New Spectrum for CelcomDigi and Maxis May Boost Network Efficiency
Hong Leong IB says CelcomDigi and Maxis spectrum awards worth 381.8 and 203 million ringgit should lift capacity with a broadly neutral financial effect.
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Market Talk reports that CelcomDigi and Maxis are set to gain extra spectrum next to their current holdings, according to Hong Leong IB analyst Toh Woo Kim. The awards cost CelcomDigi 381.8 million ringgit and Maxis 203 million ringgit. Both operators will now own spectrum that they previously used through partners.
Kim expects the added capacity to handle growing data traffic while requiring less outlay on new network sites. He also sees the financial effect as roughly neutral, since spectrum payments should be offset by lower network spending. Hong Leong keeps an overweight rating on the Malaysian telecom sector and names Telekom Malaysia and CelcomDigi as its top picks.
why it matters
For investors, the deal shifts the cost structure from leased access toward owned capacity, which may ease pressure on capital spending for the two operators. The analyst sees the net impact on earnings as limited, so the main effect lies in network quality rather than near-term profit.
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- CelcomDigi and Maxis Spectrum Awards Could Improve Network Efficiency — Market Talk, 16 October 2026 at 04:05 UTC
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