Partnering with Samsung

On 23rd April 2009, YTL Comms signed a contract with SAMSUNG for the implementation of a nationwide mobile internet network. Under the arrangement, SAMSUNG will provide a comprehensive WiMAX network solution including WiMAX base stations, end-to-end IP Multimedia Service (IMS) solutions, and a range of Mobile Internet Devices (MID).

With this contract SAMSUNG will be supplying not only network equipment, but more importantly, the world’s 1st WiMAX-enabled handsets. These handsets will allow subscribers to have access to a high-quality, converged voice and high-speed broadband network all over the country.

Leveraging on its partnership with CLEARWIRE and CISCO, this contract completes YTL Comms’ comprehensive network, offering an all-IP (Internet Protocol) converged mobile internet service which includes high-speed data, messaging and voice.

Malaysia will be the 1st country outside the US to have an ecosystem that provides a converged mobile internet service throughout the country using WiMAX technology.

YTL Comms and its partners, namely SAMSUNG and CISCO, are committed to developing Malaysia as a hub of WiMAX excellence, encouraging investment and growth in Malaysia through the development of new local facilities, professional resources, training, manufacturing and logistics support. This will be the catalyst for the creation of state-of-the-art infrastructure, devices, applications and content utilizing WiMAX technology.

“Having invested the time and resources, I am confident that we have found the right solution for Malaysia which is a combination of nationwide implementation, with proven world class partners, to create a centre for WiMAX excellence and investment. We will bring seamless converged mobile internet service which includes high-speed data, messaging and voice to Malaysians, any place, anytime and anywhere throughout the country,” said Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Francis Yeoh.


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