Malaysia Guide: Telephone & Internet

For most people arriving in a new country, keeping connected with a phone or mobile is a high priority. Be careful about using roaming with your foreign mobile - it can get very expensive quickly! Our guide is packed with information on telecom providers, tariffs and tips on saving money on international calls.

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  Introduction

  Phone calls in Malaysia

  The Malaysian telephone sector is dominated by Telekom Malaysia. The communications infrastructure is highly advanced and you can get all the service you are probably used to from your home country.

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  Fixed phone lines

  Setting up a phone line in Malaysia

  Telekom Malaysia (TM) holds the monopoly on the fixed line network. This means if you want to set up a fixed phone line you have to do it in one of the several TM offices.

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  Mobile phones

  How to get a “handphone” in Malaysia

  If you are looking for a cellphone in Malaysia ask for a handphone, as they are called by the locals. There is a wide range of providers you can choose from.

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  Internet

  How to get internet access in Malaysia

  Internet technology in Malaysia is very advanced. Although the connection to broadband services outside the major cities is still developing, the general technology does not fall behind the international level.

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