Proton Holdings and Yes, a 4G network provider under YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, today launched a collaboration to offer Malaysia's first in-car 4G internet access in Proton's high-end cars and the new sedan P3-21A to be launched next month.
In the partnership, Proton customers will enjoy 4G connectivity as a new value-added standard feature which will tap into Yes' 4G mobile internet network that currently covers over 65 per cent of the country's populated area.
Proton Group managing director Datuk Seri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said this innovation, the first endeavour in Proton's rebranding exercise, opens a new spectrum of possibilities and offers customers speed, mobility, comfort and greater productivity while on the road.
"We have been working with YTL for about a year and signed an agreement last year. Today is one small step. Following this, we are trying to work together to integrate more features embedded in the car," he told reporters after the launching ceremony.
He said this initiative would make the Proton brand much more attractive and add income to the company. The cost impact of the new Proton 4G internet car would be very minimal to its customers as providing quality and affordable cars is the objective, Syed Zainal said adding that Proton has negotiated a good package with YTL.
Yes is the only wireless network operator in Malaysia to offer seamless 4G connectivity along the full 960 km stretch of the North-South Expressway and a large portion of the East-Coast Expressway.
Up to five mobile devices can be connected to the car's micro wireless network at any one time. -- Bernama
In the partnership, Proton customers will enjoy 4G connectivity as a new value-added standard feature which will tap into Yes' 4G mobile internet network that currently covers over 65 per cent of the country's populated area.
Proton Group managing director Datuk Seri Haji Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir said this innovation, the first endeavour in Proton's rebranding exercise, opens a new spectrum of possibilities and offers customers speed, mobility, comfort and greater productivity while on the road.
"We have been working with YTL for about a year and signed an agreement last year. Today is one small step. Following this, we are trying to work together to integrate more features embedded in the car," he told reporters after the launching ceremony.
He said this initiative would make the Proton brand much more attractive and add income to the company. The cost impact of the new Proton 4G internet car would be very minimal to its customers as providing quality and affordable cars is the objective, Syed Zainal said adding that Proton has negotiated a good package with YTL.
Yes is the only wireless network operator in Malaysia to offer seamless 4G connectivity along the full 960 km stretch of the North-South Expressway and a large portion of the East-Coast Expressway.
Up to five mobile devices can be connected to the car's micro wireless network at any one time. -- Bernama
