Packet One Networks Launches WiMAX Services in Malaysia

Packet One Networks, a Malaysia-based WiMAX converged telecommunications company, has officially launched its WiMAX services, branded as P1 W1MAX.

Packet One Networks (P1) introduced two promotional packages to meet consumer and business needs. The promotion runs from August 20, 2008, to September 30, 2008. P1 W1MAX broadband is now available immediately in: KLCC, Golden Triangle, Pekeliling, Setapak, Gombak, Seri Rampai, Sentul, Pudu, selected areas in Subang Jaya, USJ 1, USJ 7 and Subang Hi-Tech area.

Michael Lai, CEO of Packet One Networks (P1), said: “Today, not only is P1 the first WiMAX operator in Malaysia to open for subscriptions, but we are also one of the first in the world to offer WiMAX service commercially.

“We believe that WiMAX will change the Malaysian broadband landscape and the way we live, learn, work and play, and lay the foundation towards achieving Malaysia’s National Broadband Plan and MyICMS 886 objectives because of the very strong proposition of the WiMAX eco-system known as the DNA- Device, network and applications are, all in place.”