Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) has awarded Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd with a job to provide 2G and 4G domestic roaming services and 4G multi operator core network (MOCN) services that will enable it to extend its coverage by riding on 6,800 4G and 10,000 2G Maxis sites.
According to the terms, Maxis will provide the services to TM for a period of three years which will commence upon achievement of agreed milestones with an option for extension subject to mutually agreed terms.
MOCN is a radio access network (RAN) sharing mechanism that allows different core networks to share the same RAN.
In a joint statement, TM said it will extend its 4G coverage across the country by leveraging Maxis’ RAN infrastructure and improve Unifi Mobile’s population coverage to above 95 per cent.
“This is a significant milestone for Maxis which represents our capabilities and track record in providing high quality mobile networks.
“Industry collaboration is the right way forward as it will ultimately benefit consumers with wider coverage through better cost efficiency and more efficient use of our resources,” said Maxis chief executive officer (CEO) Goh Seow Eng.
TM group CEO Datuk Imri Mokhtar said the partnership will elevate TM’s 4G mobile proposition to deliver exceptional customer experience for home, SME, and enterprise customers.
“It will complement our 5G offering, and pave the way for greater innovation and collaboration, to deliver solutions and services for all Malaysians,” he added.
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