Axis Telecom

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Axis

Type	Division
Industry	Telecommunications
Founded	2008
Headquarters	XL Axiata Tower, Jakarta, Indonesia
Key people	Erik Aas (CEO & President Director) Steven Collins (Chief Finance Officer) Wahyudin Adikusumah (Director of Human Resources) Francois (Chief Technology Officer)
Parent	XL Axiata
Website	axis.co.id

Axis (stylized in all caps as AXIS) is an Indonesian cellular brand licensing service owned by XL Axiata, a subsidiary of the Axiata Group. It provides 2G, 3G and BlackBerry services nationwide and covers the world through 382 international roaming partners in 159 countries.

Products and Services[]

AXIS' pre-paid and post paid GSM services include:

• GSM Voice, SMS, MMS and internet service
• AXIS ‘Internet for the People’ consists of the following packages:
  • Best Saving Internet service (Pay per Use)
  • AXIS Pro
  • Internet Gaul
• International direct dial, VOIP and Roaming services to more than 410 operators in almost 170 countries
• 3G and HSPA+ enabled Internet connectivity for the home and on the move
• "AXIS Worry-Free" BlackBerry services – offered as flexible daily, weekly or monthly packages

Network Coverage[]

Currently AXIS has more than 80% population coverage in Indonesia, covering Sumatra, Java, Bali, Lombok, Kalimantan and Sulawesi and also available in more than 400 cities across the country.

Milestones[]

2012

• February, AXIS launched new corporate campaign "Getting Closer to the People" or Makin Dekat dengan Rakyat
• May, AXIS launched ‘AXIS Box’, the first free cloud service for customers

2011

• January – February, AXIS Road to Java Jazz Festival 2011 is held in 31 Cities throughout Indonesia discovering refresh new musical talent
• February, launched AXIS - Arema Community starter pack providing various benefits at affordable rates to millions of Arema Football Clubs throughout Indonesia
• March, Third year title sponsorship of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
• April, AXIS Shop openings in Kalimantan Region
• June, AXIS Launched AXIS Broadband, the mobile broadband service with the latest HSPA technology
• June, official company’s name change to PT AXIS Telekom Indonesia (AXIS)
• September, AXIS Organized “Healthy Life with AXIS School Community” Program, part of AXIS Corporate Social Responsibility which promotes healthy lifestyle and internet use as well as stimulate entrepreneurship spirits amongst High School Students
• November, Bank Sinar Harapan Bali and AXIS Launch Mobile Banking Service
• December, AXIS sponsored So-Me Play Ground, the biggest social media party in Indonesia

2010

• January, Commercial service launch in Aceh and Southern Sumatera
• February, AXIS Post-paid service launch
• March, Second year sponsorship of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
• April, launched innovative "spend and get" sms and data products offering the best value for money in Indonesia
• July, Commercial service launch in Kalimantan and Sulawesi, further extending its national footprint
• October, completed reconstructing a school and community health facilities in Padang Pariaman, West Sumatera, as part of AXIS CSR program

2009

• January, Launched first green BTS (solar cell power) in Minas Barat, Sumatera and a hydrogen fuel cell powered BTS in Sei Mencirim, Deli Serdang, North Sumatera
• March, Inaugural title sponsor of AXIS Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
• April, Commercial service launch in West Sumatera Region
• June, Launched AXIS Worry-Free BlackBerry service
• October, Second sponsorship of AXIS Jakarta International Soulnation Festival
• November, Formed partnership which enabled AXIS to extend its national reach into Sumatera
• December, sealed a National Roaming arrangement with a national GSM operator covering Sumatera, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, a first of such arrangements in the country.

2008

• February, Commercial service launch in East Java Region
• March, Commercial service launch in West Java Region
• April, Jabodetabek Grand Launch
• June, Launched disruptive promotional campaign Rp1 per call and commercial service launch in Central Java Region
• July, Commercial service launch in Bali and Lombok
• August, Launched Islamic Community product "AXIS Salam" followed by commercial service launch in Northern Sumatera Region i.e. Medan, Batam and Pekanbaru
• October, Inaugural sponsor of AXIS Jakarta International Soulnation Festival
• December, Launched AXIS data plan and data card "AKSES"

Acquisition by XL Axiata[]

XL Axiata has signed an agreement to acquire Axis Telekom Indonesia, on September 26, 2013.

Merrill Lynch (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Bank of America Merrill Lynch) is acting as financial advisor for this transaction from XL.^[1]

References[]

External link[]

• Official website