| 8th November 2004 - Motorola Electronics Sdn Bhd has
been awarded a frame contract to expand and upgrade cellular
and radio access networks for Maxis Communications Bhd
(“Maxis”), Malaysia’s leading telecommunications
provider. The contract, covering three years, furthers
Motorola’s long-standing relationship with Maxis,
where Motorola has built and maintained the Malaysian
operator’s current 2G and 2.5 networks.
Maxis today has more than 5.12 million mobile subscribers
throughout Malaysia. Strategically, this contract will
enable Motorola to support Maxis in its smooth and gradual
evolution to EDGE/3G networks, where Maxis’ customers
will be able to enjoy high-speed, converged and seamless
wireless services.
Additionally, the contract allows for Motorola to provide
a comprehensive portfolio of professional services along
with the physical network enhancement. These services
include network design, system optimization and systems
integration. This agreement with Maxis further strengthens
Motorola’s status as a leading network provider
in the Malaysian market. Motorola first started installing
Maxis’ GSM system 10 years ago, and in 2001 installed
its GPRS wireless data network.
“We are honoured to take this relationship with
Maxis to greater heights with the building of its next-generation
networks as well as helping Malaysia’s leading
operator to harness new revenue streams. Motorola’s
experience and expertise in building and maintaining
telecommunications networks will enable Maxis to chart
a smooth migration path to 3G.” said John Edwards,
Vice President and General Manager for Motorola’s
Infrastructure business in Asia.
Maxis Chief Executive Officer Dato Jamaludin Ibrahim
said: “Maxis has always been in the forefront by
offering our customers the latest in mobile services,
and this latest network enhancement is another example
of our efforts in delivering high quality wireless experience
to our subscribers. Motorola has been Maxis’ trusted
network provider for the last 10 years, and we continue
to benefit from their reputation and experience in providing
leading-edge mobile technologies.”
A portion of the contract is being financed by Motorola.
About Maxis
Maxis is Malaysia’s premier telecommunications
company providing high quality voice and data services.
Its mobile postpaid and prepaid services are offered
under the maxis and Hotlink brands respectively. The
company has achieved its leading position through a
clear strategy of developing premium brands, providing
quality network and customer services and introducing
innovative services and products. In support of its
mobile business, Maxis also operates an international
gateway as well as a domestic fixed line network which
offers voice and data services to business customers.
Its broadband infrastructure includes fibre-optic, microwave
and VSAT technologies. For more information about Maxis,
please visit the corporate website at http://www.maxis.com.my
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