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- Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) is Thailand's largest telecommunications and technology company, providing mobile phone services, fixed broadband internet, and enterprise digital solutions primarily within Thailand. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Bangkok, the company operates through three main segments, offering postpaid and prepaid mobile services including 5G and 4G subscriptions, international calls, roaming in over 240 destinations, and digital e-services such as Mpay payment solutions under the AIS brand; high-speed fiber broadband under AIS Fibre and 3BB brands serving consumers and businesses with extensive home pass coverage; and AIS Business technologies encompassing cloud computing via AIS Cloud, cybersecurity, ICT solutions, data centers, and enterprise data services targeting SMEs to large enterprises across digital infrastructure, platforms, and vertical industries. AIS maintains the leading market position with approximately 46 million mobile subscribers, 49% subscriber market share, over 95% nationwide 5G population coverage, and significant fixed broadband penetration, while its digital services focus on video platforms like AIS Play, financing, and gaming. Recent developments include the June 2025 launch of AIS Cloud as Thailand's first hyperscale cloud service powered by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure with dSURE 3-Star certification following a 4 billion baht investment; strategic partnerships such as with Singtel Group for the Innov8Sparks Regional Workshop 2025 to support Thai SMEs in regional markets, with PGA TOUR for exclusive broadcast rights, ATP Media for men's tennis, and Prime Video for NBA games; full subscription of 15 billion baht debentures and issuance of AAA-rated 7-year bonds; acquisition of Triple T Broadband (rebranded AIS/3BB Fibre3) to bolster fixed broadband dominance targeting 5.3 million subscribers by end-2025; and a virtual banking consortium with Krungthai Bank and PTT Group set for mid-2026 launch leveraging AI-driven credit scoring. Controlled by Intouch Holdings and listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand since 1991, AIS continues to expand its 5G network, broadband footprint, and digital ecosystem amid ongoing industry consolidation.