Celcom to upgrade network, with focus on rural areas


Celcom plans to upgrade around 8,300 network sites by August next year, as it faces a 40% increase in network traffic over the pandemic period. — AFP

Celcom Axiata Bhd will be upgrading around 8,300 network sites by August next year, to improve coverage and keep up with increasing Internet demand.

The telco announced a plan to upgrade a total of 4,700 network sites by February 2021, with 49% located in urban areas and 51% in rural areas, including 1,000 4G network sites located in Sabah and Sarawak.

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