This collaboration connects 50 sites in Sabah with EdgePoint’s telco infrastructure, and will enable connectivity services throughout the state.
EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd, part of EdgePoint Infrastructure (“EdgePoint”), the ASEAN-based independent telecommunications infrastructure company, has partnered with Celcom Timur Sabah (“CT Sabah”) to provide last-mile infrastructure, as part of their commitment to enhancing connectivity in East Malaysia.
Through this partnership, CT Sabah will connect its backbone network with EdgePoint’s telecommunications infrastructure at an estimated 50 sites in Sabah. This collaboration will also enable EdgePoint to offer complete fiberised structures for mobile network operators (MNOs) by connecting their existing and upcoming structures across the state to CT Sabah’s fibre network.
Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers Sdn Bhd commented, “EdgePoint is pleased to announce our collaboration with Celcom Timur Sabah to focus on providing reliable connectivity through last-mile infrastructure. By combining the strengths of EdgePoint and CT Sabah, we are able to build robust digital infrastructure that will bring meaningful connectivity to the people of Sabah. This is in line with our commitment to support national digitalisation efforts and promote digital equity in our country.”
Zurinah Datuk Hanafiah , Chief Executive Officer of Celcom Timur Sabah shared, “CT Sabah looks forward to this collaborative partnership with EdgePoint, recognizing the mutual benefit of leveraging each other’s expertise. This alliance will bolster CT Sabah ongoing efforts to expand connectivity throughout Sabah. Furthermore, it will propel the advancement of digitalization, fostering development and innovation with the region”
EdgePoint currently own 1500 sites in Malaysia, out of which 71 are in East Malaysia.
ABOUT EDGEPOINT INFRASTRUCTURE
EdgePoint Infrastructure is a telecommunications infrastructure company that aspires to power Digital ASEAN via Next Generation Infrastructure.
For more information on EdgePoint, please visit https://edgepointinfra.com/.
ABOUT CT SABAH
Celcom Timur (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd. (CT Sabah) is a prominent leader in the field of fiber optic infrastructure services within Sabah and WP Labuan.
To learn more about CT Sabah, please visit https://www.ctsabah.com.my/.