04 December 2024
CelcomDigi has renewed its partnerships with Edotco Group, Edgepoint Infrastructure, D’Harmoni Telco Infra and PDC Telecommunication Services as part of its ongoing project to integrate and modernise its network.
CelcomDigi has eshaped key terms in the renewed agreements to future-proof its infrastructure for the digital era, as well as enable fast rollout, wide coverage, and innovative growth opportunities. CelcomDigi has also established a new collaborative framework with its towerco partners to explore next-generation digital connectivity solutions such as street furniture and in-building solutions that could help the network support exponential data growth.
CelcomDigi’s RM4 billion network integration and modernisation project has been underway since June 2023. The project is now close to 70% complete, with over 10,500 sites modernised by the end of October, covering over 65% of its customer base. The company aims to complete 75% of network upgrades by end of this year, which would be ahead of its target. CelcomDigi aims to establish 18,000 5G-ready sites across Malaysia by 2026.
CelcomDigi CEO Idham Nawawi said that the telco’s partnerships with towercos have been pivotal in driving the project: "efforts to strengthen long-term partnerships with tower companies are key to developing a robust network infrastructure. With trusted partners who possess proven capabilities and extensive reach, we are ensuring the rapid rollout of sites to complete the largest network integration and modernisation exercise in the country, delivering excellent service to customers across more areas nationwide."
