Yoodo

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Yoodo Shutdown: What You Need to Know

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Yoodo, the popular Malaysian MVNO, is set to shut down on August 29, 2024. Find out the reasons behind this sudden closure!

Yoodo, the well-known Malaysian mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) under Celcom, is facing a major change. Following the merger of Celcom and Digi, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced in June 2022 that Yoodo must be divested within 18 months post-merger completion. As a result, Yoodo is set to discontinue its digital telco brand on August 29, 2024. This decision is part of the commitment made by the company to comply with regulatory requirements.

The news of Yoodo's discontinuation has sparked discussions among Malaysians. CelcomDigi, the parent company, is bidding farewell to the beloved MVNO brand, with the shutdown set to take place later this year. With Yoodo officially ending its operations on August 29, customers and fans of the innovative telco service are left to reminisce about their experiences with the brand. Despite the abruptness of the announcement, the move aligns with the regulatory directives prompted by the merger.

In the tech community, Yoodo's closure marks the end of an era in Malaysia's digital telco landscape. The brand's journey, which began with promising offers and customizable mobile plans, will come to a close as the shutdown date approaches. As Yoodo bids farewell, customers are encouraged to transition to alternative services to continue enjoying reliable mobile connectivity.

In conclusion, the discontinuation of Yoodo on August 29, 2024, signifies a significant shift in the Malaysian telecommunications industry. The closure serves as a testament to the evolving regulatory environment and the outcomes of corporate mergers within the sector. As Malaysians prepare for the end of Yoodo's era, the tech community eagerly anticipates the next developments in the dynamic MVNO market.

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Here's why Yoodo is shutting down on 29 August 2024 (SoyaCincau.com)

As announced by the MCMC in June 2022, Yoodo which is an MVNO under Celcom, is required to be divested within 18 months after the merger with Digi is completed.

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Yoodo to discontinue digital telco brand on Aug 29 (The Star Online)

Yoodo, a Malaysian mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has announced that it will be discontinued on August 29 this year as part of a commitment made to ...

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CelcomDigi To Discontinue Yoodo Brand From 29 August - Lowyat ... (Lowyat.NET)

Yoodo is officially getting discontinued. Come 29 August, the subsidiary telco brand will cease to exist, as part of its parent company, CelcomDigi's.

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Yoodo will be discontinued after 29 August 2024 - KLGadgetGuy (KLGadgetGuy)

Due to the CelcomDigi merger that happened last year, the MCMC has required Celcom to divest its interest in its digital telco service Yoodo, ...

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Official - Yoodo will be discontinued on 29 August 2024 | TechNave (TechNave)

If you recall, Yoodo announced that its business would continue as usual back in 2022. Two years have passed since then and the day is.

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Yoodo discontinues later this year | Nasi Lemak Tech (Nasi Lemak Tech)

This is rather abrupt news but we can see it coming. Since Celcom and Digi are merging together as CelcomDig, Yoodo is required to be discontinued within 18 ...

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