The award of the 40MHz block of bandwidth of the 2.6GHz spectrum to Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd was to increase competition and have the basic minimum requirement needed for the company to start up.
Denying that the company had received the "lion's share" of the 2.6GHz spectrum, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) chairperson Mohamed Sharil Tarmizi said the allocation was still smaller when compared to the combined total of the seven big telco players.
The other recipients of the 2.6GHz spectrum band announced by the MCMC on Dec 6 are Celcom Axiata Bhd, Digi Telecommunication Sdn Bhd, Maxis Broadband SdnBhd, Packet One Networks (M) Sdn Bhd, REDtone Marketing Sdn Bhd, U Mobile SdnBhd and YTL Communication Sdn Bhd.
All were awarded a 20MHZ block each and this saw some questioning the bigger allocation to Puncak Semangat which is a complete newcomer to the telecommunications industry.
Mohamed Sharil told a media briefing here today that the service providers are expected to enter into sharing agreements, meaning access to network sharing which will lower costs by being less reliant on technological infrastructure.
Meanwhile, he said the provision of the 4G or Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology is not about broadband any more.
"It is about how we can transform people's lives by providing consumers with enhanced Internet speed for their smartphones and mobile devices to experience a seamless digital life," he said.
He said it had become a trend in Malaysia and globally for mobile consumers to use their device for learning and entertainment on a daily basis, and the 4G would greatly enhance demand for better connectivity and speed.
"We will also ensure that this 4G is available to all Malaysians, including those in the rural areas," he added.
- Bernama
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