EdgePoint is now U Mobile's preferred 5G in-building infrastructure partner

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Today, U Mobile has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EdgePoint, an independent telecommunications infrastructure company. This collaboration will see EdgePoint become one of U Mobile’s preferred 5G in-building (IBC) infrastructure partners, playing a critical role in accelerating U Mobile’s upcoming rollout of 5G IBC infrastructure across Malaysia.

As part of this partnership, both parties will work closely on 5G In-Building (IBC) deployment, focusing on developing and deploying the most suitable solutions tailored to each site, enhancing network performance and user experience. Additionally, both parties will collaborate to deliver a cost-effective and seamless rollout across key locations.

The partnership will also involve U Mobile and EdgePoint collaborating on solutions for connectivity enhancement, resulting in faster data speeds, ultra-low latency, and seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies and applications like Artificial Intelligence (AI), smart cities and autonomous systems. On top of that, both companies will also identify opportunities for future expansion and innovation in 5G IBC solutions.

The MoU was signed by Woon Ooi Yuen, U Mobile’s Chief Technology Officer, and Muniff Kamaruddin, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Towers, and was witnessed by Wong Heang Tuck, U Mobile’s Chief Executive Officer and Suresh Sidhu, Chief Executive Officer of EdgePoint Group, at U Mobile’s corporate office.