The bragging rights to announce of having the best 4G network in the country, is still a promise none of the three major telecommunication operator…can quite claim yet!  While the big two have coverage of over 60% of population, there are still many pockets of cities that have to offer a true 4G LTE experience for end users.

Celcom want to change this perception, on a crescendo with its increasing subscriber growth, new rocking data plans and overall good quality service, the company is not sitting on its laurels but instead has allocated RM1,2 billion in capital expenditure and improve infrastructure. As part of the network expansion, Celcom collaborates with Ericsson Malaysia and Huawei Technologies as its main network infrastructure partners to integrate, deploy and manage its 4G LTE network developments.

Both partners will be responsible for the Full Turnkey supply and delivery of product, equipment, system, works and services for Celcom Radio Access Network (RAN). Dato’ Sri Shazalli Ramly, Chief Executive Officer of Celcom said that in realizing the importance of having the Greatest network coverage with Ultrafast 4G LTE territory connectivity within the digital age, Celcom has always strived towards delivering the best internet quality experience whilst placing customer experience as its highest priority.

Both Ericsson Network and Huawei Technology representative were on hand to sign the agreements, the support will allow Celcom to enhance its data network and coverage targets to meet the government’s goal of achieving 95 per cent LTE population penetration nationwide by 2020. The mobile network operator has been investing on infrastructure since 1988.