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===Maxis eBooks===
===Maxis eBooks===
Maxis introduced its Malaysia's 3rd [[e-book]] service called Maxis ebooks (or Maxis ebuuk in its official website and app). The first was [[eSentral]] followed by [http://www.mphdigital.my MPH Digital].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zdnetasia.com/msian-operator-launches-online-bookstore-62304486.htm|title= M'sian operator launches online bookstore |accessdate=16 April 2012 |publisher=[[ZDNet]] |author=Liau Yun Qing |date=13 April 2012}}</ref> It was launched on 16 April 2012 and in launch, more than three hundred thousand books were made available in the e-book store, the web, an [[iPad]] application or through an [[Android OS|Android tablet]] running [[Android version history#v3.x Honeycomb|Honeycomb]] or newer.<ref name="MaxiseBook">{{cite web |url=http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/4/16/central/11097353&sec=central|title= Time to turn to ebooks |accessdate=16 April 2012 |publisher=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |author= |date=16 April 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://www.ebuuk.com.my Official website of Maxis ebuuk]</ref>
Maxis introduced its Malaysia's 3rd [[e-book]] service called Maxis ebooks (or Maxis ebuuk in its official website and app). The first was [[eSentral]] followed by [https://archive.is/20130221095259/http://www.mphdigital.my/ MPH Digital].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zdnetasia.com/msian-operator-launches-online-bookstore-62304486.htm|title= M'sian operator launches online bookstore |accessdate=16 April 2012 |publisher=[[ZDNet]] |author=Liau Yun Qing |date=13 April 2012}}</ref> It was launched on 16 April 2012 and in launch, more than three hundred thousand books were made available in the e-book store, the web, an [[iPad]] application or through an [[Android OS|Android tablet]] running [[Android version history#v3.x Honeycomb|Honeycomb]] or newer.<ref name="MaxiseBook">{{cite web |url=http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2012/4/16/central/11097353&sec=central|title= Time to turn to ebooks |accessdate=16 April 2012 |publisher=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]] |author= |date=16 April 2012}}</ref><ref>[https://www.ebuuk.com.my Official website of Maxis ebuuk] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407063627/http://www.ebuuk.com.my/ |date=7 April 2012 }}</ref>


===Maxis Fibre Broadband===
===Maxis Fibre Broadband===

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For the video game development company under Electronic Arts, see Maxis.

Maxis Berhad
Company typePublicly traded company
MYX: 6012
ISINMYL6012OO008
IndustryTelecommunications
Founded1993 (Listed in 2009)
HeadquartersMaxis Tower, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Area served
Asia (excluding Korea DPR and Nepal), South America (including Peru and Chile)
Key people
Raja Arshad Raja Uda, Chairman
Morten Lundal, CEO
Revenue8.2 billion MYR (2014) [1]
1.638 billion MYR (2014) [2]
Number of employees
2,901 (2014)
ParentUsaha Tegas
Websitewww.maxis.com.my

Maxis Berhad (MYX: 6012) is a communications service provider in Malaysia. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, providing a variety of communication products, applications and value added services for consumers, large enterprises and small & medium business owners.

Maxis uses the dialling prefixes of "012", "017", "014-2" and "011-2". The majority of the company's stake is owned by billionaire Ananda Krishnan, and the company has about 11.6 million subscribers as of the fourth quarter of 2015.[3]

Products

As of 2016, Maxis has a 100% 4G population coverage with minimum signal strength of -110dBm in Klang Valley, Penang and Johor Bahru; 95% 4G population coverage with minimum signal strength of -110dBm across all state capitals; 88% 4G population coverage with minimum signal strength of -110dBm nationwide. There are several high-profile celebrities who have signed on as spokespersons for Maxis, including Siti Nurhaliza, the Malaysian reality television show Akademi Fantasia's contestants, along with Jessy Wong The Diva and Arthur the Brave and Fluffy. Maxis was the first company to launch LTE services in Malaysia on 1 January 2013, starting in the Klang Valley region. [citation needed]

Maxis operates 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE, 3G WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA, 4G LTE networks.[4][5]

Frequencies used on Maxis network in Malaysia
Frequency Frequency width Protocol Notes
900 MHz (905~915,950~960) 2 * 10 MHz GSM/UMTS
1800 MHz (1710~1730, 1805~1825) 2 * 20 MHz GSM/LTE 2x15MHz on LTE
2100 MHz (1935~1950, 2125~2140) 2 * 15 MHz UMTS/HSPA
2600 MHz (2510~2520, 2630~2640) 2 * 10 MHz LTE
2600 MHz (2500~2510, 2620~2630) 2 * 10 MHz LTE Spectrum sharing with Redtone

Maxis Fast Tap

Maxis also has Malaysia's first NFC (Near field communication) service called FastTap. It integrates Touch 'n Go, Visa Wave from Maybank[6] and other banks.

