Launches 4G Broadband Offering in Alor Setar, Kedah

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) further strengthens its position as Malaysia's Broadband Champion with the launch of its 4G broadband offering, TMgo in Alor Setar, Kedah today. The launch of this latest offering reflects TM's continuous efforts in providing broadband services to the nation across all segments and locations, consistent with the National Broadband Plan to deliver High Speed Broadband (HSBB), Suburban Broadband (SUBB) and Broadband for General Population (BBGP) to all Malaysians.

The TMgo service, which is currently available initially at 17 sites in Kota Setar and Pendang, Kedah, is set to connect the communities in underserved areas of the country with high speed broadband connectivity. 

The TM's 4G service was officially launched by YAB Dato' Seri Mukhriz Tun Dr. Mahathir, Menteri Besar of Kedah. Also present were Dato' Mohamed Sharil Mohamed Tarmizi, Chairman of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Dato' Sri Dr. Halim Shafie, Chairman of TM and Tan Sri Zamzamzairani Mohd. Isa, Group Chief Executive Officer, TM. 

Speaking at the launching ceremony, Tan Sri Zamzamzairani said, "Today marks another milestone as we launch our first 4G service offering to Malaysians, beginning with 17 sites in Kedah with the priority to the underserved areas. This follows the trial of the service that we have conducted end of 2013 in Kedah. The service coverage will definitely be expanded as we build more sites in other states nationwide. This is part of our continuous efforts towards providing better connectivity to all Malaysians regardless of locations hence empowering the communities, enriching their lives and contributing to the nation's development."

"The launch of TMgo is also part of TM's roadmap towards true convergence where providing mobility solutions to customers is a natural progression in line with the industry evolution towards true convergence, not just from a technology or device perspective, but more importantly from a customer experience point of view, in the delivery of end-to-end broadband and data services," added Tan Sri Zamzamzairani.

As part of the product launch, TM also held a video call between the launch venue in Alor Setar and Pendang using TMgo to give the guests a taste of the 4G connection. Pendang is the location where TM is currently organising its Jelajah Hidup Lebih Mudah, an initiative aimed at increasing the awareness amongst the public, particularly the communities in the sub-urban areas, on the unlimited possibilities provided by broadband connectivity. Through the initiative, local communities are given the opportunity to experience the fast speed of broadband and how it can enrich their lives.

For the initial product launch to the market, TMgo is being offered for data access via prepaid USB dongle and MiFi options. As an introductory price, TMgo start-up packages are offered at RM115 for SIM Pack and a 4G LTE USB Adaptor (Dongle) option and RM315 for SIM Pack and a 4G LTE Mobile Router (MiFi) option, which include FREE 2GB data quota, FREE Super Bonus quota of 500MB for 6 months. 

Once the prepaid data has been used up, customers have the convenience of reloading according to their needs, with the value options of RM10 for 1GB; RM30 for 3.5GB; and RM50 for 6GB for 7 days, 30 days and 60 days validity periods and bonus data respectively. A reload bonus data of 500MB will be given to customers who reload RM30 value and 1GB for RM50 reloads. To reload, log on to www.tm.com.my/tmgo/mytmgo. 

Members of the public who are interested to register for TMgo can visit the nearest TMpoint outlet. TM's Customer Service Representatives will assist potential customers with the service registration upon confirming the service availability at their respective areas.

At the moment, TMgo provides data services only, without voice and SMS services. However, voice calls and messaging services can be made using third-party data-based applications such as Skype, Viber and Whatsapp.

TMgo service is expected to be available in most states in Malaysia by early next year.

For more information on TMgo, visit www.tm.com.my/tmgo/mytmgo.​​
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