CelcomDigi eyes network savings amid Malaysia’s 5G muddle
Recently-merged Malaysian telco CelcomDigi hopes to save as much as $1.4 billion over the next three years.
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Malaysia announces second 5G network but who will provide the kit?
The Malaysian government has decided the country needs another national 5G network, following pushback against the existing state monopoly.
US and EU menace Malaysia over Huawei
The Malaysian government has reportedly received separate letters from the US and EU, warning it of negative consequences if it allows Huawei kit in the country’s 5G networks.
TM and ZTE team up on hybrid cloud 5G core network in Malaysia
Operator Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and kit vendor ZTE have entered into a new partnership to build out a hybrid cloud 5G core network in the region.
Edotco Malaysian towers share sale could raise US$1 billion
Edotco Group is reportedly working on a deal that could bring in as much as US$1 billion from the sale of shares, more than half of which would help to fund its own growth ambitions.
Telekom Malaysia and Cisco partner on 5G-as-a-service
Malaysia has a lot of catching up to do when it comes to 5G, but incumbent Telekom Malaysia (TM) has struck a deal that could help it recover some lost ground.
Telenor and Axiata get Malaysia merger green light but with conditions
Telenor and Axiata Group have received regulatory approval for their proposed merger in Malaysia, which they now expect to complete in the second half of this year.
Malaysia wants telcos to buy into a single 5G network
Malaysia is standing by plans to operate a single, national 5G network. But in a new and unusual twist it will allow telcos to buy into the network operator.
Ericsson bags Malaysia’s only national 5G network deal ahead of Huawei
Ericsson has won a major 5G contract in Malaysia ahead of Huawei, which could represent a major strategic shift by the country.
Telenor and Axiata finally ink Malaysia merger
After months of negotiations, Telenor and Axiata have put pen to paper on their plan to merge their respective Malaysian operations Digi and Celcom.
Telenor and Axiata have another bash at a Malaysia merger
Telenor and Axiata have shared in-depth details of a plan to merge their Malaysian mobile operations, but it’s important to note that we have been here before.
Malaysia outlines complicated plan for 5G spectrum allocation
The Malaysian Government has released complicated plans to allocate spectrum ahead of 5G deployment in the country in an effort to ensure the greatest efficiencies.
Malaysia makes a big show of backing Huawei on 5G
Malaysian operator Maxis is using Huawei gear in its 5G network and for some reason the country’s Prime Minister decided to get involved in the signing ceremony.
IP interconnect hub launches in Asia
IP interconnect provider XConnect and Malaysian and Indonesian ICT specialist Extol this week launched the Asian Interconnect Exchange (AIX), giving local service providers access to an IP hub where they can exchange IP traffic and services.
SK Telecom tests NSN Liquid Apps tech; Celcom extends LTE network
South Korean LTE pioneer SK Telecom this week completed lab tests of NSN’s Liquid Applications technology over LTE, enabling the carrier to deliver media-rich services and content directly from the base station.
Malaysia allocates 4G spectrum
Malaysians will not have to wait much longer to use LTE services, after the country’s Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced it has allocated spectrum in the 2600MHz band. Eight operators have been allocated licences to the band: Celcom Axiata, DiGi Telecommunications, Maxis Broadband, Packet One Networks, Puncak Semangat, REDtone, U Mobile and YTL Communications.
Fastest Asian submarine cable open for business
Asia’s fastest submarine cable link opened for business this week, carrying traffic at a blistering 40Gbps between Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines with an additional link to Hong Kong to be added in December.
Russia escapes broadband crunch as others falter
While many markets around the world have seen lower than expected growth over the past three years in terms of broadband adoption, Russia has bucked the trend by posting big growth figures, according to UK research firm Point Topic.
Maxis brings NFC payments to Malaysia
Malaysian mobile operator Maxis launched what it claims to be the world’s first commercial mobile payment system based on NFC (Near Field Communications) technology on Thursday.
Packet One outlines ZTE deal
Malaysian WiMAX operator Packet One Networks (P1) has fleshed out the terms of its agreement with ZTE, which it alluded to last week.
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