DiGi, Malaysia

DiGi is the third largest mobile operator in Malaysia.

DiGi is offering mobile voice, roaming and value-added services on both prepaid and contract bases.

As a part of DiGi and of Telenor Group, it is exciting to see the endless opportunities to collaborate on new projects and share best practices across the Telenor Group.

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DiGi at a glance

Key facts

  • 10.373 million mobile subscriptions (Q1 2013)
  • 2,339 employees (Q1 2013)
  • Total revenues of NOK 10,929 million (2011)
  • Monthly Mobile ARPU: NOK 149 (Q1 2013)
  • Telenor holds a 49 % ownership interest in DiGi (as of 31 March 2011)
  • DiGi is listed on Bursa Malaysia
  • The headquarters are located in Shah Alam
  • CEO: Henrik Clausen

Socio-economic impact of mobile financial services

Mobile financial services can play a significantly role in the continuation of financial inclusion in Malaysia. A study conducted by the Boston Consulting Group for Telenor in 2011 show that Malaysia could potentially see 47 % of its population using mobile financial services by 2020. This represents an increase of 0.3 % of the total Gross Domestic Product. The economical and societal contributions of the new business activity include creating 44,000 new jobs and improving health care access.

DiGi is offering its customers the ability to purchase personal accident insurance. The DiGiREMIT service allows international fund transfers in a convenient and secure manner through mobile phone.

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Innovative and responsible company

DiGi has received a multitude of awards for its innovation and services, and has even been named Malaysia’s most innovative company. Through its corporate initiative, Deep Green, DiGi is committed to a sustainable business that is financially and ecologically responsible to all stakeholders.
Visit the Deep Green website

Analytical information

For detailed information on regulatory matters, network, licenses and competitors, see our business descriptions for DiGi.

Company Website

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Key Figures for DiGi

(NOK in millions) 4th quarter Year
2012 2011 2012 2011
Revenues
Subscription and traffic 2 560 2 461 10 196 9 423
Interconnect revenues 194 196 807 752
Other mobile revenues 21 26 102 122
Non-mobile revenues 255 142 882 632
Total revenues 3 031 2 825 11 986 10 929
EBITDA before other items 1 346 1 322 5 499 5 063
Operating profit 672 703 2 991 2 903
EBITDA before other items/Total revenues (%) 44,4 46,8 45,9 46,3
Capex 477 563 1 319 1 116
No. of subscriptions - Change in quarter/Total (in thousands): 190 303 10 494 9 920
ARPU - monthly (NOK) 87 91 90 91
Exchange rate 1,8843 1,8325