YTL Communications took home the “Most Innovative Voice Service” at the recent Telecoms Asia Awards 2017, recognised as being the first mobile operator in Malaysia to provide nationwide Voice-over-LTE or VoLTE service.
The awards category debuted this year, recognises a service provider that demonstrates outstanding innovation in voice call functionality in the highly competitive industry. YTL Communications claimed the crown against regional finalists including Reliance Jio (India), SK Telecom (South Korea) and SmarTone (Hong Kong). YTL Communications launched its 4G LTE and VoLTE service under the brand YES in June 2016.
Wing K. Lee, CEO of YTL Communications was present at the awards gala dinner to receive the award. “We built our company – the youngest national telco in Malaysia – with the determination to provide a level playing field for all Malaysians with the same high quality 4G service no matter where their community is. With that in mind, we have emerged to build the largest all-4G LTE footprint in Malaysia with over 85% population coverage. And with our LTE launch in June 2016, we are pleased to offer Malaysia the most advanced ubiquitous VoLTE service. In fact, the first nationwide VoLTE service in an emerging country globally. And to make sure customers can fully enjoy our VoLTE, we have made all on-net calls on our YES network totally free!”
Stefan Hammond, Managing Editor of Telecoms Asia extended his congratulations to YTL Communications on its win. He said, “Despite being one of Malaysia’s newer entrants, YTL Communications is the first operator to launch VoLTE service using its 4G LTE network across the entire nation.”
The Telecoms Asia Awards is running its 20th year, which rewards innovative and outstanding performance by Asian service providers and industry executives. The shortlist was compiled from nominations made by the judging panel and Telecom Asia readers, as well as the Telecom Asia editorial team. Final selection is made by an independent panel of industry experts, who cast votes on criteria of innovation, financial performance, technology, market leadership and corporate governance.
