Packet One Networks Sdn. Bhd. (P1), the first Malaysian WiMAX converged telco and a subsidiary of Green Packet Berhad, officially opened its doors Thursday for Malaysians to subscribe to its WiMAX services, branded as P1 W1MAX.
“We are indeed proud of the fact that we have put Malaysia on the world map of WiMAX. Today, not only is P1 the first WiMAX operator in Malaysia to open for subscriptions, but we are also one of the first in the world to offer WiMAX service commercially," P1’s CEO Michael Lai said. "We believe that WiMAX will change the Malaysian broadband landscape and the way we live, learn, work and play, and lay the foundation towards achieving Malaysia’s National Broadband Plan and MyICMS 886 objectives because of the very strong proposition of the WiMAX eco-system known as the DNA — Device, Network and Applications are, all in place.”
Lai also thanked the Malaysian government for having the foresight on the potential of WiMAX as a catalyst for the nation’s development, and being one of the first countries in the world to issue the WiMAX license as early as March 2007.
P1 introduced two promotional packages to meet consumer and business needs. The promotion runs from Aug. 20 to Sept. 30, 2008.
P1 W1MAX is offering two initial packages for individual and business consumers through Sept. 30, 2008. Its P1 W1MAX 1200 has speeds up to 1.2 Mbps and starts at RM89 for a 24-month subscription. The P1 W1MAX 2400 offers up to 2.4 Mbps and begins at RM199 under a 24-month contract.
P1 W1MAX broadband is available in the following areas: KLCC, Golden Triangle, Pekeliling, Setapak, Gombak, Seri Rampai, Sentul, Pudu, selected areas in Subang Jaya, USJ 1, USJ 7 and Subang Hi-Tech area. P1’s deployment is supported by Intel, which recently invested RM50 million (approx. US$15 million) in P1’s parent company, Green Packet Berhad.
In addition, by the end of 2008, P1 targets to extend its WiMAX broadband coverage to Petaling Jaya, Damansara, Klang and Port Klang and others within the Klang Valley; Johor Bahru; Kedah; Perak; Negeri Sembilan; Melaka and all major towns and cities in the West Coast of Peninsula Malaysia.