Kuala lumpur: U Mobile Sdn Bhd has signed its first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel, a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) from Anchor Communications Sdn Bhd. In a joint statement today, the parties said the five-year agreement marks U Mobile’s first 5G and 4G wholesale access deal.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the agreement will see U Mobile providing its next-generation 5G infrastructure and 4G network for data, voice and SMS services, as well as support for International Direct Dial (IDD), roaming and mobile number portability services. U Mobile deputy chief executive officer Kenneth Chang said the partnership marks the beginning of more 5G wholesale agreements, especially as the company’s 5G network expansion is expected to reach 80 per cent coverage of populated areas (CoPA) by the second half of next year.
Chang added that with an award-winning 4G and next-generation 5G network, they look forward to enabling more opportunities for telco players to tap into their advanced and future-proofed infrastructure, as well as operational expertise. He emphasized that this move underscores their commitment to support the nation’s digital economy through greater market diversity and competition.
Meanwhile, Eastel executive director Aaron Lee said the company aims to support more niche and customisable data-intensive applications for the community by leveraging U Mobile Sdn Bhd’s ultra-fast 5G and 4G network. Lee expressed anticipation for building a stronger, more connected Malaysia in collaboration with U Mobile.
Eastel, which is licensed under the Application Service Provider (ASP) and Network Service Provider (NSP) categories by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, is scheduled to launch commercially in the first quarter of 2026.