Specifications - Maxis Communications 3G Pilot Network, Malaysia

Key Data
3G licence awarded	2003
Start year	2003
Project type	3G UMTS 2000 network
Location	Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur and Klang Valley
Estimated investment	RM200 million
Completion	2004-05
Data rates	64kbps in 2004, but 348kbps with the launch of 3G in late 2004 / early 2005
Key Players
Sponsors	Maxis Communication Bhd, TimeCel
Lead contractor	Ericsson
Other contractors	Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Siemens, Astro, CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd
Financing	Maxis Communication Bhd
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