** Aussie Broadband ABB.AX, internet services provider, to report solid first-half earnings on the back of subscriber growth, analysts at Citi write

** ABB, which had over 684,000 broadband connections as of June 2024, could be looking at a market share of around 8% by 1H25-end, up from 7.6% at 1Q25-end - analysts

** Citi says ABB's "focus on customer service" will likely ensure "subscriber growth and keep churn low"

** Its low-budget offering, Buddy Telco, has seen strong growth in app downloads which is "encouraging" - Citi

** Brokerage bullish on ABB due to upbeat near-to-medium term for market share growth

** Citi rates ABB "buy" with a price target of A$4.40

** Five of 10 analysts rate ABB "buy" or higher, and five "hold"; their median PT is A$4.10, according to data compiled by LSEG

** ABB reporting its 1H25 results on February 24

** Stock is up 14% this year, as of last close

(Reporting by Sameer Manekar in Bengaluru)

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