Smart Axiata recently announced that it will invest more than $90 million USD in its mobile network infrastructure in 2021, expanding and improving its network to ensure stable and fast mobile broadband connectivity for millions of Smart subscribers across the country.
The main focus of the 2021 network infrastructure improvement program will be on enhancing the 4G LTE network for users nationwide while ensuring the network is ready for a major 5G upgrade once the government authorizes the rollout of this latest technology, which will “turbo charge” mobile broadband speeds.
Smart currently operates approximate 3,000 network sites across the country, allowing its 8 million subscribers to enjoy an exceptional digital experience on its 4G LTE network that covers 91.5% of the population.
By the end of 2021, Smart Axiata plans to add 350 sites to meet the growing demand for robust and dependable connectivity. Besides deploying those additional network sites, existing network sites will receive substantial capacity upgrades too. With the rapid adoption of 4G by Smart’s subscribers, Smart is also progressing to gradually shut down its 3G network in the course of 2021 by repurposing the residual frequency spectrum used for 3G to 4G.
Smart is not only investing in expanding its network but also in producing clean energy to run its network sites using renewable energy sources like solar power.
Thomas Hundt, CEO, Smart Axiata
Investing in critical infrastructure and constantly improving our service for our customers have always been central to Smart’s operations here in Cambodia, and this year is no different, despite the very real challenges of the pandemic. These challenges also drive us to ensure our customers can rely on our network to keep them in touch with others and to be productive, even as they follow social distancing protocols during these difficult times.
