Celcom and Maxis sign MoU to explore
Partnership leverages each other's resources, enabling wider and more efficient deployment of 5G network to accelerate access for consumers and businesses.
Industry collaboration important in supporting
This potential collaboration focuses on the joint deployment of 5G infrastructure which will cover selected areas. Maxis and Celcom will still maintain its own network and remain competitive in other areas.
Signing on behalf of Celcom was Idham Nawawi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Strategy and Value Creation Officer. Meanwhile, Maxis was represented by
Idham Nawawi, CEO, Celcom:
'We believe collaboration is the way forward for the industry and working with Maxis to explore a more coordinated 5G deployment in
'We welcome the idea of collaborating with Celcom for 5G network sharing. We are already sharing towers, fiber and working together on connectivity for rural areas and USP projects. This helps us save resources and accelerate rollout. With this 5G network sharing, it presents an opportunity for us to deliver more value to our customers. Such industry collaboration is important in supporting
Qaseh Maxis-Celcom RAN
The potential collaboration between Maxis and Celcom supports
Celcom and Maxis both started their 5G journey more than two years ago. Starting with assessing the technology and conducting demo trials, the companies have now moved on to full-fledged 5G live trials, while continuing to upgrade their core network in becoming more agile to respond to technology advancements. This year both companies have been ramping up 5G live trials with partners, participating in 5G showcases to create greater awareness about 5G network to the public, and collaborating with technology partners to accelerate 5G deployment in
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