Navin Manian – Chief Marketing Officer of U Mobile
Kenneth Chang – Deputy Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile
Aaron Lee – Executive Director of Anchor of Communications
Chia Han Hui – Chief Executive Officer of Anchor Communications
U Mobile has signed a wholesale access agreement with Eastel, a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) from Anchor Communications, set to launch in Q1 2026. This five-year contract marks U Mobile’s first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement, providing 5G infrastructure and 4G network services for data, voice, and SMS, while supporting Eastel with IDD, roaming, and mobile number portability.
“U Mobile, as Malaysia’s newest 5G provider, is delighted to achieve another milestone by announcing our first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel, an MVNO that will be launching their services in the country early next year. This latest partnership marks the start of more 5G wholesale agreements to come, especially since our 5G network expansion will reach 80% CoPA by the second half of next year. With an award-winning 4G and next generation 5G network, we look forward to enabling more opportunities for telco players to tap into our advanced and future-proofed infrastructure, as well as operational expertise. This move also underscores our commitment to support the nation’s digital economy through greater market diversity and competition,” said Kenneth Chang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile.
“Eastel is honoured to be U Mobile’s first 5G and 4G wholesale partner. This partnership marks a significant milestone as we prepare to launch a new kind of MVNO, one that empowers Malaysia’s Gig and Creator Economy. By leveraging U Mobile’s ultra-fast 5G and 4G network, we aim to support more niche and customisable data-intensive applications for the community. Together with U Mobile, we look forward to building a stronger, more connected Malaysia,” said Aaron Lee, Executive Director of Eastel.
With the wholesale access agreement, Eastel will use U Mobile’s advanced 5G and 4G networks to provide mobile services designed for their target markets.