Introduction & Overview: Maxis Communications Berhad is a leading mobile phone service provider in Malaysia.

Maxis Communications Berhad was established in the early 1990s and commenced mobile telecommunications operation in August 1995. It was then listed under the first board in Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). At present Maxis Communication Berhad is the biggest telecommunication provider in Malaysia. The company has total subscribers at 13.95 million as of December 2010. Maxis Communications Berhad, through its subsidiary, Maxis Berhad, engages in the provision of mobile, fixed line, and international telecommunications services in Malaysia. It also provides Internet and broadband services; and wireless multimedia related services, as well as owns, maintains, builds, and operates radio facilities and associated switches. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Maxis Communications Berhad is a subsidiary of Binariang GSM Sdn Bhd. It uses the dialling prefix identifier of "012, "017" and 0142. In 2002, Maxis purchased TimeCell, a rival mobile service provider, from Time dotcom Berhad. Prior to the purchase, Maxis offered phone numbers beginning with 012, and TimeCell 017. Now, subscribers can choose between the two. Maxis provide a variety of mobile communication products and services. They offer prepaid call plans, monthly subscription plans, global roaming, MMS, WAP (over both GSM and GPRS), Residential Fixed Line services, Broadband Internet plans, and as of early 2005, 3G services to both prepaid and post-paid subscription customers. Maxis Broadband make consumer can enjoy internet access in outdoor or indoor. It go online at speed over 15 times faster than traditional dial up and do more, much more over the internet.

Key developments for Maxis Communications Bhd Maxis Communications Bhd Presents at The 6th Lte North Assia 2011, Sep05-2011 06/28/2011 Maxis Communications Bhd Presents at The 6th Lte North Assia 2011, Sep05-2011. Venue: Suntec, Singapore. Presentation Date & Speakers: Sep-072011, Norehan Yahya, GM Unified Communications Product & Strategy. Maxis Communications Bhd Presents at 2nd Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference, Nov-19-2010 02:00 PM 09/28/2010 Maxis Communications Bhd Presents at 2nd Asia Pacific Regional Forum Conference, Nov-19-2010 02:00 PM. Venue: Tokyo International Forum, Tokyo, Japan. Speakers: Stephen John Mead, Vice President and General Counsel. Maxis Communications Bhd Reports Earnings Results for Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 08/31/2010 Maxis Communications Bhd reported a pre-tax profit of MYR 720 million (USD 228.9 million) in the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to a pre-tax loss of MYR 17 million in the same period a year earlier. Net profit however fell to MYR 532 million, down from MYR 594 million a year earlier, with earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBTIDA) falling to MYR 1.03 billion, down 4.2% year-on-year. More positively, the company's turnover rose by 4% against second quarter 2009 to reach MYR 2.19 billion, up from MYR 2.12 billion in second quarter 2009.

From Maxis official website: Profile Maxis Berhad, with its consolidated subsidiaries (together, 'Maxis'), is the leading mobile communications service provider in Malaysia with over 11.4 million mobile subscribers as of 30 June 2009. Maxis was granted licences to operate a nationwide GSM900 mobile network, a domestic fixed network and an international gateway in 1993. It commenced its mobile operations in August 1995 and launched its fixed line and international gateway operations in early 1996. Since its establishment, Maxis has been providing a full suite of services on multiple platforms to fulfil the telecommunications needs of individual consumers, SMEs and large corporations in Malaysia. Maxis' mobile service is offered on a post-paid basis under the Maxis brand and via a prepaid format under the Hotlink brand. The use of these two distinct brands, underpinned by synergistic values, has enabled Maxis to develop its prepaid business successfully while maintaining growth in its post-paid segment. Maxis has also pioneered and led the Malaysian market in delivering innovative mobile products and services. It was the first to launch 3G services in Malaysia known as Maxis3G in July 2005, and in September 2006, it became among the world's first to use HSDPA, a high-speed upgrade of its 3G network, to provide wireless broadband services. It was the first operator to bring the BlackBerry and Apple iPhone smart phones to Malaysia. The company in April 2009 unveiled the first commercial NFC-powered service in Malaysia. Maxis provide enhanced post-paid packages to corporate and SME customers, based on its highly successful consumer post-paid plans. These plans are custom-made to meet the needs of enterprises, especially improved communications within and beyond their compound. Maxis' international gateway services include termination of traffic into Malaysia from international telecommunications companies, supporting Maxis' own outbound international direct dial (IDD) traffic, collecting international transit traffic and bandwidth leasing services.

Maxis presently maintain bilateral connections with more than 95 carriers in 38 countries and have capital investments in a number of submarine cable systems to carry its international voice and data traffic. Maxis' significant growth and strong track record of bringing innovation, excellent customer experience and value to stakeholders has won the company numerous awards over the years. The latest awards include:

Malaysia's Top Ten Companies: Ranked 1 Asia's 200 Most Admired Companies, The Wall Street Journal Asia, 2006 Asian Mobile Operator of the Year Asian Mobile News Award, 2007 Fourth Most Valuable Brand in Malaysia Brand Finance, 2008 and 2009 Service Provider of the Year (Malaysia) Frost & Sullivan, 2008 Mobile Data Service Provider of the Year (Malaysia) Frost & Sullivan, 2009 Recipient of the Asia Pacific Super Excellent Brand Award Asia Pacific International Brands Summit Malaysia, 2009

Maxis' vision is to bring advanced communications services to enrich its customers' lives and businesses, in a manner that is simple and personalised, by efficiently and creatively harnessing leading edge technology, and delivering a brand of service experience that is reliable and enchanting.