• Strengthens spectrum portfolio across high, mid and low bands
• Enhances service quality and network capacity to support growing customer demand
PETALING JAYA, 15 October 2026 – CelcomDigi Berhad (“CelcomDigi”) today disclosed that its wholly owned subsidiary CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd ("CDTel") has accepted the terms and conditions set out in the Notice of Award by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (“MCMC”) for the 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz and 2x5MHz in the 900MHz spectrum frequency bands following the issuance of an Application Information Package (“AIP”) by MCMC on 14 August 2026.
The full Price Component of RM381.75 mil has been paid by CDTel on 15 October 2026 in accordance with the terms of the Notice of Award. The assignments will be for the duration of four years for 2x20MHz in the 2600MHz spectrum frequency band and five years for 2x5MHz in the 900MHz spectrum frequency band respectively.
The new spectrum frequency bands will improve the Company's capital expenditure (CAPEX) efficiency and will enhance network capacity and service quality to support growing customer demand for quality and reliability. The assignment enables a contiguous 2x40MHz spectrum holding in the 2600MHz spectrum frequency band and improves the Company's spectrum position in the 900MHz spectrum frequency band to support wider and deeper coverage across the country. The assignment affirms the Company's commitment to infrastructure investments to meet rising connectivity and digitalisation needs in Malaysia.
The Company thanks the Government and MCMC for their support and trust on the assignments.
