hence the wide application in campus, apartment and hotel scenarios.

    ZTE has always been exploring continuous innovations in the field of IoT. Based on its self-developed IoT platform and its leading edge in the 5G field, ZTE has created a series of end-to-end 5G+ integrated industry solutions in various fields, including 5G+ Smart Campus, 5G+ Industrial Park, 5G+ Smart Water Control, 5G+XR Cloud Coordination, 5G+ Cloud Education, 5G+ Smart Stadium, Smart Home, and Internet of Vehicles. By integrating the cutting-edge technologies, such as big data and AI, with the IoT, ZTE is committed to promoting the incubation and deployment of innovative IoT solutions.

    “We have been exploring the opportunities in each industry with our industry partners to create values by virtue of our experience and capabilities in the ICT field,” said Mr. Yin Gang, vice president of ZTE Corporation. “We’re happy to join hands and connect closely to build a bright future together.”

    ZTE is a provider of advanced telecommunications systems, mobile devices, and enterprise technology solutions to consumers, carriers, companies and public sector customers. As part of ZTE’s strategy, the company is committed to providing customers with integrated end-to-end innovations to deliver excellence and value as the telecommunications and information technology sectors converge. Listed in the stock exchanges of Hong Kong and Shenzhen (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), ZTE sells its products and services in more than 160 countries.

    To date, ZTE has obtained 25 commercial 5G contracts in major 5G markets such as Europe, Asia Pacific, MEA (Middle East and Africa), etc. ZTE commits 10 percent of its annual revenue to research and development and has leadership roles in international standard-setting organizations.

  • Ooredoo Myanmar and friends launch digital literacy campaign

    Ooredoo Myanmar and friends launch digital literacy campaign

    Ooredoo Myanmar, Facebook and the GSMA have jointly launched a digital literacy campaign to raise awareness and increase adoption of mobile internet in Myanmar. The “Internet 1O1” (Internet One on One) campaign aims to inform and educate first time and new internet users, through one-on-one training at Ooredoo retail points and exclusive stores across the country, particularly in rural areas.

    According to GSMA Intelligence, around 21 Million people are using mobile internet in Myanmar out of a population of 54.1Million people.

    One of the biggest barriers to connectivity is a lack of digital literacy. This initiative aims to guide users through the multiple uses and benefits of the Internet and help them to do so responsibly. Ooredoo Myanmar, Facebook and the GSMA believe that digital literacy initiatives across the countrywill support internet users in Myanmar to use the internet responsibly and be empowered by it.

    Internet 1O1 will be available to consumers in Ooredoo retail stores where in-store promoters will walk consumers through internet education materials including: an easy-to-understand video explaining: Whatthe internet is, how to access it and how to stay safe online as well as showing the type of useful information consumers might need.

    Ooredoo Myanmar’s CEO Mr. Rajeev Sethi said “We are very proud to partner with industry leaders like Facebook and the GSMA in this initiative to educate the people of Myanmar on how to safely be connected, well informed and benefit from the internet. This is the first step of our “Learn with Internet to enrich your digital lives” CSR program. This initiative will enhance Myanmar citizen’s digital lives.”

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  • Rajeev Sethi takes helm at Ooredoo Myanmar

    Rajeev Sethi takes helm at Ooredoo Myanmar

    Qatar-based Ooredoo Group has appointed Rajeev Sethi (pictured) as chief executive officer of Ooredoo Myanmar.

    He succeeds Vikram Sinha, who continues to stay on as a member of the company’s board.

    Sethi joins Ooredoo Myanmar from Airtel Africa, where he served most recently as chief commercial officer.

    He comes with over 24 years of work experience, of which 15 have been in the telecoms industry, holding leadership roles in multinational companies including Grameenphone in Bangladesh, Uninor India, Vodafone India, Hewlett Packard and Hutchison Telecom.

    Equinix has appointed Yee May Leong as managing director of South Asia to lead the company’s business strategy in Singapore and Indonesia.

    Leong is based in Singapore and reports directly to Samuel Lee, president of Equinix Asia-Pacific.

    Leong brings to the table with over 30 years of experience in the ICT sector.

    Prior to joining Equinix, Leong served as vice president of the communications sector for IBM in Asia-Pacific, overseeing the company’s strategic business development in ASEAN, Australia, India, Korea and New Zealand.

    Prior to that, she has also held senior management positions in leading technology companies including IBM, Lotus, F5 Networks and Orange Business Services.

  • Ooredoo Myanmar signs 5G agreement with ZTE

    Ooredoo Myanmar signs 5G agreement with ZTE

    Ooredoo Myanmar has signed an agreement with ZTE to collaborate on 5G network deployment as part of the operator’s network modernization program.

    The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that will cover Ooredoo Myanmar’s 5G evolution from trials through to commercial deployment.

    During the first stage of the partnership, Ooredoo Myanmar and ZTE will evaluate potential test environments for Ooredoo’s 5G network. The network tests will be used to evaluate the performance of the 5G network ahead of commercial deployments.

    “It is a great pleasure to announce our MOU with ZTE Corporation, one of the leaders in advanced telecommunications technology,” Ooredoo Myanmar acting CEO Alok Verma said.

