PUTRAJAYA (Jan 31): A fixed-line internet Unity Package will be introduced specifically for the bottom 40% household income group (B40) in the country, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

Speaking at the monthly gathering of his ministry here on Tuesday (Jan 31), he said ministry secretary general Datuk Seri Mohammad Mentek had been directed to hold negotiations with the relevant parties concerning the package.

“Earlier, we had announced the portable internet prepaid Unity Package for handphones. After this, we will send our negotiator, the secretary general, to ensure the Unity Package for fixed-line broadband internet becomes a reality,” he said.

Before this, Fahmi unveiled the portable internet prepaid Unity Package data plan, which is two times cheaper at RM5 per month but is three times faster. It is scheduled to hit the market in February.

The implementation of this package reportedly involves five telecommunications service providers, namely CelcomDigi, Maxis, U Mobile, Telekom Malaysia (TM) and YTL Communications.

Fahmi said telecommunications service providers play an important role in completing internet connectivity for the 3% of areas yet to have access, as well as the remaining 97% detected with "potholes".

Fahmi said he and his deputy Teo Nie Ching would ensure that internet issues are resolved as soon as possible.

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