Celcom accelerates capex of RM825mil for network improvements to meet rapid data growth


Celcom CEO Datuk Idham Nawawi

KUALA LUMPUR: Celcom Axiata Bhd has accelerated capital expenditure (capex) of RM825mil to enable 250 new network sites built and 8,000 sites optimised with improved 4G coverage and capacity across the country.

“Celcom’s network investments have rapidly increased 4G LTE pop coverage especially in Sabah, Pahang, Terengganu, Sarawak, Negeri Sembilan and Kedah, over the past nine months,” Celcom said in a statement Thursday.

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