    “Ooredoo is the first telecom operator in Myanmar to launch initiatives towards 5G development, recognizing the potential of 5G, which will unlock the next generation of wireless technology with high speeds, ultra-low latency and greater capacities, unleashing new possibilities in mobility, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation and several other industries.”

    Ooredoo Myanmar’s parent company Ooredoo launched what it claims as the first live 5G network in Qatar during May last year. The company plans to arrange more 5G trials and commercial launches across its operating companies around the world over the next few months.

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  • Ooredoo launches global blockchain initiative

    Ooredoo launches global blockchain initiative

    Blockchain is a fast-growing digital enabler, with safe, secure, and reliable “distributed ledger” technology providing a permanent digital record of ownership that allows every part of a transaction to be verified.

    While many organizations may know blockchain powering cryptocurrency, there are wider applications of blockchain empowering solutions that can save time and money, and can enhance information security and privacy.

    According to a recent report by IDC, global blockchain spend will grow over 10-fold from $1.5 billion in 2018 to $11.7 billion by 2022.

    As a digital enabler, Ooredoo Group already works closely with public, private and academic sectors in its global footprint to develop blockchain solutions that can create new value in the digital space and enrich people’s digital lives.

    Ooredoo Group’s new blockchain initiative is an open call for innovators to develop blockchain partnerships, solutions, and protocols across business-to-business and business-to-consumer sectors.

    Sheikh Saud Bin Nasser Al-Thani, group chief executive officer, Ooredoo, said: “Blockchain will facilitate new digital business models and revenue in the next five years – helping organisations to run better and to transform people’s daily lives. Using blockchain, organisations and their customers can optimise costs, find new levels of efficiency, transparency, and trust, and enable secure digital payments.”

    For example, property developers can provide smart contracts for ensuring titles, deeds, and facilities management are accurate and secure. Banks can better track cross-border payments, and logistics companies can track and trace products. Healthcare providers can enable digital patient records to optimise treatment. Mega-event organizers can introduce virtual digital payment tokens for merchandise and food and beverage. Sports teams can have real-time athlete health and performance metrics and also manage fan loyalty programs.

    With Ooredoo Group’s Blockchain Initiative, Ooredoo aims to leverage its experience and industry-leading solutions in blockchain combined with 5G, cloud, and the Internet of Things to deliver the biggest benefits to organisations and to customers.

    The Initiative is also bringing together subject matter experts from across the company’s global footprint and business units, including small- and medium-sized businesses, commercial, digital, and legal.

    Sheikh Saud said: “Our Blockchain Initiative aims to open the blockchain floodgates, leveraging global best practices to deliver localised innovation across many of the world’s fastest-growing markets. Our open call to blockchain innovators will also explore integrating blockchain with artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud, and the Internet of Things.”

  • Indosat Ooredoo picks Nokia for IP/MPLS upgrade

    Indosat Ooredoo picks Nokia for IP/MPLS upgrade

    Indosat Ooredoo has contracted Nokia to upgrade the Indonesian operator’s IP/MPLS network to meet fast-growing demand for fixed and mobile broadband services.

    Indosat Ooredoo is deploying a 100GbE IP/MPLS network as part of a three-year network transformation program.

    Nokia will provide a solution that includes its Nokia IP Anyhaul for Indosat’s mobile transport network, paving the way for its upgrade to 5G. The network will also carry services including metro Ethernet for consumer broadband and enterprise data services.

    The first year of the network upgrade project will concentrate on Jakarta, Jabodetabek and the rest of Java.

    “Indosat Ooredoo started an ambitious three-year program to transform our network to achieve the best customer experience, which will provide video-grade 4G coverage to more than 90% of Indonesia’s population,” Indosat Ooredoo CTIO Dejan Kastelic said.

    “The IP/MPLS network upgrade that we are undertaking with Nokia is aimed at providing a solid foundation for the network transformation, particularly in the most densely populated area of the country.”

    He said upgrading the company’s existing IP/MPLS network with a new Nokia network processor will help the operator both meet the growth in subscriber demand, while keeping capex costs down by extending the life of existing assets.

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  • Ooredoo demonstrates 5G aerial taxi

    Ooredoo demonstrates 5G aerial taxi

    Qatar-based Ooredoo has acted to showcase the power of 5G to enable smart city applications with a trial of the world’s first self-driving 5G connected autonomous aerial taxi.

    During an event at The Pearl artificial island in Doha, Ooredoo also showcased technologies including a 5G experience bus to allow visitors to experience the potential of 5G while commuting and a 5G house boat.

    The 5G connected aerial taxi is a large drone-like vehicle large enough to transport two people to a destination up to 20 minutes away at speeds of 130km/h. The autonomous vehicle runs on Ooredoo’s commercially-ready 5G network.

    Meanwhile Ooredoo’s 5G bus experience provided passengers with the ability to browse the internet with 5G speeds of up to 2.6Gbps while in transit.

    Finally the 5G house boat was equipped with 8K VR streaming gaming technology to demonstrate 5G’s potential to usher in the future of entertainment.

