KUALA LUMPUR: U Mobile Sdn Bhd has signed its first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel, a new mobile virtual network operator under Anchor Communications Sdn Bhd.
The companies said in a joint statement under the five-year agreement, U Mobile will provide Eastel access to its 5G infrastructure and 4G network for data, voice and SMS services.
It will also lend support to Eastel for international direct dialing, roaming and mobile number portability services.
U Mobile deputy chief executive officer Kenneth Chang said the partnership marks the start of more 5G wholesale agreements to come.
"We look forward to enabling more opportunities for telco players to tap our advanced infrastructure as well as operational expertise."
Eastel executive director Aaron Lee said the company aims to support more niche and customisable data-intensive applications for the community by leveraging U Mobile's 5G and 4G network.
Eastel, which is licensed under the application service provider and network service provider categories by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, is scheduled for commercial launch in the first quarter of 2026.