Bangkok--Feb 16--DTAC
Total Access Communication Plc. ("DTAC")
DTAC, Thailand’s second largest mobile operator, reported service revenues of 11.1 billion baht in Q4 2005. This is 13% higher than in Q4 2004. EBITDA* was at 4.4 billion baht, an increase of 17%. Net profit was at 1.5 billion baht, an increase of 39% compared to Q4 2004, including some one-time effects.
Overall ARPU** increased by 5%, mainly due to an increase in Prepaid ARPU of 16%. 83% of DTAC’s customers are now prepaid.
Total number of customers increased 11% to 8.68 million.
DTAC’s CEO, Mr. Sigve Brekke, said the DTAC team was happy that ARPU had increased, despite the price war during 2005. “We kept our market share*** in terms of customers flat at 28.5% compared to Q4 2004, while we increased our market share in terms of revenues from 26% to 28.5% compared to Q4 2004.”
For 2006, the CEO anticipates continued growth for DTAC: We will continue to work hard for our customers and provide them with new innovations and great value for money.
* Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)
** Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
*** Market share are management estimates End.