MPT launches FTTH in Yangon
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Myanmar’s MPT has announced the launch of FTTH services in parts of the nation’s largest city Yangon.
The new service offers speeds of 5Mbps for 69,000 kyat ($50.64) per month, or 10Mbps for 109,000 kyat per month.
The operator is offering the service on a 12 month contract and charging an installation fee of 150,000 kyat, rising to 200,000 kyat after a promotional period ends.
MPT has deployed the services in parts of downtown Yangon, and plans to expand the rollout to other areas of Yangon and to Mandalay early next year and to other major cities across the nation throughout that year.
“We are pleased to offer customers a truly enriching internet experience in their homes at greater value,” MPT chief commercial officer Reizo Umeda said.
“The new fiber-based service will provide fast and reliable connectivity to online services, from web browsing, social media, streaming videos, gaming as well as those that require higher bandwidth capacity for connecting multiple devices simultaneously. Also as thanks to our valued customers, we are launching this service with an attractive introductory installation price, which we hope residents will take advantage of.”
MPT entered a partnership with Japan’s KDDI and Sumitomo for both its fixed and mobile operations as part of the 2014 liberalization of Myanmar’s telecoms sector.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific areas of Yangon can currently access MPT's new FTTH service?
Which specific areas of Yangon can currently access MPT's new FTTH service?
MPT has initially deployed its new FTTH services in select parts of downtown Yangon. They have plans to extend the rollout to other areas of Yangon in the near future.
Q.What are the costs associated with the new FTTH service, beyond the monthly subscription fee?
What are the costs associated with the new FTTH service, beyond the monthly subscription fee?
Customers must commit to a 12-month contract. There is an installation fee of 150,000 kyat during the promotional period, which will later increase to 200,000 kyat.
Q.When does MPT plan to make the FTTH service available outside of Yangon?
When does MPT plan to make the FTTH service available outside of Yangon?
MPT intends to expand the rollout of the FTTH service to Mandalay early next year. Further expansion to other major cities across the nation is planned throughout that year.
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