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Asia’s telcos bundle AI into mobile plans. Will it pay off?
While these deals bring AI companies closer to millions of mobile users in Asia, telco companies are still finding ways to maximize value out of them.
Indonesia’s corruption laws cast shadow over Grab-GoTo merger
The potential merger of Grab and GoTo shows how legal uncertainty can turn business risk into criminal risk in Indonesia’s biggest tech negotiations.
Telkomsel, OpenAI offer ChatGPT Go bundle for users
The bundled packages are available for both prepaid and postpaid Telkomsel users, starting at 50,000 rupiah (US$3), and include up to two months.
Indonesian telco Telkomsel, OpenAI partner on ChatGPT enterprise
The agreement includes plans to introduce ChatGPT Enterprise for employees and investigate ways to use OpenAI’s technology.
Telkomsel, Perplexity launch first AI internet bundle
Perplexity Pro offers real-time AI-powered answers, advanced research features, and content organization tools.
SG-based telco Smartcom enters Indonesia, partners with Telkomsel
Smartcom’s devices, are now available in Indonesia through local partners in Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan.
China’s hooked on microdramas. Will Southeast Asia tune in?
SEA’s media firms and streamers, however, still have a long way to go before turning bite-sized stories into big business.
Telkomsel-backed healthtech startup hits EBITDA profitability
Indonesia-based Fita was founded in 2021 by Reynazran Royono. His previous venture was Snapcart, a consumer analytics firm backed by Wavemaker Partners.
LinkAja reaches profitability despite fall in users as new strategies take off
The Indonesian fintech firm is taking advantage of its affiliation with state-owned companies to rise in the B2B space.
Telkomsel’s investment arm injects $1.9m into Indonesian health app
Fita’s app allows users to track their meals, log their steps and exercises, and get rewarded.



