U Mobile Signs First Wholesale Access Partner
Malaysian operator U Mobile has forged its first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement, sealing a five-year deal with Eastel.
The agreement aims to launch MVNO services in the first quarter of 2026. U Mobile deputy CEO Kenneth Chang stated:
“marks the start of more 5G wholesale agreements to come”with the provider expected to achieve 80 per cent coverage of populated areas by the second half of 2026.
Eastel is owned by Anchor Communications, a local communications provider. Anchor Communications executive director Aaron Lee noted:
“we prepare to launch a new kind of MVNO”He added it aims to support niche and customisable data-intensive applications for the community.
Author summary: U Mobile signs 5G deal with Eastel.