30 July 2024
CelcomDigi has reached a new milestone in its post-merger network integration and modernisation project having completed upgrades in Penang and surpassed the halfway point countrywide.
Within a year, CelcomDigi has achieved more than 50% of its targeted nationwide upgrades, in what was expected to be a three-year exercise. At the current run rate, CelcomDigi is set to complete 75% of network upgrades by the end of 2024.
"By the end of 2024, more than two-thirds of our network will be modernised, making it the largest, most modern digital network in the country. This 5G-ready network is primed to enable fast deployment of 5G and 5G-Advanced technology across our wide footprint and is ready to be commissioned as one of the largest standalone 5G networks in the region,” said CelcomDigi.
The recently-launched AI Experience Centre (AiX) is a key element in driving 5G and AI solution innovation. Supported by over 40 global tech partners and local collaborators, the AiX has already invested RM55 million in fostering the rapid development of 5G and AI solutions. Currently, 13 out of 45 showcased solutions are in live pilots with enterprise customers.
CelcomDigi operates a 4G LTE and 4G LTE-A network in Malaysia, covering 97% of populated areas. The company has modernised all components of its network, namely RAN, core, and transport, with 5G-ready equipment, with over 90% of its network sites now 5G-ready.
