TM, Astro collaborate to deliver high quality digital experience

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) today inked deals to collaborate in delivering high-quality digital experience to all Malaysians.

The collaboration also signifies both companies' commitment to support the "Jalinan Digital Negara" (JENDELA) initiative in providing wider broadband coverage and a better experience nationwide, the parties said a joint statement today.

Through this strategic collaboration, TM, via TM Wholesale, its global and wholesale business arm, would provide Astro with a full suite of infrastructure and connectivity solutions that comprises the whole range of wholesale services, inclusive of high-speed broadband (HSBB), bandwidth, backhaul and Internet access.

"This extensive and robust fibre network infrastructure will enable TM and Astro to provide high-quality and reliable connectivity to their end-users.

"With TM's HSBB service, Astro also will be able to provide broadband services to its customers without having to build a new infrastructure while extending its coverage to wider areas across the country via a fibre network," the parties said.

As for Internet services, TM's internet access solution will enable Astro to offer high-performance internet connectivity and a comprehensive solution to its customers.

Commenting on the collaboration, TM group chief executive officer Imri Mokhtar said as the leading infrastructure partner for HSBB wholesale services, TM had leveraged its superior network nationwide to support the industry's broadband growth.

"This strategic collaboration also demonstrates our commitment to ensure Malaysians are provided with a seamless and 'always-on' connectivity experience," he said.

Astro group chief executive officer Henry Tan said the partnership lays the foundation for Astro to be an internet service provider.

"Astro's goal is to provide Malaysians with the best digital experience and broadband value proposition.

"Leveraging on the strength of TM's wide HSBB network will enable Astro to realise new revenue streams, scaling our broadband service with content bundles, or standalone broadband and other product lines," he said.

He added that the collaboration would give Astro more flexibility to offer great value and convenience to its customers.

-- BERNAMA