KUALA LUMPUR: CelcomDigi Bhd
via its unit, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CDTel), has received the spectrum assignments for the 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz and 2x5MHz in the 900MHz spectrum frequency bands from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
The assignments will be for a duration of four years for 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz spectrum frequency band and five years for 2x5MHz in the 900MHz spectrum frequency band respectively.
In a statement, the telco said CDTel had on accepted the terms and conditions set out in the Notice of Award by the MCMC for the 2600MHz and 900MHz spectrum frequency bands following the issuance of an Application Information Package (AIP) by MCMC on Aug 14, 2026.
The full price component of RM381.75 mil was paid by CDTel on Oct 15, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the Notice of Award.
"CelcomDigi now has a contiguous 2x40MHz spectrum holding in the 2600MHz spectrum frequency band and an improved position in the 900MHz spectrum frequency band to support wider and deeper coverage across the country," it said.
