TM: LTE licences will improve wireless industry

PETALING JAYA: The allocation the long-term evolution (LTE) 2.6GHz spectrum band to eight companies will bring about a more wholesome wireless infrastructure industry in the country, according to Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) chairman Datuk Seri Halim Shafie.

“Spectrum is a resource and once there are additional resources for the country, it will be positive for the industry in terms of promoting the development of the infrastructure and advance services particularly wireless high-speed broadband,” Halim told reporters after the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Petronas Management Training Sdn Bhd yesterday.