KUALA LUMPUR, 31 March 2023 – Astro, Malaysia’s leading content and entertainment company has signed an access agreement with Celcom Timur (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd.("CT Sabah"), a company providing High-Speed Broadband (HSBB) Access Network Services in Sabah. This partnership will enable Astro to offer highspeed broadband together with Astro TV packages to a potential of 118,000 homes passed in Sabah across towns such as Kota Kinabalu, Tawau, Semporna, Kunak, Sandakan, Penampang, Lahad Datu, Beaufort, Keningau, Kota Belud, Kota Marudu, Kudat, Putatan, Ranau, Tenom and Tuaran.
Through this partnership, Astro will be able to provide standalone and bundled broadband services in addition to Astro TV packages to more customers in Sabah without the need to build new infrastructure. Customers will still be able to benefit from high performance internet connectivity and a comprehensive service via CT Sabah’s internet access solution.
Astro Fibre offers the best entertainment and value as customers can also choose to create their own entertainment bundle by adding Astro TV Packs and enjoying bundle rebates of up to RM39.00/month. Astro Fibre bundles with TV Packs start from just RM139.99/month for 50Mbps, delivering a stunning streaming experience via the Primary Pack which includes more than 80 channels, an extensive Video On Demand library, access to Astro GO and 200hrs of Cloud Storage.
The Astro Fibre service to these areas is expected to commence in the second half of 2023. To find out more information about Astro Fibre, please visit www.astro.com.my/fibre.