    “The Ooredoo 5G roll-out is growing daily, but as our customers cannot yet access the speeds and benefits of our ongoing investment, we wanted to demonstrate the true power of 5G and showcase what our technology will do for Qatar in the near future and in the years to come,” Ooredoo CEO Waleed Al Sayed said.

    “Ooredoo is leading global Internet of Things innovation thanks to our world-class 5G networks and we are the clear partner for Qatar’s growing Smart City technological needs. Thanks to our Supernet network and IoT solutions, Qatar will soon be able to offer the futuristic experiments shown today to everyone connected to Ooredoo 5G.”

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  • Edotco signs landmark deal with Ooredoo Myanmar Limited, expands business model to provide energy services

    Edotco signs landmark deal with Ooredoo Myanmar Limited, expands business model to provide energy services

    edotco Myanmar (edotco MM), an integrated telecommunications infrastructure services company in Myanmar today signed with Ooredoo Myanmar Limited (OML), a telecommunications service provider to take over energy assets and management on 1,250 telecommunications tower sites across the country. This milestone agreement marks a significant step for edotco in Myanmar, where it will now be able to provide and manage energy for all tenants on these sites. The consolidation of systems is set to not only enhance operations but also create energy and environmental efficiencies.

    “This is a significant shift in business model for edotco in Myanmar as we move from providing tower services to tower plus power services. By operating and maintaining the overall power management systems, we will be able to optimise energy systems and energy pass through management at the sites. Apart from that, edotco will provide remote monitoring which will boost operational efficiency by allowing us to address energy management issues as and when they occur, helping to reduce network downtime” said Vijendran Watson, Country Managing Director for edotco Myanmar.

    In addition to increasing operational and energy efficiencies, through sharing energy systems with all tenants edotco will simultaneously improve community relations by reducing noise and environmental pollution caused by multiple operators owning individual diesel generators on sites.

    “We benefit from energy efficiencies, lower downtime and improved experience at both an operational and environmental level through improved overall performance of the power systems at the sites. This partnership with edotco allows us to focus on meeting our operational and customer’s needs with confidence that edotco will be efficiently managing all our energy needs on these sites” said Vikram Sinha, Chief Executive Officer, OML.

    “Across the countries in which we have a presence, our efforts go beyond the provisioning and maintenance of telecommunication infrastructures. We see an opportunity to increase efficiency through our solutions that place a strong emphasis on energy management, which is a crucial requirement by network operators today. As a socially responsible business, we are committed to championing solutions that reduce the impact on the environment and communities surrounding our towers” said Suresh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer, edotco Group.

    edotco MM, part of Malaysia’s edotco Group, has been working closely with local partners to advance the telecommunication industry since 2015, following the acquisition of Myanmar Tower Company. Today, edotco owns and operates more than 1,500 tower sites across the country with OML as their anchor tenant.

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  • Ooredoo Myanmar enters eSports tie-up with HOG

    Ooredoo Myanmar enters eSports tie-up with HOG

    Ooredoo Myanmar has entered a partnership with Myanmar’s first eSports center Halls of Gamers (HOG) to provide high-speed connectivity for competitors.

    Under the agreement, Ooredoo will provide high-bandwidth fiber broadband services to HOG at a special rate to support HOG’s eSports tournaments.

    The operator will also set up a booth at the HOG eSports Center to provide product sales and technical support.

    HOG opened in 2017 in Yangon as the first LAN gaming center in Myanmar to promote the local eSports industry with activities including tournaments, festivals and contests. The center has the space and facilities available to host international eSports tournaments.

    “We are very glad to our partnership with HOG eSports Center to support together with HOG for the development of eSports among the youths in Myanmar to reach to international level,” Ooredoo Myanmar CEO Vikram Sinha said.

    “We believe that with our reliable speed though Ooredoo B2B dedicated fiber internet access, all eSport gamers can enjoy the internet to gain their achievement.”

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  • Ooredoo launches 1.2Gbps mobile speeds in Qatar

    Ooredoo launches 1.2Gbps mobile speeds in Qatar

    Qatar-based Ooredoo has announced it has broken the 1Gbps speed barrier using commercial smartphones and a live network.

    The company said the company has made speeds of up to 1.2Gbps commercially available to customers in Qatar as it works to be one of the earliest adopters of 5G technology.

    Tests conducted on live sites across Ooredoo’s network achieved speeds exceeding 1Gbps.

    As well as its consumer operations, Ooredoo revealed that Qatar Airways has arranged become the first corporate 5G customer.

    When launched, Ooredoo’s 5G connected corporate commercial services will provide an alternative to wired networks for corporate customers in hard to reach or remote areas.

    In November, Ooredoo completed testing of massive multiple-input multiple output (Massive MIMO) technology in partnership with the airline.

    “Ooredoo will continue to invest heavily in our networks to make sure that everyone across our global footprint can enjoy the internet and its life enhancing benefits,” Ooredoo Qatar CEO Waleed Al Sayed said.

    “There is no doubt that 5G services will have a huge impact on businesses and people, unlocking speeds for seamless browsing, next-generation business applications, and more. We are committed to being one of the first operators globally to make this service commercially available to our customers.”

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