U Mobile, Malaysia’s Next Gen 5G network provider, has announced the appointment of Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), the enabler of a Digital Malaysia, as its key fiber backhaul partner to accelerate the deployment of its 5G network in the country.

The partnership agreement, valued at MYR 2.4billion ($570 million) over ten years was formalized on Monday at a signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, TM said in a statement.

Under this partnership, TM will provide U Mobile a comprehensive suite of backhaul infrastructure services, including fiber leased line access to U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network (RAN), data center and TM Edge Facility leasing for Points of Interconnect (POIs), as well as trunk leased line for inter-regional connectivity.

With TM’s extensive nationwide fiber footprint — spanning over 740,000 km and representing the widest fiber backhaul coverage in Malaysia — U Mobile is poised to expedite the rollout of its Next Gen 5G network across the country.

This strategic partnership will enable U Mobile to tap into TM’s comprehensive 5G Mobile Backhaul Service to ensure high network performance and reliable connectivity for both enterprises and consumers.

“U Mobile is pleased to have TM as our fibre backhaul partner as their coverage is the widest in Malaysia, enabling us to further accelerate our 5G coverage deployment,

“Together with TM and other partners, we are committed to reaching 80 percent coverage of populated areas within 12 months, while ensuring a superior 5G experience that is highly reliable, supports massive capacity and delivers ultra-fast speeds to benefit enterprises and consumers across Malaysia,” said Wong Heang Tuck, Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile.

Meanwhile, Amar Huzaimi Md Deris, TM’s Group Chief Executive Officer, said TM is proud to support U Mobile’s 5G network with high-capacity fibre backhaul — the essential backbone of a resilient and high-performance 5G ecosystem.

“This collaboration underscores our commitment to building inclusive, future-ready infrastructure that fuels innovation, enhances connectivity, and drives digital progress across the nation,

“This is central to TM’s role as the enabler of a Digital Malaysia — a cornerstone in our aspiration to become a Digital Powerhouse by 2030,” he added.

Through this collaboration, U Mobile and TM are reinforcing their commitment to accelerating Malaysia’s 5G connectivity, fostering digital innovation and empowering businesses and communities nationwide, said the statement.

TM is Malaysia’s integrated telco and digital technology Group, offering network infrastructure and a comprehensive suite of communication services.

These services encompass solutions in enterprise digitalization, fixed (telephony and broadband), mobility, content, WiFi, information and communications technology (ICT), cloud, and smart services.

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