Written by: Editor
3/10/2010 7:58 AM

KUALA LUMPUR,  -- As another step towards the launch of its 4G network in Malaysia, communications firm YTL Communications has entered an agreement with Samsung Electronics to increase the number of base stations for the nationwide network buildout.“Urban and rural communities in Malaysia will soon have access to expanded, superior 4G network," said YTL Communications chief executive officer, Wing K. Lee. "Action speaks stronger than words. The acquisition of additional base stations and picocells from Samsung is a firm commitment we are making to deliver our vision of a nationwide network to serve all Malaysians.” “Together with our world-class partners, we shall soon deliver mobile Internet to the urban and rural communities across the nation,” said Lee, adding that under the agreement, Samsung would provide additional 500 WiMAX [worldwide interoperability for microwave access] 2.3 GHz radio base stations to increase coverage in the East Coast. "This is in addition to the 1900 base stations currently being deployed," he said. "Samsung will also supply 2000 units of smaller base stations, or picocells, for in-building network coverage. Samsung picocells are innovative, small and cost-effective base stations and are best suited to provide superior in-building coverage."“As a global WiMAX solutions provider, we shall apply our experience from successful implementations throughout the world to support YTL Communications business goals and we are very excited to play a role in creating the world’s first nationwide 4G network here in Malaysia,” said Samsung executive vice president and general manager of telecommunications systems division, Woonsub Kim.

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