MCMC Issues Spectrum Assignments To CelcomDigi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued spectrum assignments to CelcomDigi Bhd via its wholly owned subsidiary, CelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (CDTel), for the 2600 MHz and 900 MHz frequency bands under Lot B of the Applicant Information Package No. 1 of 2026.
In a filing with Bursa Malaysia today, CelcomDigi said CDTel would be subject to a spectrum assignment fee of RM366.75 million for the 2,600 MHz frequency band and RM15.0 million for the 900 MHz frequency band.
“CDTel will also be subject to an annual spectrum fee of RM42.0 million per annum in respect of the 2600 MHz frequency band and RM3,500 per apparatus per annum in respect of the 900 MHz frequency band,” it added.
CelcomDigi said the Spectrum Assignment for the 2,600 MHz frequency band will be valid for four years from Nov 1, 2026 until Oct 31, 2030, while the 900 MHz frequency band will be valid for five years from Nov 1, 2026 until Oct 31, 2031.
In a separate statement, the group said CDTel accepted the terms and conditions set out in the notice of award by the MCMC for the 2600MHz and 900MHz spectrum frequency bands on Oct 15, 2026, following the issuance of an application information package by MCMC on Aug 14, 2026.
“The full price component of RM381.75 million was paid by CDTel on Oct 15, 2026, in accordance with the terms of the notice of award,” it added.
-- BERNAMA