MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd (Astro) collaborates with Telekom Malaysia (TM) in delivering the best internet experience for Malaysians. This signifies their commitment to support the Jalinan Digital Negara (JENDELA), in providing extensive and better broadband coverage. This partnership has been signed by Imri Mohktar (Group CEO of TM), Amar Huzaimi Md Deris (Executive Vice President of TM WHOLESALE), Henry Tan (Group CEO of Astro), and Shafiq Jabbar (Group CFO of Astro).
Through this collaboration, TM via TM WHOLESALE will give Astro the infrastructure and connectivity solutions including high speed broadband (HSBB), bandwidth, backhaul and also internet access. This would give high quality besides reliable connectivity to the customers.
TM will also deliver broadband services without having to build new infrastructure for coverage via fibre network. The nation’s leading internet service provider also gives Astro solution for internet access by offering high performance internet connectivity to the customers. In addition to that, TM will provide Astro its Content Delivery Network (TM CDN) which is a content service platform in delivering smooth, quick and secured digital content. Thus, this allows to strengthen its video streaming efficiency.
Imri Mokhtar the Group CEO of TM stated in a joint statement that TM has always been a strong supporter of infrastructure sharing and are honoured to have the opportunity to collaborate with Astro in delivering high-quality broadband and content services. This strategic collaboration also signifies this nation’s leading internet provider to assure to give Malaysians with smooth and undisrupted connectivity experience.
Group CEO of Astro, Henry Tan said that this collaboration with TM has put the base for them to be an internet service provider. It is their goal to give the best digital experience and broadband value preposition to the Malaysians. He adds on that “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.” This would give more flexibility in giving great value and convenience to their customers.
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