Maxis eBooks

Maxis introduced its Malaysia's 3rd e-book service called Maxis ebooks (or Maxis ebuuk in its official website and app). The first was eSentral followed by MPH Digital.[7] It was launched on 16 April 2012 and in launch, more than three hundred thousand books were made available in the e-book store, the web, an iPad application or through an Android tablet running Honeycomb or newer.[8][9]

Maxis Fibre Broadband

Officially launch on 31 March 2011. Maxis offers high speed broadband for home and business users. Maxis fibre broadband plan for home user is MaxisOne Broadband,[10] consists of 4 speeds, 10Mbit/s, 30Mbit/s, 50Mbit/s and 100Mbit/s. Maxis Zero Downtime Business Fibre[11] offers both dynamic IP and fixed IP, also consist of 4 speeds, 20Mbit/s, 32Mbit/s, 64Mbit/s and 100Mbit/s.[12]

Subscribers

As of third quarter of 2017, there are 11.27 million revenue generating subscribers (RGS), 8.26 million prepaid RGS, 2.84 million postpaid RGS.

Smartphone users in the network include 78% of postpaid accounts and 85% prepaid. Its postpaid subscribers consume an average 7.8GB a month, while prepaid users consume an average 4.8GB a month. It has 5.2 million 4G LTE devices in the network.[13]

Corporate History

On 19 October 1999, Maxis introduced the prepaid brand "Hotlink".[citation needed]

In 2002, Maxis acquired TimeCel, a rival mobile service provider, from TimedotCom Berhad. Prior to the purchase, Maxis offered prefix number beginning with 012, and TimeCel 017.[citation needed]

On 27 April 2007, an offer was made to buy out Maxis and privatise the company in preparation for expansions into the Indonesian, Indian and Qatari markets.[citation needed] The deal was offered by Ananda Krishnan, who pledged Maxis RM17.46 billion (US$5.1 billion and €4.25 billion) in exchange for all remaining shares of the company. The offer is to be formally made by Usaha Tegas, a company owned by Krishnan, on 3 May 2007, while the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange suspends trading of the company's shares until 3 May.[14][15][16][17][18]

Under the urging of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Maxis announce that it will re-list the company in Bursa Malaysia on 11 November 2009.[citation needed] The initial public offering, which constitute 30% of the company and involve its Malaysian operations, will raise at least MYR 11.7 billion.[19]

In September 2013, Maxis prepaid, Hotlink launched its #Hotlink plan, which is claimed to be the first telecommunications company to offer free internet services on cellular networks, Hotlink calling it "Free Basic Internet" which offers download speeds up to 64kbit/s and which the management says is enough for checking Facebook, Twitter and Wikipedia on mobile optimised sites and also essentially eliminating data overage charges which as previously implemented at MYR 0.10/10KB.[20]

Majority Stakeholders

Maxis Communications is part of Ananda Krishnan's business empire. In 1996, the company launched Malaysia's first three satellites; MEASAT 1, 2 and 3. The fourth satellite, MEASAT 1R, was damaged during transport to the launch site and is currently under reconstruction. Saudi Telecom Company bought a 25% stake of Maxis. [citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ http://maxis.my/ar2014/overview.html#performed/1
  2. ^ http://www.bursamarketplace.com/index.php?ch=ch_themarket&pg=pg_tm_stocksss&ac=2509
  3. ^ http://www.malaysianwireless.com/2016/02/maxis-lost-377k-subscribers-in-4q15-lower-mobile-internet-users
  4. ^ http://new.maxis.com.my/content/dam/maxis/en/about-maxis/investors/financial-results/pdf/4th-quarter-2013/4th-quarter-2013-financial-results.pdf
  5. ^ http://www.skmm.gov.my/Spectrum/Spectrum-Allocation-List/Spectrum-Allocation/Mobile-Services.aspx
  6. ^ Soyacincau (19 April 2009). "Maxis introduces FastTap NFC Service". Retrieved 19 April 2009.
  7. ^ Liau Yun Qing (13 April 2012). "M'sian operator launches online bookstore". ZDNet. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  8. ^ "Time to turn to ebooks". The Star. 16 April 2012. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
  9. ^ Official website of Maxis ebuuk Archived 7 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ MaxisOne page
  11. ^ Maxis business fibre page
  12. ^ Maxis Fibre Broadband
  13. ^ "Maxis lost 398k Hotlink subscribers in 3Q17, lowest Mobile Internet users".
  14. ^ E-Ling, Liaw (30 April 2007). "Malaysia's Maxis Receives Takeover Bid From Parent". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 30 April 2007. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Cara Daftar Paket Internet Smartfren Terbaru 2014". Cek kuota. 5 February 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014. [unreliable source?]
  16. ^ Azman, Syed (30 April 2007). "UPDATE 5-Malaysian tycoon to buy out telco Maxis". Reuters. Retrieved 30 April 2007. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ "Announcement: Cara Daftar Paket Internet Simpati Loop 12GB February 2014". Cek kuota. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.[unreliable source?]
  18. ^ Maxis Communications Berhad (MYX: 5051), bursamalaysia.com
  19. ^ "Maxis to raise RM11.7bil via IPO". The Star. 29 October 2009.
  20. ^ http://www.lowyat.net/2013/09/hotlink-introduces-new-hotlink-that-comes-with-free-unlimited-mobile-data-removes-pay-per-use-charges/ [unreliable source?]

External links

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