Level 3 Signs Deal With Telekom Malaysia Berhad To Enhance Internet Access

(RTTNews) - Level 3 Communications, Inc. (LVLT) Monday announced that it has signed an agreement with Telekom Malaysia Berhad, a telecommunications service provider in Malaysia, to provide Internet localization services.

The facilities-based provider of a range of integrated communications services said the deal will enable Telekom Malaysia to locally cache high-demand content on its network to enhance Internet connectivity, network efficiency, reliability and security.

Level 3 noted that its Internet Localization service combines the company's content delivery network with deep edge caching and high-speed IP to efficiently route traffic on Telekom Malaysia's network.

Through this collaboration, Telekom Malaysia will use Level 3's services to further enhance Internet connectivity and network efficiency for its enterprise and consumer customers.

Rozaimy Rahman, executive vice president, Global & Wholesale, Telekom Malaysia, said, "Malaysia is a growing market, and our customers are increasingly demanding high-performing Internet services to support both business and personal needs. As such, working with Level 3 will definitely help to enhance TM's customers' surfing experience and also provide a cost-saving prospect by reducing TM's usage of international capacity."