RM3.9 billion allocated to improve mobile broadband coverage

KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) has allocated RM3.6 billion for the High Speed Broadband (HSBB) project, Sub-Urban Broadband (SUBB) project and Broadband to the General Population (BBGP) nationwide.
In a written reply to Senator Datuk Yoo Wei How's question in the Dewan Negara today, the ministry said a total of RM3.9 billion was allocated to improve mobile broadband coverage.
Yoo wanted to know the total allocation disbursed by the government to increase the speed of broadband internet nationwide to support the E-commerce initiative.
"The provision entails the construction of 1,800 new communication towers and upgrading of 3G services in existing towers across the country," the reply stated. — Bernama