Myanmar’s Global Technology to deploy LTE
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Myanmar broadband service provider Global Technology Group has revealed plans to roll out LTE-based wireless broadband services in 30 cities starting in April.
The operator plans offer high-end wireless broadband services to both residential and business customers.
The rollout will cover cities in the Nay Pyi Taw, Magway, Bagon, Mon, Kayin and Tanintharyi regions, to cater to an anticipated spike in demand for data traffic as a result of the growing popularity of streaming based services.
Global Technology Group secured a network facilities service license in 2015 and a fiber network license in March. So far the operator has deployed FTTx based broadband services to the Yangon, Mandalay and Bago regions.
The company competes with state-owned operator Myanmar Post and Telecom (MPT), which commenced an FTTH deployment in August and currently serves over 80% of the nation’s FTTH customers.
MPT has announced a target of expanding the reach of its FTTH network to cover the entire country in 2018.
Questions & Answers
Q.When will Global Technology Group's new LTE services begin to roll out?
When will Global Technology Group's new LTE services begin to roll out?
Global Technology Group plans to start deploying its LTE-based wireless broadband services in 30 cities from April. This will expand their high-end wireless broadband offerings to both residential and business users.
Q.Which specific regions are targeted for Global Technology Group's LTE rollout?
Which specific regions are targeted for Global Technology Group's LTE rollout?
The rollout will cover cities within the Nay Pyi Taw, Magway, Bagon, Mon, Kayin, and Tanintharyi regions. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for data traffic spurred by streaming services.
Q.What is Global Technology Group's current service footprint before this new LTE deployment?
What is Global Technology Group's current service footprint before this new LTE deployment?
The operator has already deployed FTTx based broadband services in the Yangon, Mandalay, and Bago regions. This establishes their existing presence before the new LTE wireless broadband expansion.
Q.Who is Global Technology Group's main competitor in the broadband market?
Who is Global Technology Group's main competitor in the broadband market?
Their primary competitor is the state-owned operator Myanmar Post and Telecom (MPT). MPT began its FTTH deployment in August and currently serves over 80% of the nation’s FTTH customers.
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