Digi to spend $217.6m on capex in 2016

Mar 25, 2016Updated May 26, 20251 min read

Malaysia’s Digi Telecommunications has allocated 904 million ringgit ($217.6 million) in capex for 2016, to pursue expansion projects including the rollout of VoLTE and VoWiFi.

The operator has roughly maintained its capex budget at the same size as 2015.

Digi is currently testing voice over LTE and Wi-Fi technologies and anticipates a commercial launch this year, according to chief marketing officer Christian Thrane.

He said the operator’s LTE network currently covers around 72% of Malaysia’s populated areas and 150 major cities and towns.

In response to growing data demand, Digi recently launched a postpaid plan starting at 28 ringgit per month that offers higher internet quota than previous plans, as well as the ability to roll over unused data. The operator will offer promotional discounts on the new plans until June 30.

Digi has also introduced data roaming plans for frequent and budget travellers starting at 10 ringgit per day.

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