Far EasTone

Far EasTone, also known as Far EasTone Telecommunications, is a publicly owned company headquartered in Taiwan. Founded in 1997 as a joint venture with AT&T and currently part of the Far Eastern Group, the company operates as a tier 1 media tech buyer and reported $3.3 billion in revenue as of 2024, with approximately 1,500 employees. The company specializes in telecoms, primarily providing mobile communication services, and has been instrumental in Taiwan's telecommunications landscape by launching a fully integrated dual-band system and being among the first to roll out 4G LTE and 5G NR services. Far EasTone has expanded its network capabilities through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including KG Telecom and Asia Pacific Telecom, which bolstered its wireless spectrum. Beyond its core mobile services, the company operates a digital division dedicated to developing multimedia services, such as the friDay Video OTT platform, positioning itself as an integrated telecommunications and digital content provider.