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PRESS RELEASE For immediate publication digi Digi delivers stable Q3 2021 driven by stronger network performance Focus on delivering quality internet experience , as monthly average data usage hits 22.4GB per user SUBANG JAYA , 21 October 2021 - Digi.com Berhad ( Digi ) delivered a resilient quarter , underpinned by efficient operations and strong execution of strategic priorities . The company recorded RM1,343 million service revenue , sustained by improved momentum in postpaid and core prepaid segments . EBITDA was at RM788 million or a margin of 49.7 % , while profit after tax ( PAT ) reduced by 2.5 % Y - Y to RM313 million . In the quarter under review , Digi invested RM170 million Capex in network capacity enhancements and digitalisation of operations , as part of the company's priority to deliver quality internet experience to its customers to meet rising data consumption . Monthly average data usage now stands at 22.4GB per user . To further strengthen its network , Digi delivered 100 % of its targets for new 4G sites rollout and site upgrades under the Jalinan Digital Negara ( JENDELA ) plan in the quarter . The process to gradually shut down 3G network is progressing well with less than 300,000 3G - only subscribers , against a growing internet subscribers base of 9.0 million . Digi's 4G LTE and LTE - A network coverage now serves 92 % and 75 % of the population nationwide respectively , alongside an extensive fibre network of more than 10,000 KM . Additionally , Digi's network performance has been recognised by several reputable independent global observers as the best in download speed for five consecutive quarters , cementing its position as Malaysia's fastest and most consistent network . Customers experienced Digi's strengthened network at best value through its postpaid and prepaid offers , as the company registered postpaid revenue at RM633 million , while prepaid revenue stood at RM645 million . Digi's Chief Executive Officer , Albern Murty said , " We continue to invest and deliver on our network experience to better serve our customers , while sustaining efforts to drive societal recovery . On this front , we are pleased to report that 100 % of our retail frontliners at Digi Stores are fully vaccinated against Covid - 19 , thus enabling us to serve customers safely while keeping our employees protected . " Keeping Malaysians connected to what matters most with access to affordable internet plans and devices ● Continued support on government initiatives to enable B40 community to own 4G smartphones on entry - level plans through extended Jaringan Prihatin offers and Pakej Peranti RM1 Malaysia Prihatin , which was launched in conjunction with National Day ● Introduced Pakej Data Khas Belia , limited - time internet offer for Malaysian youths to enhance their digital lifestyle and e - learning needs ● Extended free daily 1GB productivity data until 31 December 2021 Sensitivity : Open