Beneath the Kuala Lumpur sky, the story of Axiata unfolds. Axiata Group Berhad is a major player in Asia’s telecommunications world. It all started with a vision.
Axiata began as Telekom Malaysia International in 1992. It was a small part of Telekom Malaysia Berhad. The company grew quickly. In 2008, it became its own public company. Then in 2009, it changed its name to Axiata Group Berhad. This change marked its ambition to be a leader in Asia.
Today Axiata is more than just a phone company. It is a digital conglomerate. Axiata operates across ASEAN and South Asia. The company has mobile networks and infrastructure. They also have digital services.
Axiata’s reach extends far and wide. They have controlling interests in six mobile operators. These operators use brands like Celcom in Malaysia and XL in Indonesia. Dialog is used in Sri Lanka. Robi is used in Bangladesh. Smart is used in Cambodia. Ncell is used in Nepal.
Axiata’s infrastructure company is called edotco. Edotco manages over 25000 towers across five countries. They provide important telecommunications infrastructure.
In 2012, Axiata created Axiata Digital. This division focuses on Internet-based businesses. Axiata Digital has built many digital brands. These brands cover mobile money and advertising. They also cover e-commerce and education.
Axiata has a large impact. In 2018, the group reported MYR25.3 billion in revenue. They employ over 12000 people across eleven countries.
Axiata faced tough competition. In Indonesia, they compete with Telkomsel. In Bangladesh, their main competitor is Telenor.
Axiata continues to evolve. In 2022, Celcom and Digi merged. Axiata and Telenor now have equal ownership in CelcomDigi.
Axiata is committed to advancing Asia. Its tagline reflects its focus on growth and innovation. The company aims to be a New Generation Digital Champion. It is a story of vision and expansion. Axiata helps connect millions of people.