Microsoft and partners join forces to boost rural broadband in Malaysia

In a pilot project, the first TV White Space (TVWS) technology has been installed in the town of Parit Sulong in Johor, allowing local businesses and communities access to enhanced internet services while removing reliance on poor 4G and LTE coverage.

With the aim of realising an “inclusive, responsible and sustainable” digital economy, AxiCom has become the first Malaysian provider to complete the TVWS trial with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

“We are excited to be playing a crucial role in this partnership with a focus to bring high-quality solutions by combining experience, innovation and state-of-the-art multimedia and technology for users in rural Malaysia,” said Syamsul Azly Akbar, CEO of AxiCom.

“We believe TVWS will be the game changer to benefit rural communities where broadband access is a challenge and ensure they can be seamlessly integrated into the digital economy. With digital transformation being an important catalyst for Malaysia’s inclusive economic recovery, MyDIGITAL will enable Malaysia to take advantage of the breadth of opportunity that technology offers.”

To read more: Channel Asia

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