CelcomDigi Berhad has announced they have completed 44% of its nationwide network integration and modernisation (NIM) programme, ahead of schedule in its three-year post-merger transformation journey. The company has modernised over 7,200 sites as of end April 2024, enabling customers in post-consolidation areas to enjoy improved download speeds by between 20% to 26% and better signal strength by between 13% to 16%. By end June, the company expects to have passed the 50% completion mark in four states and 60% in three states, including completing the exercise in Penang.
The full-scale integration and modernisation programme was launched in June 2023, committing an investment of RM4 billion in capital expenditure (CAPEX) to build Malaysia’s leading digital network with an end state of 18,000 5G-ready sites. This network is built on the highest design standards to provide Malaysians with a superior digital experience, including consistent high speeds, reliability, widest coverage, and improved latency while adhering to the latest global cyber security standards.
To provide end-to-end 4G and 5G connectivity services, CelcomDigi has modernised the network with 5G-ready equipment. Currently, 86% of the company’s end-state sites are 5G-ready, with the aim to complete site upgrades in line with the broader nationwide integration efforts. The company’s 4G LTE and 4G LTE-Advanced network footprint stands at 96.8% and 92.1% nationwide respectively, in line with its commitment to deliver the widest and fastest 4G network in Malaysia.