AIS Reports 13.5 Billion Baht Q3 Net Profit
AIS posted third-quarter net profit of 13.5 billion baht on revenue of 58.1 billion baht, driven by mobile and home broadband subscriber growth. The operator added 52,800 net mobile users to reach 47.2 million and 45,500 home broadband customers for 5.4 million total. AIS also claimed Bangkok as the world's first capital with citywide 5G-Advanced upload coverage and is expanding the technology nationwide.
AIS reported its Q3 2026 results, accelerating 5G-Advanced expansion to upgrade digital infrastructure and sustain growth across all businesses. On November 3, 2026, Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited (AIS) announced Q3 2026 total revenue of 58,061 million baht and net profit of 13,504 million baht, maintaining its strategic direction through efficient existing customer management, network quality maintenance, and enhanced service experience to build long-term customer satisfaction and loyalty. The company is poised to continue growth toward becoming an intelligent digital infrastructure platform covering mobile and home internet, supporting Thai businesses' AI transformation, and expanding digital lifestyle services through retail, entertainment, and digital financial services to create continuous business opportunities.
The mobile business had 47.2 million total subscribers, a net increase of 52,800 from Q2 2026, with postpaid subscribers rising by 159,500 due to demand for connectivity services and quality customer retention. AIS continues to emphasize strict identity verification for new numbers to ensure customer safety and prevent online fraud. Mobile revenue grew 4.4% year-on-year from Q3 2025.
Meanwhile, AIS expanded its 5G-Advanced coverage to 100% of Bangkok, making the capital the world's first city with citywide uplink coverage. The rollout extends to all 77 provincial capitals using a new network standard that integrates AI with carrier aggregation, a first in Southeast Asia. This boosts download speeds up to 1.5 times and upload speeds up to 2 times, supporting diverse digital uses including AI, content creation, and live streaming.
The home broadband business, AIS 3BB FIBRE3, reached 5.4 million subscribers, up 45,500 from Q2 2026, with revenue growing 5.5% on continued customer base expansion through value-packed packages addressing cost-conscious consumers, alongside Smart Living product development and bundles combining home internet with entertainment such as the PLAY ALL package to create a digital experience beyond home connectivity.
The enterprise business saw rising demand for data connectivity, cloud, and data center services from both Thai corporations and foreign providers establishing bases in Thailand to support the country's role as a regional digital hub. AIS aims to develop digital infrastructure and solutions enabling AI transformation, meeting organizational digital needs, global tech investment, and Thailand's growing AI industry.
The retail business grew 16% from Q2 2026, driven by strong demand for premium smartphones including the iPhone 18 series and premium Android devices, coupled with service quality and expert advice from the "AIS PRO" team and diverse product offerings such as accessories under the LINK UP brand to meet customer needs.
