AIS reported total revenue of THB 58,061 million and net profit of THB 13,504 million for the third quarter of 2026. Performance remained on track, supported by effective management of its existing customer base, consistent network quality and improvements in customer experience to strengthen long-term satisfaction and engagement. AIS continued to advance its Intelligent Infrastructure strategy across mobile and fixed broadband services, support AI transformation among Thai businesses, and expand digital lifestyle offerings through retail, entertainment and digital financial services to create further business opportunities.
Mobile Business: Total mobile subscriptions reached 47.2 million, with net additions of 52,800 from Q2 2026. Postpaid subscriptions increased by 159,500, supported by demand for connectivity and a focus on retaining quality customers. AIS continued to enforce stringent identity verification for new subscriptions to protect customers and prevent mobile numbers from being misused by online scammers. Mobile revenue grew 4.4% compared with Q3 2025.
Meanwhile, AIS continues to expand its AIS 5G-ADVANCED service coverage, achieving 100% coverage across Bangkok and positioning the Thai capital as the world’s first city with citywide 5G-Advanced uplink coverage. AIS is also extending the service to all 77 provincial city districts nationwide.
This marks the first deployment of its kind in Southeast Asia, featuring a new network standard that integrates AI with carrier aggregation technology to enhance data transmission performance. The technology delivers download speeds of up to 1.5 times faster and upload speeds of up to 2 times faster, supporting a wide range of digital applications, including AI-powered services, content creation, and live streaming.
Fixed Broadband Business: AIS 3BB FIBRE3 recorded 5.4 million subscribers, an increase of 45,500 from Q2 2026. Revenue grew 5.5%, supported by continued customer acquisition through value-for-money packages that address the needs of consumers who remain cautious about spending. AIS also continued to develop Smart Living products and services, alongside packages combining home internet with entertainment, such as PLAY ALL, to deliver digital experiences beyond home connectivity.
Enterprise Business: Demand increased for data connectivity, cloud and data centre services among both Thai enterprises and overseas service providers establishing operations in Thailand as a regional digital hub. AIS continued to develop digital infrastructure and solutions that support AI transformation, addressing enterprise digital requirements, investment by global technology companies and the growth of Thailand’s AI industry.
Retail Business: The business grew 16% compared with Q2 2026, supported by sustained demand for premium smartphones, including the iPhone 18 series and premium Android devices. Growth was also supported by service quality and guidance from “AIS PRO” specialists, alongside a broad product selection, including accessories under the LINK UP brand. AIS continued to enhance the shopping experience through its omnichannel services and Fast Delivery, offering delivery within three hours in Bangkok. The company also expanded flexible payment options through its partnership with CLICX, providing ready-to-use credit for device purchases at AIS to improve customer access to digital devices.
Entertainment Business: The business benefited from strong interest in sports during the Asian Games. AIS continued to strengthen its content ecosystem across sports and entertainment through PLAY ALL, featuring world-class sports content such as Bundesliga football, NBA, NFL, ATP, LPGA and Premier Sports, and PLAY PREMIUM PLUS, bringing together entertainment from leading OTT platforms. AIS also expanded its sports content partnership with UC3 to broadcast UEFA football competitions for four years. In addition, the company broadened its vertical drama offerings through ReelShort and DramaBox, bundling these services with internet packages to expand access and provide viewers with a comprehensive range of content.
Digital Financial Services Business: AIS continued to drive growth through collaboration across its ecosystem, connecting financial services with its mobile business to develop offerings suited to different customer lifestyles. Cooperation among AIS, CLICX and partners focused on services and campaigns aligned with everyday needs, including iPhone 18 pre-orders, bill payments and mobile top-ups, giving customers more convenient access to financial services and digital devices.
Net profit and EBITDA, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation, increased on the back of revenue growth and appropriate expense control. EBITDA grew 4.5%, exceeding the growth target range of 2–4%, reflecting a focus on business quality and effective cost management.
For 2026, AIS continued to invest within its planned capital expenditure range of THB 30,000–35,000 million to strengthen its intelligent digital infrastructure, including 5G networks and high-speed home broadband. These investments support future technology and digital service development, enhance Thailand’s competitiveness and contribute to the sustainable growth of the country’s digital economy.
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