TM, Asia Netcom in deal

KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia Bhd and Hong Kong-based Asia Netcom have signed an agreement for network-to-network interconnection (NNI), which will further expand both companies’ telecommunications coverage into South-East Asia and the Middle East.

Datuk Zam Isa, chief executive officer of Malaysia business at TM, said the agreement would provide its customers with improved connectivity services.

“By leveraging on Asia Netcom’s network, our customers will be able to enjoy better cellular services to the most populous regions in the Asia Pacific,” he said.

In return, Asia Netcom will leverage on TM’s global presence — specifically in the Middle East and throughout South-East Asia — to further enhance its presence in those regions.

Asia Netcom operates an extensive telecommunications network infrastructure in the Asia Pacific, including a privately-owned submarine cable system.

Assessed On Wednesday January 2, 2008, The Star Online

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