U Mobile Inks First 5G and 4G Wholesale Access Agreement with Eastel

U Mobile has announced its first-ever 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel, a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) under Anchor Communications. The five-year partnership will see U Mobile providing full access to its 5G infrastructure and 4G network, ahead of Eastel’s planned launch in the first quarter of 2026.

Under the agreement, Eastel will be able to offer mobile services that include data, voice, SMS, as well as international direct dialling (IDD), roaming, and mobile number portability—all supported through U Mobile’s network.

Commenting on the partnership, Kenneth Chang, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of U Mobile, said “This latest partnership marks the start of more 5G wholesale agreements to come, especially since our 5G network expansion will reach 80% CoPA by the second half of next year. With an award-winning 4G and next generation 5G network, we look forward to enabling more opportunities for telco players to tap into our advanced and future-proofed infrastructure, as well as operational expertise.”

He added that this move also reflects U Mobile’s broader role in supporting the country’s digital ecosystem.

From the MVNO’s perspective, Aaron Lee, Executive Director of Anchor Communications, noted the potential for more targeted services: “By leveraging U Mobile’s ultra-fast 5G and 4G network, we aim to support more niche and customisable data-intensive applications for the community.”

Source: [1] U Mobile

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